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September 2017 LIFE 3 10 Bold Choices to make in September 8 Walking the Line 12 Staying Healthy at the Office 37 The Sound of Music

BEAUTY & FASHION 10 DIY Makeup 14 Work Place Denim

FOOD & DRINK 42 Quick, Flavorful Meal Ideas Coconut Shrimp on Garlic Butter Rice Easy Thai Chicken Satay & Rice Salad 42 Delicious Dishes for the Perfect Night In Bacon Wrapped Pierogies Pierogy Nachos

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LEARN & DO 12 How to Manage Stress 15 A Stroke of Genius 32 Increasing your Productivity 36 Cultivating connections 38 5 Apps Professionals Need 40 Essential Exercise 46 Reader’s Lounge

COMMUNITY NEWS & HAPPENINGS 41 Here’s How It Happened 44 Calendar

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omen in business – women in charge! Powerful thoughts for powerful women.

As I write this I am on a “working vacation” in SoHa – surrounded by family and enjoying myself immensely. Forcing myself to pause, I think back to how impossible this would have been not too long ago. Many things have changed to bring make this opportunity available.

First, I made this happen for my family and not that long ago only the “male” provider in the family could have made these arrangements. Second, there’s the technology that allows me to respond and interact with customers and co-workers while miles away from the office. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, there’s the fact that in today’s world the “playing field” is becoming increasingly more level between males and females which enables us to make independent decisions and business calls that are responded to and, for the most part, respected by all players. I am definitely feeling empowered!

Within these pages we hope you’ll find inspiration and empowerment to continue your journey to becoming the best person you can be. Stories of women in our community that have overcome the obstacles in their way and never let barriers keep them from moving forward, even if that meant going around said barrier.

Wherever you are on your own personal path, we wish you only the best.

Just know that YOU CAN DO IT! Women’s LifeStyle is pleased to announce Women’s Mastermind, a Premier Women’s Organization dedicated to all career women wherever they are in their professional lives. Our first meeting will be on October 10th from 11:30 – 1 pm. at the Fetzer Center. It will be a luncheon and introductory meeting.

For more information please see the ad on page 16 or email mastermind@wlskazoo.com.

We’ll look forward to seeing you then!

Wishing you every success,

Darlene

“If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped.”

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“If we can learn to deal with our discomfort and just relax into it we’ll have a better life.”

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“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.”

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10 Bold Choices to Make in

September

This month, greet the approaching end of summer with gusto. Find your inner warrior and bring her front and center to give life everything you have­­— and then some.

BY PEACHES MCCAHILL

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Become a warrior—fight for your beliefs.

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Speak up— ask for what you want.

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Do something that scares you.

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Attempt to negotiate.

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Make the first move.

Do the unexpected.

Take the unplanned roadtrip.

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Do something spontaneous—walk in the rain,

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Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart and strong enough to live the life you imagine.”

Say no— we often over commit.

Change your style—cut your hair or wear bright lipstick.

Go out to dinner alone— enjoy your company!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peaches McCahill is founder and president of The McCahill Group, a leading provider of health, wellness, beauty and talent solutions, and owner of M Power Studio. She has a passion to inspire others with simplistic lifestyle suggestions.

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WA L K I N G T H E L I N E : ASSERTION VS. AGGRESSION

BY KERRY HART, LLMFT

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here is a fine line between being assertive and aggressive when communicating, which once crossed can influence many aspects of your life. What’s the

difference? Being assertive is expressing yourself in a clear and concise way while still being respectful to those around you. Communicating aggressively is being dominate to forward your own agenda.

The core distinction between these two modes of communication centers around emotional intelligence; being able to read those around you before stating your feelings will make all the difference in how your point of view is received.

Career

In management, being able to lead clearly and confidently is the key to running a successful organization. An assertive manager will be friendly, make eye contact, remain conscious of the mood of their team and will be able to control their reactions during stressful times. Aggressive managers, on the other hand, will micromanage and lead with fear while making their team feel untrustworthy and undervalued.

Kids

Family members have a way of making us feel like children all over again no matter what age we are. If you are facing a family member who has an aggressive communication style, keep cool, take a deep breath

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have tunnel vision when it comes to getting their way.

Needless to say, these behaviors are not conducive to being in a successful relationship. Being aware of your partner's feelings and emotions are key pieces to making your partner feel loved and appreciated.

Should a lover’s quarrel come to light, state your feelings assertively, while allowing your partner to do the same. Any sign of aggression will halt positive progress and may create distance between you two.

...being able to read those around you before stating your feelings will make all the difference in how your point of view is received.

The way you communicate with your children teaches them how to set limits and cultivate healthy relationships with others. This is perhaps the most important time to distinguish between assertion and aggression as you are setting an example for young minds. Being aggressive with your children will intimidate them, which will result in them learning how to bully others. Showing respect while disciplining your children will get them to focus on improving behavior rather than accumulating guilt about their actions. Instead, be assertive with your children to dissuade tantrums and bad behaviors while teaching positive lifelong habits.

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and take a break. Reacting aggressively will only result in calamity. Mirror back the individual’s feelings, reflecting exactly what you just heard them say. Should you disagree, do so assertively, but only after restating the point they just made. This will help the aggressor feel validated and heard, and less likely to respond in an even more volatile tone.

The College of New Jersey completed a study on how aggressive people relate to others and the findings were not favorable; their results demonstrate that confrontational people tend to tune out others and

This can be a slow process. Should you need to change your approach, remember to be patient with yourself. Take your time and allow yourself to develop the skills you need to communicate assertively. If you feel yourself getting heated, take a time out and reassess. The positive benefits of being assertive far outweigh any results that may come from being aggressive with those around you.

Kerry Hart, LLMFT is a couple and family therapist in private practice. She is located in Southwest Michigan. www.kerryhartcounseling.com

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DIY Makeup

By Hillary Wild

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eptember is a busy month as we transition from summer to autumn with

a new school year approaching for many. It’s also a time to start thinking about fall makeup trends and caring for your skin through the upcoming chilly months.

Here are three simple DIY recipes for a skin nourishing and gorgeous cheek stain, hydrating beet red lip gloss and a decadent and hydrating body bar.

These products have beneficial properties for skin from hydrating to helping with anti-aging and promoting skin cell renewal. Plus, they come with the added satisfaction of handcrafting them yourself!

Gorgeous Cheek Stain

In a microwave safe bowl, melt a tablespoon and a half of cocoa butter. Once melted, take the mixture out and add about 1 teaspoon each of coconut oil and shea butter, 20 drops of beet juice, 5 drops carrot seed essential oil and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk well until all inrgredients melt completely and there are no clumps. Pour into a container and put in the refrigerator until it sets.

Decadent Body Bar 3 tablespoons cocoa butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon shea butter 10 drops of scented essential oil

Things you will need include cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, carrot seed essential oil, scented essential oil (of your choice), cinnamon, beet juice and silicone or plastic mold.

Follow the melting and mixing directions for the cheek stain. Instead of adding beet juice, only add essential oil. Pour the mix into a mold and put in the refrigerator until it sets.

NOTE: These products can be found at a health store.

You can have fun and tweak the recipes as you get to know the products to suit you and your preferences.

Enjoy the products you create. Your skin will thank you!

Beet Red Lipgloss

In a small bowl, mix a tablespoon or so of shea butter with ½ teaspoon of beet juice (more or less depending on what you like) and 4 drops of scented essential oil.

Mix thoroughly and put into a container.

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Decadent Body Bar And Gorgeous Cheek Stain will nourish your skin as the temperature drops during the fall months.

Whatever you have to have, try to have something that is handmade” — Nirmala Srivastava, Founder of Sahaja Yoga

Hillary Wild is a photography, DIY and craft addict pursuing her BA in English at Grand Valley State University.

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Staying Healthy at The Office

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any people find themselves hunching over a desk or clicking away on their keyboards for hours on end each day as they steadily check off tasks on their daily workplace schedule. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that working profedsionals spend an average of 8.5 hours per day at work and much of that time is spent sitting at a computer. It’s no secret that staying sedentary for long periods is detrimental to one’s health. Add in all of those hours in front of a glaring computer monitor, and it’s clear why it’s necessary to take steps to ensure your 9-5 isn’t having an adverse effect on your physical well being.

GET UP

Most modern workplaces are built around sitting, so it’s up to workers to carve out time to stand up & stretch throughout the day. Sitting still too long can compromise posture, leading to craning of the neck and joint problems. Get out of your chair every hour to walk around the office to restore blood circulation and loosen limbs. Take advantage of other opportunities to stretch your legs: Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a coworker, visit them in person.

BROWN BAG IT

By the time lunch hour rolls around, chances are you’re famished. While it’s convenient and tempting to go out to lunch regularly with your coworkers, consider packing your own. Bringing your lunch to work allows you to monitor and control the foods you are putting into your body and cut out empty calories. Not many people have ample time in the morning to scrounge up a healthy meal; prepare your lunch the night before so it’s ready to grab and go when you’re rushing out the door. Be sure to include some smaller nutritious snacks chock full of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up through the day.

