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The nonprofit’s Animal Cruelty Task Force conducted a rescue of 97 dogs, including many puppies as young as 10 weeks old, from the facility of a formerly licensed breeder in Urbana, Missouri.

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The university welcomed The Honorable Stacey Dixon, Ph.D., principal deputy director of national intelligence, to speak with students about career opportunities in the intelligence

field. PICTURED: DIXON (RIGHT) WITH LATONIA COLLINS SMITH, ED.D., HSSU INTERIM PRESIDENT.

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TOWN TALK 〉〉 7 COVER STORY – Rossman School 8 TALK OF THE TOWNS 10 THE INSIDER PATTY UNLEASHED 11 SPECIAL FEATURE – Uncovering the Past 12 STUDENT STANDOUTS 17 MY MESSY MOM LIFE 18 HOLIDAY EVENT LISTING 20 PARENT TRAP – Be a Mentor

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LOCATED IN CREVE COEUR, ROSSMAN SCHOOL SERVES CHILDREN IN JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE SIX. THE INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFERS A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM IN ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS AND ARTS—WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON WRITING AND COMMUNICATION. PICTURED ON THE COVER: THIRD GRADE TEACHER LYNN FRANKENBERGER WORKS WITH STUDENTS IN THE NEWLY REMODELED WILLIAM E. BALL LIBRARY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.434.5877 OR VISIT ROSSMANSCHOOL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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The orchestra has created the Sarah Bryan Miller Fund in honor of the late St. Louis Post-Dispatch classical music critic. The fund supports vocal soloists and performances of choral repertoire and was established with a significant gift bequeathed to the orchestra

by Miller, who did not donate to the orchestra during her lifetime to remain impartial in her coverage.

At its 16th annual invitational fireworks competition, the organization raised more than $5,000 to support two Warren County nonprofits: AGAPE and Wags & Whiskers. AGAPE also received more than 800 pounds of food collected at the event.

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THE WRITE STUFF ROSSMAN SCHOOL

by stephanie wallace WRITING IS A POWERFUL WAY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS , and it’s a skill

necessary to succeed both as a student and an adult. Rossman School, an independent elementary school in Creve Coeur, offers a challenging curriculum with a special emphasis on writing and communication. “The ability to communicate clearly and coherently through writing is very important,” fifth grade teacher Annie Menees says.

“We set our students up for success by emphasizing writing from junior kindergarten through sixth grade. We know that students need this ability and pride ourselves in graduating very strong writers.”

At Rossman, writing is given its own dedicated daily lessons instead of being grouped as part of the language arts or English curriculum. “Writing is often neglected or lost in the shuffle simply because it is complex and time consuming for both the student and the teacher,” Menees notes. “Our students have daily opportunities to write and learn about writing, and we as teachers have time set aside every day to teach them about it.” The writing program is student centered, so children are invited to draw upon their own experiences to inform their work, which empowers them to see themselves as authors.

Writing assignments are designed to target specific skills and aspects of the process, such as writing forms and types, planning, peer review or revision. “Our curriculum, feedback and grading are all developmentally appropriate,” Menees says.

“No assignment is ever expected to result in a perfect final draft. We want students to focus on the process and improving their understanding, skills and execution. They see that writing can be fun even though it takes a lot of effort and patience.” Once a

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The program not only allows students to hone their writing skills. They also build confidence and their public speaking ability. “Our students develop into eager and confident public speakers at an early age thanks to all of the opportunities they have to present their work,” Menees explains. “We never have trouble finding a volunteer to share in class, at all-school assemblies or for an open house event. In fact, we have the opposite problem—we have too many students begging to be picked for the time we have!”

The impact of Rossman’s approach is clear in its students’ love of writing. Menees notes that many children choose to write in their free time, and they are encouraged to enter writing contents, with many winning. A group of students even worked together to launch their own school newspaper that is distributed monthly. “The passion our students develop for writing is unique,” she says. “Writing is a wonderful way to express oneself and connect with others. It is a thread that weaves itself through our entire program and builds an incredible sense of community among our teachers, our students and their families.” &

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k l a t OF THE TOWNS by bill beggs jr.

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Fierce storms Oct. 24 knocked loose a Michigander’s prized 44-foot sailboat that was stuck after it had run aground Oct. 5 along the Chain of Rocks in the Mississippi. The man’s long-planned retirement voyage with his girlfriend, from southwest Michigan to the Florida Keys and on to the Bahamas in a craft christened White Widow, became quite literally the journey from Hell—as the boat’s home port is Hell, Michigan. Since their rescue, as insurance companies haggled over who’s liable for what, the pair’s stay in the metro may have felt like a few weeks in Purgatory. Alas, the U.S. Coast Guard has found the boat’s dinghy, but not the mother ship.

Our skipper’s trouble started when he missed signs directing river traffic onto

Grand Center

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective presents Peace in the Prairie, an original multimedia presentation, newly expanded for its third go-round. Like nothing you’ve ever experienced, the production delves into the concepts of peace and violence, deftly juxtaposing urban life as experienced by Black people living in the StL with the ecological crisis faced by our state’s unique and endangered prairie lands. This engaging, thought-provoking presentation combines original music, discussion and storytelling with videography. Local artists and residents reflect on loss and resilience in the human experience as it compares to and contrasts with rejuvenation in nature. The screening will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Stage, 3524 Washington Ave. Tickets are available through Metrotix. Admission is free for children under 2 and youth 16 to 24 years of age with photo ID. Reservations are requested. For more: storystitchers.org/peace-in-the-prairie.

U. City

Charles Dickens may roll over in his grave at our little tale of two cities on either side of Interstate 170 at Olive Boulevard. To the east of the overpass is U. City; to the west, Olivette. You may have seen, or at least heard about, heavy construction going on right at the border of the two municipalities separated by the so-called Inner Belt. Olivette’s 14.8-acre project, Olive Crossing, will feature a 160-room dual-brand Marriott Courtyard and Element hotel, 180,000 square feet of office space, 181 apartments and 30,000-plus square feet for retail, dining and services. Its primary victim was an Office Max—maybe it was an Office Depot; it’s hard to remember. Many thanks to the City of Olivette and/or the construction powers-that-be for signage that shows and tells what’s going on behind the chain-link. On the other side of the bridge? No-man’s-land, apparently. A Public Storage place, a Japanese restaurant and St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church used to take up much of the north side of Olive. To the south?

A doc-in-the-box—excuse me, an urgent-care facility—and a Vietnamese bistro. According to construction workers, Beyers Lumber will go too, but Bob’s Seafood is holding out. All we learn from banners is that Holland, Hutkin and Clayco are all, thank goodness, committed to safety. But most folks couldn’t tell you whether big-box stores, apartments, condos, retail, McMansions or a mix of all will go in there. The signs tell you who’s doing it, but not what they’re doing.

The Metro

the barge canal that runs alongside the Mississippi, just to the east. I feel an iota or two of this experienced sailor’s pain. About 15 years ago, I was booked to DJ a party in southern Illinois, missed my turn and kept heading east on I-64 toward Louisville, not I-57 south toward Memphis. When after 20-some miles I suspected I was off course, I called for help. I arrived a little late. Which brings us back to ‘The Love Boat.’ It’s probably on the river bottom, with all the stuff the pair needed for a year or so at sea.

Reportedly they’ll switch to Plan B: on the road in an RV bound for Yosemite, the Tetons and other prime sites to see between here and there. For now, they’ve probably seen enough of our beloved Gateway Arch.

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Get ready to Disco! But don’t worry—platform shoes, sparkly nylon tops, feathered hair, tight satin pants and gobs of makeup aren’t required. And, of course, that would be just for the men. This Disco! is a digital marketplace engineered to help metro residents plan group experiences and pin down event spaces at local businesses. Getting down at this Disco! means engaging with a team of event planners, social butterflies and community ambassadors to lend a hand. Do you need to host … OK; take a deep breath … team-building events, executive lunches at the office, kids’ birthday parties, a friends’ night out, funky yoga concepts, candle making, wine tasting, private dining, at-home cocktail classes, a food truck for neighborhood events, a sports party—anything but, perhaps, a kitchen-sink installer, a gutter cleaner or snow shoveler? “In a world that is constantly changing, the need for community remains the same,” says Disco! founder Brittany Dwyer, who notes the service can be a godsend in these days of woefully understaffed businesses. At this writing, more than 50 experiences are live on Disco! Dwyer plans to expand to additional cities soon. Visit timetodisco.com

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WHAT’S ONE BUSINESS SLATED TO OCCUPY THE ACREAGE CLEARED IN WESTERN U. CITY?

LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Instead of getting vaccinated to fight off COVID-19, many people are taking hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin. What are those drugs actually approved to treat?

Silly bunny—ivermectin is for horses! Don’t head down that misinformation rabbit hole. Quacks and snake-oil peddlers hawk obscure COVID-19 cures that, in theory, could only help you with malaria—hydroxychloroquine. Now, you don’t have that tropical disease, do you? Neither are you suffering an equine ailment. You’re human, right?

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Dellwood Beverly and Ken Jenkins, pastors of Refuge center, innovation center, health center, bank, & Restoration Church, also share the CEO role for a multiplex—and permanent home for their related community nonprofit, R&R. “We are a conduit of church. The pastors believe the complex, strategically positioned within one of the real hope and transformation,” says Beverly. “Things are busiest sections of the West Florissant corridor, lacking that really should be here.” Their mission is the realization of a long-held dream for an untold number may eventually become the epicenter of change of friends and neighbors. As we’re all too aware North for North County at large. Located a quarter County has been in a national media glare since days mile from a residential area, the neighborhood is hamstrung by inequity, low rates of home and months of unrest following the fatal shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown by Darren Wilson, a ownership and scant access to capital. R&R former Ferguson police officer, in August 2014. Beverly has benefited from federal New Market Tax and Ken’s healing mission has continued to unfold with Credits and state tax credits through the the groundbreaking of R&R Marketplace, a $16 million, Missouri Development Finance Board. The 90,000-square-foot redevelopment of the former pastors anticipate operations to begin by the middle of next year. One might say the mission Springwood Plaza in Dellwood, has been akin to gathering their 10148 West Florissant Ave. flock, which began 17 years ago Oftentimes, when tragedy strikes, “with four people in the family room,” Beverly says demands for change WE ARE A CONDUIT Ken recalls. Their congregation are immediate—reactions that is made up of about 300 people are unfocused at best; at worst, OF REAL HOPE AND today and holds Sunday services a violent rush to judgment.

TRANSFORMATION ... at 1065 Mullanphy in Florissant.

Given time to recover, however, The pastors are humbled by their community progress is more blessings and steady progress in thoughtful. “We have been quietly both parts of their “faith walk with working toward this moment for Jesus Christ” in establishing and years,” says Ken. R&R plans to rehab and repurpose existing buildings, vacant for more growing Refuge & Restoration in two parts—the church and the marketplace. They project the co-located entities than 15 years, into a vibrant community resource including will create 100-plus jobs within 12 months, leading to 2,000 an early childhood center, workforce development

more within five years. OK, then—of course you had to ask ‘The StL Question,’ but the answer’s a little more convoluted than you’d expect: Beverly, originally from Poplar Bluff, graduated from Belleville West High School; Ken from West Side High in Gary, Indiana. So, how’d they meet?

They became an item soon after Ken’s brother thought Ken should meet a charming woman working at Cathy’s Kitchen, the family’s restaurant in Ferguson. “It was love at first sight,” ventures Ken (you could almost hear Beverly’s eyes roll over the phone). Truth be told, they really hit it off: Engaged in six weeks, they’ve been married 27 years, have three adult children, a high-school junior, and three grandchildren. If that’s a lot to absorb in just one sentence, maybe you’re single. Because Beverly and Ken trust God with their marriage and ministry—meanwhile having “faith as a mustard seed” to take on other big, complicated projects. Visit rrmarketplace.org.

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THE INSIDER O

hit the stage

II, JACK LANE, JOAN BERKMAN

BRENDAN WALSH, KUMIKO YOSH

Velvet Hammer columnist Joan Berkman caught up with Kumiko Yoshii and Brendan Walsh, producers of The Karate Kid - The Musical, and STAGES St. Louis executive director Jack Lane. The foursome met up at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, where the new musical will have its world premiere next May. Yoshii and Walsh, who are partnering with STAGES to present The Karate Kid, came to St. Louis to attend STAGES’ production of Jersey Boys.

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Emily Rauh Pulitzer has promised a gift of 22 artworks to the Saint Louis Art Museum. Comprised primarily of paintings and sculptures by 20th-century European and American artists, the donation includes major works by 17 artists, including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Constantin Brancusi, Joan Miró, Philip Guston, Ellsworth Kelly and Andy Warhol.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY HAS NAMED LIEM LE the new head coach

and many more!

Happy birthday to Trula VanDeven!

The Friendship Village Sunset Hills resident celebrated her 106th birthday in October.

of its nationally ranked chess team. Originally from Vietnam, Le became a grandmaster at age 15 and has been ranked the No. 1 chess player in Vietnam and Southeast Asia since 2009. He is currently ranked No. 30 in the world and is the youngest collegiate grandmaster head coach in the U.S. Under Le, the Webster team has won three national titles this year.

PATTY by patty hannum

HELLO! For those of you wondering, what

happened to my column last issue, I did not get fired!

I took a little time off, and you can be sure I felt guilty the entire time. Didn’t notice I was missing? Hmm. Well, that’s too bad because there are weeks I am down right hilarious and, well, others not so much.

Each week is a bit of a gamble, but the odds of me making you smile are better than those of winning the Missouri Lottery.

I have lots of things I could write about. The marriage of ‘St. Louis Celebrity’ Meghan King. (If you don’t watch the Bravo channel, this means nothing.)

The firing of Cardinal manager Mike Schildt. (If you aren’t a Cardinal fan, get out of St. Louis.) Or why my two-year-old grandson likes my dogs better than me. (Most people do.) Maybe even why yet another neighbor is selling their house. (See the above.)

Instead, let’s talk about books. I read about the executive director of curriculum and instruction in a school district in Texas reminding teachers of the importance of enforcing the concepts from Texas

House Bill 3979: “And make sure that if you have a book on the Holocaust, that you have one that has an opposing — that has other perspectives.” Yep. Be sure the Holocaust is treated “fairly.” I sometimes question what goes on in Texas and Florida, but then I wonder for which other state is Missouri the Texas or Florida. So, I shut up, realizing this woman will receive a huge amount of grief, and I don’t need to pile on. Though, in a way, I guess I just did.

I want to talk about reading. I have two very different children. Both went to an independent elementary school and were encouraged to read at a very young age. My oldest was not an early reader.

The school really wanted us to practice reading 30 minutes a night. But by the time we got home from work, made dinner, finished baths and spoke without yelling, it was bedtime. So, I used to give my son a nickel for every sign he could read on the drive to and from school. He had a tough time reading, but by the end of the week, he knew exactly how much money I owed him! We moved on to comic books, then

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books on tape, and now, he has an MBA (obviously, he read some books in between). My daughter has always been a reader and so have I. My parents were big fans of the Brentwood Public Library.

Do you know my parents never asked me what I was reading? Oh, I got through Valley of the Dolls and all of Jacqueline Susann’s, umm, exploits before I realized that maybe I could learn some other things from books. I recently read The Lincoln Highway.

I wanted to hate it. I pre-ordered it before it got buzzy. I hate buzzy books. (Do I sound mean this week?) But one of the characters carries his favorite book with him so I had to love it.

I am not too worried about that one Texas administrator, but I do worry about people who try to ban books. My parents could have easily banned any number of books because of conflicts with our religion. But no, they were too smart—like Dr. Seuss: “The more that you read, the more things you know.

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Read a book. Peace my Peeps!

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Uncovering the Past by stephanie wallace

Emmy-winning documentarian Nina Gilden Seavey was 12 years old in 1970 when her father, civil rights attorney Louis Gilden, represented several of the students arrested for burning down Washington University’s Air Force ROTC building in an anti-war protest. The defendants included Howard Mechanic, who would flee and become one of the longest-running fugitives in U.S. history. More than five decades later, Seavey has created My Fugitive, a podcast about her investigation into what happened and why. As part of the St. Louis International Film Festival, Seavey will present a special program on My Fugitive with Sarah Fenske of St. Louis Public Radio at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at Washington University’s Brown Hall auditorium.

May 5, 1970

Firefighters outside the blaze at the Washington University ROTC building

How has being a St. Louisan shaped your perspective?

