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Area residents turned out to celebrate the latest expansion of the Gravois Greenway at Grant’s Trail and the opening of the Mysun Charitable Foundation Trailhead along Hoffmeister Avenue. The event featured a ribbon cutting and open house at Orlando’s Event and Conference Center.

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More than 400 students interested in science, technology, engineering and math got to flex their brains during the St. Louis-based company’s ‘We Love STEM Day’ event.

Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade checked out a levitating train, designed a catapult, constructed ziplines and assembled wind cars in the company’s auditorium.

This year’s Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk brought out 2,500 supporters to celebrate the lives of those affected. The event in Forest Park included food, games, crafts and more. More than 1,800 children and adults in St. Louis have Down syndrome.

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Can it really be back to school already? It seems impossible, but just this morning, I walked my two to school for their first day. With each block, I wanted to stop and give them another hug, to take in their sweet little faces that seem so young right now.

Anything in an effort to prolong summer. I’ve been saying I’m fine with going back to a routine, but that’s just a cover for what I’m really feeling. I like them at home, enjoying lazy summer days and being kids. I love seeing them play in the backyard; watching them pedal their bikes as fast as they can down the hill on our street; enjoying long, leisurely dog walks after dinner; and letting them sleep in because there is no mad rush out the door.

Of course there are fun things that go along with the start of school, too (no, running around to multiple stores for school supplies is most definitely not one of them). Like picking out new backpacks and lunchboxes. I enjoy it just as much as my kids do.

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Of course! Unicorns on the lunchbox? Yes! And new clothes are almost synonymous with the start of school. They always need a few new things to mark a new grade. Check out this issue’s fashion spread, Ready, Set, Learn, for adorable ideas. I love that the styles featured are comfortable but still super cute. Everyone wins.

And it’s always fun to share in the excitement of a new classroom with different friends and teachers; the first few days are buzzing with talk of how everyone spent their time off. In our Guide to Schools section, we feature three area students who opted out of the typical pool days and playdates. Instead, they traveled the globe and participated in unique learning experiences; you can read about it in Summer Stories.

Our youngsters are inspiring and extremely capable of learning, growing and changing the world. School is a wonderful place to encourage all of the above. Besides, there’s always next summer, right?

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MATHEMATICALLY, A GREAT CIRCLE REFERS TO THE LARGEST CIRCLE that can be created by the intersection of a sphere and a plane. While the concept may seem a little abstract when described verbally, the nonprofit Great Circle has brought its own powerful meaning to the term. The children and families it serves join with its partners to create a circle of support to help families through some of life’s toughest challenges. Great Circle is dedicated to breaking the stigma attached to behavioral and mental health issues and providing the necessary services to help those affected thrive.

“Everyone, at some point, needs help dealing with life’s challenges,” says CEO and president Vince Hillyer. “People need to feel they can reach out without fear of stigmas or being branded as weak or crazy.” Great Circle’s multiple regional campuses throughout Missouri, including one in Webster Groves, offer more than 40 programs, including autism services, parenting support, individual and family therapy, and 24-hour specialized care. It offers a continuum of care that includes the option to visit the campus or have experts come directly to families’ homes. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution; instead, the nonprofit focuses on helping each family on its own unique journey. “The breadth of our services sets us apart from other organizations,” Hillyer notes. “Clients have stability during treatment because they can move easily from one service to another without interruption as needs or goals change. They also can access multiple services concurrently.”

One service offered is Great Circle Academy, an alternative for children who struggle in traditional schools. The organization operates five schools in Missouri, including one on its Webster Groves campus. The local school serves students in kindergarten through grade 12 with social, emotional and behavioral health challenges and those with an autism spectrum diagnosis. A high school program is dedicated to teens recovering from substance abuse. The school is equipped to meet students’ educational needs while also providing them access to Great Circle’s extensive array of therapeutic services, allowing them to receive individualized attention and care not available in standard educational environments. It’s reflective of the same structure of support that defines the organization. “We don’t ask, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ but rather, ‘What happened to you?’” Hillyer explains. “Then we provide care that’s as individual as the person who’s seeking help.”

To share its mission with the community, Great Circle throws an annual gala, Starry Starry Night. This year, the event is Nov. 10 at the Four Seasons. The theme, Celebrating the Rhythm of Us, reflects how the organization helps children and families find an internal rhythm to make navigating life easier. To illustrate the empowerment its programs provide children, the evening will include performances of poems and songs written by young clients. “Everything Great Circle does focuses on strengthening families because when they are the best they can be, your community is stronger,” Hillyer says. “Within our circle of support, families and children find access to care when they need it most from people who understand mental health is as important as physical health. They receive the tools to build a future filled with promise.” &

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understand if Friendship Village were affiliated with a religious organization. At least Nance and Walsh might have found out earlier that, as lesbians, they weren’t welcome. They wouldn’t have kept receiving marketing materials. They might not have put down a $2,000 deposit, or prepared to sell their home. So they were shocked by the official letter denying their application. This isn’t some random religious zealot refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple.

It’s an organization of caregivers flatly denying two retired women a stress-free place to spend their remaining years together. In my humble opinion, Friendship Village management needs to start acting like compassionate adults.

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It’ll take more than one crazy cat lady to make this happen: A $40,000 fundraiser for Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center, a no-kill shelter, could raise as much as $80,000. Meow? (Translation: How?) A donor will match gifts, dollar for dollar, up to 40 grand. Staff and volunteers at Animal House are giddy about how kitties in the metro, especially those rescued from city streets and alleys, could benefit. Take Lavender, formerly feral and frightened; she’s ready to adopt now … after five years! Staff and volunteers gave her the time, attention and love she needed, and for the past year, she’s been getting along well with other cats. She presently resides in one of the community rooms. Lavender exemplifies the shelter’s willingness to take on cats that may require extra time and effort. Additional funding means the shelter can expand capacity, improve and update living spaces, and broaden the scope of preventive and rehabilitative medical care.

Founded in 2010, Animal House is on The Hill at 2151 59th St. Adoption hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

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‘Friendship’ Village? Apparently not so much if you’re gay. Mary Walsh and Bev Nance are married, but they were denied residency at the Sunset Hills retirement community because they ran afoul of the company’s ‘cohabitation’ policy: Marriage is ‘understood’ in the Bible to be the union of one man and one woman. The couple’s federal lawsuit could take a while to resolve, as there are no state or federal laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation. Under federal law, however, same-sex marriage is legal. Walsh, 72, and Nance, 68, have been in a committed relationship since the 1970s, lived together in a Shrewsbury home since 1995, and were married in Massachusetts in 2009. Now, the policy might be somewhat easier to

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With all that jazz, can butterflies sleep? You could find out by attending Wine & Jazz Under the Stars at the Butterfly House, a benefit for the Radio Arts Foundation (RAF), the only classical radio station in the metro, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14. Miss Jubilee and The Humdingers will perform, and tickets also include wine, soft drinks, appetizers, parking, and a raffle for items and gift certificates from local businesses and organizations. Proceeds will help bolster children’s programming and boost the station’s signal, among other things. The 1,500 or so butterflies that flit and flutter freely within the 8,000-square-foot conservatory garden in Chesterfield’s Faust Park may be oblivious to the 1920s and ’30s sounds from Miss Jubilee (Valerie Kirchhoff) et al., as they’ll be playing for dancers under a tent outside. RAF, on the air five years, is an HD (hybrid digital) station … as Steely Dan sang in its 1978 hit song “FM (No Static at All).”

Your ears will love the CD-quality sound, whether you’re listening via an HD receiver (most newer cars are so equipped) or online. Forty unique programs— including orchestral, chamber, jazz, blues, opera and symphony—are broadcast 24/7 on 107.3 FM and 96.3 KNOU HD2 FM and streaming live on the web. A new program, Sunday Matinee on Broadway, premiered recently.

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OK, we’re gonna get ‘Magic Mini Golf’ in The Delmar Loop. And that’s great. But how much longer do we have to wait for the much-ballyhooed Loop Trolley, which has been promised since—let’s see, spring 2015, maybe even earlier? Joe Edwards, Delmar Loop impresario and owner of Blueberry Hill, Moonrise Hotel and Peacock Loop Diner, says he’s as frustrated as anybody looking forward to riding the refurbished trolley cars. Two are completely restored; the third is having an ADA-compliant lift installed. Meanwhile, at 6160 Delmar Blvd., the mini golf attraction will fill a gap in the streetscape across from The Pageant, which Edwards co-owns with Patrick Hagin of the late, lamented Mississippi Nights rock concert hall on The Landing. Plans also include renovating an adjacent, historic church building: It started out as a Presbyterian church, had a mid-life crisis as a synagogue, and was vacated a little more than a decade ago after finishing its career as a Baptist church. Edwards says he’s not sure what the future holds for the building. Meanwhile, barring complications with the city, he hopes construction can begin in three months or so on the mini golf attraction, which is to feature: ▶ An indoor, year-round, whimsical (did we mention Joe Edwards?) 18-hole miniature golf course ▶ Shuffleboard lanes for families, couples and leagues ▶ An indoor, 16-foot-high Ferris wheel repurposed from The Muny with five cabs that each seat three children or two adults Magic Mini Golf will have a kitchen, bar, amusement games, and display cases with golf and magic-related toys, figurines and art. We did ask Edwards a few more questions about the doggone trolley that’s supposed to run the 2.2 miles from The Loop to the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. He’s loath to speculate, yet again, when it will start operating; the latest delay has been due to excruciatingly slow safety and security inspections by the Federal Transit Administration and MoDOT. But he did say riders will pay $2 for a two-hour pass, $5 to ride all day. & TT TRIVIA | WHAT HAPPENED TO A DEVELOPER’S PROPOSAL TO BUILD AN ENORMOUS FERRIS WHEEL IN U. CITY, SIMILAR IN SCOPE TO THE PLANNED 200-FOOT-TALL ST. LOUIS WHEEL AT UNION STATION? LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | LITTLE FEAT (LF) RECORDED FOUR OF THE EIGHT SONGS IN LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION. THE REMAINING FOUR WERE RECORDED BY FRANK ZAPPA (FZ) WITH VARIOUS BACKING BANDS: 1. “TRANSYLVANIA BOOGIE” (FZ), 2. “A APOLITICAL BLUES” (LF), 3. “FAT MAN IN THE BATHTUB” (LF), 4. “TRIPE FACE BOOGIE” (LF), 5. “CAMARILLO BRILLO” (FZ), 6. “MONTANA” (FZ), 7. “COSMIK DEBRIS” (FZ), AND 8. “TEENAGE NERVOUS BREAKDOWN” (LF).

