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Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington Saint Martin’s University Gala 2022 welcomes celebrity chef, author, and TV personality Anne Burrell.

Join us for a black-tie gourmet evening that includes an exquisite dinner, cooking demos, and a live auction benefiting Saint Martin’s student scholarships.

Reserve your spot and stay updated on event details at www.stmartin.edu/GalaAnne or call 360-438-4366.

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The Press Room

For nearly 13 years, Linda Dagley wanted to create, own, and operate an event venue. It would be a natural fit, after all, for a successful catering company like Jonz Catering, owned by her and husband Chef David Dagley since 2007.

According to David, “Whenever Linda would find an interesting space, I would typically tell her it just didn’t pencil out financially. But then in 2019, she found this space and I was immediately ready to sign the lease.”

The space that David is referring to is a wonderful historic building in Tacoma’s Theater District on Opera Alley called The Press Room. From 1914 to 1971, the space housed the printing presses for the Tacoma Daily Ledger and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Now the space has been newly renovated using reclaimed items including a gorgeous 30-foot bar on the main floor made from the building’s former cargo elevator doors.

Multiple levels and unique small and large spaces give the rustic venue an eclectic, cool vibe not found in many spaces near or far from Tacoma.

There is a huge main floor with a floating wall that brings Opera Alley into the event space and an expansive

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mezzanine level that houses a second bar. Fun and funky antiques, posters and art fill the 7200 square feet of space that can accommodate seating for 200 guests or 300 in a cocktail-style event. Unique small spaces throughout the venue serve as VIP Bride and Groom areas, plus other conversation spaces.

One of those spaces is home to an original oversized photo of the Narrows Bridge in 1940 as it swayed in a windstorm before plunging into Puget Sound. Another spot at the bar features a book bound with all the newspapers printed during an entire quarter year.

History and rustic ambiance hit you as soon as you walk in.

“Good feelings are everywhere in this space,” said David.

Included in the newly climate-controlled venue’s rental fee are tables and chairs complete with beautiful linens. A twohour rehearsal during the week prior to your event is also incorporated into the fee. vLYNN CASTLE For Additional Information The Press Room pressroomevents.com SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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Congressman Derek Kilmer

Antonio Gomez (Tacoma Arts Live), Mike Cole (Kingsmen Studio/Cole’lition), Erin Guinup (Tacoma Refugee Choir), Michael Cole, Sr. (Cole’lition), Fahren Johnson, (Greentrike), Venalin Aguilar, (Greentrike), Elvin Bucu (Foundation for Tacoma Students), John Anthony Cole (Cole’lition)

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Tacoma Arts Live’s first in-person fundraiser in two years, VIVID: A Fundraiser for Arts Access & Education, took place at Tin Can Alley on Saturday, March 26, 2022 with almost 200 guests in attendance. The arts – especially when they convince people to all come together – are essential to community cohesion, connection, peace, joy, and optimism. That is the work of Tacoma Arts Live – bringing the community together, day after day.

The evening featured a hands-on mosaic activity with Mauricio Robalino and live performances with dance and music provided by Tacoma Arts Live’s teaching artists and community members.

VIVID event sponsors and partners included Artistic Plastic Surgery, Boeing, Davies Pearson, Gordon Thomas Honeywell, KeyBank, LeRoy Jewelers, University of Washington Tacoma, Georgio’s Catering Company, Heritage Distilling Co., L’Ecole No. 41, PJ Hummel & Co., and Stoup Brewing.

VIVID raised $200,000 to benefit Tacoma Arts Live’s Arts Access & Education Programs, including providing more community access, free events, student scholarships and more than $100,000 in free tickets.

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FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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Heart Association The Westin was wrapped in red as Go Red for Women supporters from across the Puget Sound joined the American Heart Association for the annual fundraising luncheon. Over 150 guests attended the event which raised over $290,000 that day, bringing the campaign total to $1.1 million. The 2022 event chair was Claire Verity, President of Regence BlueShield.

Orting resident Andrea Engfer, a 2022 Go Red for Women Real Woman, shared her inspiring stroke recovery journey. Engfer suffered a stroke just five days after giving birth to her daughter, Emma. The event also shined a spotlight on the Association’s ongoing work to address nutrition security including its tie to mental well-being.

The funds raised from the annual luncheon support the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women movement which is dedicated to furthering our understanding of heart disease and stroke in women.

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community events | Winners of Reel Life 96 Revealed During a gala and screening event held on Saturday, March 19 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, winners of the first annual Lakewood Film Festival were announced. Reel Life 96 was a fun, short film competition for filmmakers of all ages and experience levels.

Participants wrote, shot, and edited five-minute films in just 96 hours.

A number of films were selected to honor the recently celebrated 25th anniversary of the City of Lakewood in 1996. The event kicked off on February 10 at 5pm when 38 entrants received their starting email that contained the three elements every film would need to incorporate into their story. The story had to show a dance (action), a lit candle (prop) and a line of dialogue “sometimes you have to be happy for what you don’t get.”

Linda McDermott, Director of Reel Life 96 and Chair of the Lakewood Arts Commission, recently laid out the reasons for the festival this way.

Following the screening of each film throughout the six-hour festival, an awards ceremony recognized thirteen award categories and eleven different teams of filmmakers. Categories ranged from Best Use of Elements (Blind Duet by Oly Film) to Best Actor (Kevin Leung for Reverse by Empower Films) and Best Actress (Sheila Luong for Reverse, also by Empower Films).

Reverse continued the sweep by being selected for the Audience Choice Award.

“The thing about Reel Life 96 is that it is not just a great community event that brings people together from different backgrounds and experiences to tell their stories, it is the place where some filmmakers will find their inspiration to begin a lifelong career in filmmaking, that may one day propel them to the heights of their profession. Everyone gets their start somewhere in life and we would like to do our part to grow independent filmmaking in

the South Sound. Films have the ability to inspire us, to connect us with characters outside our own experience, to make us laugh and to make us cry; Reel Life 96 is where audiences and filmmakers meet to share the joy of film.”

