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For nearly a century, your health has been our priority. It will be for the next century, too. That’s why we’re continuing to work hard to provide you with high quality care close to home. You’ll see it in new programs and expanded services designed to meet your unique needs. You’ll feel it in advanced technology and facility upgrades to give you the best experience possible. And you’ll know it by our steadfast commitment to creating a health system our community can count on today and every day.

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from the E D I T O R

Happy New Year, friends!

As I put this issue together, I thought a lot about my parents. My dad is 90, my mom is 84. Both still live at home, surrounded by the things that bring them joy. Both are also still pretty active, so I know that if they lived here, they’d be eager to participate in the many classes, workshops and programs available for seniors in our community.

I hope that if you’re an older adult – or if you love someone who is! – you’ll take a look at the terrific features on art, painting, and dance classes offered close to home, the incredible variety of book clubs, writing workshops, and tech support provided by the Prince William Public Library System, Donna Wood’s inspiring and informative piece on seniors finding joy in college classrooms, and the excellent advice our own Yaron Linett has to offer on thriving in place. I hope also that, if we’ve missed something you think is a terrific program or opportunity for older adults, you’ll write to me at susan@piedmontpub.com and let me know.

Thank you for joining us as we kick off 2020. See you next month!

SUSAN McCORKINDALE EDITOR

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Design 101: Don’t Age in Place…

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Senior Citizens in the College Classroom

BY DONNA WOOD, CPA/PFS, CFP®

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Winter’s Chill Shouldn’t be an Exercise Buzzkill

BY SUSAN TULINO

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Going Gainesville Goes to Transform Power Yoga

BY LESLEY SALMAN

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They don’t call her the baby whisperer for nothing Meet photographer, Leah Marsh

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Your Golden Years at the Library

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Appleton Campbell Looking to the Future

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Caring Senior Service: Providing Personalized In-Home Senior Care

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Winter Comfort Food to Make and Share

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HGBA Member Meet & Greet Jason Knight, Loudoun Insurance Group, LLC

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Adult Learners Benefit from Creative Pursuits

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ON THE COVER: Sausage and Vegetable Lasagna Recipe and Photo by Laura Sears

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BY YARON LINETT “How can I make my home safer? What can I do to update popcorn ceilings?” Interior designers deal with these and many other questions every day. This month’s column focuses on ways we can future-proof our homes.

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I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY PARENTS FALLING. WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE THE HOUSE SAFER? Balance is an issue not only for the elderly, but also for any of us depending on the environment.

It is extremely important to consider the slip coefficient of any surface, but doubly so in an area where water or grease are likely to be found.

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WE ARE BUYING A NEW HOUSE AND A SINGLE STORY HOME IS NOT AN OPTION FOR US. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THE STAIRS AS WE AGE? Assuming that an elevator is not an option, you may want to consider installing a stair lift. Just check to see if you have power at both the top and bottom of the stairs. Once you are ready for a lift have a professional install it, this is not a good project to DIY. PRO TIP

Even if you never end up needing a stair lift, having power at your stairs will come in handy. Just think about how much easier it will make installing an illuminated garland.

WHAT ARE SOME EASY AND RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE THINGS I CAN DO TO “THRIVE IN PLACE”?

Adequate lighting is relatively inexpensive and very easy to upgrade. We strongly recommend LED lightbulbs which produce far less heat and

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consume less energy. Bringing up the general light level and adding in task lighting will help, but make sure to avoid causing glare. Harsh light off reflective surfaces is a significantly greater problem for our eyes as we age.

One thing we suggest is looking for high CRI (color rending index) bulbs. We use bulbs with a score of over 90 in all our projects. Everyone can appreciate colors that appear closer to how they look in daylight.

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ARE THERE ANY OTHER CONSIDERATIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF FOR AGING EYES? One of the last colors we are able to see is the same as one of the first. Red is typically a good color to use when you are working with infants or adults with age-related macular degeneration.

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Contrast is the key, but don’t forget that there are a whole host of visual impairments.

You may think that your red stripe provides good contrast on the stair runner; however to a red/green colorblind individual it might be entirely invisible.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE OFTEN OVERLOOK WHEN CONSIDERING SAFETY FEATURES? Many of us think of balance issues, or poor vision, but few consider the dangers of a diminished olfactory sense.