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Lead pastor of The Gathering MATT MIOFSKY has his divinity degree from Emory University in Atlanta, but his undergraduate degree from Washington U. is in mathematics. How, in heaven’s name, did that all come about? Miofsky grins. “People have a lot of faith in math,” he says. Many mathematicians, Descartes and Newton among them, had a philosophical bent. And we take it on faith that mathematical calculations will one day get us to Mars. But now, back to terra firma: Twelve years ago, at 28, Miofsky was associate pastor of Webster Hills United Methodist Church when he got a very strong feeling he needed to move on to something different, something new, something for the city, in the city.

A place where everyone felt welcome: People of color, women, LGBTQ people, kids and youth all working together, each applying a unique gift to carry a message of love, hope and renewal. In 2006, however, on the night before the very first service, his faith was sorely tested: The musicians canceled.

Sunday morning came insufferably humid, and the circa 1920s building on McCausland Avenue held the heat well. But many came that morning, many more the next week, and they’ve kept on coming. The Gathering now has locations in Clayton and Webster Groves and is eyeing Metro East, and it’s just about to move into a new, 26,000-square-foot, $8 million building at 2360 McCausland Ave. on a former used car lot, next to a Walgreens. (First services are slated for 9 and 10:45 a.m. Aug. 26.) With a vast lobby area at 4,000 square feet for gathering(s) and 600 sanctuary chairs equipped with memory-foam cushions, it’s the first new church built from scratch in the city in Lord knows how long. “The city has been undergoing cultural and economic renewal,” Miofsky says. The Gathering, officially a United Methodist Church, is all about spiritual renewal for the ‘unchurched.’ Miofsky is charismatic, yes, but also has a knack for business; it’s that math thing.

Although he often may preach ‘live’ at McCausland and appear elsewhere via video in real time, this is anything but a cult of personality. Each location has its own site pastor. The Gathering boasts talent ‘at all positions’… from musicians and tech staff to Sunday school teachers. “I have a mixture of gifts,” Miofsky says. “But I can pick any field and there’s someone here who’s good at it.” Visit gatheringnow.org. &

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Local soccer fans will get a kick out of this! ▶ The LOU FUSZ SC 19-U BOYS’ TEAM recently took TOP HONORS AT THE U.S. CLUB SOCCER BOYS’ NPL FINALS in Lancaster, Massachusetts. They were undefeated throughout the tournament and shut out Space Coast United of Florida to win the championship. The Fusz team includes players from Parkway West, CBC, DeSmet and Ladue Horton Watkins high schools. Congratulations!

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to keep them under control. No, I am not talking about my OCD but about the devil within me named Bad Patty. I have a nice life, a kind husband, two great kids, a daughter-in-law that appears to like me and friends who will be seen in public with me. Because of that, I am mostly a pretty positive person. I get lots of random emails from people who want me to write about something in this column, friends’ kids looking for jobs and friends who want to brainstorm ideas for projects. My days can be filled with random meetings with random people talking about random stuff, and it makes me happy. I rarely turn down an invitation. Well, until Bad Patty pushes her way forward.

Bad Patty is the part of my personality I use when things are not going my way, something was not fixed like it was supposed to be, someone acted inappropriately, or someone is trying to take advantage of someone else. I would like to think of myself as a superhero, but I am not because I get lots of satisfaction out of being mean and hateful, and I am pretty sure superheroes’ powers are all good. My power brings me joy. I am not a yeller, but I have a way of speaking very low and very slowly, emphasizing certain words and making a face that seems to encourage people to do the right thing. My RBF (resting bitch face) has scared more people into doing the right thing than Sr. Catherine Patricia’s ruler ever did.

So, why the confession? I had been on a bit of a roll lately and using my superpower perhaps a little too aggressively. You know, power can go to your head, and I found myself honking the horn, flipping off drivers and doing things I don’t normally do. Bad Patty had been unleashed, and she was having a good time. Then something weird happened. My mom called.

What’s the big deal, you ask? Well, my mom died over a year ago. But as I was driving down Hanley Road, my cell phone rings. My fancy new car shows who is calling, and it said ‘Mom.’ I have never deleted either of my parents from my contacts. I mean, I know there is no reason to keep them in there, but it just seemed so odd to delete their name and address.

So I answered the phone and said, “Mom?” All I heard was static. I got chills up and down my spine and nearly drove off the road. No words. Just static. As I pulled into the Dierbergs parking lot, I thought, maybe she was just trying to tell me that a few people I knew who had passed away recently were OK. I liked that idea. It seemed sweet and loving. But then I realized, as the youngest of six, that my mom was calling to tell me to stop being so mean. Yes, even from heaven or the other world—whatever you call it—my mom was reaching out to tell me to stop misbehaving. So, Bad Patty has been leashed and shoved into the back of my brain, and it is now safe to go about your business without fear of running into her. And truthfully, I am not the one with superpowers. My mom is.

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k chitec ▲ Former City of St. Louis comptroller Virvus Jones has entered the world of novel writing with Stalking Horse, his debut book. It tells the story of a young student, Billy Strayhorn, and his experiences with segregation and other harsh realities of the Brown v. Board of Education era. ▲ Celebrity designer and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host MICHAEL MOLONEY RECENTLY VISITED THE STL to reveal the master bedroom suite he designed for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home at the Legends Point subdivision in O’Fallon, Missouri. The house was built by volunteers and Payne Family Homes, and one lucky raffle ticket holder will win it following a Sept. 6 drawing. The Magic House sponsored one of the rooms.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Stock up your library at the Gateway Region YMCA’s 40th annual Book Fair, Aug. 17 through 21 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park. The sale features more than half a million books, magazines, CDs and more. Proceeds benefit the Y’s programs for kids and adults.

Live music, wine and beer tastings, food trucks and more will be on tap at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Jammin’ at the Zoo event 6 p.m. Aug. 22.

Presented by the park’s Young Professionals organization, the evening supports efforts to save endangered species.

Wrap up summer at The J’s annual Tour de Fun Aug. 26, a day of family-friendly games and activities at the Staenberg Family Complex. Enjoy rides, food, inflatables, a climbing wall, petting zoo and more.

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COMMON GOAL THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL by lindsay jones AT THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL IN TOWN & COUNTRY, staff and faculty understand the value

of collaborating with parents to develop young minds. The elementary and middle school’s mission is to provide rigorous academics that prepare students for the next step in their education— something that can’t be done without everyone pulling toward the same goal.

“This understanding of the importance of family and faculty collaboration is key to helping form our students in Christian virtues and establish the practice of the Catholic faith,” says headmistress Gerry Dolan. “Students get the same message from their parents, faculty and peers—and that message is consistent with learning about science, math, religion, language and history.”

It’s also about learning how to be good, kind and caring citizens. “When you visit St. Austin, you will see students greeting each other and their teachers in the hallways, holding doors open for each other, and thanking teachers at the end of their classes,” Dolan says. “The smiles you see and the joyful spirit that rings throughout the school are contagious.”

The St. Austin School is built on a Benedictine philosophy that puts Christ at the center of everything. It emphasizes a classical education and small class sizes, usually about 15 children per teacher. This means students get the individual attention they need and are as well-grounded in ancient philosophical thought as they are in modern technology. It’s an approach that goes beyond simple memorization into the realm of reasoning and ideas. It also has placed St. Austin in the top 10 percent of schools nationally for standardized test scores in reading and math.

“Ancient philosophers such as Plato, Socrates and Aristotle influenced Western thought,” Dolan explains. “Philosophy is important to the teaching of logic, which supports critical thinking. And Socratic questioning is important to classical education. We want students to deepen their thinking, rather than just have knowledge transmitted to them.”

As a new academic year begins, St. Austin is approaching 100 students and has seen a 20 percent increase in enrollment since last year. Although it’s what Dolan calls a good problem to have, the school is expected to run out of room if enrollment keeps growing at its current pace. But the goal has always been to find a permanent address.

Before it took up residence at Destiny Church a year ago, St. Austin had operated from Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Des Peres since its inception. “Since 2011, we have partnered with others in the community for shared space, but our growth soon will outstrip the capacity and hospitality of our hosts,” Dolan says.

Ultimately, she would like to see the school situated near the Benedictine monks at Saint Louis Abbey. That way, it would be easier for them to continue officiating the sacraments, celebrating Mass and visiting St. Austin for special events.

Recently, St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson officially recognized St. Austin as an independent Catholic school. The ultimate goal is for it to serve about 190 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. “The St. Austin School was founded to be ‘the best little school in St. Louis,’” Dolan says. “Seven years later, we remain committed to that vision.” & THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL, AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN TOWN & COUNTRY, IS DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW THROUGH CLASSICAL EDUCATION. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL’S PROGRAMS, CALL 314.580.2802 OR VISIT SAINTAUSTINSCHOOL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL

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PARENT TRAP TALKING WITH TEENS by dr. tim jordan

Unforgettable.

FORSYTH. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT.

TEENAGERS NOT TALKING WITH THEIR PARENTS IS

an old story, but I thought I’d add a new reason why this phenomenon occurs and how you can avoid it. I’ll use the metaphor of the turtle and the hailstorm to demonstrate my advice.

Your teenager, aka the turtle, has started retreating into her shell because she wants, needs and deserves more privacy. Her world has naturally expanded as she enters middle school and eventually high school, and her friendships change often. As a result, parents start to know fewer and fewer of her friends and their parents.

She will start to drive and begin spending more time in her room connecting with friends on her devices, away from the family.