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that there’s such a focus in telling stories from the east and west PHOTO: LYNN T. SPENCE, coasts. How many stories about ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH New York do we need? Why don’t we hear more from the midwest?

People here lead interesting lives and have unique experiences, but they’re never shared. Later in my career when I could choose my own projects, I returned to my midwestern Where did your interest in documentary roots. I’ve always wanted to go into this unmined filmmaking originate? territory and explore some of those unheard I started in investigative news on television, voices and stories. but I didn’t feel satisfied. The news has to be objective, and I wanted the freedom to tell a What made you decide to create a piece story. Documentaries are very subjective; you about your father’s case? really have your own voice. I started in historical The issue of Howard Mechanic was something that documentary, which was a growing medium at the preoccupied my father. True, it was a case he lost, time. Ken Burns was just coming out with The Civil but as a civil rights attorney in Missouri, he lost a War. Before that, the genre was thought of as the lot of cases. Howard’s flight and the idea that there kind of thing you had to watch in social studies was something more going on really stuck with class. It was like the broccoli of storytelling, but him. One of the last conversions I had with him was things were heating up in that area. My career has about Howard. And it wasn’t just Howard. All the been very eclectic. I’ve covered art, dance, sports defendants in this case were caught in a federal and politics. It can’t be characterized as one net that didn’t really exist elsewhere in the country. thing, but instead, it’s different pieces of life that Protesters in Berkeley, New York and Madison didn’t interest me. I’ve been really lucky to find great face federal charges, and those were much larger stories to tell audiences. protests. I just felt there was something under the surface that needed to be uncovered.

What did you learn from the experience?

I learned that if you’re going to go down the road of Freedom of Information Act requests, you need to be prepared to work for years. Professionally, I don’t think I have the time to embark on such a deep dive for a project again. It was 10 years of work. I started investigating on my own in the public domain, and then a couple years later in 2013, I filed my first request. In 2015, we filed suit against the federal government, and we won in 2017. The podcast came out this year. With a story like this, you have to be prepared to learn that you started on the wrong track. When I figured out Howard’s story was such a small piece of something much bigger, it was both exhilarating and frightening. I didn’t really know what I was dealing with any more. It’s not for the faint of heart.

Why did you decide to turn the project into a podcast?

As the story got more complex, I knew it would no longer work as a documentary. This was my first experience creating a podcast. I’ve always worked in a visual medium, and I was resistant to abandoning that for a very long time. But film is a very linear medium. It is resistant to complexity and digression, and you risk alienating your audience. I thought about a book first, but I had so much great archival material that I didn’t want to lose. As a medium, podcasts really inspire the imagination. It’s something I want to explore more.

I’m working on another St. Louis story, and it also will be a podcast. It’s such a quirky, quixotic story that it needs to exist in the imagination.

What are you looking forward to about SLIFF? It will be interesting to present something that isn’t a film. That’s not very common. Film festivals are like a second home to me. I was the founding director of Silverdocs, the American Film Institute’s documentary festival, and one year, we also had a strand of audio stories, so I know it can be done.

I think it’s going to be fun. This also will be a homecoming for me, especially for this project.

It’s like we’re returning to the scene of the cime.

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STUDENT STANDOUTS by stephanie wallace

SAMANTHA TAYLOR OF PARKWAY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SAMANTHA TAYLOR LIKES TO THINK BIG—like out of this world big. The Parkway Central High School freshman attended the Gifted Resource Council’s Advanced Space Academy this summer. She also earned the Linda McCall Scholarship, which is awarded to one student each year in grades six through eight for the academy.

When did your interest in space science begin?

In fourth grade, I did a project on rockets, and I really enjoyed it. Then in fifth grade, I got to shadow an aerospace engineer, and that really got me into space science. I like designing rockets, and I find all the innovative space programs happening now very interesting. It’s amazing that with an automatic rocket we don’t need an astronaut to fly it. We can program a computer to do it for us. I think it’s really cool to be able to design and work with this technology.

lesson in robotics and programming. We got to build the robot and program it to do a task like they do on the International Space Station. If you have the opportunity to go to the Gifted Resource Council, definitely take it because it’s a lot of fun.

How did it feel to receive the scholarship to the Advanced Space Academy?

It felt good to accomplish something in a field I really enjoy.

I decided to apply to the academy because it was the last year I was eligible, and I got to go for free, which was really cool. It was great to get the opportunity to learn more and go beyond what is covered in school.

As a freshman, what are you looking forward to in high school?

I’m really excited about the engineering classes. The math classes are really cool, and I’m looking forward to physics and chemistry. Right now, I’m taking biology, which is fun.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

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Imagine a place where your child is seen as unlimited in potential, learns to embrace challenges as opportunities, forges deep connections, and develops future-ready skills. Discover why the Principia School experience can be summed up in one word . . . BOUNDLESS.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL At Community School, students flourish in an environment of experiential learning and personalized support. The school’s focus on character development, service learning and public speaking inspires a deeper understanding of the world and helps build the next generation of leaders.

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NEW CITY SCHOOL educating joyful learners in the Central West End since 1969

FORSYTH SCHOOL Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children age 2 through grade six to pursue challenges with confidence. The Forsyth experience is enriched by the school’s unique campus, location and commitment to the natural environment.

Early Childhood Open House: Saturday, Jan. 8, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

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JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL Burroughs recently dedicated our new field hockey and lacrosse field to Lt. Roz Schulte (‘02), an Air Force intelligence officer who died in the line of duty in 2009. We also celebrated eight female coaches who have inspired JBS athletes for more than 20 years.

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NEW CITY SCHOOL New City School’s newest classroom, The Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab, reinforces the school’s commitment to STEAM concepts by providing opportunities for children to design for change.

Innovation Lab activities also encourage skills integral to the New City experience: grit, empathy, compassion and teamwork.

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PRINCIPIA SCHOOL Principia School is listed as a 2022 Best School by Niche, the nation’s leading school review website. Offering an innovative and supportive learning environment that fosters excellence, it’s easy to see why Principia has earned an A+ ranking!

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ROSSMAN SCHOOL Ranked among the nation’s 50 best private elementary schools, Rossman School is an independent school providing children age 4 through grade six with an unparalleled academic and character foundation that preserves the magic of childhood and gifts of community.

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WHITFIELD Join our community of innovation, collaboration, and trust

ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL Vianney has a new 1,200-square-foot Esports Center.

Each gaming PC includes an ergonomic gaming desk and racing-style chair. Students work in pods to maximize communication and strategy. The lab also has the latest in console gaming for competition or recreation.

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Community School: 2021-22 Admission Events OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, November 6, 9:00 am CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY: Tuesday, November 16, 9:15 am Wednesday, January 12, 9:15 am Tuesday, January 25, 9:15 am REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL

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VISITATION ACADEMY With small class sizes, Visitation Academy builds strong teacher-student relationships. We offer STEM opportunities and more than eight student businesses. We foster the independence and ambition for our girls to be who they are and be that well!

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More Success with Less Family Stress For the Parents of College-Bound Children with Learning Challenges

WHITFIELD SCHOOL Join us for Whitfield Nights to learn about our curriculum, community and school culture. Meet Whitfield students, faculty and administrators during a student life and curriculum fair. Prospective students will engage in mock classes while parents participate in themed round table discussions.

Whitfield Nights: Nov. 30 and Feb. 1, 6:30-8 p.m.

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WILSON SCHOOL The Wilson School community is reimagining its innovation space on the lower level into five unique spaces: the Visible Thinking Lab, the Think Tank, a 3D Design Lab, the Digital Creation Studio and the Creative Commons. Students will have the tools they need to enhance their abilities to code, create, collaborate and communicate.

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YOU KNOW THAT FEELING ABOUT 24 HOURS AFTER CHRISTMAS morning when the magical mom vibes wear off and suddenly you see EVERYTHING that is amiss in the house? The toys, the trash, the sticky something stuck to the cabinets that was never wiped off. And this adrenaline rush comes through your body where you have to purge every unnecessary thing to make room for all of the new things and clean ferociously to feel like a normal human being again—not someone who has been living off marshmallows and candy canes for almost two months and smiling at every box and tissue-stuffed bag that comes into your house because, after all, it’s the holidays.

Consequenty for me, the week after Christmas always becomes this regroup, reset and work until my hands are raw to restore a sense of normal in my life. I had this thought the other day that I may be able to approach this holiday season a little more strategically and do my yearly toy purge BEFORE my house loads up with new toys and gifts. Maybe cleaning out things with my kids on the front end will help us all become more mindful before the shopping begins while allowing us to donate to charities that help families who need it.