As we age, many of us lose a good portion of our ability to distinguish between smells.

A natural gas cover with a pilot light that went out nearly killed several of our own family members. You should consider getting a gas detector, aging or not.

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Of course, students are still required to cover their own fees for course materials or lab work, when applicable.

Senior citizens can only take three courses at once, but there’s no limit to the number of semesters or academic years you can participate in the program. It’s also important to keep in mind that you must meet the admission qualifications for the institution of your choice, and you may only be accepted to an individual course after all tuitionpaying students have signed up.

What is a Class Audit?

One way that senior citizens with taxable income of over $23,850 can take advantage of waived tuition in Virginia is by signing up to audit a course. The difference is that auditing a class does not provide the student with credit toward a degree. For individuals over 60 who are still working part or full time, or are freelancing instead of following a traditional retirement path, this can be a great option.

Auditing the class is, essentially, just enrolling and taking it like you traditionally would. You aren’t obligated to take courses that are in your specific industry (or the industry you were in before retirement if you’re retired at the time of enrollment).

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Senior Citizens in the College Classroom

Qualifying individuals over age 60 fall under the Senior Citizen Higher Education Act and can apply to enroll in continuing education courses at the institution of their choice. Every college or university has a slightly different application process, so it may be helpful to contact the admissions or enrollment department at the college you’d like to attend. They’ll be able to give you more information about how to apply, what courses are available, and whether a class you’re interested in is currently full.

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There are so many reasons you might be inspired to go back to school as a senior. Many American adults have, at one time or another, considered the idea. However, the cost is often prohibitive, and there may not be enough time between growing your career, raising kids, and spending time with friends and family. Going back to school as a senior helps you to sidestep a lot of these problems that may have prevented you from continuing your education in the past.

You may have more disposable income now that you’ve paid down debt and adequately saved for retirement. You may also have more free time on your hands as you run your successful business, or enjoy the benefits of being higher up in your organization. Whether you’re currently retired, reducing your working hours, or still working full time and loving it - waived tuition in Virginia is an exciting, cost-effective way to expand your horizons, continue your education, and enroll in courses about subjects you’re passionate about. ❖

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Winter’s Chill Shouldn’t be an Exercise Buzzkill

BY SUSAN TULINO

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Kara Siford, MD, is a family medicine provider at Bull Run Family Medicine in Manassas, a department of Novant Health, UVA Health System. For more information about the doctors and services offered at Novant Health UVA Health System, visit novanthealthuva.org.

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ith the new year comes resolutions, often revolving around health and wellness — “I’ll lose two pounds per month,” or “I’ll eat vegetables with every meal.” However, according to a study from the University of Scranton, 80 percent of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions and often drop them within the first month of the year.

A big factor in this statistic is likely lack of motivation, especially for the exercise-focused goals. It can be all too easy to let the chilly winter months deter you from being active. After all, who wants to go for a run when it’s cold enough to see your breath or drive to yoga or CrossFit when it’s snowing? Staying cozy on the couch is often a more appealing option.

But according to Kara Siford, MD, a family medicine provider at Bull Run Family Medicine – Manassas, a department of Novant Health UVA Health System, keeping up activity levels in the winter is vital for both your physical and mental health, New Year’s resolution or not.

“I’m a big proponent of staying active year-round to help maintain my overall health, and I always recommend my patients do the same,” said Dr. Siford.

“Cold weather isn’t an excuse to cease activity for three months. Consistent activity throughout the winter months will keep your cardiovascular system healthy, help you avoid gaining weight and can even help with seasonal depression and mental health problems. I encourage patients to get creative with how to get their heart rates up indoors or make going outside in the cold more bearable, maybe even fun!”

EXERCISING FOR HEALTH Join a gym or dust off that treadmill and exercise at home. Using a treadmill or indoor track is a great way to work out while staying warm. Prince William County runs several recreation and fitness centers with various amenities, including pools, fitness machines and group exercise rooms. Visit the county’s website at PWCVA.org to locate the right facility for you.

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KEEPING THE WINTER WEIGHT OFF Activity also helps combat the dreaded winter weight gain. According to The New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains 1-2 pounds over the holidays.