Parents, aka the hailstorm, begin to worry more due to this growing sense of disconnection. Your adolescent turtle also is showing signs of being on an emotional roller coaster, but when you ask her what’s going on, she marches off to her bedroom. This, of course, further worries the parents, and they start to hail a bit louder by asking more questions and checking every single text and social media post.

The turtle feels even more annoyed, and in response, retreats further into her shell, giving out even less information.

Little do they know, but parents who feel disconnected from their teens worry more, not less, and thus the intensity of their inquiries heightens. Does this cycle sound familiar?

Fortunately, there is a way out of this spiral. First, parents need to stop hailing. Watch your intensity and tone when talking to your turtle. Coming at them with angst or anger just makes it worse. Do not join their emotional roller coaster; someone needs to stay calm. Also, pick appropriate times to talk with them. Right after school is the worst time to get anything out of most teens.

They need some quiet, alone time to decompress and process the school day. Better times to talk are while driving, when walking the dog or before bed. Use your mirroring skills to really hear them: “So what I heard you say is __. Did I get that right?

Tell me more.” Finally, ask permission before you give advice.

Turtles, listen up. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to poke your head out of your shell and share enough so your parents feel connected. Let them know what you think about big issues like drugs, alcohol, sexuality and your future.

It’s much easier for them to stop hailing if they feel like you are being thoughtful about issues. Invite your new friends over so your parents can meet them. The more open and transparent you are, the easier it is for them to trust you and let go.

So that’s it. Both sides just focus on your part, and your relationship will settle down. You do not have to be at odds with each other during the teen years. If you respect each other’s needs, the turtle will emerge and the hailstorm will dissipate. & TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO WORKS WITH GIRLS IN GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE IN HIS COUNSELING PRACTICE AND CAMPS. HIS NEWEST BOOK IS LETTERS FROM MY GRANDFATHER: TIMELESS WISDOM FOR A LIFE WORTH LIVING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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Community School allows children’s gifts to flourish in an environment of active, experiential learning. Seasoned faculty engage students age 3 through grade six with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, the arts, physical education and interpersonal skills, all on a beautiful 16-acre campus.

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Forsyth is a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone, where personal best counts, and where engaging curriculum meets challenge education.

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KIRK DAY SCHOOL

Celebrating 26 years of excellence in education, Kirk Day School is an independent Christian elementary school serving 290 students age 3 through grade six. With a passionate and caring faculty, the school offers an academic program grounded in the Christian faith.

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Serving children age 4 through grade six, Rossman’s exceptional educators are dedicated to discovering and nurturing what makes each student one-of-a-kind.

The rich curriculum emphasizes strong academics, character development and leadership skills, preparing graduates to excel in an ever-changing world.

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Children learn by exploring. That’s true for the physical world and the world of ideas.

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Our mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. SJA seeks a balanced approach and invites young women to pursue their many interests.

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THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL

The St. Austin School offers rigorous academic and spiritual preparation for grades PreK through eight with a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The unique classical curriculum and pedagogy prepare students to excel at the top high schools in St. Louis.

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With an emphasis on STEAM, teachers at Wilson create, plan and deliver lessons collaboratively through hands-on, projectbased activities. Students also understand the importance of great character through the MYMAGO (Make Your Mark a Good One) program.

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WHITFIELD SCHOOL

Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident, successful students in grades six through 12 in a community of innovation, collaboration and trust. Whitfield’s college preparatory program is rooted in character education. Each student’s strengths are known, cultivated and celebrated by our talented faculty members, who capture students’ imaginations and energize them to identify and pursue their passions.

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FOR SOME AREA STUDENTS, summer is a time to kick back, to while away the days by pools or lakes with friends or take a family road trip to the beach. But for others, the time off is a chance to take advantage of unique opportunities. We spoke with three students who are

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N OE L L E BU R K E Y , West mi nst er Chr i st i an Ac a d e my Senior Noelle Burkey’s summer takes the concept of ‘sleepaway camp’ to new heights. She recently returned to St. Louis after six weeks staying with a host family in Seoul, South Korea. She went as part of the U.S. State Department’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, which promotes critical language learning by providing scholarships to high school students who participate in immersion programs.

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Noelle says she got a taste for foreign travel last summer when she spent two weeks in Spain as part of Westminster’s Summer Seminars. The courses are experiential learning opportunities that take place outside the traditional classroom and are designed to integrate activity, curriculum and community.

“Studying and traveling in Spain gave me a newfound appreciation for other languages and cultures, so when the opportunity to study in another foreign country came up, I knew I had to take it,”

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“I would love to do something political or run a nonprofit,” Sara says. “St. Joe has definitely shown me how much I love leadership and service, and CONA reminds me how much I love politics and fighting for what I am passionate about. If something that blended those two comes along, sign me up!”

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communicate with those we disagree with and teaches us how to find common ground and speak respectfully about hot topic issues,” Sara explains.

Her interest in the conference was sparked by a school-based YMCA program called Youth and Government (YAG), which involves a student-run, hands-on simulation of Missouri state government in Jefferson City for three days each winter. She attended the Blue Ridge conference with 25 other students from Missouri and was

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This summer, Sara Isaacson returned to North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains to take part for the second time in the YMCA’s Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA). And this year may have sealed the deal as far as this senior’s career path. The six-day conference, started more than 50 years ago, brings young participants from all over the country to debate national or international issues and find creative solutions to problems they may have been unaware of before. “It also helps us better

Noelle says. “I also am part Korean, so I was committed to the chance to learn more about my heritage as well as the opportunity to learn Korean to better communicate with my grandparents.”

Noelle applied to the program last October and was selected in March. She traveled to South Korea with 50 other students from all over the U.S. She notes that while she has stayed in big cities before, Seoul feels different. “It’s very high-tech, busy, efficient and extremely clean,” she says.

seemed more exciting, and because of my Irish heritage on my father’s side, it appealed to me,” she explains. Irish dance is characterized by fast leg work (in either soft or hard shoes) and rigid arms. “I feel I do best when I can kick my legs up really high,” Kate says, adding that competitors are required to dance in full Irish dress.

She is no stranger to fierce competition. This past March, she traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, to take

part in the World Championship. There, she placed 74th among 150 children from across the globe. Her passion certainly keeps her busy. Kate attends dance class five times a week and practices at home one hour each day. She takes part in smaller competitions throughout the year and says she dances around the school playground whenever the mood strikes! “It was so thrilling to watch her,” says Heidy Riley, Kate’s mom.

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Comfort is king when you’re young, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get an A+ in style as well. Be prepared for your next learning adventure in fashions that let your imagination and creativity rule at school.

DINO-MITE STYLE

MICHAEL: Vineyard Vines firework plaid whale shirt, $45, Tucker + Tate stonewash shorts, $35; both from Nordstrom | Shoes, model’s own LUKE: Patagonia Hoodie, $59, North Face Ultra Fastpack III GTX shoes, $160; both from Alpine Shop | Boot Jeans in Stretch, $34.95, from Gap at West County Center LUCAS: Kenzo Tiger T-shirt, $60 from Neiman Marcus | Vineyard Vines stretch breaker short, $39.50 from Nordstrom at West County Center | New Balance sneakers, $54.99 from Laurie’s Shoes NASH: Mini Boden zip-up hoodie, $60, Joe’s button down shirt, $35, Crewcuts rugged wash denim, $49.50; all from Nordstrom at West County Center | Keen Chandler CNX WP shoes, $64.99 from Laurie’s Shoes KOEN: Appaman standard shirt in cayenne plaid, $53 from City Sprouts | New Balance sneakers, $54.99 from Laurie’s Shoes | Jeans, model’s own JAY: Patagonia Better Sweater, $79 from Alpine Shop | Vineyard Vines Jersey Polo, $42, Hudson ‘Jagger’ jeans, $49; both from Nordstrom at West County Center| Nike Air Max Sequent 3 sneakers, $79.99 from Laurie’s Shoes

GROWING GREEN

HARLOW: Graphic T-shirt, $16.95 from Gap at West County Center | Mayoral tulle skirt, $42 from Neiman Marcus | Rainbow Sidestripe SK8 shoes, $47 from City Sprouts | Glam hair bow, $6.95 from Sweet & Sassy at West County Center LAUREN: Milly Mini micro stripe flare dress, $200 from Neiman Marcus | Steve Madden ‘JSTRWBERI’ wedge, $49.95 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Glam hair bow, $6.95 from Sweet & Sassy at West County Center LUCAS: Vineyard Vines striped performance polo, $49.50, Natives ‘Jefferson’ shoes, $40; both from Nordstrom at West County Center | Slim jeans in Wearlight, $39.95, from Gap at West County Center MICHAEL: Tucker + Tate ‘Photo Op’ woven shirt, $35, Vineyard Vines stretch breaker short, $42; both from Nordstrom at West County Center NASH: Crewcuts daisy shirt, $39.50, Crewcuts tech shorts, $45; both from Nordstrom at West County Center| Sperry Kids ‘Authentic Original’ boat shoe, $59.99 from Laurie’s Shoes POSEY: Cat & Jack tee, $8 from Target

OUTTA THIS WORLD

LAUREN: Mini Rodini ‘Moon’ hooded sweatshirt dress, $88, Molo ‘Niki’ leggings, $39, Vans classic slip-on in ‘Rainbow Checkerboard,’ $35; all from City Sprouts POSEY: Billabong ‘Tell Me’ pants, $34.95, Tucker + Tate denim vest, $42; both from Nordstrom at West County Center | Joah Love ‘Jazmin’ top, $48, State ‘Kane’ metallic backpack, $80; both from City Sprouts | Shoes, model’s own HARLOW: Peek summer tee, $34, Crewcuts pineapple cardigan, $49.50, Crewcuts metallic leggings, $24.50, Adidas Superstar iridescent sneakers, $55; all from Nordstrom at West County Center

MAKE YOUR MARK

POSEY: Burberry forever logo print dress, $280 from Neiman Marcus | Glam hair bow, $6.95 from Sweet & Sassy at West County Center LUKE: Vineyard Vines jersey striped polo, $42, Vineyard Vines heathered jersey pullover, $60; both from Nordstrom at West County Center JAY: Vineyard Vines performance pullover, $65, Vineyard Vines action polo, $49.50; both from Nordstrom at West County Center

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Saint Louis Science Center Models: JAY, LAUREN, LUKE, HARLOW, POSEY, NASH, MICHAEL, LUCAS, KOEN and TRENT SMITH of the Science Center Style Coordinator: EMILY McGEHEE

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GOD’S CALL KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY by stephanie wallace IT CAN BE EASY TO FORGET THE RIGOROUS TRAINING and education

spiritual leaders undergo. It often seems as if they just naturally have the wisdom and compassion necessary to advise, comfort and serve our community, but years of hard work and guidance are needed to prepare them. Kenrick-Glennon Seminary has a rich heritage of philosophical, theological and pastoral service, and the institution is dedicated to preparing students for ministerial priesthood in the Catholic church.