I am calling this first few weeks of November my “Pre-Christmas Purge,” and I wanted to highlight a couple local organizing companies that are able to help you do this effectively.

Happy Spaces by Lizzy LLC This full service organizing company focuses on decluttering to help you organize your home and make it more functional and maintainable. It also partners with two closet companies and a company to provide resale opportunities.

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December 8 & January 13 RSVP to 314.993.4045, ext. 242 or email nvogt@jburroughs.org.

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KIT (Keep It Tidy) Organization Along with organizing every room in your house, this company helps with moves from packing and unpacking to booking movers and storage units. Working with it, you also can donate items to local women’s shelters, the International Institute of St. Louis and House of Goods Baitulmal.

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2B Organized This franchise of a national company specializes in creating sustainable options to get you organized so you can stay organized. Services include senior transitions, downsizing, home styling, redesign, event and party planning, and photo and memorabilia archiving. This is huge if you have kids. They also sell memory boxes divided by grade from pre school to 12th grade so your kids’ most special papers and projects every year will stay perfectly organized.

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Caroline is a picture of collaboration.

When Caroline was 7 years old, she developed a life-threatening infection — and St. Louis Children’s Hospital was the only place that could save her.

One of our own experts, Dr. Remy, traveled with Caroline in the emergency transport to ensure she was ready to be treated immediately. Upon Caroline’s and Dr. Remy’s arrival to St. Louis Children’s, a team of specialists quickly went into action, connecting Caroline to an innovative life support technology that kept her alive for 43 days. Over that time, more than 40 doctors and 70 nurses with different medical expertise worked together with one purpose: treating and rehabilitating Caroline.

Today, Caroline is a thriving 11-year-old — a picture of hope.

But her story wouldn’t be possible without the support of donations to St. Louis Children’s.

We invite you to help more kids like Caroline.

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difference, check out the influence of custodian Mr. Shaiblel on 9-year-old orphan Beth Harmon in the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit. After her mom’s death, Beth was sent to live in an orphanage where she struggled to find her bearings. She was befriended by Shaibel, who teaches the young prodigy the game of chess. Like all good mentors, he sees something in her that she is not yet able to see in herself.

The show reminded me of how invaluable just one person can be in the life of a child.

I bet that each and every one of you reading this can recall an adult that made a positive influence on you growing up. It may have been a relative, teacher, coach, neighbor or camp counselor—given the manner in which mentors make a difference in our lives can take on many forms.

One of my mentors, Bill Reidler, used a metaphor during lunch at a retreat one day to get me to see myself in a different light. He grabbed several salt and pepper shakers and arranged them in a cluster at one end of the table to represent people in my field who I admired. He placed a salt shaker away from this grouping to represent me. I remember him telling me that the only thing holding me back was that I saw my mentors as more capable than me. He slid the salt shaker representing me into the other grouping and said it was just a choice for me to let go of my beliefs that I wasn’t good enough and believe in myself more. That metaphor has resonated with me to this day I read a story about another mentor in the book The Right Words at the Right Time which illustrated how an adviser’s words can alter your path. Nicole Hanton grew up having to endure an alcoholic mother and a drug-addicted father who molested her. Her saving grace was Lorrie, the mother of her best friend, who shared that she too had grown up with abusive parents. One day, Lorrie gave her advice that changed her life. “You know, your life is like a train, Nicole,” she said, “and you’re riding down a certain set of tracks. But here’s the incredible thing: even though your childhood has gone one way, you can jump that set of tracks and follow your own.”

It dawned on Nicole that she could make her own choices in life. Today, Nicole works for a rape crisis center and with child protective services, where she shares her mentor Lorrie’s invaluable advice.

Take the time to reach out to people who made a difference for you by sending letters or phone calls of gratitude. Look for adults who can become that mentor for your own children.

And perhaps most importantly, look for opportunities to pay it back yourself. You can make a difference just by listening to a child, giving them a warm smile, spending time with them, or sharing how you can relate to their experience like Lorrie did for Nicole. Sometimes, just having someone treat you with dignity and respect can allow you to start seeing yourself in that higher light. Be that person for a child in your life.& TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO WORKS WITH GIRLS IN GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. CHECK OUT HIS NEW ONLINE COURSE, PARENTING GIRLS: THE CHALLENGES GIRLS FACE TODAY WITH THEIR FEELINGS AND FRIENDSAND WHAT THEY NEED, AT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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Meet Jordan, one of PreventEd’s GuidEd program counselors. The GuidEd program helps teens who have made unhealthy decisions with alcohol and other drugs learn decision making skills, develop healthy coping mechanisms, understand the risks of substance use and find greater engagement at school and home.

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Co-owners David Smith, Charlie Deutsch and Bob Leonard had a vision—to build the best in senior living, The Gatesworth. They still agree today that providing choices and top-level service are their keys to success.

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With more than 30 years of industry experience, Michael S. Weisman, CFP, is celebrating the first anniversary of founding Vicus Financial Advisors, a financial planning and investment advisory firm in Clayton.

Holiday Gifting 9. Albarré

These diamond stacking bands are available in all shapes and sizes.

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10. Dream Play Recreation

Dream Play Recreation has been building childhood memories for more than 30 years. We offer the absolute finest in residential basketball equipment. Visit dreamplayrec.com and let the adventure begin.

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Countdown to Christmas! Harbor Sweets Christmas calendars are a beloved and yummy tradition. Open a door each day to discover a delicious treat.

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Holiday Happenings 15. The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Broadway returns to St. Louis! Pretty Woman: The Musical is coming to the Fabulous Fox for two weeks only Nov. 16-28. Get tickets at metrotix. com or call 314.534.1111.

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16. Saint Louis Ballet

The region’s favorite holiday production is finally back on stage! Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker has evening and matinee performances Thanksgiving weekend and Dec. 17-23.

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17. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis London’s most infamous miser is at it again! Catch Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and an amazing cast of local and national actors in The Rep’s new annual production of A Christmas Carol! Tickets are on sale now for live performances Dec. 3-23. Please visit our website for our COVID-19 policy.

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Giving a gift to Circle of Concern by December 31 can get you half back in the form of a Missouri tax credit. Donate up to $5,000 to receive a credit up to $2,500. Couples filing jointly may donate up to $10,000 to receive up to $5,000 in credits.

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GETTING REAL WITH FOOD QUICK BITES HOOKED ON BOOKS

on the cover » LEISURE

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LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S F10 COVER STORY – Parc Provence F12 HEALTH FLASH F16 SPECIAL FEATURE – Alzheimer’s Advances

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PREVENTED WORKS TO REDUCE OR PREVENT THE HARMS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY. PICTURED ON THE COVER: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICHOLE DAWSEY WITH STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED PREVENTED’S PROGRAMMING IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.962.3456 OR VISIT PREVENTED.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Refined Residences DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JENNY ARMBRUSTER MODELS OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH HER FAMILY.

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PreventEd

by stephanie wallace WHEN THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION it was a part of dissolved in 2019, the local chapter of

the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse knew it needed to continue providing services to the St. Louis region. The nonprofit helps guide tough conversations about alcohol and other drugs, and its work is rooted in more than five decades of experience, knowledge of best practices and evidence-informed programs. With that mission in mind, the organization relaunched as PreventEd in 2020 to reflect its dedication to prevention education.

Along with the new name, PreventEd adopted a new logo: two speech bubbles. “When it comes to drugs and alcohol, it needs to be a two-way conversation; no one wants to be talked down to,” executive director Nichole Dawsey explains. “After last year, we all have a new appreciation for how important prevention is when it comes to illness, and substance misuse disorders are a disease that can be prevented. Education is key.” While the nonprofit offers support and resources for people of all ages, its main services center around fostering open conversations with children and teens about making healthy choices and implementing positive coping mechanisms.

PreventEd begins with talking to elementary students about uncomfortable feelings and conflict resolution. For middle and high schoolers, the lessons shift to non-judgemental and open discussions of drugs and alcohol backed by scientific information, not scaremongering.

In a typical year, the nonprofit will reach 65,000 students through its programming, but that is only 20% of the population it could be serving, according to Dawsey. If parents or other adults want to start a conversation about drugs and alcohol with kids and teens, PreventEd has created talkaboutitmo.com. The website offers age appropriate talking points, conversation goals and tips so you can keep them from misusing substances in the first place.