REFRESH

Stuffy & stale air permeating the office can make you feel fatigued and unfocused. Also, spending too much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and tension. Use your lunch hour to get outside & soak up the natural light instead of eating at your desk under bright fluorescents. Break up your busy day with a brief mid-afternoon walk outside of your office to clear your mind and take in the fresh air.

DISINFECT

Sickness spreads quickly through offices, meaning when one person gets sick, it’s only a matter of time before the whole team is sniffling. Keep your desk drawer stocked with alcohol swabs or disinfecting spray to wipe down doorknobs and handles, and routinely clean your phone, keyboard, mouse, touch screen and desk surfaces to keep unwanted germs at bay.

GIVE IT A REST

A long day in front of the computer screen can result in headaches, bloodshot eyes and decreased energy. Close your eyes and look away from the monitor every 20 minutes. Focusing on objects of varying distances can help keep the eyes strong and reduce fatigue. If you have to keep your eyes on the screen for a prolonged period of time, change the settings on your monitor so the lit screen is the same level of brightness as your surroundings and adjust the text size and contrast to what is comfortable to read without straining your eyes.

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How to Manage

Stress

BY: ASHLEY CARTER YOUNGBLOOD, LLMSW, LLMFT, CADC

Ashley Carter Youngblood is both a clinical Social Worker & a Marriage & Family Therapist at Meaningful Connections Counseling in Kalamazoo. She especially enjoys working with women & women’s issues in her practice in order to encourage female empowerment.

Let’s face it: we are all busy. There is a lot to balance as women – work; family; friends; hobbies. But, how do we manage it all? How to we take care of ourselves & also manage the stress of the day-to-day?

Stress is not Necessarily Bad

One thing to remember is that not all stress is bad. The stress response is survival. It is the hard-wired brain response that allows our bodies to be ready to fight or flee that predator we stumble across in the jungle. Stress is also what helps us perform under pressure. So, while stress can be... well… stressful, we cannot escape it and we need to learn how to manage it.

Where to Begin

While it is true that we cannot escape it, we also cannot be healthy in a chronic state of stress. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress can result in things like headaches, chronic muscle tension, heart issues, menstrual irregularities, and prolonged stomach issues. No one wants that! So, this means that we must find a way to manage our stress.

If we are going to manage stress, we need to remember that it is not the emotions themselves that create stress, it is our response to them. For example, when is the last time “white-knuckling it” while telling yourself “I can’t be angry!” helped? We need take a step back and remember to tap into our bodies and do things that naturally reduce our stress.

Stress Management Tips 1) Give yourself permission to relax. - If we are constantly on the go, we tend to forget about ourselves. So, do something fun and relaxing for yourself to bring your stress level down, even if it is just for five minutes.

2) Listen to your body. - How do your shoulders feel as you read this article?

Are they at your ears? If so, let them drop. What is your breathing like? Are your breaths shallow? If so, take a moment to focus on filling your lungs as full as they will go. Use the natural wave of the breath to ground you and bring you back to the present moment.

3) Know your limits. - I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you cannot do it all. As awesome as you are, it is just not possible. When you are already overwhelmed, know when to stop taking things on. Allow yourself to not do it all and know when to ask for help. As women, we tend to want to help everyone before ourselves. But, don’t forget to make yourself a priority, too.

4) Be mindful. – I’m going to pause here for a bit. As a therapist, I have seen a lot of stress. But, the biggest thing I have learned is that stress, ironically, gives itself its power. Our fear of stress, the anticipation, and the stories we tell ourselves about what it “will be like” make it worse. So, practice these tips by giving yourself permission to take time and listen to your body. Accept your emotions, bodily sensations, and inner dialogue about the situation without judgment. When you are reading this article, really read this article, when you are taking a shower, really be in the shower. Use small moments to re-focus your attention.

A final thing to remember is that stress and anxiety often feel the same. So, if you just can’t shake your stress, consider talking with a professional to manage those symptoms. Let reaching out be a way that you practice caring for yourself.

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Work Place Denim – Done Well “I’m all done with suits.” I can still clearly hear the response spoken in a networking conversation several years ago.

For many, that may very well be the case, as societal choices and dress policies have relaxed throughout the years. It unfortunately has left many in a conundrum of what really is appropriate to wear to work, and even more so when considering denim in the workplace. In the “I’m all done with suits” scenario, she most certainly should be done with a suit. Having moved from a corporate position to working as a barista in a coffee shop! Unless worn as a uniform and part of the company brand, a suit would not have been the correct selection in work attire.

With many organizations having a casual Friday dress policy that includes denim, and a few companies adopting denim as a daily dress option, follow these tips to denim ‘done well’ in the workplace.

Frayed Vs. Worn

Worn denim, with thinning, ripping, fraying inner thigh, knee or hems are best kept for casual and non-workplace dress. Although certainly on trend, ‘frayed’ denim may or may not be an option for the work place. Creative to casual manufacturing industries may best suit a frayed denim look.

Check your dress policy for approval however.

Premium or Not

Premium denim (PD) is often a heavier more durable jean stock. It allows for additional treatments that may occur to the fabric, such as destroying or aging (fraying). Additional distinctions in PD include stylized stitching that sets the brand apart from other “premium” and “non-premium” brands, distinguishable labels, and contoured cuts for better fit and in a variety of fits to cater to different body types.

Since PD brands cost more, meeting your budget needs or finding a fit that suits you may answer your question as to wearing “premium” or “non-premium” brands. Best options in work wear denim, whether premium or not, should be visually clean and free of distractions.

Pairing Partners

Complete your look as you would any other professional

business casual ensemble. Pairing your denim first with a complementary top or shirt, then a cardigan or novelty jacket in a refined fabric and Classic style. This will give you garments that easily mix and match together, with denim or the occasional needed dress pant, creating multiples of ensembles from only a few garments.

Finishing

Workplace denim looks need to be ‘finished.’ By that I mean that the garments are worn along with a current styled haircut, natural finished make-up application, and coordinating footwear and accessories that complete your ensemble.

Finally, in navigating the denim decision, always consider the industry that you work in, the people that you work with and encounter, the environment that you work or meet in, and lastly your own career and personal brand aspirations.

Kelly Duggan is an Image Consultant specializing in executive and personal image development, etiquette and communication skills. She is a certified member of the Association of Image Consultants International. Contact Kelly at: www. kellyduggan.com.

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Rick Vuyst is CEO of Flowerland, host of the Flowerland Show on NewsRadio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM as well as Mr. Green Thumb on WZZM TV 13.

BY RICK VUYST

eptember is an ideal month for innovation in the garden. Fall Mums, Asters, Pansies, fall annuals and spring flowering bulbs arrive to help you rejuvenate your landscape canvas. It’s truly a stroke of genius to garden in September.

Plants put in the ground have plenty of time to root before winter & will be well established to perform in spring.

Peonies, Iris and other perennials can be divided and moved. Tulips, Daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs can be planted.

Flowering shrubs, perennials, and trees establish well when planted this month. Here are some ideas for artistic splashes of color for your landscape that you can invest in now.

Star of Persia

For an artistic stroke to your landscape, plant Allium cristophii (also known as Star of Persia) or Allium schubertii bulbs. You will be rewarded next spring with stunning splashes of color in dramatic fashion. Neighbors taking walks through the neighborhood will be sure to ask what those interesting flowers are!

Pansies

For a pop of color, combine sub-zero pansies with spring flowering bulbs. The pansies are available in a kaleidoscope of colors and will bloom this fall. They will bloom again when the snow melts, & come spring the bulbs planted below them will grow through the pansies to flower above them. A bed of bright yellow pansies with purple tulips or blue pansies with yellow daffodils is a sight to behold in spring.

Grasses

Buy & plant ornamental grasses in September. They provide immediate interest and will establish themselves now for future enjoyment. Most grasses have inflorescence (plumes of flowers) in the fall, and the foliage will sway in the breeze, adding visual interest to your garden. Hardy and reliable as well as deer resistant, they can drastically change a landscape. Miscanthus “Morning Light” is a favorite.

Kale

Plant ornamental kale this month for incredible color through November. Although it won’t overwinter, it will flourish & bring you enjoyment through the autumn months. Your kale will tolerate some frosts & will even become more dramatic after a few cold nights. Plan on it looking vibrant all the way to Thanksgiving Day.

Mums

Colorful Mums can be planted in containers with bright stems of willow, dogwood or other branches poked through the soil as vertical interest. After the fall season, the Chrysanthemums can be planted in the ground for winter, cut back and mulched to return next spring.

Shrubs

Henry’s Garnet Itea is a fun flowering shrub with long lasting red fall color. It blooms in summer and puts on a stunning show in the autumn year after year. Or, try an Oakleaf Hydrangea with its dark red to burgundy foliage on cinnamon colored exfoliating stems. When it comes to flowering shrubs, consider opting for a panicle hydrangea in September with “Limelight.”

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Women’s LifeStyle is pleased to announce something new just for you :

A WOMEN’S GROUP DESIGNED FOR WOMEN IN GREATER KALAMAZOO

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE! OUR MISSION | To bring women together who will collaborate with one another to strengthen, grow and develop each other’s professional, business and communication skills for the betterment of the Greater Kalamazoo Community.