Reel Life 96 was made possible through the generous support of Twin Star Credit Union, the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund, and NWEtch. v LYNN CASTLE For Additional Information Reel Life 96 cityoflakewood.us/film96 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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GATHER at Tacoma Art Museum 27 Years of Hilltop Artists

The newest exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum is a collection of work from 21 alums of the Hilltop Artists program. On exhibit March 26 through September 4, 2022, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists features over 30 pieces of art in a variety of media.

Challenging the status quo by questioning who an authentic artist is and who has value in museum spaces, GATHER primarily features artists of color. It also highlights the outcomes and reach of the Hilltop Artists program while shining a light on opportunity gaps faced by these artists, many of whom have not yet been included in exhibitions on this scale.

According to TAM’s executive director, David F. Setford, “This is an inspiring exhibit with an outburst of passion by artists we haven’t heard much about before now.”

Artists like David Rios are featured with his work Ofrenda, a spectacular display of orange blown glass flowers mixed with elements of a traditional ofrenda including salt, conchas bread and personal images. “I grew up in a Mexican American home where an ofrenda was part of life following the passing of a loved one. This display reflects that part my life,” said Rios prior to the opening of the exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum.

the Hilltop neighborhood to assist well-known artists in producing their works.

Exhibiting Artists in GATHER are Douglas Jan Burgess II, Nancy Burgess, Candida Delgadillo, Edelmira Jimenez Gallegos, Daria Hembree, Jessica Hogan, Dani Kaes, Cassandra Kuring, Emily Martin, Jason McDonald, Shayne Nutter, Trenton Quiocho, David Rios, Luis Sanchez, Other works in the exhibit, curated by Trenton Quiocho, Samantha Scalise, Evan Schauss, Zane Scott, Ellye Sevier, Hilltop Artists alum (2008) and current Teaching Artist Jesse Sorgenfrei, Tony Sorgenfrei, Jack Spitzer, Edgar and Hot Shop Manager, include more glass works, but also Valentine, Keiko Wesley and Jacob Willcox. paintings, sculptures and even a melted fax machine that is v LYNN CASTLE surprisingly gorgeous, by artist Zane Scott.

Co-founded by Dale Chihuly and Kathy Kaperick in 1994, Hilltop Artists was developed as a community organization that provided a creative space for “at risk” youth from

For Additional Information Hilltop Artists: hilltopartists.org Tacoma Arts Museum: tacomaartmuseum.org

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FULL STEAM AHEAD for Olympia Harbor Days is expected to sail proudly into Olympia for Harbor Days.

The Lady Washington, which has also been undergoing restorations, will hopefully arrive as well.

Did you know that Olympia Harbor Days’ tugboat races are a reminder of our past? At the turn of the century, tall ships sailed to Olympia to pick up exports like shellfish and wood. The ships required guidance to navigate into Budd Bay from Boston Harbor. This was accomplished with tugboats, who at that time did not have the luxury of ship-to-shore radio. When a tall ship was sighted, the steam engines were fired up and the tug captains raced out. “The first to arrive got the job!” explains Carol Riley, Olympia Harbor Days event producer. We get to relive the excitement.

Olympia Harbor Days, a waterfront maritime festival, is expected to be a welcome opportunity to reconnect with friends, stroll the beautiful downtown waterfront, and have a whale of a good time. Mark your calendar for Labor Day Weekend, September 2 to 4. The South Sound Maritime Heritage Association invites you to celebrate the 49th year with festivities for the whole family. We have missed many gatherings over the past two years.

Musicians, craft vendors, tugboats, kid’s activities, and much more will vibrate with a joyful energy we have been longing to feel.

This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Port of Olympia and the Steamer Virginia V. The ship is a National Historic Landmark undergoing renovations but

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Riley is working diligently to offer a fabulous array of vendors and activities. It’s a weekend of art, celebration, history, and also marks the ending of the summer season. The festival, along with all participating vendors, will follow all rules for safety and health protocol and guidelines in place at the time of the event.

“I think it will be a fun time and a great time for people to reconnect,” Riley says. Both residents and tourists are in for an energizing time. You won’t want to miss a thing.

“Think great weather,” she advises. Rain during Olympia Harbor Days has been rare. Come to downtown Olympia, celebrate Olympia Harbor Days, and remember one of the many reasons you love the Pacific Northwest. vMARY ELLEN PSALTIS For Additional Information Olympia Harbor Days harbordays.com

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Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s New Building

As the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) celebrates its Lua Pritchard, Executive Director, explains the vision: 25th anniversary, the community has recognized the need for replacement of the current cultural center building. The “Upon completion, the space will have a bigger current location of APCC has served tens of thousands auditorium that will fit up to 500 people. It will of community members over the past decade within the have, for the first time, a full commercial kitchen former community center operated at South Park. and a demonstration kitchen to teach new classes for the Asia Pacific Culinary Program and The current building has been modified many times over Entrepreneurship Program. We will also have our the years to accommodate various uses, but even with own Asia Pacific library. In addition, we will create these updates the building doesn’t offer spaces designed to and implement the first Asia Pacific Night Market effectively support the programs and events they provide. in the South Tacoma Way business district. We will have a full art gallery to display multiple artists’ visual art pieces throughout the year that are Asia The aging infrastructure of the building provides other Pacific related. All of these will be on top of so operating challenges as well. So the organization has much we already do for the community.” been talking with the community over the course of several years about developing a new building designed to better support the non-profit’s cultural programs.

Everyone who is interested is encouraged to visit the website to make a donation, volunteer or become a member for the APCC. APCC is actively preparing plans in coordination with Metro Parks to replace the existing building with one For Additional Information providing more functional space for visitor experiences.

Asia Pacific Cultural Center The proposed plan is for construction of a new building asiapacificculturalcenter.org within the existing building’s footprint.