“Our end goal at Kenrick-Glennon is a holy, healthy, joy-filled parish priest,” explains development director Kate Sauerburger. “We are a seminary; that means we’re helping future priests learn how to go out and bring Christ to others.” The seminary has both graduate and undergraduate programs. The curriculum focuses on the spiritual, intellectual, pastoral and human formation of its students to prepare them for all aspects of ministry. “We want each seminarian to become a priest who’s a man of prayer, action, gentleness and fortitude, a man who speaks the truth of Jesus Christ to our current culture and does so with love,” says president-rector Rev. James Mason.

Kenrick-Glennon’s programs are made possible through its annual Convivium Dinner Auction, the seminary’s sole annual fundraising event. “People have the opportunity to directly support the formation and education of our seminarians through this event,” Sauerburger says. “And our guests look forward to it every year because they meet new seminarians and see friends they have made over years of attending.” The money raised supports the seminary’s annual operations budget and initiatives like the Kenrick Student Life Association and Cardinal Glennon College Student Activity Fund.

SEMINARIANS CHARLIE ARCHER AND RYAN TRUSS

The event also gives guests the chance to support Kenrick-Glennon’s Spiritual Formation Retreat Program, which prepares seminarians for their role as priests by allowing them to participate in a directed silent retreat each January. “Since our graduates will serve the church, it is essential that they first acquire the listening and learning hearts of disciples,” Sauerburger explains. While most of the retreats are local, students in their final year take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. “Our seminarians are always amazed by the generosity and enthusiasm of our supporters, especially at Convivium,” she says. “Our guests remind them that they are not alone, and there are many people who love and support them as they discern God’s call in their lives.”

This year’s event is Nov. 3. “Guests can expect a great evening,” Sauerburger says.

“We really capture the spirit of the seminary.” The evening begins with Mass at Kenrick-Glennon, followed by dinner and auctions in the Khorassan Ballroom at The Chase Park Plaza. The silent auction will include more than 150 items, and there also will be a live auction. New this year, the Winner’s Choice Raffle will give guests the chance to win one of five trips, and those not attending can visit Kenrick-Glennon’s website for information about how they can participate. “The best part of the evening is the fact that the seminarians welcome and serve our guests,” Sauerburger notes. “Everyone feels like they’re family. Convivium is more than a fundraiser—it’s a night of friendship and community.” &

KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY’S CONVIVIUM DINNER AUCTION IS NOV. 3 AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA ROYAL SONESTA ST. LOUIS AND SUPPORTS FUTURE PRIESTS IN THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD ORDINATION. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SEMINARIAN CHARLIE ARCHER, EVENT CHAIR LYNDA MIDDEKE, PRESIDENT-RECTOR REV. JAMES MASON, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR VIRGINIA KLEIN, SEMINARIAN RYAN TRUSS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.792.7436 OR VISIT KENRICK.EDU/CONVIVIUM. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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15th Annual Benefit for Mercy Kids Funds raised at the 15th Annual Benefit for Mercy Kids will be used to expand our Cardinals Kids Cancer Program.

Co-chairs: Colleen Schoendienst and John Buescher Honorary Co-chair: Jason Isringhausen • cocktail reception on the infield warning track • dinner and live auction in the redbird club For more information, please contact Lesli von Seelen at 314.251.2387.

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HOME SWEET HOME:

to give families a sense of pride and improve the quality of their lives by providing basic household furnishings

by stephanie wallace

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MEET VOLUNTEER LISA HAUTLY OF KIRKWOOD 〉〉 How long have you been a volunteer?

This is my second year.

What made you interested in this particular cause?

Some churches in Kirkwood were doing furniture drives for Home Sweet Home, and around the same time, I was trying for find homes for items. It seemed like a good fit. I got to know executive director Betsy Reznicek and learned more about the mission. I couldn’t help but fall in love with the organization. On a personal level, I like that it’s really boots-on-the-ground. I get to help people sleep in their own beds or sit at their own tables with real dishes for the first time. It’s exciting to have the opportunity to help people transition out of homelessness. On a larger scale, I love how Home Sweet Home takes a complex social health issue and streamlines the process to find a solution. What they’re doing is working, and I’m happy to help them in my own little way.

What kind of volunteer work are you involved with?

I am not the brains of the operation! I’m just one of many volunteer worker bees who all deserve recognition. I gather household goods and get them to the organization. Not long ago, I held a community-wide dish drive. I have friends at Big Rush Marketing, and they made posters that I put up.

We had drop-off locations throughout the city and county.

My porch was one of the sites, and we had a party there at the end to celebrate Home Sweet Home and the families it helps. Betsy came and spoke. It was a great, fun way to raise awareness and provide new and gently used tableware for our families. My goal is to spotlight the organization and spread the message. I try to raise awareness of how people can connect goods with those who can use them. I want everyone to see how repurposing items and supporting the organization benefits the community. Home Sweet Home does a great job of getting people to share their stuff!

If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

I want to continue to create awareness of the mission and the process. Our community is so generous and has such a big heart when it comes helping others. People need to learn how easy it is to connect resources to individuals in need. Home Sweet Home is still relatively new, and there’s a lot to be done. I want to connect its efforts to businesses and organizations that can help them grow and meet their mission. Plus, I would love a million-dollar grant!

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“Lisa is a constant champion for our mission to give families a sense of hope. She uses her networks to open doors and resources to ensure the success of this organization. She has unending energy to give back, and her passion for a healthy St. Louis community radiates in everything she does, whether it is helping in our warehouse or hosting special events.”

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS YMCA

▶ 40th Annual YMCA Book Fair Aug. 17-21; Aug. 18 Family Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Queeny Park 314.353.4960 | ymcabookfair.org

THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION ▶ Laura’s Run 4 Kids Aug. 25 | Downtown St. Louis thelittlebitfoundation.org

THE KAUFMAN FUND

▶ Ralph Kaufman Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 6, 10 a.m. | Whitmoor Country Club thekaufmanfund.org/events/golf

KIDS SHOULDN’T HAVE CANCER FOUNDATION

▶ Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Gala Sept. 8, 6 p.m. | Hilton at the Ballpark | kidsshouldnthavecancer.org/gala

MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION

▶ Mercy’s Women with a Mission Sept. 13 | The Ritz-Carlton | 314.251.3447 | mercy.net/wwamevent

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

▶ Rock the Garden Sept. 22, 7 p.m. | 4344 Shaw Blvd. | 314.577.5100 | mobot.org

GRAND CENTER INC.

▶ One Thousand and One Art Filled Nights Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. | The Big Top | grandcenter.org

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION GREATER ST. LOUIS ▶ How Not to Die: The Role of Diet in Preventing, Arresting, and Reversing Our Top 15 Killers Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. | Congregation Shaare Emeth 636.778.3377 | apdaparkinson.org/greaterstlouis

SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING

▶ Second Annual Lip Sync Battle Oct. 5, 6 p.m. | The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s 314.768.9676 | lipsyncstl.givesmart.com

NCJW STL

▶ Couturier Oct. 25 Preview Night, 1 to 8 p.m.; Oct. 26 & 27, 29 & 30, 10 a.m.

The Resale Shop | 314.692.8141 | theresaleshop.org

CROWN CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING

▶ Planting Seeds for Our Future – Celebrating Crown Center Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 314.991.2055 | crowncenterstl.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

▶ Third Annual Champions of Hope Gala Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner and program, 9 p.m. entertainment | 4207 Lindell Blvd. | 314.286.8147 championshopegala.org

KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY

▶ 26th Annual Convivium Mass & Dinner Auction Nov. 3, 6 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis 314.792.7436 | kenrick.edu/convivium

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

▶ Epworth’s 16th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction Nov. 10, 6 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton | 314.961.5718 | epworth.org/wine-dinner

GREAT CIRCLE

▶ Starry Starry Night Nov. 10, 6 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner and program, 9 p.m. after-party | Four Seasons Hotel 314.968.2060 | greatcircle.org

VOYCE

▶ Caregiver Awards Luncheon Nov. 29, 11:45 a.m. | Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel 314.918.8222 | voycestl.org

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Cheers! to the chairs

SUSAN DERTKE HENDIN AND FAITH BERGER TED AND JULIE FLOM, ERIN AND STEVE SCHUVER

planting seeds for our future meet the chairs:

Julie and Ted Flom; Erin and Steve Schuver

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

Crown Center is important because there is no other nonprofit doing what we do. What really counts is that Crown is important to the seniors who live there. Without it, how would they afford a safe, lovely apartment with fantastic programs to keep them engaged? It’s important because it isn’t just a building where people live—it’s a vibrant, active community where all area retirees are welcome.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

At this event, our goal is to celebrate our roots and cultivate your interest. In an informal setting, we want to tell you what we’re about.

We want to reinforce your connection or introduce you to our cause.