Please join us for our first informational meeting. We think you’ll appreciate the concept and opportunity to Mastermind with other women.

WHERE: Fetzer Center – WMU DATE: Tuesday Oct. 10th TIME: 1 1:30 – 1:15 Lunch will be served at Noon COST: $20.00 RSVP TO: mastermind@wlskazoo.com

by Fri, October 6 at 4:00 pm

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Welcome to the 2017 She Means Business section!

The following profiles of local women and their businesses give a glimpse of the dynamic and profound impact they have on the Kalamazoo area.

Feel free to contact any one of these women or businesses. For those who participate, we hold a networking event every year. If you are interested in being one of our profiles the 2018 edition, our contact info is below.

269.350.5227 | WomensLifeStyleKazoo.com | info@wlskazoo.com

Kimberly Earnshaw

Director of SWMI American Heart Association

Kimberly, the director for the American Heart Association & American Stroke Association in Southwest Michigan, works tirelessly to help create a culture of health through successful activities like Go Red For Women, Kalamazoo Heart Walk and the new Go Red Goes STEM event. Her role involves collaboration with local business and community organizations, employees and volunteers to raise awareness and fulfill the association’s lifesaving mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke through Healthy For Good initiatives.

She supports advocacy initiatives including CPR in Schools and develops close relationships with volunteers and survivors. Kimberly, a champion of Kalamazoo, and her husband Phil, can be found at many community events. She is an artist & dotes on her dogs, Zaida and Zak.

269-808-2783 | www.heart.org | Kimberly.Earnshaw@heart.org

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Dena Waldon (L) & Angela Parmelee (R) Owners

Dena Waldon & Angela Parmelee are the proud owners of Protorial Inc., offering professional janitorial services to businesses throughout Southwest Michigan.

They’ve built their business & reputation on hard work, affordable pricing & the best cleaning crews in the industry. This MSHDA, Women’s Business Enterprise certified company handles all business types, including medical facilities, office buildings, construction sites, apartment buildings & more. To ensure quality service Protorial guarantees two sets of eyes on-site at all times & engages independent cleaning inspectors to allow for more objective & higher quality inspections. Protorial is fully bonded & insured & offers free consultations to develop a proposal that will meet the unique needs of each business.

Each of the partners brings something different to the table. Dena has a Paralegal degree while Angela’s degree is in Accounting, but both of these hardworking single mothers are committed to growing their business in the Battle Creek and Grand Rapids areas. They are also excited to be launching their franchise in 2018.

Protorial | (269) 686-6318

P.O. Box 65 | Portage, MI 49081 dena@protorial.com | protorial.com

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Rachel Dedes

Director, Adult Day Services at Oakland Centre

Since 2009, Adult Day Services at Oakland Centre has provided professional care for older adults who need assistance during the day. Social activities, exercise, nutritious meals, & a registered nurse on-site all contribute to the well-being of our guests.

Flexible hours and a secure environment give their caregivers peace of mind. With over 11 years of experience in elder care, Rachel and her staff work hard to create the best day for our guests, every day.

Take a virtual or on-site tour. Find us at oaklandcentre.org, or at 269.373.3200.

Jacque JenningsCarter

Anti-Aging Specialist & International Business Developer

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269.373.3200 | 2255 W. Centre Ave, Portage, MI

When Jacque began educating herself about alternative health in 1998, it didn’t take long for her to realize that she had found her passion and her life’s purpose. So she retired from her corporate position of nearly 25 years and began her exciting journey into alternative health. In 2009, she was introduced to Redox Signaling Molecules through ASEA.

Missy Dahlinger & Bridget Berchiatti The Select-3 Team brings years of professional experience — and a unique way of doing business — to the west Michigan real estate field. Missy Dahlinger and Bridget Berchiatti, along with YOU the client, make up the Select 3 Real Estate team. Already, 90 percent of their clients have come from referrals, thanks to their creative marketing ideas and their open conversations with home buyers and sellers. The Select 3 team is focused on communication. They want their clients to thoroughly understand the process of buying or selling a home.

Along with their years of experience, living & working in west Michigan has enhanced their knowledge base to know what people in the greater Kalamazoo area are looking for when they’re searching for a place to call home. Collaborative service and one-on-one with clients is not only what the Select 3 Real Estate team offers, it’s what has already given them a great reputation.

Select 3 Real Estate Team for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

6312 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49009 | 269.358.3800 www.select3.org | select3@bhhsmi.com

Janis Clark Director of Business Engagement

Janis Clark, self-proclaimed Princess of Positivity, is a natural born connector. She serves the business community as an Ambassador for Southwest Michigan First, the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce, Discover Kalamazoo and, over the past 4 years, has delighted in being your Ambassador to WMU, a position tailor made for her.

If you or your business would like to connect to the university, the community or other businesses or nonprofits, call Janis.

She will help you connect and provide opportunities and strategies for you and your team to become involved and make a difference.

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 269-217-0569 | janis.clark@wmich.edu

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Even though her personal mission already included educating others about the importance of being proactive about personal health, her commitment to that mission increased ten-fold after being educated by world renown scientists about the effect these life-enhancing molecules have on the body. Not only was she committed to educating others about personal health, her mission now included educating others as to why making their personal health should be their #1 priority. She has been successfully fulfilling that mission by changing others’ lives, physically and financially, ever since.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead Jacque advises that “being healthy costs money; it is an investment in oneself. But it costs a whole lot more money to be sick, not to mention the quality of life issues that accompany being sick. Being proactive about our health is key to a long, healthy life.”

A lifelong resident of the area, Jacque earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at WMU and is a proud Bronco. She is a passionate volunteer, donor and sponsor with a lengthy list of community accomplishments which include boards, service clubs, arts organizations and committees, among others. She is also a huge advocate for those who are most at risk and works and gives tirelessly on behalf of children, animals, domestic violence/sexual assault survivors, the elderly and more.

Jacque and her husband, Scott, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Together they have an amazing daughter, son-in-law and two adorable granddogs.

Cell 269.779.2900 Office 269.353.4000 Jacque@AdvancingLives.biz AdvancingLives.TeamASEA.com

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2 Born in Bronson Methodist Hospital, but don’t ask me what year!

4 Graduated from Western Michigan University in 2001 with a degree in Management. My dream job: Bank Manager. Which ended up being my first full time job at Old Kent Bank. I was in banking for 13 years before making a career change.

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Grew up coming to K-Wings games as a kid, but never dreamed I would work in the hockey world. I LOVE working in sports and can’t imagine doing anything else.

17 I love to shop for clothes, purses, shoes, or anything girly.

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I don’t drink alcohol.

19 I love coffee. 2 creams only. I didn’t start drinking coffee until I was 30 years old.

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BY TONI DANIELS THE HOCKEY FRANCHISE DIRECTOR CURATES A COLLETION OF FACTS FOR WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE

8 I do not fear change or trying something new. I have changed careers 3 times in 16 years from banking to working for a non-profit and finally into sports.

9 I am terrified of flying but I do it quite often.

I refuse to be held back by fear!

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I can make pasta from scratch.

21 I have a lead foot. My husband is always telling me to slow down.

22 I am a nail biter... bad habit!

23 I come up with most of my ideas for K-Wings related items while swimming, biking and running my way around Southwest Michigan.

24 I love to laugh. I am so lucky that I get to work in an industry that allows me to have a sense of humor with like-minded people.

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The # 1 question I get asked in the hockey business is... What do you do in the off season? The off season is busier for me than in season. It’s all about planning, selling and executing to be ready for the Home Opener on October 21 at 7pm!

Now you don’t have an excuse to miss it!

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One of my guilty pleasures is trashy reality TV. I get up early every morning to have a cup of coffee and watch a Real Housewives of something.

11 I have read over 50 books in the last 12 months both fiction and non-fiction.

12 I enjoy public speaking on any topic, personal or professional.

13 I have three children, two cats, one dog and one husband at home. They are listed in no particular order.

GET YOUR HOME OPENER TICKETS TODAY AT KWINGS.COM!

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I am one of only 3 women (out of 88 teams) in North American professional hockey who are responsible for running the day-to-day operations of their respective franchises.

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6 I will be competing in my 2nd Ironman on September 24 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I will have 17 hours to swim, bike and run 144.6 miles. I have been training for a year to accomplish this goal.

16 I have ridden thousands of miles on my road bike and still have no idea how to change a flat tire.

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3 I LOVE cats! I don’t even know if the word “love” does it justice.

5 Captain of the cheerleading squad at Vicksburg High School. I won first team allconference my senior year and was voted MVP and YES... cheerleading is a sport!

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15 I am a serial planner. I love strategic planning, setting a goal, determining the right path, engaging a team, and executing to reach the goal.

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Suzannah Zerbe Sales Manager

Suzannah Zerbe is the Sales Manager & newest addition to the Women’s LifeStyle of Kalamazoo team. She is thrilled to be joining a company that reflects the best of everything Kalamazoo has to offer. Whether you’re a foodie, a connoisseur of the arts, or a sports lover, Suzannah loves being a part of a publication that brings these things to you each month.