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events calendar JUNE Olympia Farmers Market April-October, Thursday through Sunday 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia 360.352.9096 olympiafarmersmarket.com

JULY Blue Willow Lavender Festival July 1-2 Blue Willow Lavender Farm 10615 Wright Bliss Rd KPN, Gig Harbor 253.225.9030 Lacey Fireworks Spectacular Sunday, July 3, 4pm-11pm Rainier Vista Community Park 5475 45th Ave SE, Lacey 360.491.0857 laceyparks.org

Puyallup Farmers Market April-September, Saturdays 9am-2pm Pioneer Park Pavilion 330 S Meridian, Puyallup puyallupmainstreet.com Tumwater Farmers Market June-September Peter G Schmidt Elementary 237 Dennis St, Tumwater puyallupmainstreet.com

Tumwater’s Artesian Family Festival & Thunder Valley Fireworks Show Monday, July 4, 6pm; fireworks at 10:15pm Tumwater Valley Golf Course 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater ci.tumwater.wa.us/festival 360.754.4160 City of Auburn 4th of July Festival Monday, July 4, 11am-4pm Wednesdays, July 13-August 17 Les Gove Park 910 9th St SE, Auburn auburnwa.gov

If Alfas Could Talk June 11, 11:30am-12:30pm America’s Car Museum 2702 East D St, Tacoma americascarmuseum.org All Make Music Day June 21 Uptown Center 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor uptowngigharbor.com Summer Nights at The Pavilion Tuesdays, June 28-August 16, 6:30-8pm Fort Steilacoom Park 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood cityoflakewood.us

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Lacey in Tune Children’s Entertainment Series Tuesdays, July 5-Aug 9, 6:30pm Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey laceyparks.org Lacey in Tune Noon Tunes Wednesdays, July 6-Aug 10, noon Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey laceyparks.org Silent Sky Fridays & Saturdays, July 8-24, 7:30pm Sundays 2pm Tacoma Little Theatre 210 North I St, Tacoma 253.272.2281 tacomalittletheatre.com Lacey South Sound BBQ Festival July 9, 1:30pm Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey allevents.in/lacey Rhubarb Days and Vintage Market Sumner July 9-10 Downtown Sumner sumnermainstreet.com/events NW Pirate Festival July 9-10 Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey nwpiratefestival.com

Tacoma Summer Blast July 4, 11am-10:30pm Dune Peninsula at Pt. Defiance Park 5361 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma metroparkstacoma.org

Tooth Fairy Day July 11, 8:30am-3pm Light Dental Studios Lacey at Hawks Prairie 1401 Martin Way NE, Lacey lightdentalstudios.com Submit calendar entries to calendar@showcasemedialive.com

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Capital Lakefair July 14-18 Heritage Park 5th Ave SW, Olympia lakefair.org Lacey in Tune Movies in the Park Fridays, July 15-Aug 5, dusk Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey laceyparks.org Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival July 16-17 3112 Judson St, Gig Harbor peninsulaartleague.com Family Steam Days July 16, 12-4pm America’s Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma americascarmuseum.org Goodguys 34th Pacific Northwest Nationals July 22-24 Washington State Fair Events Center 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup good-guys.com Lakewood SummerFEST July 23, 11am-10pm Fort Steilacoom Park 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood cityoflakewood.us

Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally July 23, 10am-7pm Yelm City Park 115 Mosman Ave SE, Yelm bbqrally.com

South Sound Block Party August 26-27 The Port of Olympia 1210 Marine Dr NE, Olympia southsoundblockparty.com

AUGUST Thurston County Fair August 3-7 Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey thurstoncountywa.gov

Asian Pacific Cultural Center Luau August 27, 3pm 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma asiapacificculturalcenter.org

Lakewood Jazz Night and Car Show August 13, 4-8:30pm 6114 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood cityoflakewood.us LeMay Annual Show August 27 LeMay Marymount 325 152nd St E, Tacoma 253.272.2336 lemaymarymount.org Frontline Music Festival August 27, 2-11pm Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey allevents.in/lacey Tumwater Artesian Brewfest Saturday, August 20, 1-8pm Tumwater Valley Golf Course 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater 360.754.4160 tumwaterartesianbrewfest.com This Flat Earth August 26-September 17 Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.786.0151 harlequinproductions.org

SEPTEMBER Washington State Fair September 2-25 Washington State Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup thefair.com Wheels & Heels Annual Gala 10th Anniversary September 10, 5-10pm America’s Car Museum 2702 East D St, Tacoma americascarmuseum.org Gig Harbor Film Festival September 22-25 Uptown Galaxy Theatres 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor uptowngigharbor.com

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Summer Camps that

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Summer is here and the kids are ready for summer adventures. From hiking to canoeing to coding, summer camp offers many opportunities for adventures and for building new friendships. Programs have been created and adapted for in-person learning environments this summer. Most camps are operating at a limited capacity, so plan ahead and make it a summer to remember.

DAY CAMPS

Cascade Christian Schools Adventure Day Camp cascadechristian.org Worldwide Fun is this year’s fun-in-thesun theme! Wow! Look what’s included in camp: new and exciting themes each week, educational activities like STEM and reading, nutritional snacks, Sport-tek camp T-shirt, all-district 22

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special camp events, weekly field trips, oldest outdoor theaters in the United a wonderful and experienced staff, and States. This year’s outdoor summer extended hours. program features art, singing, drama, play, hiking, exploring the forest, Hands On Children’s Museum wildlife and creeks — and just plain fun.

Grades 1-6 hocm.org Pierce County Parks Kitsap Forest Theater, located Piercecountywa.gov/parks Calling all explorers! Join Pierce County approximately seven miles west of Parks for one to four action-packed downtown Bremerton, is one of the

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weeks of outdoor adventures and exploring the natural environments of four unique Pierce County parks.

Hands-on activities, exploration, free-play, and outdoor games will be incorporated each day to help nurture a desire for caring and respect for our natural and human-made environments.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium pdza.org Let’s go to the zoo! Zoo campers participate in lively lessons about animals, ecosystem exploration, creative crafts, and group games.

These camps focus on fostering empathy and respect for wildlife.