“When you isolate those 1-2 pounds, the amount seems moderate,” said Dr. Siford. “The issue is that multiple studies have shown that most people don’t lose them when winter is over. That amount adds up year over year.”

What you can do: Commit to taking a brisk 10-minute walk after each meal and invite family, friends or coworkers to join. Walking at a faster clip works your heart harder, which helps keep you warm, and having a conversation during your walk helps pass the time.

MENTAL PICK-ME-UP Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changes in season and affects about five percent of Americans, according to the American Psychiatric Association. It has been linked to a biochemical imbalance in the brain caused by shorter daylight hours and manifests in symptoms such as sadness, fatigue and a lack of enthusiasm.

“Exercising releases endorphins, hormones that reduce pain and increase feelings of happiness,” said Dr. Siford.

“Even light physical activity, such as yoga, can help patients who are experiencing seasonal depression.”

What you can do: Try yoga or another meditative practice. Invest in a yoga mat and some light weights and set up shop in a sunny room to increase sunlight exposure. Incorporating light stretches, moderate strength training and body-weight exercises into your daily routine is a great way to boost your endorphins without having to leave the house. ❖

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Going Gainesville host, Lesley Salman, Kristin Ballard, owner of Aktivate Podcast, Erin Sedgley, yoga instructor, and Liba Spyros, owner, Transform Power Yoga, discuss the health benefits of doing yoga and the many styles of yoga taught at the studio.

e made it through the hustle and bustle of the holidays so now is the time to recenter ourselves for 2020.

Transform Power Yoga, 2019 Best of Winner in the Best Yoga Studio Category, was where we knew we needed to go to get our zen on.

I gave my beautiful friend, Kristin Ballard of Aktivate Podcast, a jingle to tag along as co-host and more importantly, give moral support as I fumbled my way through the yoga poses. Kristin and I sat with Liba Spyros, owner of Transform Power Yoga, and Erin Sedgley, one of the instructors, to find out why they were voted Best of! They informed us that the instructors really keep up on training and they do their best to make the studio and its classes safe and engaging.

They are also very interactive with all of their clients to make it a personal experience.

The yoga styles offered are heated vinyasa, gentle, restorative, and yin, and they also have a children's program. Their wonderful community program is truly unique in that it allows the teacher trainees to give back by teaching a class and choosing a charity to which participants’ fees are donated.

Anyone who wants to start 2020 off the right way, is encouraged to check out Transform Power Yoga and start working on your overall well being now. To see our entire interview, head over to facebook. com/goinggainesvilleva, click on "videos" then scroll down and click on the Transform Power Yoga banner.

Going Gainesville will be back next month to celebrate another of the Haymarket and Gainesville businesses you voted Best this year, so don't miss this space or our video spotlights on all of your local favorites on Facebook! ❖

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Easy, familyfriendly meals

Haymarket resident Laura Sears has been blogging at LB’s Good Spoon since 2008.

There she dishes up her love of food, family, and more. Pay her a visit at blog. lbsgoodspoon.com

Baked Ziti with Meatballs There’s something so comforting about a big bowl of baked pasta. While it’s something to be enjoyed in these cold months, I took this recipe one step further by adding some mini meatballs. Make this dish with a green salad and you’re good to go! It’s also a dish that can be made in smaller portions and placed in the freezer to be shared with others when needed. If you make and freeze this recipe, allow it to defrost in the fridge the night before cooking.

If you’re making it from frozen at the last minute, increase the baking time by at least 30 minutes, checking the middle to ensure that the center is warm before serving.

INGREDIENTS:

1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 16 ½ 1

lb penne pasta Tablespoon butter Tablespoon olive oil onion, diced cloves garlic, minced 32 ounce jars marinara sauce teaspoons Italian spices 32 ounce bag frozen mini meatballs ounce ricotta cheese cup parmesan cheese cup mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil a pot of water for your pasta and bake al dente according to the directions.

2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by sauteing the onion in the butter and olive oil for about 5 minutes and then adding the garlic and sauteing for about 2 more minutes. Next add your marinara sauce and the Italian spices. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. In a separate bowl, mix 16 ounces of ricotta with ½ cup parmesan and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, add your drained cooked pasta and 2 cups of your sauce. Next add the ricotta mixture and stir

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to combine.