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Suzannah is engaged to be married, is a proud “fake mom” to her fiancé’s 15 year old son & an avowed dog lover with a pampered rescue Pitbull. She loves kayaking, attending concerts & searching for additions to her growing vinyl collection.

WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE OF KALAMAZOO MAGAZINE/EXPO (269)365-8254 P.O. Box 2284 | Kalamazoo, MI 49081 | szerbe@wlskazoo.com

Alicia Carlston Graphic Designer From left to right: Julie Vickery - Mortgage Loan Officer; Valerie Messer - Retail Manager; Nancy Turtle Community Bank President; Kim Labadie - Treasury Sales; Dawn Elkins - Mortgage Loan Officer; Dana Erb - Branch Manager; Cindy Carter - Branch Manager

Alicia Carlston loves her work. Graphic Design ties together two things she’s passionate about: art & problem solving. She enjoys the challenge of pulling together pieces of information and transforming them into something that is enjoyable to look at & easy to digest. It’s her job to make sure that Women’s LifeStyle’s clients’ messages come across clearly.

Alicia was born and raised in Muskegon and earned her BFA at Central Michigan University. After her career took her to New Jersey and Florida, her love for her home state brought her back to live in Kalamazoo where she is working hard to build her photography business.

WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE OF KALAMAZOO | acarlston@wlskazoo.com

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Kelly’s strong passion & belief in what she does allowed her to grow her hobby into a full time business & bring what was an exclusively metropolitan service to our community.

At Mercantile Bank we’ve assembled a team who’s invested in Southwest Michigan communities and the vibrant businesses and people who call this area home. Providing you with innovative and convenient business and personal banking tools to help you manage growth and feel connected to your finances at home or on the go. Local investment, local faces, local decisions, where and when you need them.

For banking that’s here to get you there, visit us at any of our area locations or at MercBank.com.

Kelly Duggan

Founder & President

269.553.9100 | www.MercBank.com 107 W Michigan Avenue | Kalamazoo, MI 49007

KELLY DUGGAN Image Consulting, LLC offers a total image service, including professional presence development and personal brand strategy, through coaching, speaking & consulting. Additional services include appearance & wardrobe development & organization, personal shopping, & eyewear selection services for men & women. Kelly is an award-winning image coach, speaker, and consultant. She enjoys helping her clients improve their personal and executive presence, communication skills, & etiquette.

“To better serve our clients KDIC offers J. Hilburn Menswear services.” J. Hilburn offers great fit and styling, through a convenient onsite consultation for ready wear to custom garments and accessories.

Kelly spends her personal time at her lake home with her husband of 28 years and their three Bassett Hounds Maggie, Daisy Lu and Dempsey.

KELLY DUGGAN IMAGE CONSULTING | 269.873.1598 kd@kellyduggan.com | kellyduggan.jhilburn.com | www.kellyduggan.com

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Erin Hill created The Bakewell Company LLC in 2010. Erin began developing Bakewell’s unique quiche while working abroad at the five-star Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland. After graduating from Grand Rapids Community College’s Hospitality program, Erin worked as a pastry chef in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo community before creating The Bakewell Company.

Erin prides herself on forming relationships with the local farms who supply her bakery with fresh produce, meats, and cheeses. The Bakewell Company quiche and other baked goods can be found at 8 farmer’s markets in southwest Michigan including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids.

THE BAKEWELL COMPANY 269.459.8030 2725 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI | facebook.com/TheBakewellCo

Dental School, Dr. Dennis began to practice with a dynamic group of people who focus on cosmetic and restorative family dentistry. She loves. She strives for excellence in all areas of her life. She is active

with Habitat for Humanity, the Animal Rescue Project, the Humane

Society of Kalamazoo, the American Heart Association and Go Red For Women. She & her team organize and facilitate several charity events

every year as well as mentoring young adults with their career choices.

Dr. Susan Dennis is passionate about the people she serves in a community that she loves.

Along with her active participation in her community, Susan believes

that family comes first. She & her husband, Jim Murray, are the proud

parents of three grown sons, and they have three wonderful daughterin-laws and five precious grandchildren. She loves cooking gourmet vegan meals, gardening, dancing, running, weight training & keeps

herself open to the many blessings & miracles that happen every day.

Your Smile is ® Our Passion 269.216.7106 8150 Moorsbridge Rd, Ste A Portage, MI 49024 MyDrDennis.com info@mydrdennis.com

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Kerry Tapper

Look Sharp Marketing

Kerry has three goals at the heart of her business: superior customer service, quality merchandise, and satisfied customers.

Whatever your marketing needs, from give away products, corporate wear, uniforms, event/organization wear and signage, to hats, mugs, pens, portfolios, and MUCH MORE, Kerry and the LSM Team have you covered. Call Kerry today to help you LOOK SHARP! Mention you saw Kerry in She Means Business for a one time special promotion during 2017.

LOOK SHARP MARKETING | (269)657-5646 ext. 23

kerry@looksharponline.com | 37174 Red Arrow Hwy.| Paw Paw, MI 49079

Julie Powell

Skin Care Specialist

Julie Powell has been a licensed Cosmetologist and Certified Medical Skin Care Specialist for 28 years. She creates personally designed treatments aimed at providing healthy, aesthetically pleasing solutions for her patients. Developing an on-going relationship with each patient is important to Julie. Through that relationship, she is able to understand and address her patient’s needs and concerns.

Working under the supervision of Dr. Steven Nitsch, a board certified Plastic Surgeon, Julie is able to offer advanced skin care techniques, including Coolsculpting, an innovative, non-invasive way to contour your body by freezing unwanted fat away. Julie also provides the following services: Fraxel Restore, Thermage, Micro-Needling, Intense Pulse Light, Chemical Peels and Speciality Skin Care treatments.

PARKWAY PLASTIC SURGERY | 269.343.5750 575 W Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo | www.parkwayps.com

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Kerry Tapper is proud to contribute 27 years of experience in the imprint/image industry to this 31 year old woman owned business.Kerry and the LSM Team specialize in offering the latest styles, and hard to find garments for women and men and large sizes as well. Look Sharp Marketing is a one stop shop for all its customers’ imprint and image needs. They offer screen printing, embroidery, signs of all kinds, and over 500,000 promotional products.

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5717 Oakland Drive | Portage, MI 49024 From left to right: Sarah Brady LMSW, CLE - Clinic Director & Certified Lifestyle Educator Amanda Morgan PA-C - Physician Assistant Trina Madonia CTA - Functional Medicine Consultant

AMANDA MORGAN PA-C is Vitality Healthcare’s Physician Assistant.

As the newest member of the Vitality Healthcare family, Amanda appreciates the team approach to caring for patients. She helps patients reach their health goals by integrating traditional Western medicine with the best practices in alternative therapies available. Amanda strongly believes in the tenets of functional medicine and counsels patients on nutrition, food allergies, hormone balance, and stress reduction to optimize one’s well-being. Her education includes a Master of Science in Medicine from Western Michigan University, & a Master’s Certificate from WMU in Holistic Health. As a family practice provider for the past 12 years, she enjoys seeing patients of all ages.

SARAH BRADY LMSW, CLE is Vitality Healthcare’s Clinic Director & Certified Lifestyle Educator. Sarah is a fully licensed therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University with an emphasis in Holistic Health. Her post- graduate training includes continuing clinical nutrition education and integrated mind-body education. Her specialties include assisting with managing food sensitivities and rotation diets, modifying menu plans, providing lasting weight loss strategies, reversing metabolic disease through diet and lifestyle recommendations, and overcoming the psychosocial challenges

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clients face with chronic illness and obesity. Sarah is a strong advocate for healthy living because of her own health success story achieved as a result of Dr. Osterhout and Vitality Healthcare’s exceptional healthcare!

TRINA MADONIA CTA is Vitality Healthcare’s Functional Medicine Consultant and Weight Loss Specialist for the medical and natural weight loss programs. She has 27 years of experience in the chiropractic/ functional medicine field. She has been practicing Applied Kinesiology for 15 years. The majority of her time is spent hands-on with patients, testing and educating about functional medicine and the underlying causes of disease. She’s passionate about our patients’ care and focuses on education for their greatest outcome. Trina loves to attend continuing education seminars to learn new techniques to add to our protocols for our patients’ greatest health benefits.

The Vitality Healthcare philosophy is to educate, empower and create the opportunity to restore health for those who are ready for change.

Our practice offers a cutting- edge approach to medicine in Southwest Michigan. Integrating conventional medicine with the most advanced natural therapies allows us to target the underlying causes of poor health. This functional medicine approach treats the whole body as a system, instead of only focusing on symptoms.

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Loretta Cipkus Dubray Owner

Loretta Cipkus is the owner of Global Clinical Connections, a clinical supply chain management company that helps develop & bring new medicines and devices to patients. The company works with small, medium and large pharmaceutical companies to bring patients with cancer, AIDS, schizophrenia, ADD, diabetes, asthma & other conditions the medications they need. Loretta is committed to creating employment for the community, developing products for India & China and continuing to positively contribute to the world in which she lives.