As well as going into schools to talk with students, PreventEd empowers them to lead conversations about substance misuse with each other. Starting in elementary school, fourth- and fifth-graders are trained to be conflict mediators, and in high school, seniors and juniors are shown how to lead conversations about cannabis with younger students. “Research shows that these interactions can be 20% more effective when kids have them with a peer,” Dawsey says. Students also can join ElevatEd, a youth coalition for high schoolers and middle schoolers who are trained to lead Red Ribbon events during Drug Free Week every October.

PreventEd also provides intervention for teens who are beginning to develop the early signs of substance misuse. Dawsey notes that it’s important for adults to remember it’s normal for teenagers to take risks, and it’s even OK for them to make an unhealthy choice as long as they know they can ask for help. The key for adults is to set up appropriate boundaries and consequences. “We believe in the power of young people,” she says. “People sometimes like to think the worst of the younger generation, but we get to engage with so many teenagers who are incredible. The kids are more than alright; they’re pretty great.”many teenagers who are incredible. The kids are more than alright; they’re pretty great.” &

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GETTING real WITH FOOD by alaina hinkle

The minute my family took a bite of this, just a single bite, they wanted to add it to the dinner rotation! That is always music to my ears. My favorite thing is seeing everyone sitting around the table, smiling from ear to ear, sharing about their days and, of course, enjoying the food. I think there is something magical about dinner when we can spend a little bit of time together during our busy weeks. This Easy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is not only simple but also downright delicious.

EASY CROCKPOT TUSCAN CHICKEN COOKETIME: 3½ HOURS

3 TO 4 BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS (1½ -2 LBS) 2 C FRESH SPINACH 1 15 OZ. JAR OF YOUR FAVORITE ALFREDO SAUCE ½ C GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE ½ C CHICKEN BROTH ½ C SUN-DRIED TOMATOES (VACUUM-SEALED NOT JARRED) ½ TSP DRIED BASIL ½ TSP SALT ¼ TSP PEPPER

FOR SEARING THE CHICKEN

¼ YELLOW ONION CHOPPED 3 CLOVES MINCED GARLIC 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL DRIED BASIL, SALT AND PEPPER TO SPRINKLE OVER EACH SIDE OF THE CHICKEN BREASTS

Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, add in Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ tsp dried basil, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Whisk together until thoroughly combined, then set aside.

2. Add yellow onion, garlic and olive oil to a large frying pan.

Heat at medium heat for two minutes, occasionally mixing.

While the garlic and onion are sautéing, season each side of your chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried basil.

3. Add the chicken breasts to the frying pan and sear on each side for 3 minutes each. Cover the frying pan with a lid or aluminum foil to seal in the heat.

4. While the chicken breasts are searing, grease the inside of your slow cooker, and pour about 1/3 of the Alfredo mixture at the bottom.

5. Once each side of the chicken breasts have been seared add them on top of the Alfredo mixture in the slow cooker along with all of the onion and garlic from the frying pan.

6. Then pour the rest of the Alfredo mixture on top of the chicken breasts. Turn the slow cooker on low for 3 ½ hours.

7. At 3 ½ hours, add in roughly chopped spinach and fold in until incorporated.

8. Take each chicken breast out and serve with fresh veggies.

The chicken falls apart easily because it is so perfectly tender, so take it out cautiously!

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FALL FARE

Through Dec. 19, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is hosting a community market every Saturday and Sunday at both of its locations. Frozen pizzas, fresh pasta, sauces and other Katie’s grocery items will be available along with a variety of products from local farmers and vendors.

IN HIGH SPIRITS

4 Hands Brewing Co. has launched a new line of aged spirits, Withered Oak. Created in partnership with 1220 Artisan Spirits over the last four years, the brand launched with two exclusive, single barrel aged spirits: a five-year straight bourbon whiskey and a five-year rye whiskey. Bottles of both whiskeys are only available for purchase at 4 Hands Brewing Co. The brand will also feature a four-year blended rye whiskey aged in unique finishing barrels, which will be released this winter.

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Former Sugarfire Smoke House executive chef Matthew Glickert is bringing a new seasonal, upscale concept to Chesterfield. Located at 127 Chesterfield Towne Center, Westchester is set to open at the end of November. … Looking for the rural winery experience a little closer to home? Wild Crush Wine Bar(n) is now open in Town and Country at 13360 Clayton Road. … Deer Creek Bar & Grill has taken over the space formerly occupied

by Cousin Hugo’s Bar & Grill at 3233 Laclede Station Road in Maplewood. … Mac’s Local Eats is on the move! The burger joint is moving into the former home of Brew Hub Taproom at 5656 Oakland Ave. Brew Hub currently is looking for a new location further west. … After 47 years in business, Caleco’s Bar & Grill has closed. … Another long running establishment recently closed its doors. Balducci’s Restaurant has ceased service after 46 years.

The Fountain on Locust has new owners.

The retro soda shop was opened in 2008

by Joy Grdnic, who is retiring. The local fave has been taken over by Danni and Marcus Eickenhorst, who also co-own Steve’s Hot Dogs. The Eickenhorsts plan to keep much of The Fountain the same, and they also have added The Stardust Room, a new speakeasy-inspired event space located upstairs at the restaurant.

BIGGER + BETTER〉〉 Narwhal’s Crafted has big plans for

future expansion. Along with its St. Charles spot, the boozy slushie bar is gearing up to move its flagship location to the Grove. Plans for the two-story building at the corner of Vandeventer and Manchester avenues include around 8,000 square feet of space with a nautical theme, including an all-weather patio. The location also will house its sister concept, Loaded: Elevated Nachos.

Narwhal’s will keep its first location in Midtown but has not announced its plans for the original space.

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I’m now featuring at least one book by a local author each month.

by patty hannum

Reset

by Ned Lips Fans of Naked and Afraid and post-apocalyptic societies, this book is for you! You’ll be kept in suspense as the main character finds her internal strength during the most dire circumstances.

Fortunately, this is the first in a series, followed by Entwined and Parasite.

Check them out.

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper This little book, which takes less than an hour to read, is included for only one reason: It is the perfect gift for any of your true crime loving friends! Just like the new Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, it slyly mocks those of us addicted to this genre. If we can’t laugh at ourselves, our friends and family should.

Are We There Yet?

by Kathleen West Ah yes, trying to raise perfect children in the age of social media. It doesn’t really work for anyone, yet people, mostly moms, keep trying. I am glad my kids are grown after reading this rather amusing tale of three moms who come to grips with the reality that no one is perfect! I just know this is going to be a TV movie.

How To Save a Life

by Eva Carter I loved this book! Yes, the premise is a bit far fetched but what a love story.

Three people are linked together, forever, by one act on New Year’s Eve, and a simple deception changes the course of their lives. This book is hard to put down once you start reading it. Just because it is a love story does not mean it is ‘chick lit.’ Two of the characters are strongly drawn men. Read it.

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hen Creve Coeur resident and retired safe patient handling executive Charley Wallace sold his company, he decided to bring high quality rollators and upright walkers to the United States. He partnered with TOPRO Mobility Products of Norway to create TOPRO USA. “It became clear to me that the majority of rollators and upright walkers were poorly made, uncomfortable to use and could lead to further injuries,” Wallace says. “Yes, there are Chinese-imported options at the big box stores or medical supply stores, but the modern European design is so much more advanced.

The TOPRO line of rollators and walkers can help people with mobility challenges continue to confidently enjoy an active lifestyle.”

TOPRO’s expertly designed rollators and upright walkers are devised to reduce the risk of falling and to help avoid fatigue. The company stands behind each product with an industry leading seven-year warranty.

“A rollator you find at the drugstore is designed for short term use,” Wallace says. “They have small wheels and thin frames and can help someone who needs a temporary solution. However, we see time and time again that people get hurt because they aren’t adjustable, and the wheels cannot easily cross thresholds or be used outdoors. TOPRO’s products have adjustable settings, shock absorbing wheels, ergonomic handles and a sturdy design to encourage everyday use.”

TOPRO USA is a partnership between the Wallace family, Captiva Marketing, and Conversource.