Tacoma Little Theatre Grades 1-12 tacomalittletheatre.com Students of all ages are welcome to join Tacoma Little Theatre for their four -week camps that focus on learning about and practicing the process of putting on a musical production and a full show.

City of Olympia Ages 4-14 olympiawa.gov Do you want to get on the water? The City of Olympia offers beginning and advanced sailing. In addition, kids can explore multi-media art camp, yoga camp, and the annual favorite — Camp Olywahoo!

Tumtastic Summer Day Ages 6–11 ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth Campers will delight in the fun of water play, crafts, special guests, all things nature, fun field trips and two celebration events. Home base for the camp is Peter G. Schmidt Elementary.

Tumwater Trippin’ Teen Camp ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth Ages 12–17 Join Tumwater Parks and Recreation for a summer packed full of awesomeness and adventure! Teens will visit new places all around the South Sound and explore some of the area’s most fun spots! Camp home base is Peter G. Schmidt Elementary.

South Sound YMCA southsoundymca.org Day camp at the Y is led by experienced staff and offers nearly all the benefits of overnight camp – new outdoor experiences, skill–building and lasting friendships – while allowing campers to return home each afternoon

OTHER DAY CAMP OPTIONS Annie Wright Schools Grades 1-6 aw.org

Metro Parks Tacoma: Tacoma Nature Center Ages 4-12 metroparkstacoma.org

City of Puyallup Ages 5-12 cityofpuyallup.org

OVERNIGHT CAMP OPTIONS For many kids, summer means attending traditional overnight camp— staying in cabins, singing around a campfire, and making friendships that can last a lifetime.

Tacoma Mountaineers Ages vary mountaineers.org Campers will learn climbing, hiking, map and compass training, camp cooking, wilderness first aid, fire and shelter building, and explore local geology and ecology. In addition to day camps, Tacoma Mountaineers also has two overnight camps at Mount Rainier (Tahoma).

Washington State University Extension 4-H Camps at Panhandle Lake extension.wsu.edu Washington State University Extension 4-H Camps at Panhandle Lake extension.wsu.edu Campers spend the week enjoying a myriad of activities, including swimming, hiking, arts, music, cooking, and making new friends! Awaken to birds singing and fall asleep to the stars (or exhaustion).

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“A wonderful thing about the Bellarmine community is the variety of opportunities that are available. There is something here for everyone – no matter where you came from or what you are interested in. Everyone can find their place at Bellarmine.”

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In School. In Person.

In Faith.

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Private Schools

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Annie Wright School

Gig Harbor Academy

827 N Tacoma Ave 253.272.2216 aw.org

6830 32nd St NW 253.265.2150 gigharboracademy.org

Bellarmine Preparatory School Harbor Montessori 2300 S Washington St 253.752.7701 bellarmineprep.org

5414 Comte Dr NW 253.851.5722 harbormontessori.org

Charles Wright School

Lighthouse Christian School

Life Christian School

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7723 Chambers Creek Rd W 253.620.8300 charleswright.org 1717 S Union Ave 253.756.5317 wherelifehappens.org

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Olympia Community School 114 20th Ave SE 360-866-8047 olympiacommunityschool.org

All Saints Elementary School

Northwest Christian Academy

Cascade Christian Schools

Nova Middle School

504 2nd Street SW 253.845.5025 allsaintspuyallup.org

811 21st St E 253.841.1776 cascadechristian.org

4710 Park Center Ave E 360.491.2966 ncslacey.org 2020 22nd Ave SE 360.491.7097 novaschool.org

Northwest Christian School 904 Shaw Rd 253.845.5722 nwchristianschool.org

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Anne Burrell Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell is bringing her A-game to the popular Saint Martin’s Gala on November 5. “I love making things that feed the soul as well as the body,” says Burrell, whose cooking keeps the attention on simple, seasonal, and flavorful. “Making soulful delicious food feels like a hug from the inside– very satisfying,” she adds.

You might recognize Burrell from her spiked hairdo or one of her many Food Network appearances.

She is designing an exquisite fivecourse menu for the black-tie affair.

“When I cook for a small group, I really try to focus on the people I am cooking for and make things that I know that they will love!” says Burrell. Of course, there will be a larger audience at this event, but she remains clear that making interesting, tasty food can still work to please the Gala guests.

Burrell is a chef, passionate teacher, TV personality and author, to name a few of her roles. What does she do when she’s not planning another grand event or filming with Bobby Flay? With great enthusiasm, she

Guest Celebrity Chef at Saint Martin’s Gala

confided in a few of her personal pastimes: “I love to sing karaoke. Like LOOOOOOVE! It’s a great and fun way to blow off some steam! It doesn’t matter if you are not a great singer, you just have to commit to it. My husband and I regularly sing karaoke at home. We have a blast doing it!” exclaims Burrell.

She also shares, “I love to knit. I knit during my downtime, like when I’m watching TV. I always like to keep my hands busy. During the pandemic I started knitting baby blankets for friends. I think I am currently working on blanket 21! That’s a lot of kids!”

“I have two Maine Coon cats that I am absolutely addicted to!” says Burrell. “Their names are Nutty Nancy Crazy Pants and Marcia Marcia Marcia. They are the most loving and entertaining kitties. I can’t imagine life without them! When I travel, I miss them terribly.”

“And lastly, I am a huge New York Rangers fan! I go to a lot of games.

I ALWAYS wear a jersey and never

ever leave a game early–even when they are losing.

It’s going to be a fabulous and entertaining evening with Chef Burrell. vMARY ELLEN PSALTIS For Additional Information Saint Martin’s University stmartin.edu

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Savor Summer at Swing Café and Wine Bar Smoke Gets in your Eyes cocktail comes from the garden. If you would rather have a glass of wine, Swing has 30 or so bottles of wine available for a pour. When you are wavering on your selection, consider a flight which gives you three different wines in two-ounce servings. Read through the ten flight options ranging from French bubbles to noteworthy reds.

There’s even a dessert trio.