5. In a 9x13 dish, add a layer of pasta then sprinkle with several meatballs.

Ladle some sauce and then a 1/2 cup mozzerella and a 1/4 cup of parmesan.

Add another layer of pasta, meatballs, sauce, and cheese.

6. At this point you can freeze until you’re ready to bake, or bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. *Note: If you’re baking this the day you plan to eat it, I recommend adding the meatballs to your sauce before you simmer it so they start cooking in the sauce.

Sausage and Vegetable Lasagna When it comes to lasagna I want there to be a lot of flavors, a lot of meat, and a lot of veggies.

While it’s not a one pot meal, it’s a one pan meal and I want to get everything in there. This recipe was created with that in mind. There’s a depth of flavor thanks to the sundried tomatoes and Italian sausage, and great health benefits thanks to the spinach and mushrooms.

While you can make this recipe in a 9x13 pan, I made it with the idea of freezing and giving it to those who could use a good, warm, home cooked meal. With this recipe you’ll be able to make about 6 loaf pans of lasagna which can each serve as a dinner for two adults. While it may take a little bit of time, you’ll have a lot of dinners to gift and some to enjoy.

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Sears’ Family Favorite Drop Biscuits Delicious for breakfast with butter, jam, or honey, and as a side to soups and stews, these drop biscuits come together easily and can be frozen so you can pop out one or two at a time as you need them.

INGREDIENTS:

3 ½ cups flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 ½ sticks chilled unsalted butter cut into small pieces 2 cups milk DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 450.

In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients and then add the butter. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter and then pour in the milk.

2. Use a fork to mix the batter until combined. It should be wet without any dry flour spots and be careful not to overmix it. Using a muffin scoop, place the dough onto baking sheets and bake for 12-13 minutes until golden.

Makes about 24 biscuits.

½ 8 2 2 2 ½ 6 1 2 2

onion, diced ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced tablespoons butter small zucchini, diced lbs. Italian sausage, ground onion tablespoons tomato paste 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes bay leaves teaspoons salt

2 1 ½ 32 10 1 1 16 1 6

teaspoons Italian seasoning cup red wine cup sundried tomatoes, chopped oz Ricotta cheese oz frozen spinach, defrosted and drained egg cup parmesan oz shredded mozzarella box no-boil lasagna noodles aluminum loaf pans

DIRECTIONS:

1. Defrost the spinach overnight in the fridge. When you’re ready to cook, place the spinach in a colander and squeeze it with paper towels to get all the water out.

2. Next, saute half a diced onion, mushrooms and zucchini with salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter for 5-6 minutes. Allow the water to come out of the vegetables and set aside.

3. Make the sauce. Saute the sausage in a dutch oven with 1/2 diced onion until browned and then add the tomato paste through sundried tomatoes. Allow to simmer to reduce about 10-15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, egg, and 1 cup parmesan.

4. To assemble: Place 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of each loaf pan, then 1/3 cup of vegetables, 1 lasagna noodle, 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, and then ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella. Repeat with 1/2 cup of sauce, vegetables, lasagna noodle, ricotta and mozzarella until your pan is complete.

Cover and freeze until you’re ready to eat, or bake at 375 covered for 30 minutes and then uncovered for 20 minutes. If you are cooking from frozen, allow to defrost the night before in the refrigerator.

adult learners benefit from

creative pursuits

BY ANALIESE KREUTZER

tudies have shown that arts education provides health and wellness benefits to older adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, engaging in dance, music, creative writing and other forms of art helps with cognitive function and memory and reduces stress. Participants also benefit from the increased social interaction, and they have higher self-esteem.

If you would like to explore your creative side and reap the benefits, the following resources can help you find nearby classes in dance, art and music as well as writing groups.

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center for the arts The Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory in Manassas offers art and dance classes to teens and adults in addition to a program for younger children. Art classes include drawing, watercolors, oil painting, photography and more. Dance classes are available for swing, ballroom, salsa and creative movement. The Center is also home to Rooftop Productions, a community theater group for adults.