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GLOBAL CLINICAL CONNECTIONS lacdubray@globalclinicalconnections.com 1615 West Centre. Ave., Suite 103 | Portage, MI | globalclinicalconnections.com

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A resident of Paw Paw, Meghann Weinberg is a wife, mother of two toddlers, and the Managing Director for Abraxas Worldwide. Surrounded by dogs since birth, Weinberg grew up in Plainwell as an only child. She admits to having too many dogs today as a result! A graduate of Grand Valley State University, she has a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.

Located on N US Hwy 131, one mile north of Schoolcraft, Vandenberg Furniture is locally-owned and celebrating eighty years in business. The large showrooms feature everything from dining sets, bedroom suits and mattresses to sofas and recliners available in custom fabrics and leather.

A temporary assignment introduced Weinberg to the Records Management & Information Governance field almost 10 years ago. “I realized that I loved it and now I can’t imagine doing anything else,” she said.

After joining Abraxas in September 2011, Weinberg earned a series of promotions and was eventually named Managing Director in July 2016.

With positivity, leadership, and organizational effectiveness at the forefront, Weinberg manages the Executive Leadership and Strategies Teams. She is also responsible for company financials as well as the overall health and growth of the business.

Rick Warren’s quote, “You’re a product of your past, but not a prisoner of it. You can choose to change,” gives her business and personal guidance.

“I realized that I loved it & now I can’t imagine doing anything else” Abraxas was founded on the belief that access to information leads to better business decisions. It’s unique approach to organizing, processing, and securely storing a company’s archived information ensures that information can be identified and delivered quickly and efficiently. By providing swift access to client’s information, Abraxas’ talented team delivers the knowledge clients need to impact their success.

ABRAXAS WORLDWIDE | 269.226.0016 | abraxasworldwide.com

PO Box 1898 | Portage, MI 49081-1898 | MWeinberg@abraxasworldwide.com

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Barb Germain & Lynette Baber Design Consultants

“The furniture here is designed to fit our customers’ needs at an affordable price,” adds Lynette Baber, who carries an art background that lends to her design expertise. “We also carry the name brands that people are looking for—Flexsteel, Ashley, Best, Vaughan Bassett, Restonic, and the finest quality Amish furniture.”

Stop in today for beautiful furniture that fits your life. Vandenberg Furniture – serving the area since 1937.

12000 N US Hwy 131, Schoolcraft | 269.679.4055 vandenbergfurniture.com | facebook.com/VandenbergFurniture

Elizabeth Forest

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Elizabeth Forest is a LMT trained at the National Holistic Institute in California. Elizabeth, a practicing LMT for over 20 years, believes that massage should be a part of everyone’s integrative wellness plan to address the health issues created by stress, lack of exercise, & poor diet. Skilled in techniques ranging from deep relaxation massage to deep tissue massage, she customizes her massages to each client’s needs. With clients ranging in age from 10-93 years old, Elizabeth’s office is peaceful and barrier free. She is a member of the American Massage Therapists Association & the Society for Oncology Massage.

ELIZABETH FOREST WELLNESS | Conveniently located in Parkview Hills

269.615.0860 | 3503 Greenleaf Blvd, Kalamazoo | ElizabethForestWellness.com

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“People are often surprised at the vast selection of beautiful furniture we have here,” says Barb Germain who has been with Vandenberg Furniture since 1997. “And our great prices keep people coming back.”

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Loretta has been a resident of Kalamazoo since 1985 and is proudly 100% Lithuanian. She and her husband, Ray, have two daughters (Olivia and Monica). When not working, Loretta loves to stay active by walking, spinning and gardening.

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4154 Jennings Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Townsquare Media is a diversified media, entertainment, and digital marketing company that owns and operates market-leading radio, digital and live event properties in 66 markets across the U.S. It owns and operates four radio stations in Kalamazoo (103.3 WKFR, 107.7 WRKR, 1360 WKMI and K102.5) and is proud to manage more than 7 annual community events, including Kalamazoo Ribfest, Wine Not and Kalamazoo on Tap.

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Heather McGregor 103.3 WKFR Morning Co-Host

Heather McGregor is grateful to be working in radio, a medium that “can touch hearts, inform minds & take people out of their own backyards to faraway lands”. Her love for radio traces back to her childhood & her youthful awe for the power of radio hasn’t dimmed one bit. Her motto in life & work is “Make them love you, make them love you. Just make them FEEL something”. When she’s not entertaining her listeners, Heather loves to skiing, boating & walking her sweet dog, Olive.

(269)344-0111 | Heather.McGregor@townsquaremedia.com

Kelly Troff Director of Sales

Kelly’s motto, “It’s not about ideas; it’s about making ideas happen” has been an excellent guide for her work helping clients make their businesses grow. Her passion for marketing has spanned decades, from her childhood days spent creating her own commercials to her current career as Director of Sales for Townsquare Media. She’s especially grateful for the connections her job has allowed her to make. Kelly loves to be outdoors, whether it’s running, fishing, hiking or biking, and one day hopes to visit all the National Parks.

(269)978-2141 | kelly.troff@townsquaremedia.com

Kate Morton Market President & Chief Revenue Officer It didn’t take long for Kate Morton to realize that Marketing might be the perfect place to blend her passion for creativity and her love of people. More than two decades after her High School teacher Ms. Werner suggested this path, Kate is thrilled to have a career that allows her to work with people at every level in all industries to develop strategic solutions to help their businesses grow. Kate loves spending time with her husband and children and enjoys boating, reading and playing golf, softball and basketball.

(269)978-2162 | kate.morton@townsquaremedia.com

Karla Piper

Owner of Siesta Silver Jewelry

Karla Piper is a devoted wife and mother who splits her time between caring for her family and her growing business, Siesta Silver Jewelry.

Karla fell in love with hand crafted sterling silver on her honeymoon trip to Mexico and started Siesta Silver Jewelry in 2010. The artisans of Taxco in central Mexico create distinctive sterling silver accessories which Karla makes available every day through events nationwide, 70+ retail outlets, the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum Shop and SiestaSilverJewelry.com. Siesta has been featured in more than 10 national magazines as well as Atlas Obscura.

Each new design from Siesta’s Quilt Square line and the growing Fordite line disappears quickly. The Quilt Square line is based on geometric quilting patterns. Fordite is an amazing, colorful byproduct of the traditional Detroit automotive paint process which cuts and polishes like natural agate.

Siesta has been featured in more than 10 national magazines as well as Atlas Obscura.

Karla places a high priority on giving back to the community. She is a Special Olympics basketball coach, Junior Achievement instructor, and also volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Siesta is currently finishing up the Paws for Penny campaign which has raised almost $5,000.00 for a childhood friend fighting an inoperable brain tumor.

Karla and Mark love living in Vicksburg with their sons, James and Ryan, a college sophomore and a high school sophomore. In her down time Karla can be found on the tennis court, walking their crazy dog, Hank, or cheering on her Tigers.

Dana Schmitt Live Events Manager & Promotions Director Dana Schmitt has always been interested in the world of marketing & discovered her love of event planning when she took on a role that had her coordinating 5k runs and training programs. She realized that she really enjoyed networking with business professionals across different industries in order to make things happen, a skillset that serves her well in her position with Townsquare Media. In her free time, Dana loves dancing, running and cooking & is currently planning her upcoming September wedding.

(269)978-2167 | Dana.schmitt@townsquaremedia.com

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Siesta Silver Jewelry | 269-548-7300 SiestaSilverJewelry.com | Karla@SiestaSilverJewelry.com

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Gloria Tiller Owner

In a day and age where ebooks and online booksellers abound, Gloria Tiller believes in the power & importance of independent bookstores. She opened Kazoo books in 1988, believing that a brick & mortar store would allow her to create something tangible that would grow over the years. The store has exceeded all her expectations. Gloria sells new & used titles in store, as well as selling a portion of her books online.

KAZOO BOOKS (269) 553-6506 | 2413 Parkview Ave | Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Mika Reschke

MD, MS Breast Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Reschke is proud to be a part of the Bronson Breast Surgery team where they are committed to providing high quality healthcare services and resources to meet the needs of women across their lifespans.

She is affiliated with the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Association of Women Surgeons, among others.

Old National Bank From left to right: Sandy Derby – Financial Advisor; Diana Brown - Commercial Relationship Manager; Johanna Nabozny - Commercial Relationship Manager; Jaime Flees – Wealth Management Client Advisor

With products ranging from personal and business banking to investments and wealth management, Old National is Your Bank. For Life.

Come visit our new Regional Headquarters opening October 16th at the Corner@Drake!

Originally from Battle Creek, Dr. Reschke now resides in Kalamazoo with her husband and son and enjoys traveling, music, photography and playing tennis and golf.

BRONSON BREAST SURGERY | (269) 341-7145

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Heidi McCrary Writer

Whether she’s polishing the script for a client’s TV commercial, providing provocative commentary in her column with Women’s LifeStyle, or diving into her second novel (still working on publishing the first one), Heidi continuously flexes her writing talents. “Words can make all the difference between an ad that gets lost in the clutter, and one that attracts the eye and generates action. I enjoy shifting from creating effective advertising for our clients at Ad Shop, etc. and exploring the art of telling a story that invokes emotion and conversation—all with the written word.