Locals return over and over to Swing Café and Wine Bar, where the attractions are many. Summer enhances your visit. “We invest money into the patio every year,” says owner Nicole Butigan, adding, “The entire patio is so cheery and pretty.” She starts plants and flowers from home and transplants them at the restaurant. The large exterior seating area has removable windowed panels to protect diners from blustery evenings or unexpected precipitation. More outside areas are set around the edge of the property that overlooks an epic panorama of the Olympic Mountains rising from the distant edges of Budd Bay. Capitol Lake stretches out below, and diners can see the hum of the downtown’s activities.

Swing’s food menu won’t take too long to read, but the plethora of possible flavors and combinations can make it hard to narrow down.

That is simply another reason for a return visit. Have fun sharing everything, even the appetizers and small plates. The fire-roasted pepper salad shines with lemoninfused ricotta and mint. Peppers, cucumbers, and walnuts create a symphony of tastes and textures.

The asiago and rosemary fondue pairs well with friends and a drink.

Slow-roasted beef brisket is always popular (perfectly tender) but there is also rack of lamb, salmon, chicken and a few more choices. End your meal with the chocolate fondue, a dark chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, and housemade cookies Life doesn’t seem to slow down, but you can sip and savor an evening at Swing. Linger at one of the fire tables and watch the stars come out. The Wine Cellar downstairs makes an intimate space for your private event.

Call or make reservations online. vMARY ELLEN PSALTIS For Additional Information Swing Café and Wine Bar 825 Columbia St SW, Olympia swingwinebar.com

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Always Something to See at the Fair!

GUESS WHO IS TURNING 151 THIS YEAR? If you guessed a five-day, fun-packed, family outing known as the Thurston County Fair, then you are right! The dates for 2022 are July 27 to 31. The Fair will have all of the favorites, animals, carnivals, vendors, entertainment and the traditional tasty fair food.

“We have special discount days during the fair week–One Buck Wednesday admission will be $1 with a donation for the Thurston County Food bank and Tuesday is Kid’s Day with $2 admission for all kids under 18,” says Theresa Reid, Thurston County Fair’s manager.

“We also serve many military families, so Friday is Military Day when all retired, active and reserve personnel and family members are only $2 per person.”

Located near Long Lake in Lacey, the fair is a pint-sized version of the Washington State Fair held later in September; many of the kids showing off their livestock will compete for a placement that will allow them to enter at state level. From pygmy goats to well-heeled golden retrievers, you can watch as the animals and their handlers strut their stuff in the presentation competitions.

Children as young as 5 years old are allowed to enter the animal competition –they are called Cloverbuds. You can

also catch the Thurston County Market Animal Sale on Saturday at 6pm.

Entertainment for 2022 includes Professor Bamboozle’s Magic Show, Reptile Isle with the Ring of Torti, and The Grizzly Artwork show and chainsaw carving competition. Community singers, dancers and bands will perform, along with all of the 4-H and FFA exhibitors showing their animals and projects.

Other exhibits also on display include Home Arts, Quilts, Hobbies and Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography and Floral.

So if you’ve taken up a new hobby since the start of the pandemic, this could be a good opportunity to learn from some award winners.

The Thurston County Fair has a history that goes back over 150 years, and was held at different locations such as the South Bay School and Grange, until settling in at the current fairgrounds in 1958. The Thurston County Fair continues to thrive and gives our community a place to celebrate, educate, create and support our local businesses! vHILLARY RYAN For Additional Information Thurston County Fair thurstoncountyfair.org

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Summer is Here

and So are Great Outdoor Events

Summertime is filled with fantastic events, festivals and fairs in the South Sound. Everyone is itching to get out and enjoy some in-person events, so here’s a sampling from around the area.

LACEY

Enjoy concerts, food trucks, kids’ activities and, of course, fireworks at Lacey’s 2022 Fireworks Spectacular on Sunday, July 3 from 4-11 pm at the Rainier Vista Community Park. On Thursdays, July 9 to August 13, enjoy a series of free events from 2-3pm for families featuring unique entertainment, from comedy for kids to fun, family shows at various local parks.

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In nearby Olympia, you’ll want to check out Olympia Harbor Days over the Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4. This 48th annual non-profit festival celebrates the maritime heritage of the Puget Sound with a weekend of entertainment, food, art, history, and everyone’s favorite– tugboat races. Entry is free, but you can buy tugboat rides–highly suggested to purchase in advance.

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Summerfest is a day loaded with old fashioned Fourth of July fun! Treat yourself to a pancake breakfast, fishing derby, a fun run, followed by games, contests and entertainment throughout the day plus a parade, demolition derby and fireworks. Later in the month, Centralia celebrates their annual Antique Fest in historic Downtown Centralia and the Hub City Car Show returns in August with hundreds of unique cars, a BBQ, prizes, and games.

Fourth of July is the annual Freedom Fair along Tacoma’s waterfront. Enjoy a variety of activities including a fireworks display, an airshow, Camp Patriot dedicated to our military, a car and hot rod show, a children’s area, a beach pole vault competition, and an international food marketplace. And, after a COVID hiatus, the Taste of Tacoma says it will be back in Summer 2022.

GIG HARBOR

This year’s Maritime Gig Festival is June 4 and 5 at the Skansie Brothers Park and will feature a fun run, parade, children’s fair, Wheels on the Water Car Show, Blessing PUYALLUP Love comic books and the Marvel/DC Comics universe? of the Fleet and food vendors, plus live music throughout Then you’ll want to check out Summer Con (think Comic- the weekend. After a two-year COVID-induced absence, Con in San Diego) at the Washington State Fairgrounds Gig Harbor’s popular Summer Arts Festival returns.

Held on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday July 17, the Festival June 17 to 19, then head down the street to downtown features juried arts and crafts from over 120 artists Puyallup and Pioneer Park for the Meeker Days Arts & and creators.