We’re planning to thrive and grow, and the event is a way to plant Crown Center in your mind and heart.

about the organization

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a vibrant and engaged community in which all seniors thrive and live in dignity regardless of their financial circumstances

Event Details

DATE: Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center CONTACT INFO: 314.991.2055 lgreenberg@crowncenterstl.org

8350 Delcrest Dr. • 314.991.2055 • crowncenterstl.org

couturier meet the chairs:

Co-chairs Susan Dertke Hendin and Faith Berger

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

We love being part of an organization where dynamic women take action to confront issues facing people in the St. Louis area. It makes us proud that NCJW STL has pioneered programs that have evolved to a national level, such as our Back to School! Store, which has expanded to 12 cities around the country providing new clothing, shoes, winter coats, school supplies and other items to underserved children to get them ready and excited for the new school year.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

Couturier is The Resale Shop’s largest fundraiser of the year. All of its proceeds are funneled back into NCJW STL’s programs that enable children and women to conduct their lives with dignity. The money raised will allow more children to be prepared and excited to go to school because they have new clothes; more people to be educated about human trafficking in Missouri; more women to receive nontraditional micro-loans to help further their financial independence; and more.

about the organization

MISSION STATEMENT: NCJW is inspired by Jewish values to advance social and economic justice for all women, children and families.

Event Details

DATE: Oct. 25 to 27, 29 & 30 LOCATION: 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

CONTACT INFO: 314.993.5181

295 N. Lindbergh Blvd. • 314.993.5181 • ncjwstl.org

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TOWN TALK

rock the garden meet the chairs:

Liza Thornhill, Stephanie Mannis, Bob Johnston, Ellen Hager, Steve Johnston, Bonnie Johnston, Diane Dark (not pictured)

Event Details

DATE: Sept. 22 LOCATION: Missouri Botanical Garden CONTACT INFO: 314.577.5173 mobot.org/rock

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

The Missouri Botanical Garden is such a gem for St. Louis. We’re lucky to have one of the top botanical gardens in the world right here in our city. I have fond memories of going to the garden as a child, and I’m proud to be involved as an adult. I hope all families will come and experience the magic of the garden.

- Diane Dark

How did you first get involved?

I’ve known about the garden for years, of course, but I first became involved last year with an event called Garden Soiree. It was fun and successful.

Now I’m involved with Rock the Garden to ensure people can enjoy the beauty of the garden for years to come.

-Liza Thornhill

LIZA THORNHILL, STEPHANIE MANNIS, BOB JOHNSTON, ELLEN HAGER, STEVE JOHNSTON, BONNIE JOHNSTON

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

Rock the Garden will be a great night for people to enjoy the beauty and fun of the garden along with the music of The Samples. Event proceeds fund the garden’s mission to protect plants in St. Louis and around the world. We want everyone to understand how important that work is—and how much fun it can be to support this attraction!

about the organization

MISSION STATEMENT: To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life

-Stephanie Mannis

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JASON MAIN AND GREGG J. BERDY, M.D.

epworth’s 16th annual wine dinner & auction

meet the chairs:

Co-chairs Jason Main and Gregg J. Berdy, M.D.

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

I believe in giving back to the community by helping those who are less fortunate. Every year, more than 10,000 children, youth and families turn to Epworth for assistance. By improving the quality of life for individuals in our community, we make St. Louis a better place to live. Co-chairing Epworth’s Wine Dinner & Auction, and working alongside sponsors such as Centene, is one way I can help make this happen.

-Dr. Gregg Berdy

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

This is the greatest fine wine event in the region, and there’s no other event like it in St. Louis. My dream is to see it continue to evolve as an opportunity for those who appreciate wine culture to give back to their city. Not only is it an amazing night of food and wine, the funds raised support Epworth’s programs that affect the lives of thousands of families in need.

-Jason Main

about the organization

MISSION STATEMENT: To help children, youth and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education and employment

Event Details

DATE: Nov. 10 LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton CONTACT INFO: 314.961.5718 epworth.org/wine-dinner

110 N. Elm Ave. • 314.961.5718 • epworth.org

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caregiver awards luncheon

meet the chairs:

Co-chairs Lynn Potts and Cindy Wilson

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

After years of working in long-term care, we fully understand the importance of everyone having an advocate. VOYCE speaks for long-term care residents who cannot speak for themselves, and advocates for those who need support. VOYCE has volunteer advocates and trained staff that assist long-term care residents, their families and the senior communities with issues involving roommates, family members or other resident concerns. VOYCE provides a neutral ear and the tools that can resolve these issues.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

The Caregiver Awards Luncheon creates public awareness for VOYCE’s role in speaking up for quality long-term care. The luncheon honors the unsung heroes who are the front-line caregivers in long-term care. These champions are delivering quality, person-centered care while respecting the rights of those they care for.

about the organization

MISSION STATEMENT: To educate and empower persons and their families for quality living across the continuum of long-term care

Event Details

DATE: Nov. 29 LOCATION: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel CONTACT INFO: 314.918.8222

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Anyone who loves dogs will get a kick out of this film, and a few non-dog people may be converted as well. It’s an endearing look at how canine friends enrich our lives and become important members of the family.

The film is directed by Ken Marino and written in a style similar to Love, Actually. Small subsets of Los Angelenos star in their own dog-related stories, but the tales overlap and create a bigger picture as the different characters meet. The main story tracks include Elizabeth and Jimmy, co-hosts of a TV talk show; Walter and Tyler, neighbors in search of Walter’s lost pug; Tara and Garrett, who throw a fundraiser to save Garrett’s pet rescue group; and Grace and Kurt, who have adopted a shy little girl. Vanessa Hudgens and Eva Longoria are a couple of the more recognizable cast members.

The overlying theme is that dogs make us better people with their unconditional love and ability to heal divided relationships. I think the film packs some emotional punch without being too sappy. I saw more than one audience member take out a tissue!

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hooked after episode one and completely flabbergasted by human behavior by episode four.

The story is hosted by journalist Christopher Goffard and tells the story of con man (which almost seems too kind of a description for this guy) John Meehan and the lives he destroys in his wake. Yes, the bad guy gets his comeuppance, but from the least likely person. Unfortunately, it is based on a true story, so we get to hear the victims’ points of view. Listen to it.

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It is definitely bingeworthy on a steamy Sunday afternoon. It’s a story about a family that is a wee bit dysfunctional: a sister recently separated from her husband, a brother with commitment issues and two parents who appear to have done far too much acid in the ‘60s.

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2 | WILSON LIGHTING The new Baltic collection exudes sophistication, combining midcentury modern and contemporary styles.

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3 | SPORT COURT ST. LOUIS With Sport Court, you don’t have to choose just one! These backyard courts can be used for everything from basketball and volleyball to tennis, soccer, pickleball, futsal, roller hockey and more.

636.451.0400 | sportcourtstlouis.com

4 | CITY HOUSE COUNTRY MOUSE City House Country Mouse provides artful, garden-inspired florals for events, weddings and everyday occasions. A proponent of slow flowers, the company strives to be local and sustainable.

2105 Marconi Ave. | 314.502.9555 | cityhousecountrymouse.com

5 | M1 BANK Find out what sets purpose-driven banking apart. M1 Bank’s Clayton branch is opening this September!

112 S. Hanley Road, Ste. 120 | 314.721.2265 | m1bank.net

6 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S The Nina McLemore Fall Trunk Show Aug. 23 through 25 is exclusively at Mister Guy Women’s with expert styling, free shipping and complimentary alterations.

9817 Clayton Road | 314.991.5262 | misterguywomens.com

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9814 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com

8 | ABSOLUTELY IN! EVENTS We offer not-for-profit and corporate event planning, providing support to boards, planning committees and in-house development directors. We provide pre-event organization, event day management, online fundraising and software support.

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9 | IMMERSE Hooray for Grohe’s new Smart Control technology: just push, turn and shower! Select your outlet, water flow and temperature; push to stop or start and turn to adjust temperature. Come test drive it at Immerse!

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1 | GRAND CENTER INC. Join us for One Thousand and One Art Filled Nights Sept. 28 honoring Steve Smith, CEO of The Lawrence Group. Event co-chairs are Antionette Carroll, Jason Hall, and Kathie and Richard Winter.

3401 Washington Blvd. | 314.289.1506 | grandcenter.org

2 | AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATIONGREATER ST. LOUIS APDA St. Louis presents Dr. Michael Greger, author of How Not to Die, on how to prevent and reverse disease at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4.

Reserve tickets online.

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1415 Elbridge Payne Road, Ste. 150 | 636.778.3377 apdaparkinson.org/greaterstlouis

3 | UNION AVENUE OPERA

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Union Avenue Opera closes its 24th Festival Season with Kurt Weill’s poignant and timely Lost in the Stars, based on Alan Paton’s novel Cry, the Beloved Country, Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25.

733 N. Union Blvd. | 314.361.2881 unionavenueopera.org

4 | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Don’t miss the opportunity to hear beloved Olympic figure skater and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton Nov. 3 at the third annual Champions of Hope Gala.

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4207 Lindell Blvd. | 314.286.8147 championshopegala.org

5 | SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING Notable executives compete in the annual Lip Sync Battle St. Louis gala 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s.

1310 Papin St., Ste. 402 | 314.768.9676 lipsyncstl.givesmart.com

6 | YOUNG FRIENDS OF MERCY

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615 S. New Ballas Road | 314.251.2385 mercy.net/stlyoungfriends

7 | KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY Friends and benefactors of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary will celebrate the formation and education of future Catholic priests at the 26th annual Convivium Mass and Dinner Auction Nov. 3.

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5200 Glennon Drive | 314.792.7436 | kenrick.edu

8 | GREAT CIRCLE Great Circle restores hope to those in difficult circumstances by providing treatment, education, prevention and support services to 35,000 children, families and communities throughout Missouri and beyond.

330 N. Gore Ave. | 314.968.2060 | greatcircle.org

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DOROTHY TOWN by dorothy weiner

BREAKFAST. LUNCH. OPPORTUNITY. That is Bloom

Cafe’s motto, and it pretty much says it all about the cheery new restaurant on Oakland Avenue. Commuters up and down Highway 40 can’t miss its colorful patio umbrellas. Plus, the greeting from behind the registers confirms the happy tone: “Welcome to Bloom Cafe. Can I get you a menu?”

The friendly service is part of the training employees receive in this Paraquad-run business. You see, it’s not just a place to grab breakfast or lunch (or a cappuccino), it’s also a pilot program for helping St. Louisans with disabilities find, and keep, meaningful employment in the hospitality field.