Advertising Goddess and Writing Extraordinaire… it’s all in a day’s work.

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Ad Shop, etc. | 2408 Tamrack, Suite 1 | Kalamazoo 269.207.0103 | heidi@adshopetc.com | fb: adshopetc

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It is important to Dr. Mika Reschke that every one of her patients leaves her office confident in her ability to get through whatever diagnosis she has been given.

Dr. Reschke believes that excellent patient care must extend beyond the operating room, so she works hard to develop trust & respect in her relationships with her patients. Above all, she treats them as individuals with unique needs & concerns.

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In addition to being a bibliophile, Gloria loves cars and is the proud owner of a 1999 Corvette. She plans to continue growing her business as her first priority, while filling her spare time with a few mini-breaks.

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Lisa Goosen

Amber Geer (L) & Tara Snead (R)

Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc.

Amber Geer and Tara Snead are proud to be part of the team at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, a family-owned and operated metal recycling facility. Amber worked as an Office Manager for Central City Parking prior to her employment at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers. She has been married for 13 years and is the mother of two children and grandmother to one. She loves archery, camping and boating. She hopes to move to Florida upon retirement, away from West Michigan’s harsh winters.

Tara Snead was looking for a career change when she saw a job posting at KMR in the newspaper. She left her job as an apartment complex manager to join the team and has not regretted her decision for one minute. Tara has been married for 16 years with a grown son and one grandchild. She enjoys bowling, going to Tigers games & camping. She is looking forward to traveling once she retires.

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Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc.

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kmrscrap@aol.com 1525 King Highway AL49048 AM A Z OO Kalamazoo,KMI

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You could say that Kendall Goosen has recycling in her blood. Her grandfather started Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc. in 1986 & she spent many of her childhood days on the premises. There are currently three generations working at the Kalamazoo location & when the family opened a new location in Grand Rapids in July of 2016, it seemed natural for Kendall to join the team. She is thrilled to be part of her family’s ongoing commitment to protecting the Earth through metal recycling & is dedicated to helping expand the business in the coming years.

Kendall Goosen

Division Metal Recyclers

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Kendall graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Integrated Science &, when time permits, she currently works as a substitute teacher for Kent County Schools. She is engaged to be married and is busy planning her August 2018 nuptials. Kendall recently completed her CPR training and is looking forward to completing her degree in Elementary Education at GVSU.

DIVISION METAL RECYCLERS | (616) 455-7800

(269) 381-1315

kmrscrap@aol.com 1525 King Highway

Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Never before has the need to recycle in order to ensure the future health of our planet been more widely accepted and embraced. Lisa Goosen and her family have been in the metal recycling business since 1986 and are proud to have been a part of the movement to protect the environment for over 30 years. Their business, Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, is family-owned and operated and is proud to have three generations working the business. Lisa and her brothers currently run the facility and are proud to carry on the family’s legacy.

Lisa encourages everyone to “Recycle!

Everyone is doing it”.

Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers is a scrap metal processing/ recycling facility and is home to a metal shredder capable of processing scrap metal, appliances and vehicles. Processed material from the facility is shipped to various steel mills where it is used to make new steel. Not only does recycling metal save on energy and reduce the amount of waste going in to landfills, it helps preserve the shrinking supply of raw metal available. Lisa encourages everyone to “Recycle! Everyone is doing it”.

Family is everything to Lisa. Not only does she work in the family business, she is happily married and has lovingly raised three successful and productive children. She plans to continue the recycling business and hopes to expand it for future generations.

When she’s not busy with work and family, she loves to relax at home, read, run and travel internationally. Most importantly, she tries to always live her motto: “Work hard and be nice”.

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Karen Mazei

Catherine Mazei, D.O.

Willow Day Spa offers the latest proven methods in clinical skin care, with a doctor on staff to provide all the necessary anti-aging services such as ultherapy, microneeding, phototherapy, chemical and hydropeels just to mention a few. Karen enjoys continuing education as the skin care industry is constantly evolving and wants to stay on the cutting edge of esthetics. As a breast cancer survivor Karen knows the importance of living life to the fullest. She enjoys gardening, travel, nutrition and healthy living practices.

Willow Day Spa offers medical cosmetic treatments from Botox injections to line fillers and contouring agents such as Juvaderm and Kybella.

Owner & Esthetician

Medical Aesthetics

Karen enjoys continuing education as the skin care industry is constantly evolving and wants to stay on the cutting edge of esthetics.

Her philosophy is to help clients achieve a refreshed and natural look

Dr. Mazei graduated from the University of Wisconsin and attended Loyala University of Chicago. She received her degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Bio Sciences. Her residency was spent at Rush Presbyterian- St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.

Her goal is to continue her education in the ever changing skin care industry.

Her philosophy is to help clients achieve a refreshed and natural look, believing that how people feel about their appearance affects their overall sense of well-being.

Willow Day Spa and Skincare Center

269.345.1356 | 440 W. Centre Ave | Portage, MI | MyWillowDaySpa.com

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Debi Howe

SCORE Certified Mentor

ARE YOU ...thinking of starting your own business?

...looking to grow your existing business? ...seeking help with business challenges?

After successfully starting, growing, and divesting her own company, Debi Howe is now assisting other organizations build strategies that translate into business success. As a volunteer mentor with SCORE, Debi is committed to fulfilling SCORE’s mission: providing the mentoring and education necessary for vibrant, small business communities to flourish. Debi, along with a team of richly experienced volunteers, is ready to assist you with your organization.

Visit me at Entrepreneurship Day Thursday, October 19.

For more information, go to www.kalamazoo.score.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL MENTORING 269.207.0747 | DebiHowe39@aol.com

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Reach SCORE directly at 269.381.5382, info@scorekazoo.org

Varnum welcomes Erika Salerno to the firm.

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In Your Corner.® • Complex divorces, child custody, child support and parenting time

• Domestic relations mediator, frequently retained by other lawyers to mediate their most challenging cases

Identities Salon

Identities Salon is under new ownership & is excited about their future vision to enhance their team, building and services. Currently they offer hair, nails, massage, skin care & waxing. The salon also offers a modest boutique of jewelry, scarves, body care, & seasonal items.

Identities Salon is comprised of collaborative individuals who appreciate the value and diversity each individual brings to the team. The salon encourages individual and team behaviors that support healthy and productive lifestyles. Team members strive to continually learn, improve, adapt, and evolve themselves and their services. The team at Identities Salon realizes they are a part of a larger community within and outside of Kalamazoo and continually strive to support and serve their neighbors whenever possible.

Identities Salon is dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent services, quality products and designing an enjoyable atmosphere.

Their mission is to supply services and products that enhance their clients’ physical appearance and mental relaxation. Their success relies on your satisfaction!

(269)345-8822

• Over 17 years of experience using Collaborative Law to resolve family law matters

2900 West Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 www.identitiessalon.com

Pat Josey 211 East Water St, Ste 400 | Kalamazoo, MI 49007 www.varnumlaw.com

Erika L. Salerno Attorney

269 - 553-3549 | elsalerno@varnumlaw.com

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Agency Owner

Homewatch CareGiver of SW Michigan is the premier provider of home care services for people of all ages. Pat Josey is proud to be the owner of this local agency because of the outstanding reputation Homewatch CareGivers has built for itself in the last seven years.

This reputation was developed by reliable, confident and well trained caregivers. Some services provided include personal care, companionship, healthy meals preparation and transportation.

Pat understands the difficulty many families struggle with when needing a home care provider because she has had the opportunity to care for three generations in her family. Clients are extremely appreciative when they discover that Homewatch CareGivers can provide services from a couple of hours weekly to 24/7 assistance.

HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OF SW MI 269.216.9044 | 810 W Kilgore Rd, Ste 4 homewatchcaregiver.com | PJosey@homewatchcaregiver.com

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Community Marketing Executive

Jacqueline J. James, PA-C Physician Assistant

Jennifer Williford, PA-C Physician Assistant

Stephanie Sabater-Geib, PA-C Physician Assistant

At Southwest Michigan Dermatology, a Division of Paragon Health, PC, our physicians hand pick experienced Physician Assistants with the training, skills, and empathy to treat our patients as part of their dynamic, caring team of medical professionals. Our Physician Assistants (PAs) are nationallycertified and state-licensed medical professionals who undergo extensive practical training and must maintain continuing education requirements. All of our PAs, Jennifer Williford, Emily Roberts, Jacqueline James, and Stephanie Sabater-Geib are licensed to diagnose, prevent and treat medical issues, and prescribe medications as an integral part of our dermatology team. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Sabater-Geib, PA-C, to our PAs’ team!

Visit www.southwestmichiganderm.com to see all of our medical providers’ profiles!