Music Festival on those same days for food, music, kids’ activities, and more. And, of course, the biggest fair in SUMNER the state is at the Washington State Fairgrounds from The Downtown Sumner Association is planning a funSeptember 2 to 25. filled summer. The lineup includes a Community Block Party on June 18 from 3-7pm and a weekend of live music, TACOMA crafts and vendors during Rhubarb Days and the Vintage Tacoma knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July with two major events. The Summer Blast presented by Metro Market July 9 to 10. In August, check out the Sumner Classy Chassis Car Show happening on July 9 from Parks Tacoma will be held from 11:00am to 10:30pm at Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park. Attendees will be 10am to 3pm. treated to a free family event featuring live music, food vLYNN CASTLE trucks, a craft market, and fireworks. And, also on the SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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ELLIOTT BAY Designed HOUSE:

to Maximize Sweeping Views

The Elliott Bay House is located in Seattle on a narrow site facing Puget Sound. The house has a south-facing courtyard containing a reflecting pool with two “floating” basalt boulders. In the yard, the reflecting pool gathers all the roof drainage from the house and the living room roof downspout, providing a 10-foot dramatic waterfall. The living space has been designed around sweeping westerly views of Puget Sound. By contrast, the east side of the space is an intimate courtyard with a reflecting pool.

The exposed wood beams in the living space change pitch dramatically along the length of the room. This shifting of the beam slopes creates a sense of progressive movement and dynamism in the living space, allowing the architecture to animate a visual path from the reflecting pool to the sweeping view of Puget Sound. The roof’s architecture celebrates the visual diagonal path from the reflecting pool to Puget Sound.

providing a panorama of water and mountains.

efficiency and is heavily insulated with a radiant hydronic heat system.

Large glass areas with generous roof overhangs provide natural lighting Modern craft is prevalent in the house. A waterjet-cut steel fence and and ventilation, making this the gate lead to the house entry. Exterior perfect design for Pacific Northwest siding is custom-milled red cedar. The living and climate. steel and wood stairs have waterjet- vMORGAN LUCAS Upstairs, the master bedroom cut steel railings with a hand-drawn pattern. The beech interior cabinets For Additional Information cantilevers out FINNE Architects: Nils Finne, Design Principal toward the Puget have a CNC-milled pattern called Chris Hawley, Project Manager/Architect Sound view. Tall “imaginary landscape.”

Builder: SBI Construction glass walls wrap Beyond its natural beauty, the the bedroom Photos: Benjamin Benschneider house was designed for high energy on three sides, SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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How To Incorporate Biophilic Design into Your Home Biophilic design is not just about bringing the outdoors in; the focus is on indoor air quality, natural light, and color schemes grounded in nature.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Be mindful of the items you bring into your home such as harsh chemical cleaners, scented candles, and other toxic chemicals. Open windows and let the fresh air and sound of nature find the way into your home and your mind.

Clear out clutter and change your air filters on a regular basis.

ADD LIVE PLANTS

They increase oxygen and purify the air and improve your indoor air quality. You want to select plants that are a good fit for the level of care you can provide. If you have pets, make sure you are selecting plants that will not harm them or small children if that is a concern.

If you do not have a green thumb, faux plants may seem like an obvious choice, but they do not provide the same effect. The main disadvantage of fake plants is that they have no health benefits and most are made from synthetic plastic which actually adds the toxins in your air.

MAXIMIZE NATURAL LIGHT

Natural light in a home is always better than artificial light. It bathes your room in a rich full-spectrum hue that light bulbs can only hope to duplicate, and it increases your body’s feel-good serotonin levels. But if you do not have natural light, you can use natural light bulbs providing high-quality light, no eye strain, better focus, and a happier mood. If you work from home, they can enhance productivity.

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INCORPORATE COLORS FOUND IN NATURE

Most people think of the dark green of leaves, the warm orange of the sunset, and the earthy brown of the mud.

But colors do not need to be rustic to be grounded in nature; layers of whites and cream can also feel very tranquil and work well when used as a base. You can add high-contrast neutrals for a more dramatic color scheme.

Greens, browns, and grays work well also because they lend a warm cozy feel to your interior environment. We

recommend choosing three colors and repeating them throughout. This creates continuity and the combination of almost any three colors will work. You can also add natural materials, shapes found in nature, and largescale art.

For Additional Information Alinda Morris Interior Design Instagram: @alindamorris

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Resourceful • Experienced • Dedicated Results of a recent survey found that nearly one in four seniors felt they could not move, either because they couldn’t afford moving costs or because they didn’t believe they could sell their home. Local Keller Williams Realtor and founder of Team RED, Kathy Kleber, and her team of nine real estate agents have created a plan to tackle issues specifically facing transitioning seniors.

Team RED agents, an acronym for Resourceful, Experienced and Dedicated, offer special services to support seniors. They help with each step of the selling process from getting the senior connected with services in the community and locations for their next home to supporting them in any upgrades their property needs to maximize the selling price.

“Almost every senior specialist I know has come from a senior association, including me,” said Kleber recently.

Nearly 20 years ago, Kleber and her parents were facing their own housing dilemma. Kleber’s dad’s health was failing but her mom was very active and social. A move to Wesley Homes, a United Methodist Community for active senior living in Des Moines, became their home. Kleber’s father passed a year or so after the move, but her mom lives there to this day where she is active, travels and serves on the board of everything.

“That experience taught me to understand the journey and love on seniors as they work through this time in their lives,” she said. “And, it became my heart’s work,” she added.

Team RED is a family affair with her husband, Kirk Kleber, a founding member, and daughter, Ellisa Greer, as part of the team. Greer’s background in geriatric nursing is a huge benefit to the Team RED organization. Plus, her service in the

Army and that of her Dad, Kirk, in the Navy, adds to their concierge-level service for all veterans.

The biggest difference in Team RED’s approach is to get the seniors moved and settled first. According to Kleber, “We always start with the person — where are you going and what are you taking with you?” Once that is settled, then a project manager steps in to oversee necessary renovations by one of their three sets of general contracting teams. Then it is time to stage the home and implement a successful sale.