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Leading the Way in Memory Care

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THE RIGHT FIT PARC PROVENCE

by julia m. johnson IT’S NEVER EASY to face the realities of a loved one experiencing dementia or memory loss. Families find it tough to admit that it’s time to consider new living arrangements, and the many questions that arise can seem overwhelming. Parc Provence administrator Kathy Aragon, RN, says the vibrant senior living community in Creve Coeur is dedicated to making this difficult transition easier for everyone involved.

“Our services, ranging from assisted living to skilled nursing, are designed to meet the needs of people with varying degrees of cognitive impairment,” she says. “We are committed to offering loved ones comfort and safety, and we protect families’ health and welfare, too, by easing the stress and physical demands of dementia care. Family members deserve the opportunity to offer love and support without having to be caregivers.”

Parc Provence enriches the lives of residents by providing a full complement of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. “No two people experience these conditions in the same way,” Aragon says. “Symptoms change and progress, so treatment strategies have to adapt. We specialize in personal care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”

This means tailored attention is paid to each resident’s needs and preferences.

“Our residential spaces are established according to interest and cognitive ability rather than medical condition,” Aragon explains. “As a result, each person has options for social interaction within his or her household.” A full complement of activities is available, helping to ensure that residents can enjoy life and pursue interests that support their physical and mental well-being.

The compassionate care provided by professional staff benefits residents in significant ways, Aragon adds. “Our medical director, Dr. David Carr, and associate medical director Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn are leading specialists in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine,” she says. “They bring the latest advances in person-centered memory therapy to our residents.” The community’s team of professional caregivers is also trained in all aspects of memory care. “They are committed to supporting residents in leading lives of quality and dignity,” Aragon says.

ADMINISTRATOR KATHY ARAGON ENJOYS THE GROUNDS WITH A RESIDENT.

She adds that families looking for a memory care residence should consider their loved ones’ care needs, find out what support services are necessary and visit area communities to get a sense of the best fit. “Take notes, and as you tour facilities, pay attention to the residents and staff,” she advises. “Do you see evidence of care with dignity and respect? Does the community appear safe and clean? What options are there for socializing, pursuing hobbies and engaging with memory care specialists?”

Aragon says families can entrust loved ones’ care to Parc Provence with full confidence that their needs will be supported. “The health, safety and well-being of our residents are of primary importance,” she notes. “The treatment plan we design for each individual provides these three essentials while meeting unique needs and goals. Our staff is ready to provide LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S whatever residents require. We know that often, the best way to care for a person you love is to let someone else help.” & SPEC IAL SECT ION

THE PARC PROVENCE SENIOR COMMUNITY IN CREVE COEUR SPECIALIZES IN MEMORY CARE, RANGING FROM ASSISTED LIVING TO SKILLED NURSING. PICTURED ON THE COVER: DR. LENISE CUMMINGS-VAUGHN, ADMINISTRATOR KATHY ARAGON AND DR. DAVID CARR WITH A RESIDENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.542.2500 OR VISIT PARCPROVENCE.COM.

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You want your loved one to get the best memory care possible.

We know how you feel. That’s why memory care is our primary focus.

Parc Provence specialists are experts in their fields and committed to compassionate care. Our Medical Directors are leading specialists in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. Our residents benefit from the latest in research and best practices, so they can continue to make the best of every day.

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Care

Experience All We Have To Offer Excellent Care & Personalized Services At McKnight Place, we cater to our beloved residents and their families by providing the very best in senior living, each and every day. Our commitment to a higher standard of care and personal attention remains steadfast. We are always here to help our vibrant residents continue to thrive and pursue their interests.

We’d love to hear more about your wants and needs.

Call us today for more information or to schedule a tour.

(314) 993-3333 McKnightPlace.com

We are committed to equal housing opportunity that does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

FOCUS ON ACCESSIBILITY

CARDIAC CARE

h t l a e H h s a l F by stephanie wallace

St. Luke’s Hospital was recognized for its cardiac surgery department for the fourth year in a row when it was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery

by Healthgrades. St. Luke’s is the only hospital in Missouri to achieve the designation for 2022, and it is among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for superior outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and heart valve surgery. “We are honored to be the only hospital in Missouri to earn the America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery designation four consecutive years,” says Dr. Ronald Leidenfrost, chairman of St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute. “This distinction reflects the commitment of St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute and our entire healthcare team to working together to make a profound difference for our patients.”

SSM Health is working with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, to make health care more accessible and address the complex social and economic factors that impact people’s health across the Midwest. The partnership will work to improve patient experience by using clinical technology to reduce care variation, implementing new technology to streamline the billing process and designing a digital experience that simplifies access to services.

To help advance health equity, UnitedHealth Group and SSM Health will jointly invest in vital community health programs that focus on closing the health equity gap and critical health priorities in the communities SSM Health serves throughout the Midwest.

LUNG CANCER INSIGHTS BOWEL HEALTH Dr. Ajay Jain, a professor of pediatrics, pharmacology and physiology at Saint Louis University, has received just over $1.8 million in grant funding from the Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease of the National Institutes of Health. The funds will be used to study Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), a condition that results when a diseased part of the bowel is removed surgically, resulting in the patient being unable to maintain nutrition through regular feeding. Jain will investigate how gut-derived signals drive injury mechanisms in SBS and how new signaling pathways could be used as a target for new treatments.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found new possibilities for treating lung cancer tumors in patients with no history of smoking. In the U.S., 10% to 15% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed in people who have never smoked, and that number is as high as 40% in parts of Asia. The team looked at lung tumors in 160 non-smoking patients and found that 78% to 92% of them had genetic alterations that could be treated by precision drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Most never-smokers’ lung tumors had driver mutations, specific mistakes in the DNA that fuel tumor growth and that can be blocked with a variety of drugs. For comparison, only about half of tumors in people who smoke have those mutations.

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ANTHOLOGY SENIOR LIVING

We have three St. Louis area communities offering assisted living and memory care.

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CEDARHURST SENIOR LIVING

At Cedarhurst Assisted Living & Memory Care, we’re faithful to one big idea: Every person should feel loved, valued, supported and able to safely live life to the fullest.

We unfailingly respect every resident as an individual.

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STRESS LESS. PLAY MORE. Imagine... Waking up to a day filled with as much friendship and activity as you want—every day.

Imagine... Doing what you want to do. Not stressing about your house or future health care costs.

At Friendship Village, your wellness is our top priority.

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After all, it’s your life. We’re just here to help you live the way you want to.

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CLARENDALE CLAYTON

Now open at the corner of Clayton and Hanley, Clarendale Clayton brings luxury senior living featuring independent living, assisted living and specialized memory care.

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FAMILY PARTNERS HOME

“Your loved one deserves to live in a home!

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McKNIGHT PLACE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE At McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, we offer a broad range of programming and choices to encourage the mental, physical and emotional well-being of each individual.

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TOPRO USA

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Currently, most treatments for Alzheimer’s target beta proteins that aggregate in the brain and create buildup known as amyloid plaques, which are linked to the memory and cognition symptoms of Alzheimer’s. “Other treatments being studied focus on another protein called tau,” notes principal investigator Dr. Carlos Cruchaga, the Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor of Psychiatry.

“However, Alzheimer’s is a complex disease. We need more options for treatment, so we have to move beyond looking at just beta and tau.”

There are several other proteins in the brain that can contribute to the creation of plaques.

Cruchaga and his team have been looking to find those whose function in the brain and other tissues are altered by the progression of the disease. “We know the pathway to Alzheimer’s begins 20 to 25 years before clinical onset, or the appearance of symptoms,” he explains. “In this study, we were able to identify proteins associated with the risk of developing the disease, using a combination of proteomics (the study of proteins), genetics and data science.”

The researchers analyzed protein levels from brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid and blood plasma samples gathered from more than 1,500 people. Half of the samples came from patients with a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and the other half came from people who are considered cognitively normal. Using statistical and machine learning techniques, they were able to connect 274 proteins to the disease and identify some that contribute to the damage that can lead to Alzheimer’s. “To treat Alzheimer’s, we need approaches that can address multiple stages of the disease,” Cruchaga notes. “Targeting these proteins could help with both its onset and progression.”

Along with identifying the proteins, the team also found existing drugs that have therapeutic potential against them. The 15 treatments identified already have approval by the Food and Drug Administration for other purposes. This means that clinical trials for treatment of Alzheimer’s could potentially begin sooner. “The safety analysis has already been done,” Cruchaga says. “The next step for our research is to confirm we can delay or stop the progress of the disease in mouse models and then go to clinical trials, so we are moving in that direction.”