The art and dance class durations vary, but many are held once a week for four or five weeks. In addition to classes at the Old Hopkins Candy Factory, the Center holds some classes at Windy Knoll Farm in Nokesville and the Linton Hall School in Bristow. A catalog of courses is available on the Center’s website at WWW.CENTER-FOR-THE-ARTS.ORG.

At Center for the Arts in Manassas, dance classes are available for swing, ballroom, salsa and creative movement.

Prince William Public Library When it comes to learning about anything, public libraries are a great resource. For complete details on all the Prince William Public Library System has to offer older learners, please see Your Golden Years at the Library, also in this issue.

Senior Centers

Contemporary Music Center

Prince William County is home to two senior centers operated by the Area Agency on Aging. The centers are located in Manassas and Woodbridge, and they sponsor activities and classes specifically designed to enhance health and wellness and strengthen the minds of older adults. If you are interested in dancing, painting, photography, ceramics, crafts and more, Senior Center programs are open to those 55 and older and their spouses, regardless of age. The annual membership fee for county residents is $25, and most classes are free. For more information, visit WWW.PWCGOV.ORG/SENIORCENTERS.

Founded on the principle that everyone deserves the chance to learn a musical instrument, the Contemporary Music Center in Haymarket offers lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Individual lessons typically last 30 minutes, and the store has a variety of instruments available to rent or purchase.

Contemporary Music Center instructors welcome students of any age. To learn more, go to WWW.CONTEMPORARYMUSICCENTER.COM.

Lifelong Learning Institute The mission of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Manassas is “to establish a community of adults, 50 years of age or older, that provides affordable, educational, and social opportunities in a friendly atmosphere.” LLI-Manassas’ schedule of events changes with each spring and fall semester, but recent classes included flower arranging and a creative writing workshop.

LLI-Manassas is a membership-based organization that charges $125 per year in dues. For more information, go to HTTPS://LLI-MANASSAS.ORG/.

Muse Paint Bar If you want to explore your creativity in a less structured atmosphere while enjoying an evening with friends, head to Muse Paint Bar in Gainesville. Muse hosts painting sessions seven days a week and welcomes all ages. No prior experience is required, and sessions combine painting instruction with a restaurant and bar. Each class is 2 ½ hours and costs between $29 and $40. Most classes are held in the evening, but there are some afternoon classes on weekends. For more information or to register, visit WWW.MUSEPAINTBAR.COM.

Write by the Rails Write by the Rails (WbtR) is the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club.

The group works to nurture, cultivate and help the local writing community grow. WbtR regularly schedules meetups at a variety of local venues where writers discuss current projects, goals and ways to overcome challenges. WbtR holds workshops and other events that help raise the profile of the local literary community.

Membership in WbtR costs $25 per year. To learn more, go to WWW.WBTR.ORG. ❖

At Write by the Rails, members are encouraged to sell their books at the group’s workshops.

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They don’t call her the baby whisperer for nothing...

Meet newborn photographer, Leah Marsh

BY FRANNIE BARNES | NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY LEAH MARSH

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h, baby pictures. They capture a moment in time, a time that can be both a blur and when the clock seems to stand still. But as every parent knows, the days are long, but the years are short, and before you know it, your baby is taller than you and ready to drive. Newborn photography has come a long way from the traditional blue and pink bassinet hospital pictures. And nothing is cuter than a baby positioned just the right way, with the most adorable teeny, tiny props and adorable backdrops. Many new parents don’t know where to begin to capture a good picture of their precious package, but that’s why there are experts, like Leah Marsh, of Leah Marsh Photography. Leah Marsh can - and does - create art with the tiniest subject.

Leah has a quiet sense of calm, which makes her a natural at what she does.

Whether the subject is a newborn baby, or a child running around to get the wiggles out before a family photo shoot, Leah has an inherent ability to bring out the best and capture the essence of her subjects. It might surprise you that this baby whisperer hasn’t always worked with tots. She has an impressive military background as a member of the US Air Force, briefing high ranking officials on F-15 fighter jets and at times two-to-three thousand Air Force members for special exercises. She’s

lived all over the world which is what led her to fall in love with capturing memories and sceneries with her camera.