“Serving with heart, homes for all life’s seasons,” remains Kleber’s motto. vLYNN CASTLE For Additional Information Team RED bit.ly/3EZLce3 253.449.8088 Paid advertisement

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OLYMPIA BED STORE 113 Thurston NE, Olympia (360) 819-4293

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Unique contemporary crafts handmade by local & regional artists, including pottery, jewelry, wood & glass.

Also offering pottery classes and ‘ Paint Your Own Pottery’ studio.

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Blitz & Co. Florist 909 Pacific Ave 253.572.2327 blitzflorist.com Brown & Haley 110 East 26th St 253.620.3067 brown-haley.com Gentry’s Footwear 520 Main St, Ste J 253.212.2401 gentrysfootwear.com LeRoy Jewelers 940 Broadway 253.272.3377 ljewelers.com Sage Interiors 2416 S C St 833.855.8733 sageinteriors.com

Selden’s Home Furnishings 1802 62nd Ave E 253.922.5700 seldens.com Tacoma Mall 4502 S Steele St 253.475.4565 tacoma-mall.com The Art Stop 940 Broadway 253.272.3377 artstoptacoma.com

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Naturepedic Mattress Gallery 3550 Market Pl W, Ste 105 253.320.8668 naturepedic.com

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Uptown Shopping Center 4701 Point Fosdick Dr NW 253.851.4557 uptowngigharbor.com

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Outlet Collection 1101 Outlet Collection Way 253.833.9500 outletcollectionseattle.com Kent Station 417 Ramsay Way 253.856.2301 kentstation.com

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Johnson Jewelers 103 S Meridian 253.848.1332 johnson-jewelers.com South Hill Mall 3500 S Meridian 253.840.2828 southhillmall.com Sunrise Village 10305 156th St E 253.904.8923 mysunrisevillage.com

Holy Lamb Organics 113 Thurston Ave NE 360.819.4293 holylamborganics.com

Inta Vintage 1109 Main St 253.939.4888 facebook.com/intavintage

Panowicz Jewelers 111 Market St NE 360.357.4943 panowicz.com

Old Cannery Furniture Store 13608 Valley Ave E 253.863.0422 oldcanneryfurniture.com Simple Tidings & Kitchen 1115 Main St 253.863.7933 simpletidings.com

The Popinjay 414 Capitol Way S 360.352.9841 facebook.com/popinjayoly Sweet Life Boutique 2525 Capital Mall Dr SW 360.352.7999 shopsweetlife.com

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Linnea's Unique Boutique 6715 Martin Way E 360.570.3322 facebook.com/linneasdreamlacey

Archibald Sisters 406 Capitol Way S 800.943.2707 archibaldsisters.com Bittersweet Chocolates 513 Washington St SE 360.489.1812 bittersweetchocolatesllc.com

Merle Norman Cosmetics 3925 8th Ave SE, Suite F 360.491.4911 MerleNormanCosmeticsOlympia.com

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Gracie’s 120-A South Tower Ave 360.623.1586 facebook.com/graciesfashions

Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd 360.754.8017 shoppingcapitalmall.com Courtyard Antiques 705 4th Ave E 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com

HUBBUB 328 North Tower Ave 360.736.1517 hubbubshop.com

Drees 524 Washington St SE 360.357.7177 dreesofolympia.com

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Spa & Salon Guide

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TACOMA Embellish Multispace Salon 727 Commerce St 253.752.8144 embellishtacoma.com

KENT Pure Escape Spa 24030 132nd Ave SE 253.630.1332 thepureescapespa.com

FoxFire Salon & Spa An Aveda Salon; two locations 2701 North Proctor 1912 65th Ave W 253.565.7765 foxfiresalon.com

OLYMPIA Antidote Salon & Spa 3814 Prestwick Ln SW 360.493.1900 antidotealive.com

Intaglio Salon 5005 Ruston Way 253.472.0359 theintagliosalon.com Serenity Spa Two Tacoma locations 706 Market St | 253.473.7830 3518 6th Ave | 253.507.7121 serenityspa.com PUYALLUP Bella Terra Spa 1503 West Stewart 253.848.6844 bellaterrawellness.com Waxing the City 10306 156th St E 253.446.6906 waxingthecity.com

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Premiere Salon & Spa 111 Market St NE, Suite 101 360.753.3299 premieresalonandspa.com Vital Rejuvenation 1801 West Bay Dr NW 360.870.8616 wellnessolympia.com GIG HARBOR Jax Salon & Spa 3111 Harborview Dr 253.851.5599 jaxsalonspa.com Studio Six Salon & Spa 4779 Point Fosdick Dr NW 253.432.4219 studiosixthesalonandspa.com LAKEWOOD Olympus Spa 8615 South Tacoma Way 253.588.3355 olympusspa.com

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R elaxation and R esults at Serenity Spas “I think I was 15 the first time I read a spa magazine and I began wrapping my friends in oatmeal and other homemade spa treatments,” said Megan Douglas, Founder of Serenity Spas and Clinic in Tacoma and University Place.

Following a layoff from corporate America in 2001, Douglas decided to explore a new career and entered massage therapy school. She quickly opened her own massage therapy business in conjunction with a local chiropractic practice, adding three employees a couple of years into it.

Now several years later, she’s operating two spas focused on relaxation and one clinic specializing in medical therapy treatments.

Douglas’ newest Serenity Spa opened in University Place’s The Village at Chambers Bay in December 2021. “I had my eye on a spot in the center that was walking distance from my home in University Place,” Douglas said recently. “But then the pandemic shutdown hit, and both my husband and I were glad we hadn’t pulled the trigger just yet.” After a few

months, Douglas found out the space in the Village that she really wanted to open her third location in was now available.

According to Douglas, “We decided to move forward with the new location in UP because we realized people need stress relief more than ever.”

Serenity Spas and Clinic feature acupuncture, body treatments, facials, infrared sauna, massage, physical therapy, and waxing and sugaring with the goal of providing relaxation and results. Monthly memberships are available in three variations as well as four curated Spa packages.