Poverty rates are high among the disabled, or as they prefer to be considered, the differently abled. That’s because unemployment is high, but it doesn’t have to be, which is why Paraquad launched this three-pronged program in March (training, internship, job placement). Started here in 1970 by Max Starkloff, Paraquad has worked for decades to empower people with disabilities through increased choice and opportunity, and what’s more empowering than making a living?

When you visit Bloom, you will encounter its first training class of 12 members who work side by side with professional chefs, cooks and job coaches to run a bona fide cafe. First, Paraquad identifies clients who are both trainable and employable (capable of learning the needed skill sets and of following a work schedule). Lest anyone doubt it, Bloom’s culinary director, Tom Wilson (Chef Tom), says the group is more reliable than many of the students he had during seven years teaching culinary arts in public school.

“Hospitality is one of the neediest fields, so fortunately there is a job for everyone,” from cook to server to reception, he says. While the cafe’s mission is to help these folks get ahead in the world—the same thing everyone else wants—it also aims to serve good food at good prices. I thoroughly enjoyed my Blooming Club Strata breakfast, especially while admiring broad views of Forest Park.

But I was curious: what brought all of these other diners here on a Saturday morning? “I don’t recall how I heard about it,” said one woman, “but I’ve been here a couple of times now. I like it because there are so few places these days where it’s quiet. Here we can sit and enjoy our meal—and of course, there are the prices!”

Yes, the prices. I don’t know how they manage it, but the breakfasts are under $5 (well under). There are gluten-free and vegan options, burritos, bagels, waffles and scrambles. And gelato made from scratch (everything here is, including a wide array of sweets). So the next time you want to try something different for breakfast or lunch, why not go somewhere different? You will definitely get what you pay for, and then some, in smiles and the knowledge that you’ve helped someone get a little closer to their dream—a dream we take for granted in our own lives.

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REV. DENNY SCHAAB ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENT. Late last year, the Catholic priest checked into the ER with chest pain, but he felt fairly comfortable and the situation didn’t seem too alarming on the surface. The underlying problem, however, turned out to be extremely serious.

SLUCare cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Dawn Hui says Schaab had an aortic dissection, a defect in a major blood vessel leading out of his heart, which usually causes searing pain and serious distress. (It’s the same condition that caused the sudden death of actor John Ritter in 2003.) The SLUCare team performed an echocardiogram and other tests, then quickly prepared Schaab for surgery at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, saving his life and allowing him to return to his congregation at Immacolata Catholic Church.

Besides not showing the expected symptoms of aortic dissection, Schaab also didn’t have most of the usual risk factors, Hui says. “The main ones are hypertension, smoking and family history,” she notes. “Schaab just had hypertension, and it was well controlled with medication. So his aortic dissection was a surprising discovery.”

Hui says that if the defect hadn’t been found in time, Schaab would have been at high risk for a stroke, heart attack or organ failure. “Or, his aorta may have ruptured,

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which is life-threatening,” she notes. To examine the blood vessel and repair it, the surgical team cooled his body down to temporarily stop circulation and corrected the flaw with a graft made of Dacron.

“People need to be more aware of the effects of hypertension,” Hui says. “We see otherwise healthy, even young people with aortic dissection, and it can have a huge impact on their lives.” She says researchers continue to study genetic factors, and people with a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) who is affected should be screened. Schaab’s case underscores the importance of regular health care and a strong relationship with your doctor, Hui adds. There may be a problem that doesn’t appear in your family history but still could be life-threatening.

“The SLUCare team was extraordinary throughout the process,” Schaab says. “Dr. Hui’s personal care and the team’s interest in my case were so professional.” He says he is feeling good and has returned to work at his parish. “I knew Dr. Hui was a Juilliard-trained musician, so I asked her to play the violin at the Mass of thanksgiving to celebrate my recovery,” he recalls. “She immediately said yes.” &

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DRIVEN LOTUS EVORA 400 by robert w. paster DESPITE THE CURRENT TREND OF AUTOMAKERS PUSHING AUTONOMOUS CARS,

some of us still like to do the driving ourselves. A few of us even like the challenge of shifting our own gears and mastering the art of track driving so we can explore the limits of a car’s handling and performance. For true enthusiasts, Lotus has developed an exceptional sports car that checks all the boxes for someone wanting a great-looking, powerful yet quasi-practical sports car.

Lotus never has been mainstream in its approach. Its most famous philosophy is to “add lightness” to enhance a car’s performance, so you know a Lotus is going to be nimble and a load of fun to toss around. The Evora is all that and more, offering a sexy mid-engine sports car with 400 horsepower and seating for four.

The 3.5-liter, supercharged V6 engine is based on a Toyota V6, so it should be very reliable and easy to fix. The 6-speed manual transmission is superb, and the gearbox is probably the best I’ve ever experienced, with extremely short, precise, mechanical shifts. An automatic is available, though I’m not sure why, especially since the manual is so good and comes with a limited slip differential. It even has auto-rev matching throttle control that automatically blips the throttle on downshifts, allowing you to heel and toe without moving your feet.

Four hundred horsepower is an awful lot for a small sports car, especially one as light as this, so there is gobs of power throughout the rev band. The Evora is remarkably responsive; just think about turning or accelerating, and it does. The small leather and Alcantara steering wheel has power steering, but fortunately feels like it doesn’t. The taut suspension allows you to feel the road like you’re reading Braille. Brakes are equally responsive and of the highest performance standard.

Around 3,500 RPM, when the supercharger kicks in, it’s like a rocket ship. It’s the perfect car for carving up twisty back roads. Despite the car’s tight suspension, the highway ride was remarkably comfortable, even in sport mode. It even has a button on the console that magically increases the roar of the fabulous exhaust note, providing better music than any stereo ever could. This is a car for people who like to drive and who appreciate the ultimate in automotive engineering and oldschool driving dynamics, not just the latest technology.

The Evora cockpit has very aggressively bolstered, heated front seats. Visibility out the rear is pretty poor, as half of the small rear window is blocked by the engine, but there are parking sensors and a very helpful back-up camera, along with decent-sized side mirrors for lane changing. Getting in and out of the low-slung Evora is worth the extra effort. Once in the cozy cabin, there is plenty of headroom for an average-sized person (tall drivers may have issues). One British sports car quirk?

You have to insert and turn the key, then press buttons on the key and to the left of the steering wheel to start the engine. Combined with the manual transmission, it probably negates the need for an alarm. Amenities include cruise control and bixenon headlights. Amazingly, there is a back seat, which is really an afterthought that helps reduce insurance rates. Behind the engine there’s a small ‘trunk’ that could hold maybe a large gym bag, but not much more.

According to John Singleton, Lotus brand specialist at St. Louis Motorcars, “The Evora looks like an exotic supercar but costs less than $100,000. It can go from zero to 60 in 4.1 seconds and has interior ergonomics that are much better than previous generations.” &

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HAPP HOUR

PISCO 〉〉

If you ever want to start a heated discussion, just ask a Chilean and a Peruvian who created pisco. There is a strong possibility both sides will claim its conception. Pisco, distilled with grapes, is considered a brandy. Both countries take credit for its creation and each follows its own set of distinct rules for distilling this spirit.

peruvian pisco ▶ Can only be created in five regions: Ica, Lima, Arequipa, Tacna

and Moquegua ▶ Only eight grape varieties can be used in the distillation process. ▶ Must be distilled in copper stills once at proof of 38% to 48% ABV ▶ Cannot be diluted with water or have added flavors of any kind ▶ Must age three months in stainless steel or glass. No wood aging is allowed.

chilean pisco

to desired proof ▶ Aged a minimum of two months in glass or stainless steel. French or American oak barrel aging is allowed. ▶ Distilleries grow their own grapes. ▶ Can only be created in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions

▶ Can be distilled multiple times and may be diluted with water to get

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HEY MAY NOT BE THE FIRST AREAS you think of when caring for your health, but your feet, neck and hair need some

regular love, too! It’s important to stay up on the latest trends and know the right questions to ask when choosing a salon or spa to help.

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BY T H E BO O K We’ve all heard stories about pedicures that went wrong and caused health problems. But with careful consideration, the right nail spa and good overall hygiene, you can stay on the healthy side of beautiful feet.

Huy Ho, owner of Clayton Nail Spa, says customers should start by asking what steps a nail salon takes to ensure safety and cleanliness. “We have to meet sanitizing guidelines monitored by the state board of cosmetology,” he explains. “It’s taken very seriously. A violation can result in a fine or even closure of the salon.”

So it’s important to look for a nail spa that cares equally about the health and safety of its staff and customers.

Denise Baich, owner of The Pedicure Plus, says clients should ask if a nail salon uses an electric autoclave to sterilize its instruments. “Some salons just use a liquid cleaner, but that’s not enough,” she notes. “Each set of tools should come out of a packet sealed with autoclave tape that indicates they have been sterilized. At my salon, the autoclave is out on the counter so customers can see it being used.”

Ho says his nail technicians are required to keep multiple sets of nail tools so there is always a freshly sterilized set on hand. He also insists on single-use pedicure chair liners for added cleanliness. And when the customer requests a gel, no-chip or shellac polish, LED light for curing them is safer than outdated UV light methods, he notes.

N AT UR AL C HOIC ES Baich says ‘soakless’ (water-free) pedicures can help ensure a sanitary spa visit. Nitrile gloves should be worn by technicians since some people have latex allergies, and tools like emery boards and nail buffers should be single-use. Some clients may have health conditions that make them more susceptible to infection, so it’s always best to be on the safe side, Baich adds. (Spas with pedicure basins can help ensure cleanliness by using disposable plastic liners.)

Baich says her salon’s moisturizers and other products are made with natural ingredients for better health. “We think this helps reduce skin irritation, especially for people with allergies,” she says. “It’s a good idea to look at the ingredient lists for any products your nail spa uses.” She also advises visiting safesalon.org for a list of ‘Safe Salon Certified’ spas in your area. “Just like anything else we use every day, our feet and hands need attention and maintenance,” Ho says. “Safety and hygiene should always be a top priority.”

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THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERVENTION FOR MODERATE DAMAGE REVERSAL ... IS A MEDICAL-QUALITY ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREEN.