Leah lives in Haymarket and is raising her three active children, Kylie, Hunter, and Bryce with her husband, Jason. They’re an active family involved in school and (many) sports activities. She grew up in Nashville, joined the Air Force as an air traffic controller, and lived in Texas, Alaska, and Las Vegas over the course of her military career. When she got out of the Air Force, she worked for a government agency and was relocated to Qatar. While living in Qatar, she was involved in an accident that shattered both wrists and required many surgeries, both overseas and in the US. It wasn’t the accident, though, that changed Leah’s career path. She continued to work as a government contractor until she had children. But she always loved the art of photography, her father having instilled in her the importance of having memories to look back on.

“I had always been interested in photography, but my love for it really took off when the Air Force moved me to Alaska. The

started with weddings, high school senior pictures, headshots, and family, child, and newborn photography. She quickly learned that she loved the newborn photo shoots best. “There's something special about photographing new life and seeing parents (especially new ones) react when they see the images of their little ones,” Leah said.

Giving back is important to Leah.

She regularly donates sessions for school fundraisers and offers discounts for military “There’s something special members, teachers, and about photographing new first responders. She has also given her time and life and seeing parents services to photograph (especially new ones) react infants in the NICU. Perhaps the most special when they see the images of client she’s had is a little girl named Ella who was their little ones” diagnosed with brain cancer at just five months old. Leah had the privilege of taking Ella’s photos for a year, because of the package her parents purchased, but Leah became smitten with the little girl and didn’t want to stop there. She offered to continue to capture the precious moments until Ella beat her cancer.

“I ended up getting to see her precious face for over two years before she was declared cancer free!”

While her photos look like the babies scenery and people were captivating,” she said. are all peacefully sleeping, there is actually After her travels and experiences, Leah a tremendous amount of preparation and decided she wanted a different pace of life. thought that goes into planning and posing.

After having her oldest child, Kylie, she Photographing newborns is not easy, and realized that she wanted to spend as much safety is Leah’s number one priority. As time as possible with her. She took a break a member of the International Associate from work and was a stay-at-home mom. of Newborn Photographers, she has been It was then that she entertained the idea trained in newborn safety – understanding of taking her passion for photography and the do’s and don’ts positioning babies. It is making it into a business. paramount to her not only for her business “I love a challenge,” she said. “One day, practices, but because she personally feels after I left government contracting, my very strongly about it. And while no artist husband and I were talking about career paths wants to reveal their secrets, she does share and he jokingly told me he didn't think I'd be that in order to achieve the breathtaking profitable, let alone make a living working as artistic images she creates with newborns, a photographer. I made it my mission to prove there is a bit of photography magic – also him wrong and become the best photographer known as editing.

I could.” Of course the challenge was in jest; “I know people see these images and Jason is her biggest supporter. think they’re hard and fast reality, but in fact It took a few years of non-stop studying. it’s a combination of images melded together Leah watched videos, took classes, and in an editing program,” she says. offered many free or discounted sessions Like Leah’s dad told her, it’s important when she first started out so she could learn to have memories to look back on, and what how to improve. better way to capture those memories than “I received some very harsh criticism but with a perfectly appointed photograph? chose to use it to help me improve instead For more information, visit of taking it personally,” she added. She LeahMarshPhotography.com.❖

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Your Golden Years at the Library

BY KELLEY SYARTO | PHOTOS COURTESY PRINCE WILLIAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

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ccording to Census Bureau projections, by the year 2034, people 65 or older will outnumber kids 18 and under. This “graying of America” will have profound consequences for all segments of society as we struggle to meet the needs of an increasingly older population with fewer resources to draw upon.

Here, libraries can help. Libraries across the country, including our own Prince William Public Library System (PWPLS), supports older patrons with services and programs designed to accommodate their varying needs and interests, assist them in their pursuit of lifelong learning, entertain them, and inform them.

So much to read (in large print, too!) and listen to: Our library print collection has all the latest best-sellers, as well as a large nonfiction collection covering subjects such as retirement planning, health and nutrition, cooking for special dietary requirements, caregiving, and mindfulness. As with most of your favorite authors, many of the nonfiction titles are available in large print.

Speaking of large print, did you know that you can adjust the print size when reading e-books available to library patrons through Libby by OverDrive and hoopla digital? Other settings allow you to choose fonts that are more legible; increase the amount of space between letters, words, and lines of print; change the brightness and lighting; and align the text to maximize your reading comfort.