Another byproduct of the pandemic shutdown? It gave Douglas time to perfect her own line of body treatments and products. “It was always a dream of mine to have my own product line.” With a lab in the back of the UP Serenity Spa, Douglas creates her products for the Serenity Now line using the highest quality natural ingredients and essential oils.

The Spa’s blissful products can also

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At Bridgeport Place life doesn’t stop at retirement.

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What Questions Should be Asked to Find the Right Memory Care Community?

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a loved one can be devastating, and in addition to the emotional impact comes the challenge of looking for a memory care community.

There is so much to consider when it comes to starting the search, but as you begin the process, it helps to not only consider big picture questions about health and safety, but also a simpler one: how does the community keep residents engaged and fulfilled?

More than ever, older adults seek active lifestyles, including those living in memory care. Every resident deserves the opportunity to discover their best self.

To that end, consider the following questions as you embark on visiting communities:

WHAT IS DAILY LIFE LIKE IN THE COMMUNITY?

If you’re touring a community and asking about activities, a busy calendar with a wide variety of options is a sign that they put a lot of thought into helping residents take part in enriching, fulfilling activities.

WHAT KIND OF FITNESS PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED?

A senior living community should have comprehensive fitness programming in place to help residents build and maintain muscle mass, which can help reduce the chance of falling. It can be particularly important in memory care,

where residents have added risk factors with wandering and confusion being common.

WHAT ARE THE WELLNESS PROGRAMS?

We know the importance of wellness in our lives, something that becomes even more important as we age. Senior living and memory care communities should create a rich, fulfilling life for each resident through programming designed to nourish mind, body and spirit.

The living community at Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence accomplishes all of these goals with their wellness and fitness programming.

For Additional Information Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence 253.851.5306 prestige.com/OAR SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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New Name & Bright Future Changing your name for any reason is a big deal. For eliseo, the community formerly known as Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community, the name change was monumental. After serving local seniors for more than 80 years, a name change signified the beginning of an inspiring and dramatic organizational transformation.

In conjunction with a major community expansion, eliseo in June 2021 introduced a new contract, making it a true “Life Plan Community.” This is a tremendous step for eliseo as an organization and an amazing opportunity for anyone considering the move to a retirement community where the security of care is all on one campus.

Kevin McFeely, eliseo President and CEO, emphasizes how important inclusion and diversity are to eliseo’s overall mission, “Engaging lives through active living, compassion and dignity.” Kevin went on to explain, “In my first five years serving as this community’s CEO, not a week went by that I wasn’t asked if a person has to be affiliated with the Lutheran Church to move here. My response without exception was, “We welcome everyone!” When the decision to move forward with a revolutionizing, 91-unit, independent living expansion and new contract offering was announced in 2019, a name change and rebranding felt like a natural first step for this well-established and beloved organization’s path forward.

Every element of the brand has meaning. “You would probably be surprised to learn just how much work and consideration goes into an effort like this,” says Kelly Sizemore, eliseo’s account manager at LevLane, the

advertising agency tasked with the exciting challenge of bringing this brand transformation to life. Honoring a strong, faith-based foundation remained a priority throughout the renaming and branding process. Literally translated, eliseo means, “God is my salvation” in Hebrew.

From the unique logo and vivid color scheme to the copy used for the website and advertising, every detail is meant to simultaneously represent eliseo’s rich history and bright future.

After an exceptionally trying two years for the senior living and health care industries, the team at eliseo is proud of their success and ability to focus on the future while continuing to provide care for current residents and their families. eliseo has a bright future and looks forward to serving seniors in Tacoma and beyond for generations to come. vANGELA BYRGE For Additional Information eliseo Senior Living Community elieso.org

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OLYMPIC ALZHEIMER’S RESIDENCE

Tammie Rutledge A memory care community that truly cares.

At Prestige Senior Living, we understand the emotional and physical toll of caring for someone living with dementia, and we are here to help.

Our award-winning Expressions Memory Care program is designed specifically with memory care residents in mind and provides daily opportunities for residents to remain active and engaged in a familiar and comfortable environment. Using innovative care techniques and life enrichment programming, our goal is to help our residents feel accepted, important and at home.

To learn more, or schedule a tour, call (253) 851-5306.

Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence 3025 14th Ave. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 851-5306

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summer 2022

EVERGREEN EYE CENTER

Protect Your Eyes this Summer Summer is here. It brings long days filled with sunshine, but that sunlight is packed with UV rays.

Unfortunately, overexposure to UV rays can cause unsightly skin issues like wrinkles, leathery skin, and liver spots. But something more severe that many of us don’t think about from sun exposure are eye problems.

Ultraviolet rays absorbed during chronic exposure to the sun can cause the cornea of the eye to become inflamed or burned leading to cataracts and other eye issues.

According to Dr. J. Timothy Heffernan, an oculoplastic surgeon at Evergreen Eye Center, “When it comes to summer, most of us know what we should do to take care of our skin. Those same actions protect the most delicate skin on our body, the eyelids.”

Heffernan encourages everyone to implement three protective actions of wearing sunscreen, sunglasses that are highly rated for sun protection,

and hats that shade the eyes.

Sunscreens with mineral-based protection work the best and luckily many facial cream products that we use on a regular basis contain screens that are more than 99% effective at blocking UV rays.

With the addition of Heffernan last year, Evergreen Eye Center now offers complete care to treat damage caused by the sun. Wrinkles, bags, and fine lines around the eyes are handled using cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers, while lasers that ablate the skin to its underlying layer are used for a deeper reaction.

Heffernan treats more serious issues like cancer in and around the eye through surgery.

Working out of multiple offices, Heffernan travels so he is closer to where patients live, making it easier on them to seek out his help. “I work on everything about the eye, except the actual eyeball -- the socket, the lid, tear ducts and the area around the eye.”

Dr. Heffernan is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, board-certified ophthalmologists who have completed advanced training in eyelid, orbit, tear duct systems and related structures.

Evergreen Eye Center has locations in Tacoma, Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, and Seattle. vLYNN CASTLE For Additional Information Evergreen Eye Center evergreeneye.org

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