The study also identified treatments that could be used to target faulty proteins linked to Parkinson’s disease, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The study was funded by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health and is published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. “We are quite happy with the results,” Cruchaga says. “I think we’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to identifying potential targets for treatment. These and other approaches are going to make a big difference. We may not have found a cure, but we now have the tools to really help patients.” &

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Whether you need to fight back against aging or sun damage, or you just want to hit ‘refresh’ on the overall look of your complexion, there are treatments available to rejuvenate facial skin.

T&S asked Carol Anderson, BCRN, BSN, CANS, owner of Nouveau MedSpa, which ones are best for achieving short-term objectives like looking good for the winter holidays and which should be done well in advance of springtime vacations and events.

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Regular physical activity is an important part of keeping your skin healthy and radiant.

HERE’S WHY: Exercise helps nourish your cells by improving blood flow throughout the body, including your skin.

Better circulation helps carry off waste products from your cells more effectively.

Working out or practicing yoga can control stress and reduce the effects of skin conditions like eczema and acne. This may be because the sebaceous glands that produce skin oil are affected by stress hormones.

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LIGHT UP YOUR SKIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS “As we move into fall, the first thing I advise clients to think about is the moisture healthy skin needs,” Anderson says. “As soon as you turn on the furnace at home, you need to combat dry skin by hydrating both internally and externally, so remember to drink more water and use a good moisturizer. Autumn also ushers in seasonal airborne allergens like mold.

If you are taking antihistamines for an allergy, they will have a drying effect as well, so you need to compensate for that.”

Next, it’s a good idea to think about shorter-term skin therapies like broadband light (BBL), a noninvasive photorejuvenation technique that helps to correct summer sun damage. “It removes red and brown pigmentation from the skin, and it offers other benefits as well,” Anderson says. “The ‘red light’ component of BBL penetrates the layers of skin and goes into the supporting tissues to provide deep rejuvenation.”

BBL can be used in combination with other treatments as well, Anderson says. “About a week after you undergo BBL to get rid of damage, you can have microneedling done,” she notes. “This treatment uses very fine needle points to penetrate to the dermis layer of the skin, and platelet-rich plasma or a biostimulator like Sculptra can be applied to the surface to refine texture.” Anderson says microneedling works by causing tiny injuries to the skin so it is stimulated to repair itself, reducing fine lines, shrinking pores and helping skin to look fresher. The technique can be used on the face, neck, arms and other areas.

“After yet another week, we recommend returning for a hydrating facial with dermaplaning,” Anderson says. “All of these treatments add up to brighter, more even-looking skin that is ready to face winter holidays and social events.”

ACHIEVE YOUR LONG-TERM SKIN GOALS If you have an important event coming up in the spring, like a vacation or wedding, now is the time to talk with your skin care professional about long-range solutions for healthy skin, Anderson advises. There are a number of effective longer-term therapies, but they take some advance planning. “Start on your treatment plan about six months ahead of a trip or event,” she says.

Most people start to notice problems like sagging skin, deep lines and wrinkles as time goes by, Anderson notes. “For these, we might use a biostimulator treatment to get the body to repair itself. Examples include platelet-rich plasma, which is made from the body’s own material and is very safe, or a manufactured treatment like Sculptra. Their job is to stimulate the body to correct decreased collagen production and fill in areas where the treatments are administered.” In addition to a biostimulator, you also might opt for fractionated radiofrequency treatment, which tightens and refines skin and makes it more supple. It also can help break up scar tissue from old acne breakouts.

Anderson says a relatively new ‘threadlift’ technique known as Silhouette InstaLift also can be effective against lax, sagging skin. “The treatment inserts thin threads of the biostimulator Sculptra into the skin to provide lift,” she says. “It involves an initial consultation, administering of the threads via needle with a local anesthetic, a follow up visit one week later, and another appointment in a month to assess progress.” Full results usually are seen two to three months, and there is very little swelling or bruising associated with the technique, she says.

When you have these more involved treatments done well in advance of your spring plans, there is time for the skin to repair itself and achieve maximum results, according to Anderson. “Your skin care professional can help you decide which combination of therapies is best for the results you want and the plans you are making,” she says. “As you get closer to a big event, you can return for other services like injectable fillers, facials and topical skin care.”

Anderson says how your skin ages has a lot to do with heredity, environment and lifestyle, but effective treatments can enhance your chances of success against the effects of time. “People have fresher-looking skin because of how the light plays off of it,” she explains.

“When you have problems like red or brown discoloration, lines, wrinkles and deep pores, light gets absorbed into the skin. But it reflects off of smooth, healthy skin, causing it to appear to glow. Get rid of factors that make the surface uneven, and you’ll have a much healthier look.”

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What’s the Secret Ingredient?

jojoba oil Jojoba is a perennial plant that thrives in harsh desert climates and produces a nut that can be made into oil. Jojoba oil isn’t only a trendy ingredient for skin care; it also can be used on its own as a solution for dry skin, acne and other conditions.

Here’s why: • It’s hydrating. Jojoba oil is a humectant, which means it attracts water to the top layer of the skin to keep it moisturized.

• It’s antibacterial. Thanks to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, jojoba oil kills certain bacteria and fungi, including those that cause Salmonella, E. coli and Candida. It’s important to note that it won’t kill all bacterial or fungal species.

• It’s an antioxidant. The oil also contains vitamin E, which works with your skin to fight the stress caused by everyday exposure to environmental pollutants that cause damage and increase signs of aging.

• It doesn’t clog pores. It may seem counterintuitive to use an oil to fight acne. After all, isn’t oily skin a common cause of breakouts?

Well jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t build up on your skin and block your pores.

niacinamide Also known as nicotinamide, niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, but it’s not only an essential nutrient for your body. Research has shown that it’s use in skin care may be an effective treatment against acne, hyperpigmentation and eczema. You can get B3 from a variety of foods like eggs, beans, green vegetables and fish. However, the nutrients from your diet won’t target your skin as directly as using it in skin care products.

The benefits of niacinamide include: • It builds keratin. The protein helps keep your skin firm and healthy.

• It helps moisturize. Niacinamide also can help your skin build ceramides.

These naturally occurring fatty acids create a barrier on the top layer of skin that locks in moisture and hydrates.

Along with helping with conditions like eczema, this can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which are more noticeable in dry skin.

• It’s anti-inflammatory. Since it reduces inflammation in the skin, niacinamide can help with redness caused by acne and other conditions.

• It regulates oil. Thanks to its moisturizing properties, niacinamide also helps regulate the amount of oil produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands.

by stephanie wallace When it comes to skin care, there’s always something new to try that promises bigger and better results. But how do you know the next miracle ingredient is the real deal? We looked at some ingredients currently making a splash in the beauty world to see exactly what they are and what they can do.

bakuchiol

grapeseed oil

Retinol is one of the most tried and true skin care ingredients. However, it also comes with its downsides. The vitamin A derivative can be irritating, limiting its use for people who have sensitive skin. That’s where bakuchiol comes in. Derived from psoralea corylifolia, also known as the babchi plant, the extract offers some of the same skin care benefits without the same side effects. This includes:

The oil is produced from the pressed seeds of grapes, and it’s a natural by-product of the winemaking process.

It’s known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which makes it a popular herbal ingredient in skin care.

Here’s some of what it can do:

• It stimulates collagen production.

Like retinol, bakuchiol increases cell turnover and collagen production. This can help reduce the signs of aging such as wrinkles and damage from the sun. It can also improve elasticity and firmness.

• It’s less irritating. Bakuchiol is not a vitamin A derivative, so it’s gentler on the skin than retinol. Not only is it a good option for those with sensitive skin, it may work bettter for people who have to consider skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

• It can be used during the day.

Because it causes sun sensitivity, retinol is recommended to be used at night.

Currently, bakuchiol is not thought to cause the same level of photosensitivity, so there is less concern about exposure to the sun. However, you should be sure to still wear sunscreen.

• It’s vegan. Retinol and other retinoids are often derived from animal products. Bakuchiol provides a totally plant-based alternative.

• It evens out skin tone.

Grapeseed oil contains proanthocyanidin, an antioxidant which may even out skin tone when used consistently. Research has shown that even taking grapeseed oil extract orally can help with hyperpigmentation of the skin.