269.323.8241 | www.southwestmichiganderm.com 300 Old Centre Rd | Portage, MI 49024

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WELCOME WAGON® 800-737-4859 ext 9313 | joey.ritenour@welcomewagon.com

Women of Fetzer Center Connie Peruchietti, Shannon Landis, Mary Zoeller, & Stacy Lindner-Travis are the women of the Fetzer Center, a facility that offers professional conference services as well as meeting, catering, and social event services.

Connie, Fetzer’s current Director, is a Certified Meeting Planner with over twenty years at the facility. Shannon is the Conference Service Manager and Wedding Coordinator, while Mary is an Outside Sales representative. Stacy is the newest member of the Fetzer team as an Event and Wedding Planner. These ladies work tirelessly to make all events, including corporate meetings, banquets, & weddings run smoothly and all make time to give back to the community.

Connie spends her free time with her family, biking, practicing yoga, reading, and watching WMU sports. Shannon loves watching sports with her family, concerts, & reading. Soccer mom Mary is a Chamber Ambassador and enjoys camping and being creative.When Stacy is not busy with her husband and two active young children, she exercises to counteract her sweet tooth.

269-387-3232 | Connie Peruchietti, Director

Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | 269-387-3232

Teressa Anderson

Network Services Specialist

Cornerstone Technologies is a locally owned, independent office technology company, specializing in business class printers/copiers, managed IT services & interactive, touchscreen whiteboards. Teressa works throughout the greater Kalamazoo area, helping small businesses & non-profit organizations make their workday more efficient & more profitable. Contact Teressa for a free technology assessment today.

For fun, Teressa travels, reads, gardens & entertains her Great Dane, Ollie. Currently a resident of Texas Township, Teressa has lived in the Kalamazoo area all her life, & is a WMU graduate. Her background includes 16 years in local politics, plus hours devoted to Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers, Girls on the Run and First Day Shoe Fund.

CORNERSTONE TECHNOLOGIES

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As the local Community Marketing Executive for Welcome Wagon®, it is Joey’s job to introduce her clients to local residents new to the area. With the resources and experience of an iconic 90 year old national company behind her and tools like a direct mail program, lists of new movers, digital marketing program and exclusivity for each business category, Joey’s clients have a strategic advantage in reaching this important demographic with reasonable rates!

A native of Portage, Joey was formerly a professional model & actress. She resides here with her husband & daughter. Joey’s motto is “pay it forward” as she is always looking for opportunities to perform small acts of kindness wherever she goes.

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Brink, Key & Chludzinski, P.C. Proudly celebrating 25 years, Brink, Key & Chludzinski, P.C., continues to serve Southwest Michigan with a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services. We have a tremendous group of women who we are honored to have on our team who not only work in the firm, but are students, mothers, volunteers and board members throughout West Michigan.

Thank you, ladies, for your dedication to our firm and community.

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269-321-9200

1300 West Centre Ave, Ste 200 Portage, MI 49024 www.bkccpa.com

Katie Redmond Owner

Katie is a portrait couture photographer in Southwest Michigan. She works with you to create a customized session and original artwork, to tell your story in a unique and magical way.

Prepare for an experience that is fun, imaginative, and maybe even a little emotional. Katie enjoys being a wife, a mom, and a small business owner.

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Orangetheory Fitness Anne Antor & Heather Reece: Owners; Bri Ferrari: Studio Manager

This fall Kalamazoo will see the opening of its first Orangetheory Fitness center with Anne Antor and Heather Reece at the helm. Orangetheory Fitness is a one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout that features intervals of cardiovascular and strength training specifically designed to produce maximum calorie burn. Each session lasts 60 minutes and utilizes a variety of equipment, including treadmills, rowing machines, suspension training and free weights. Certified Fitness coaches lead the classes & are trained to keep heart rates in the target Orange Zone for 12 minutes or more in order to produce the Orange Effect (the “Afterburn”).

This fall Kalamazoo will see the opening of its first Orangetheory Fitness center with Anne Antor and Heather Reece at the helm.

Owners Anne and Heather are strong believers in the power of physical fitness to improve lives, so the opening of Orangetheory Fitness is the fulfillment of a dearly held dream for both of them. Heather, who received a life-saving liver transplant in 2014, is especially aware that good health is not something to take for granted. Both women are former personal training clients of Studio Manager Bri Ferrari and are thrilled that she will bring her passion for fitness, outstanding abilities and incredible energy to the Orangetheory team.

Anne & Heather are married with six children between them & Bri just celebrated her first anniversary with her husband Andrew. Anne is an avid golfer and has run a number of marathons. Heather is a former state champion tennis player and has run the Chicago Marathon twice.

Bri has always loved sports and currently participates in local volleyball & softball leagues when she’s not running obstacle courses & charity 5K’s.

(269) 276-0888 | 1750 S. Drake Rd. Suite C. | Kalamazoo, MI 49006 studiomanager0944@orangetheoryfitness.com

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First National Bank of Michigan was not only made in Michigan, but also made to serve West Michigan.

Together, our staff currently gives back to more than 50 area organizations. We believe a healthy community depends on the positive contributions of its members, and that’s why we encourage collaborations between our bank, organizations and members of the community.

Your money is valuable, & so is your time. That’s why we believe in partnering with you & in putting what matters most to you first. From the smallest transactions to those life-changing moments, we’re here for you.

With First National Bank of Michigan, you’ll feel confident we have your best interests at heart because you’ll know and trust your banker.

THREE OFFICES IN KALAMAZOO/PORTAGE: ⋅ 348 W. Michigan Avenue ⋅ 2700 W. Centre St ⋅ 5313 West Main Street www.FNBMichigan.com

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Colleen Kuda Reisterer has been in the home services business for 23 years. She started Advantage Home Health Care after her mother passed away from ALS and she saw first-hand a need in Kalamazoo for quality home health care. Her experiences, both as Director of Nursing for a home health care agency in Grand Rapids and as the family member of someone with a terminal illness, meant that Colleen really understands the needs of patients and families. Colleen also started Advantage Private Nursing Services, a CHAP accredited corporation that provides skilled nurses to perform a variety of in-home medical services including (but not limited to) wound and ostomy care, diabetic maintenance, cardiac care, and pediatric vent and trach care.

Colleen and her staff will do everything in their power to meet all the needs of their clients, whenever humanly possible.

Advantage Cleaning, Inc. is Colleen’s latest venture. Her team of professionals, each of whom has undergone thorough a background check and is bonded and insured, provides customized home and office cleaning. Advantage Cleaning also offers set-up and take-down services and provides cleaning services for businesses from restaurants to rental properties and new construction. The company offers free on-site estimates for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cleans.

Colleen’s attitude, in every aspect of all three of her businesses, is that she and her staff will do everything in their power to meet all the needs of their clients, whenever humanly possible. When she’s not hard at work improving the lives of others, Colleen loves to do yoga, go hiking and travel with her husband, Mike, and their blended family of seven children, ranging in age from 11 to 30 years old.

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Together, We are First.

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Jennifer Nemecek, CTP, Vice President, Treasury Management Officer; Cindy Kole, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President; Sue Edwards, Vice President, Branch Manager; Jefra Groendyk, Market President, and Senior Lender; Martha Betke, Senior Vice President and Branch Administrator

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Two years ago this December Jeevan and her husband opened The Bottle, a wine, beer and spirits store located in Richland. The shop specializes in wine and spirits and also offers a large variety of cigars, hand-selected

by Jeevan’s husband (& business partner). The Bottle’s motto is “If you want it, we will get it”.

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Jeevan Bawa Store Owner

The couple works hard to create a business that will not only support the family & offer flexibility, but will also become an integral part of the community. To that end, the Bottle offers monthly beer and wine tastings & throws an annual customer appreciation event to thank the community for its support. When she’s not building her business, Jeevan (a supporter of Gull Lake Band Parents Association) can be found reading, attending community events or playing with Captain, her pitbull- shepherd mixed breed dog.

THE BOTTLE | (269) 215-2000 8818 N. 32nd St, Ste A Richland, MI | fb.com/thebottlerichland

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Mary Beth Lyons

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A Single Ray of Hope is the premiere Personal Assistant & Concierge service in Southwest Michigan and offers busy individuals, families & businesses the “Gift of Time.” Mary Beth’s business handles client’s TO DO Lists so they can spend their precious time on what they truly want to do. Common services include: House & pet sitting, shopping, errands, special events, & downsizing. Mary Beth loves bringing peace of mind to her clients and she enjoys making a positive difference in people’s lives. Mary Beth grew up in Illinois, the youngest of 13 children, is a veteran, and loves being a Nana!

YOUR BUSY-NESS IS MY BUSINESS!

MaryBeth@ASingleRayOfHope.com | 269.720.7605

Ema Cuturic WLSK Mastermind, Advisory Board Ema has a passion for creative advertising, marketing strategy and client relations. As an Advisory Board Member for Women’s LifeStyle Mastermind, Ema is excited about her instrumental role in helping to create a women’s group designed for women from all over the Greater Kalamazoo Community.

In her free time she enjoys giving back to Kalamazoo Community. She loves spending time with her friends and family.