If reading is difficult, why not listen? We have a large collection of audiobooks, as well as movies, television programs, and music, located at our libraries and through hoopla digital and Libby.

Digital options abound: On the Digital Library at pwcgov.org/library, we also have dozens of Premium Websites— such as Ancestry for Virginians, Consumer Reports, and Universal Class—available for you to pursue hobbies, conduct research, or learn something new.

Surf the library from your sofa: One of the biggest advantages of the PWPLS Digital Library is its remote access. Register online for a two-year Digital Library card and get access to most digital resources. This is a great new service for people who are not near a PWPLS library or who have mobility or transportation issues.

So, you don’t have to come to the library… but we hope you will. Our libraries are warm, inviting spaces, with friendly staff who love to talk about books. We also offer programs to assist, inform, and entertain you.

Do you need help getting hoopla digital or Libby on your device?

We have staff who are happy to work with you to get you up and running with our Digital Library or to assist you with any other technology-related issues you might have. Just contact your library to set up an appointment.

Monthly series for older patrons: One-on-one tech help is available at the library simply by making an appointment.

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Seniors enjoyed a performance by the Barbershop Quartet, one of the many events offered for adults of all ages.

patrons, Central Community Library and Bull Run Regional Library both have monthly series that explore a range of topics, such as stress reduction, scammers, and financial planning for retirement.

Additionally, we partner with many organizations, such as the DMV and the county Office of Elections, to bring programs and services to our libraries for your benefit. For the past several years, AARP tax assistants have provided services to older residents at our Bull Run and Chinn Park Regional Libraries.

“read and returns.” Take a book that interests you, and simply return it when you’re finished, no checkout necessary. Several of our libraries also visit area assisted living centers to bring books, facilitate book clubs, or give presentations to residents.

Programs that appeal to all adults: In addition to programs for older patrons, we also offer a wide variety of events, classes, performances, workshops, and presentations with appeal for all adult patrons, such as book clubs, writers’ groups, movie afternoons, as well as chair yoga. Simply check out our Explore Magazine for a full listing of programs and events at our libraries. You can also find the information online at pwcgov.org/library. Just click on the green “Events” icon.

Can’t come to us?

We’ll look for you in the community: Library staff visit the county’s two senior centers to discuss library services, local history, and genealogical research.

We’ve also stocked the senior center shelves with a collection of recent best-sellers that are

The Prince William Public Library System would love to hear your thoughts on programs for older adults.

Tell us what programs or services you’d find meaningful: Finally, PWPLS formed a Services to Seniors Workgroup to explore the needs and interests of our older patrons and how we could expand our offerings to meet those needs. We would like to hear your ideas regarding programs and services for older adults in our community. To discuss any thoughts regarding the library system’s assistance in meeting the needs of older adults, contact Kelley Syarto at ksyarto@pwcgov.org. ❖

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Looking to the Future; Appleton Campbell

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ne of Fauquier’s oldest family-run businesses is expanding in 2020. Since the mid 1970s, Appleton Campbell has served our community’s homeowners’ HVAC, plumbing, and electrical needs with quality and efficient customer service, operating out of a historic building in old town which was once the ice house and power plant for the town. Now in its fifth decade, the owners are relocating operations to a new facility to streamline efficiency and accommodate the needs of the company as it grows. Lifestyle sat down with Heather Appleton to talk about this new era for Appleton Campbell.

How long has Appleton Campbell been in business? Tell me about the beginnings.

We began in January 1976, and we’ll be celebrating 44 years of serving Fauquier County and the surrounding areas this year. The company was started by Jim Appleton, the grandfather of our current president, Mike H. Appleton. He started the business with just one truck, and Mike started helping him. He was just 16 years old, so it was a great learning opportunity for him. Not only was he learning a trade, but he also learned a great deal about ethics and the value of hard work.

Flash forward to today, and Michael J. Appleton is the fourth generation to run the company. Our vibrant management team will continue to build on the strong bones and ethics set about by Jim Appleton all those years ago.

Scott Wayland, our current vice president, has also been a key player in the growth and family culture of the business for the past 25 years.

What services do you offer the community?