We may not think of the skin on our necks as being different from the rest of our body, but it actually is, says Dr. Michele Koo, a plastic surgeon in private practice. “It’s thinner and more delicate, like eyelid skin,” she explains. “It’s also one of the most exposed yet most neglected areas of the body.”

She says prevention is the best medicine. “The most important intervention for moderate damage reversal and preventing looseness, crepiness and deep neck lines is a medical-quality antioxidant sunscreen,” notes Koo, who produces her own line of products, Dr. Koo Premier Skincare. “The earlier you start using it, the less damage and loose, thickened, lined skin you will have.” She also offers treatments like chemical peels, microneedling and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections to help skin look younger. “Retinol products designed specifically for the neck can be very effective as well,” she adds. “Purity, concentration of the retinol blend, and product formulation are extremely important. Neck skin is sensitive and can be very fragile.”

Nurse practitioner and licensed esthetician Jackie Carr, owner of Pur-One MediSpa, says topical products like GrenzCine Serum and Nectifirm are useful with aging neck skin, too. She also recommends microneedling treatments to improve texture and boost collagen production by triggering the skin’s natural repair process.

“Coolsculpting is also an option,” Carr notes. “It’s an FDA-approved, noninvasive procedure that uses controlled cooling to get rid of fat and smooth the area.” Elasticity can be difficult to recreate in the neck, but these products and techniques can help, she says.

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BEAUTIFUL HAIR A N EW H UE What better way to update your look this fall than with a rich change of shade for your tresses? “There’s no end to the hair colors you can choose,” says Dominic Bertani, owner of Dominic Michael Salon. “You can play off the color you have, enhance it by lightening or darkening a bit, or deviate drastically with a lot of contrast.”

He says color trends tend to come and go, but some processes like balayage continue to gain popularity.

The technique involves creating highlighted areas without harsh lines between light and dark tones.

Celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba have been seen sporting the look, which is reminiscent of natural summer highlights from the sun.

“The treatment is customizable depending on the texture, natural color and porousness of your hair,” Bertani notes. “We often pay special attention to the areas around the face that the client will see most in the mirror.” He says his stylists also can apply a gloss treatment afterward to add shine.

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especially popular at her salon this year. “We’re getting a lot of requests for rich auburns and fiery copper reds,” she says. “Warm colors like this are great for fall.” She adds that another popular trend is a beige-brown base with sun-kissed golden highlights, which works well for natural brunettes.

“Gray tones are gaining traction too, from platinum to smoky gray and almost blond,” Danforth notes. “We can make the look very subtle and natural, or bolder.”

Even young clients are hopping on the gray trend. “We see a lot of young girls choosing a platinum shade, then adding fun shadows in colors like pink or blue,” she says. “It’s really beautiful!”

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JADE ROLLERS HAVE BECOME THE BEAUTY TOOL DU JOUR. YES, THEY ARE PRETTY, BUT DO THEY WORK? An ancient Chinese beauty tool,

a jade roller is a double-sided, paint-rolling gadget made to minimize fine lines and decrease facial puffiness and under-eye circles. It is renowned for its simplicity, which is probably why it has stood the test of time. Now popular among the Internet elite, beauty junkies and everyone in between, jade rollers have found new life on 21st-century Sephora shelves.

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One end has a large, thick roller while the other end sports a smaller one for areas of the face that are harder to reach, like the skin around the eyes. A great alternative for applying serums and oils, the roller always should be used in an upward motion, moving away from the center of the face. Chilling the roller in the fridge or freezer before use is another way to help decrease puffiness and stimulate circulation. But is it really effective?

The scientific jury may be out on whether this tool lives up to its promise of making skin appear younger. A plethora of influencers from YouTube stars to Instagram models have bought into the trend and report varying results.

Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere says her eye roller helps decrease puffiness under her eyes and makes her look more awake. Marianna Hewitt of Life With Me wrote a recent blog post announcing that she is “obsessed” with her roller. Considering the sources, the reviews are enough to justify the $30 mini investment in a Herbivore jade roller. Plus, they’re aesthetically pleasing and add a nice touch to any beauty counter.

Like everything, the gadget does have its critics. Is it as effective as, say, Botox? Probably not.

But the jade roller is definitely worth a try, if for no other reason than the cooling sensation you get after pulling it out of the freezer and gliding it across your face after a long, St. Louis summer day. &

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ertified Prosthetists Greg Doerr and Manny Rivera co-founded Premier Prosthetics and Orthotics with a vision to do what they know best: take care of their patients and have a direct impact on their quality of life by providing the highest level of convenience and care. The practice has continued to further this vision since opening its doors in 2009, changing the lives of patients like amputee Angelina Boulicault.

Angelina, 26, was born in Russia with clubfoot and fibular hemimelia, a birth defect in which all or part of the fibular bone is missing. “My foot was turned in and had seven toes on it, and my shin bone was not growing,” she says. She was given up for adoption due to her birth defects and put in an orphanage, where she didn’t receive proper treatment for the first four years of her life.

Fortunately, Angelina was adopted by an American couple and brought to the U.S., where she finally received treatment for her leg, amputated just below the knee.

“My parents were determined that I not wear the label of ‘disabled,’ so they signed me up for every sport possible for a 5-year-old with a prosthetic leg.”

But she found the prosthetics she was given limiting. “I kept thinking they had to be better made,” she recalls.

“I had the energy to do all of these things, but my leg was holding me back.”

The target of bullying in

middle school, Angelina founded an organization in high school called Adaptive Amputees to reach out to and advocate for other amputees. She gave motivational speeches and organized meet-ups for fellow amputees.

Before relocating to St. Louis, Angelina had bounced around to various prosthetic companies for years.

Most of them tried to push the highest-end devices, even if they weren’t the best fit. “I was given a hydraulic ankle with a vacuum pump that added a ton of weight to my leg,” she says. “My knee was carrying all that weight, so I was having a lot of knee problems. Doctors were talking about a revision surgery to further amputate above the knee, and I thought there had to be a better solution.”

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Determined to find a good clinician who could solve her problem without another surgery, she made an appointment with Premier Prosthetics and met with ABC-certified prosthetist and pedorthotist Matt Ruengert.

“He listened to everything I needed and wanted,” she says. “I told him surgery was not an option, and he came up with a great solution for me. I’ve been on a leg that Premier Prosthetics made for about four months, and I am completely pain-free. They got me an affordable device that works for me.”

Angelina continues to advocate to fellow amputees to get more than one opinion. “I was told I would need another amputation, and that was not the case,” she says. “These devices enable you. It’s a matter of getting the right fit and the right clinician and you can do anything you put your mind to. I love to hike and rock climb, and I don’t want to be told I can’t do those things. Matt listened and got me a leg that can keep up!”

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from the homeowner » THE 1912 CRAFTSMAN-STYLE HOME means so much to owner Robin Neun that she wishes she could move it to Georgia with her. “The house has been a wonderful place to live, and I’ll be very sad to leave it behind,” she says. “I bought it in 2006 after falling in love with it, then spent nearly five years renovating and adding on.

The home really has come a long way! And I love the neighborhood—it’s the perfect area to raise a family.”

What improvements have you made?

I put a major addition on the back to create a new kitchen and master suite. The project included new wiring, plumbing, roof and windows. The deck is new, too.

Were you able to preserve the home’s character?

Yes, that was important to me. I tried to keep the woodwork consistent and refinished the original casings around the doors and windows. I also kept the molding and trim the same.

Have you done a lot of entertaining?

I have had many guests here, especially during the holidays. July 4th is a big deal in this neighborhood, and there are lots of yard and porch parties. The wraparound porch is perfect for that, and you can see the local fireworks easily from our deck.

Describe the neighborhood.

It’s very convenient, safe and diverse, and the neighbors are great. It’s such a family-oriented environment

with a recreation center, swimming pool, schools and other features close by. You can walk to almost anything you need, and it’s a good neighborhood for walkers and joggers. It is a very comfortable place for a young family.

What is the outdoor space like?

I’ve done all of the landscaping on the nearly halfacre lot—plenty of plants and flowers! Two years ago, I won the Garden of the Month award from the Webster Groves Garden Club. The neighborhood also has plenty of green space and mature trees, including 400-yearold oaks.

What would you say to the next owner?

You really can get attached to an older home like this because it has so much heart and soul! I hope the new owner truly appreciates it and makes as many great memories in it as I have.

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HUNTLEIGH 2 RADNOR ROAD | $2,395,000 Elegant custom-built 1.5-story home on 3 acres w/ extensive details throughout.

Beautiful PebbleTec pool & 3-car garage.

LADUE/OLIVETTE/FRONTENAC 42 COUNTRYSIDE | $3,350,000 A McAlphine architectural masterpiece on a private 1.45 acres. Creatively designed w/ 5-star outdoor amenities.

3 EDGEWOOD LANE | $2,850,000 Stunning estate on 2 private acres in heart of Ladue w/ beautiful pool & patio area w/ 3-car garage.

12 APPLE TREE LANE | $2,599,000 Reinvented estate on 1.8 acres w/ a mix of formal & casual entertaining spaces, slate patio & PebbleTec pool.

61 OVERHILLS DRIVE Rare opportunity to build custom estate on 3 private acres in one of Ladue’s most established neighborhoods.

14 CLERMONT LANE | $1,750,000 Secluded English-Tudor estate situated on 2.27 maintained acres, offering privacy in a premier location on Clermont Lane.

1126 BELLA VISTA | $1,225,000 Exceptional Frontenac open w/ open flr plan & walk-out LL. Spacious deck & large stone fireplace.

10116 FIELDCREST | $899,000 Custom home in heart of Ladue coming soon by MC Modern Concepts. Walk to local shops & restaurants!

22 WAVERTON | $695,000 Charming 2-story Colonial in heart of Ladue w/ newer kitchen, master bedroom suite addition & large backyard w/ deck!

CHESTERFIELD/BALLWIN 507 OAK CREEK MEADOWS | $875,000 Meticulously maintained w/ pool, outdoor fireplace & covered veranda.

BRENTWOOD $ 20 YORK DRIVE | $899,000 Newer 5 bed, 4.5 bath custom built-home in York Village Neighborhood. Finished LL with deck overlooking backyard.