• It softens skin. Along with containing omega chain fatty acids and vitamin E, grapeseed oil helps the vitamins C and E in your skin be more effective when it comes to preserving it. It has been shown to help with moisturizing and improving the skin’s elasticity.

• It can treat acne. Since it has antimicrobial properties and is mildly astringent, it can help clear pores and deeply clean to prevent breakouts.

• It improves collagen levels.

Studies have shown that grapeseed oil can promote collagen repair, and it can even protect against damage from the sun and other environmental factors. &

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Our home was built 13 years ago, and since the day we moved in, we’ve talked about putting shutters on the windows. Well, time has gone by and still no shutters ... and now, she also needs a paint job. Since we are making our to-do list, what else should we do with this “gal” in her teen years? Do we need to change the paint color? New landscaping? Help us make our house more “mature.”

Thank You, —MUSINGS ON MATURITY

DEAR MUSINGS ON MATURITY,

One of the things we do as we mature is discard longheld items that no longer suit our goals. In this case, I would strongly advise removing the three existing trees in front of your garage wing to give your house more presence from the street. While I prefer your side facing garage to a more typical front facing one, it pushes the main body of the house so far back that we need to use the garage elevation in the overall presentation.

To that end, I have given it some bright green shutters and a large window box for a more finished look. New landscaping is used to hide the garage doors and the neighboring house as well as to draw the composition out for a wider feel.

To draw the eye back toward the main body of the house, I suggest some new interest be given to the drive court with a paver pattern to make it a bit more elegant. Green shutters and a bright door lead the eye to the entry as does a giant flower urn.

As far as the color goes, I think the main areas of stucco work well with the stone details, so I would keep it the same, but you can add some spice with the shutter and door color. I would only put shutters on your single windows, not the multiple ones. As a final note, I have added a shade tree toward the street to frame the newly revealed composition. Your gal now looks like she’s ready for the prom.

Hope that helps, —HOMEWORK

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5 TIPS FOR DECORATING A COFFEE TABLE While the coffee table primarily serves as a functional piece in your living room, it’s not just for holding drinks. It also can act as a vignette in your space, offering your guests a telling glimpse of your interests and personality. Here are some of our favorite tips for how to decorate your coffee table so you can style your arrangement like a pro.

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Adding a tray is an excellent way to bring texture and interest to a coffee table while also corralling loose items. Consider one that is slightly different in either material or color from the table for added personality and reflection of your style. Wood, leather, shagreen and brass are all excellent materials to explore.

The size of the tray will depend on the size of your table, but generally 18 inches allows enough space to fit more than a couple of items onto it. Rectangular trays more easily accommodate book stacks, candles and coasters while circle trays work well with a simpler arrangement or a smaller table.

2. Vases or Jars

Vases are another easy way to add depth and incorporate your style into your coffee table arrangement. Consider going with a traditional vase or something more organic, like a vintage water pot. You can either fill it with flowers or greenery for a natural, fresh touch, or depending on the size, you can leave it empty. Many larger vases look amazing on their own, which is perfect if you’re not wanting to worry about switching things out regularly. (Quick tip: A bouquet of flowers from the grocery store can last up to two weeks when you place them in a smaller vase within a larger vase!)

If you go with a smaller vase, you can place it inside your tray. If you go for a larger vase, then more often than not, the vase would go outside of the tray. But, again, depending on the size of your tray and table, a larger vase can work well on a tray.

3. Candles and Matches or Coasters

One great way to set the mood in your living space is to grab your favorite small candle or incense burning set and some matches and place them together inside your tray along with a beautiful set of coasters. This arrangement really comes in handy when you’re relaxing or hosting an intimate gathering.

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Featuring coffee table books in your space adds a very personal touch and gives you an opportunity to show off your interests and personality to friends and guests. They make for great styling pieces closed but also add interest when they’re sitting open.

Added bonus: They make really great gifts, too!

5. Something Interesting or Sculptural

Here’s yet another opportunity to add some unique and inspiring artistic flair to your arrangement. Add a piece that’s sculpturally compelling and dynamic—it can even be as simple as a decorative bowl or a set of your favorite beads draped across an open book. You don’t necessarily have to strive for practicality here, just something that adds layers, interest and depth.

It could even be a container to hold remotes or a deck of cards if you want something a bit more functional. Or you can have both a sculptural piece and a container, depending on the sizes of your pieces and how much space you have to play with.

For those who like the minimal approach:

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If you favor the minimalist style for your coffee table, try choosing two vases in different sizes and place them slightly off-center on your table. You can add greenery or flowers or leave them empty.

Don’t hesitate to explore any combination of the above items we’ve covered to achieve the exact minimalist look you want. A vase, tray and coasters or a stack of coffee table books and a visually intriguing sculptural piece make equally simple yet sophisticated minimalist arrangements.

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WHILE IT MAY SEEM WE’VE HARDLY HAD TIME TO PUT AWAY THE JACK-O-LANTERNS, THE WINTER HOLIDAYS ARE FAST APPROACHING. It’s time to bring some festive cheer to your home, both inside and out. Whatever you’re celebrating, you can create holiday magic for your friends and family through your decor. Here are some styles that are trending for this holiday season.

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If the bold and bright design of holiday decor doesn’t vibe with your personal style, don’t worry. Neutral colors are everywhere, whether it’s in modern farmhouse or mid-century modern design, so the subdued palette is making a statement in seasonal decorations this year.

A farmhouse style Christmas is more popular than ever, and it’s a great way to keep your holiday decor in line with your year-around aesthetic. You can use white, black, navy and natural wood tones to create an organic but festive look for the season.

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Is subdued not for you? The holidays are a time of celebration, so bring some fun and joy into your home with bold colors. It doesn’t just have to be red and green for Christmas or blue for Hanukkah.

Consider a range of jewel tones or even pastels if you’re looking for something a little softer but still bright and playful.

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Last year, we learned just how precious our holiday traditions are. This year you can evoke your favorite memories of celebrations past by using passed down items like ornaments, tablecloths and other decorations as centerpieces in your decor. Indulging in a little nostalgia is another way to make your holidays environmentally friendly since you don’t have to go out and purchase new decorations. Consider mending family pieces or hunting at estate sales, antique shops or online for gently used items.

One of the biggest trends this holiday season is sustainability. Instead of plastic decorations, look for pieces in more environmentally friendly materials like brass, glass and wood. If you’re feeling creative, make your own wreaths and garlands using twine and foraged items like red berries, holly and pine cones. If you want candles to light the winter nights, choose eco-friendly soy or beeswax varieties. Outside of decor, you can go green for the season by also mixing up your gift wrapping routine.

Instead of reaching for one-time use paper, consider trying traditional Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloths or opting for cloth gift bags.

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PICTURE THIS… INSTA-WORTHY ENTERTAINING by lauren rechan

I JUST RETURNED FROM SPENDING A WEEK WITH MY 25-YEAR-OLD

daughter and friends in Chicago, and I discovered that social media has a big impact on even the way they entertain. Everything served should be “Insta-worthy,” which takes things to a whole new level. With the holidays approaching and entertaining at home making a comeback, here are some ideas that will wow your guests.

Hint: If they snap a pic before they eat, you’ll know you have succeeded!

A Bloody Mary Bar—perfect for Thanksgiving or New Year’s Day!

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Love the idea of using hollowed out pumpkins or gourds as a vase in centerpieces.

I am always looking for easy and beautiful tablescape ideas for the holidays.

Breakfast is beautiful when presented on a board with bagels, spreads, salmon and more.

This beautiful cake is actually a layered cucumber and salmon tea sandwich frosted with whipped cream cheese.

I love the arrival of white pumpkins, so perfect for any table or buffet.

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There are a lot of DIY menorah ideas online.

I love the simplicity of using candlesticks in varied heights. It also doubles as a beautiful centerpiece.

Invest in a beautiful champagne bucket!

Nothing looks better atop a bar.

These doughnut hole trees built on styrofoam cones are the perfect way to display sweet treets on your buffet.

I found this while searching for a creative way to serve shrimp individually. You can find a wide array of small plastic serving cups online.

This tablescape is beautiful and simple with blue plates and silver chargers. The menorah used as a candelabra is brilliant.

Great caterers know that the best way to display food is by creating different levels.

Accomplish it yourself by simply setting platters on items to create varied heights and get creative with it!

The kids will love helping arrange this adorable veggie turkey tray!

This was the happy hour spread for my daughter’s birthday celebration. The fillable numbers are high impact!

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