Appleton Campbell offers plumbing, heating,

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air conditioning and residential electrical service repairs and replacements. Since 2007, Appleton Campbell has been committed to serving homeowners exclusively, rather than working on new construction and building projects.

How has Appleton Campbell grown since the beginning?

After starting with just one employee and working for many builders throughout the first 30 years, we now have about 90 local employees.

We encourage our staff to participate in the surrounding communities, and we’ve narrowed our business focus to serving only homeowners. Our company’s growth philosophy is rooted in teamwork, and we strive to take care of our employees so they can take great care of our customers.

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for all of our employees and service vehicles.

The town has been very gracious in allowing us to use the parking lot next to the dog park for our employee vehicles, but we’re glad to finally have enough parking to accommodate all of them without using a municipal lot.

Where will the facility be? How big will it be?

The new office will be right next to Home Depot, off of Alwington Boulevard in Warrenton.

It’s a little more square footage than our current office building once you include the warehouse we have rented for the past few years across town. The new space will allow us to operate both from a single building, rather than having them separated.

How will this enhance your business?

Just having the new parking and the warehouse all under one roof will be a huge improvement. The new office will also have a larger training room, which is a great need for us.

The office layout — and the extra garage doors for loading and stocking our vehicles — will improve our timeliness and efficiency,

allowing us to complete tasks more quickly.

The new structure will give us the opportunity to grow and better serve Fauquier and eight surrounding counties (Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, Stafford, Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax) as we look ahead to the next 40 years of Appleton Campbell offering value and excellence to area residents. ❖

Clockwise from top left: The move in date for the new facility is on schedule for early spring 2020.

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“I keep that quilt out there to remind us why we opened the business. We all have to care for a loved one as they age, and I want to remind everyone that the person they are caring for is not just another person; they are special to someone,” Wayne said.

Wayne envisioned a care service that would put seniors and their families first while being a resource for various other senior services.

He could not find that level of personalized attention to care for his parents as they aged and needed assistance around their home. He thought: “There has to be a better way.” He assembled a team of caring, qualified individuals and opened Caring Senior Service to serve seniors throughout most of Northern Virginia.

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People have busy lives, families and careers. It is a relief to get outside assistance.

Erin believes that the assistance of Caring Senior Service allows people to enjoy spending time with their senior family members by being their child, spouse, or friend; not the caregiver. And assistance goes beyond physical care, a client’s family member whose mom has dementia said, “Caring Senior Service is like having an emotional support group, I don’t feel like I’m on an island doing it myself.”

The care team consists of over 100 caregivers, coordinated by care managers who supervise the unique GreatCare® method Caring Senior Services has developed. This method focuses on hiring quality caregivers, providing the right care solutions, and maintaining active involvement with clients, their families, and their health care professionals.

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Hylton Performing Arts Center opens education and rehearsal wing Rick Davis, executive director of the Hylton Center, (with scissors), and Dr. David Wu, provost of George Mason, cut the ribbon officially opening the wing.

The new Democratic majority elected to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors includes, from left, Supervisor Victor Angry, and supervisors-elect Andrea Bailey, Ann Wheeler, Margaret Franklin and Kenny Boddye. They’ll be sworn in Jan. 6.

New County Leaders in 2020

Prince William County will start 2020 with new leaders in elected office — many of them Democrats, leading to a political shift on the Board of County Supervisors.

Haymarket resident Ann Wheeler was elected to be the board’s at-large chair, and will lead a 5-3 Democratic majority. The board will be sworn in Jan. 6.

Winning re-election was supervisors Victor Angry, D-Neabsco; Pete Candland, R-Gainesville; and Jeanine Lawson, R-Brentsville. New faces on the board include Andrea Bailey, D-Potomac; Kenny Boddye D-Occoquan; Margaret Franklin, D-Woodbridge; and Yesli Vega, R-Coles.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas officially opened its Education and Rehearsal Wing with a ribbon-cutting recently.

The wing includes two rehearsal halls, six practice rooms, two classrooms, and two additional lobby spaces. Construction began in late 2016, but the project ran about a year behind schedule as fund-raising proved more difficult than expected. The wing cost about $13.5 million, with about $6 million coming from state funding and $7.5 million from private donations.

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Bishop Lyle Dukes, chairman of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, praised the expansion and the relationship between the Hylton and the local business community.

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