CENTRAL WEST END 4509 PERSHING PLACE | $895,000 Beautiful federal-style 6+bed home in CWE restaurant & gallery district.

TOWN AND COUNTRY $ 12247 CLAYTON ROAD | $1,775,000 Sophisticated 6 bed, 6.5 bath home w/ main flr master, beautiful kitchen, pergola & PebbleTec pool.

12311 HARFLO | $435,000 Build your custom home on this beautiful & secluded 1-acre wooded lot.

CREVE COEUR $ 4 COUNTRY FAIR | $469,000 Maintained ranch in Ladue Schools w/ extensive updates throughout. 4 BR/3 BA.

WILDWOOD 3660 BOUQUET ROAD | $5,900,000 Exquisite equestrian estate nestled on 70+ Majestic acres. Beautiful pools w/ multiple patio areas & gorgeous acreage.

1218 LEWIS SPRING DR. | $1,175,000 Fabulous renovations in this 16-year old home on private 3 acres w/ fresh amenities.

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES CHESTERFIELD 14304 SPYGLASS RIDGE | $455,550 Large villa in community features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with fabulous entertaining spaces on both levels.

CLAYTON 50 BRIGHTON WAY UNIT 1N | $799,000 Luxurious condo in heart of Clayton with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen and 2 large patios areas.

7530 CROMWELL # 1S | $189,900 Completely updated 1st-flr condo in Moorlands features 2 bedrooms, 1 Bath with 1,000+SF.

CREVE COEUR 329 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE | $849,000 Renovated 4BR townhome w/ gallery-style lighting features main level living, updated kitchen & two patio areas. 3-car garage.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We remodeled our University City home 20 years ago, and it’s time for a second round of improvements. We would like a fresher look to give it a new level of elegance. We need new windows and are open to painting the brick. We would like your analysis before moving forward.

Sincerely, —READY FOR ROUND TWO

DEAR READY FOR ROUND TWO,

My initial response was that this is already a greatlooking house. It has a nice, long, elegant façade with carefully manicured landscaping. Painting the brick would make a dramatic difference, and it could change the look from sort-of Georgian to Mediterranean, which better suits the horizontal lines and casement windows. Pairing white painted brick with dark bronze windows, gutters and shutters will create a bold, simple look with new drama and elegance.

Beyond this, I would like to reverse some past remodeling features. The front porch does not have the reserved and classically correct detailing of the rest of the façade, so it should go. A simple, arched brick porch and centered carriage lamp reinforce the new Mediterranean feel. Additionally, the six arched panels over the French doors need to be removed and replaced with more ’20s-era detailing.

Since the two windows on the left of the façade are not actually arched, the panels should be discarded.

I love the carefully clipped rows of evergreens along the entry walk. I would add vertical evergreens and ground cover to increase their impact. Frame the façade with two tall, pyramidal evergreens and add low ground color to allow the full length of the French doors to be seen.

A pink dogwood and ornamental grasses soften and differentiate the asymmetrical portion of the façade on the left. These changes make the handsome elevation look fresh and striking yet classic.

Hope that is useful, —HOMEWORK

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kim carney coldwell banker premier group SELLING OR BUYING A HOME IS A COMPLICATED PROCESS, BUT KIM CARNEY OF COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP REAL ESTATE HAS PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE HELPING CLIENTS THROUGH IT FROM BOTH SIDES—

sometimes at the same time!

She understands what buyers are looking for (good schools, central locations, move-in ready properties) and knows what it takes to effectively and uniquely market a home. “It can be a lot of work, but it’s always memorable and very rewarding,” she says.

What is the most expensive home you’ve sold?

It was $4.2 million. It was exciting because I’d worked with this family since they moved to St. Louis, selling their houses as they moved up in price point. Originally, I sold their home in the $300,000 range and helped them move into a $1 million home. I then sold that house for them, and they moved into the $4.2 million home.

What’s the biggest trend in real estate; what are buyers looking for most?

Buyers want updated kitchens that open to a family room. A lot of my buyers also desire great outdoor living spaces, and many want pools or the space to install one. Having a big yard is important.

They also expect the house to be updated and move-in ready.

What was the biggest hurdle you had to overcome in real estate?

Being rejected when I was starting out. I was going after listings, and they were going to other agents. I think that was the hardest part for me.

I took it personally.

What are the disadvantages of a ‘For Sale by Owner’ on both sides?

Sellers think they’re saving money, but they’re not. If you work with a good agent, statistically you can get a better price. If not, you don’t get the marketing that a good agent can bring. Buyers working with an agent likely won’t even see a ‘For Sale by Owner’ property. There are a lot of hurdles from initial negotiations to the closing table that sellers typically don’t understand, but working with an experienced agent can get you through them.

Where would be your favorite place to live in St. Louis?

In Ladue, where I’m living now. I grew up in University Hills, and when I was in middle school, my family moved to Ladue. I’ve been there ever since. I love the unique neighborhoods and the school district—my twin daughters are going to be freshmen at Ladue Horton Watkins High School this year. Plus, I love the people. The community has a great neighborhood feel.

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SOLD! [ 63005 ] 1 Crownhill Lane | $535,000 | Pr/SqFt: $156.52 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agent: Jan Kosmal 1548 Honey Locust Court | $549,000 | Pr/SqFt: $161.38 Strait Realty | Agent: Christina Strait 1564 Highland Valley Circle | $690,000 | Pr/SqFt: $175.75 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Kathleen Lovett 1124 Sara Mathews Lane | $1,000,000 | Pr/SqFt: $226.14 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

[ 63011 ] 711 Henry Ave. | $565,000 | Pr/SqFt: $192.57 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Preferred Properties | Agent: Kimberly Cameron 2430 August Grove Court | $661,053 | Pr/SqFt: $245.02 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agents: Linda and Kelly Boehmer

[ 63017 ] 1845 Buckington Drive | $452,900 | Pr/SqFt: $176.02 RedKey Realty Leaders | Agent: Alyson Hall 1986 Chesterfield Ridge Circle | $630,000 Pr/SqFt: $205.35 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Donna Auld Brown 900 Greenwich Green Lane | $869,000 | Pr/SqFt: $229.59 Boutique Realty | Agent: Lindsay Bosworth 14703 Kulkarni Court | $935,000 | Pr/SqFt: $211.68 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Elizabeth Coulter

[ 63105 ] 7424 Somerset Ave. | $830,000 | Pr/SqFt: $294.95 RedKey Realty Leaders | Agent: Bruce Butler 7762 Davis Drive | $899,000 | Pr/SqFt: $267.00 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Alison Schneider and Allie Rossini 15 Carrswold Drive | $975,000 | Pr/SqFt: $277.86 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Agent: Stephanie Connell 26 Crestwood Drive | $1,350,000 | Pr/SqFt: $326.48 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agent: Karen Hoemeke 6411 Wydown Blvd. | $1,425,000 | Pr/SqFt: N/A Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Rodney Wallner

346 N. Meramec Ave. | $1,149,000 | Pr/SqFt: $316.70 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Stephanie Oliver 31 Ridgemoor Drive | $2,125,000 | Pr/SqFt: $474.86 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Jill Azar

[ 63108 ] 4312 Laclede Ave. | $565,000 | Pr/SqFt: $163.34 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Trupti Patel 4643 Pershing Place | $700,000 | Pr/SqFt: $184.21 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

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1141 S. McKnight Road | $590,000 | Pr/SqFt: $223.65 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Marcy Byrne

[ 63122 ] 14 Taylor Woods Drive | $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $255.72 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Cindy Nash 38 Hill Drive | $575,000 | Pr/SqFt: $207.88 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Anne Hizar 700 Garland Place | $585,000 | Pr/SqFt: $195.26 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Elizabeth St. Cin

[ 63130 ] 452 West Point Court | $490,000 | Pr/SqFt: $185.75 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis | Agent: Sabrina Robb 6314 Washington Ave. | $619,000 | Pr/SqFt: $143.15 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Karen Stiers 7928 Teasdale Ave. | $710,000 | Pr/SqFt: $214.89 Platinum Realty of St. Louis | Agent: Aryeh Freylicher 7184 Kingsbury Blvd. | $840,000 | Pr/SqFt: $218.41 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Victoria Holton

[ 63131 ] 2114 Oak Drive | $515,000 | Pr/SqFt: $254.57 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Steve Hall 10601 Spoede Oaks Lane | $985,000 | Pr/SqFt: $233.86 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Elizabeth Coulter 2709 N. Geyer Road | $1,310,000 | Pr/SqFt: $278.19 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Diane Gorris 30 Roclare Lane | $2,318,523 | Pr/SqFt: $431.03 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny

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419 Gabriel Drive | $609,000 | Pr/SqFt: $240.24 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

2 Covington Lane | $582,100 | Pr/SqFt: $204.60 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Susan Holden

1427 Warson Oaks Court | $700,000 | Pr/SqFt: $240.55 RedKey Realty Leaders | Agent: Catherine Scott

31 Enfield Road | $620,000 | Pr/SqFt: $274.34 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Lizzy Dooley

204 S. Holmes Ave. | $850,000 | Pr/SqFt: $248.76 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny

612 Ashmont Drive | $745,000 | Pr/SqFt: $252.20 Circa Properties | Agent: Amy Fischer

[ 63124 ] 10 Babler Lane | $689,500 | Pr/SqFt: $286.46 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Susan Johnston 20 Lorenzo Lane | $867,500 | Pr/SqFt: $243.41 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Agent: Gina Bundy 1065 Cabin Club Drive | $912,500 | Pr/SqFt: $241.40 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Elizabeth Coulter 2 Daryl Lane | $937,000 | Pr/SqFt: $182.19 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Missy Fish

28 Forsythia Lane | $749,000 | Pr/SqFt: $216.79 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Lizzy Dooley

[ 63141 ] 331 Carlyle Lake Drive | $654,000 | Pr/SqFt: $137.86 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Agent: Stephanie Connell

[ 63144 ] 2319 Saint Clair Ave. | $740,000 | Pr/SqFt: $207.28 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Reagan Oglesby

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