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Increasing Your Productivity T H E

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he advent of workplaces dominated by technology has brought a shift in the expectations—and illusions—of productivity. Despite the availability of efficient

systems to streamline tasks, many workers admit to being sidetracked during their workday. Here are a few tips for staying on track and getting the most out of the time you spend at the office.

Take Stock

Calculate how much time you’re devoting to certain parts of your workday. Is email correspondence bogging you down for several hours? Once you have a clear picture of how you are spending your hours at the office, you can develop an effective schedule during which to accomplish those time-sucking tasks while maximizing the rest of your day.

Write It Down

A to-do list floating around in your head can become overwhelming and immobilizing. The physical act of writing things down and crossing items off the list oneby-one helps you sail smoothly through tasks. There is no right way to do it, which gives you the freedom to find the method that works best for you; keep a old-fashioned planner, use the notes function on your smartphone or tap into the plethora of apps that offer different strategies to help you create a reminder list and stick to it.

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The human body does not do well with prolonged multitasking. One of the strategies for being more productive is to work for an hour to an hour and a half, then take a short break. With availability of technology on your laptop at home or your smartphone in your pocket comes the temptation and convenience to work long after you’ve left your desk for the day, but that doesn’t mean you should. A rich life outside of work is rewarding and motivating; know where to draw the line and leave the office at the office.

Change the Clock

When possible, explore flextime with your employer.

Getting to work before your colleagues or arriving later and staying after hours can be life changing. Consider working at some point on the weekend and taking a day off during the week; this gives you the benefit of getting personal tasks done while others are at work.

Whether it is fewer distractions or less rush-hour traffic, a slight change in your schedule can help you increase your focus, find your flow and reap a greater sense of accomplishment.

Nix Multitasking

Psychologists have determined that multitasking can squelch productivity. According to the American Psychological Association, our brains are not designed for heavy-duty, prolonged task juggling. It’s easy to think spinning a bunch of plates at once will yield a high return, but in reality, it’s not an effective way to

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handle tasks. Instead, stay focused on one job at a time and only move on once it’s completed.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

The more the merrier! Have trusted people in your corner to whom you can assign important tasks. Find colleagues who excel in certain areas and tap into their strengths rather than attempting to manage a whole project on your own. With various wheels in motion, jobs can get done more efficiently.

Minimalize Meetings

Before reserving the conference room, determine the importance of the upcoming meeting. Is it beneficial for employees and the company? Will it help solve a problem or clear up confusion? If the answer is no, see if a resolution can be made via group text, email or other correspondence. If a meeting is a must, create an agenda and share it with participants ahead of time so everyone can bring their prepared thoughts and ideas to the table. Also, set a time limit by which to adjourn the meeting with a solution in place.

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

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Put Yourself Out There: Cultivating connections to build your business

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hether you’re working your way up to corporate ladder or forging connections

for your established business, building relationships is crucial to your success. For many entrepreneurs whose businesses are thriving, successful networking is one of the most common threads.

According to more than half of the respondents in a survey by The UPS Store, making connections and building relationships are among the most beneficial aspects of networking with other small businesses.

Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they want to establish in-person relationships. Attending networking and meetup events is an excellent way for entrepreneurs to form new relationships, share experiences, celebrate their hard work and connect with potential customers.

Embrace The Competition

The following tips can help small business owners make the most of networking events.

Represent Your Brand Well

Practice Your Pitch

When introducing yourself, be prepared to give a brief explanation of your business, boiled down to a couple of sentences.

Be sure to include your business name, the solution you provide and anything that makes you stand out. The key is to deliver enough context that others can engage in meaningful conversation while keeping it succinct enough that you have plenty of time to listen.

Be Prepared to Participate (Or Not) Successful networking is as much about giving as it is receiving. Challenge yourself to meet three new people.

Ask open-ended questions and listen to what others are saying. Actively participating not only leads to more productive conversations, but it also helps build stronger relationships. Akin to speed dating, not everyone you encounter is a suitable connection. If it feels as if the conversation is going nowhere, go ahead and move on.

It may feel counterintuitive to forge a relationship with a direct competitor, but there’s some obvious benefit to trading notes with someone who is operating in your market from a similar vantage point. Remember, while neither of you is going to give up proprietary information, a respectful dialogue may get your wheels turning to think about solving a problem in a new way.

You are every bit the face of your business in this setting as you are within your business walls. Dress the part and present yourself as you would to potential customers. Make sure you have updated business cards, as 75 percent of survey respondents said they are the most common marketing tool used to promote their business. Relax, be respectful and remain authentic.

Be Mindful of Social Media

According to CareerBuilder’s annual social media recruitment survey, 60 percent of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates.

“Tools such as Facebook and Twitter enable employers to get a glimpse of who candidates are outside the confines of a resume or cover letter,” said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer of CareerBuilder. “And with more and more people using social media, it’s not unusual to see the usage for recruitment to grow as well.”

Bear in mind that your next potential clients or vendors may look you up on social media or business networking sites while evaluating their decision to work with you.

Retain Your Newfound Knowledge

After meeting a handful (or more) of new people, all the faces and names can run together. Jot down a reminder on the back of business cards you gather.

When you get back to your desk, take some time to make notes on everyone you met. Include pertinent contact information and details of your conversation, areas where the connection may be fruitful in the future and any immediate follow-up. Tech savvy networkers can scan the business cards to a smartphone with an app such as CamCard. This app allows you to add meeting notes, integrate your data with other CRM applications, as well as exchange virtual business cards.

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The Sound of Music Studies show music may have the ability to soothe, heal and inspire physical activity.

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Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”

Music is an integral part of our lives. It communicates messages and emotions not easily expressed, beckons our hearts and soothes our spirits.

There is growing evidence that the melodies that make up the soundtrack of your life—the tunes you crank up on your morning commute, at your desk or while you make dinner—can be overwhelmingly beneficial to your overall health. A study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic focused on the use of music for brain surgery patients who are required to be awake during their procedures. Researchers found that music helped the patients manage anxiety, reduce pain and relax more fully during their procedures.

In another study titled, “The Effect of Music Intervention in Stress Response to Cardiac Surgery in a Randomized Clinical Trial,” a team of Swedish researchers measured serum cortisol, heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure, arterial oxygen tension, arterial oxygen saturation and subjective pain and anxiety levels for patients who had undergone

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cardiothoracic surgery. Those who were allowed to listen to music during recuperation had lower cortisol levels than those who rested without music.

Many doctors now play music while operating or allow patients to pop in their ear buds and get lost in song to calm their nerves during in-office procedures.

According to Caring Voice Coalition, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic illnesses, music has also been shown to enhance memory and stimulate both sides of the brain, which may help individuals recover from a stroke or those suffering from cognitive impairments.

Music also has a positive impact on one’s mood.

Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music stimulates the production of dopamine, heightening positive emotions through the reward centers of the brain.

Some researchers think that music may help improve immune response, promoting faster recovery from illness. Undergraduate students at Wilkes University measured the levels of IgA— an important antibody for the immune system’s first line of defense against disease— from saliva. Levels were measured before and after 30 minutes of exposure to various sounds, including music. Soothing melodies produced

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significantly greater increases in IgA.

All of this isn’t to mention that music therapy is now commonplace in many doctor’s offices, nursing homes and hospitals. The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), founded in 1998, cites the growing field of music therapy as “an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical,

emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals.”

A highly nuanced field of study, music therapists hold bachelor’s degrees or higher in music therapy and are well versed in biology, psychology, social and behavioral sciences. Sessions can either be active— in which clients participate in making music, or receptive—in which clients listen to music. Treatment outcomes for a wide array of conditions have shown to be successful, including decreased levels of depression and enhanced social and emotional skills in Alzheimer’s patients, enhanced feelings of control, confidence and empowerment in victims of trauma and improved respiration, lower blood pressure and relaxed muscle tension in pain management patients.

So, turn up the stereo, dust off your vinyl records or let your iTunes play from dawn to dusk; your body, heart and mind will thank you for it.

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EVERY PROFESSIONAL NEEDS

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he dawn of the digital world brought with it a surplus of apps vying for coveted spots in our smartphones and on our desktops. From the saturation, a few apps have emerged offering solutions for age-old problems to become mainstays in our tech arsenals. With stellar user experiences and forward-thinking features that save time and add convenience to common tasks, these five apps are proving their worth with users across the board.

EVERNOTE

Cost: Free — $69.99/year You can’t get too far in a list of powerhouse apps without coming across Evernote, and for good reason: Users have described the dynamic note-taking app as “an extension of your brain.” Evernote reaches across platforms and devices, allowing users to take and catalog notes in notebooks. Notes can contain text, images, pdfs, audio and video files, and can be created by typing, voice recording, taking a picture, sending an email to your Evernote, sending a document with your phone or scanner, and dragging and dropping existing files. The search function is what makes this app an archiving all-star: Search for your notes by tags, words within notes, dates, location (the app pins your whereabouts whenever you create a note) and view related notes when you search the web. With photos, Evernote extracts words featured in the image and turns them into readable, searchable text. You even have the option of adding links to other notes or merging notes together. The web clipper is a user favorite: The browser add on allows you to save any full-page articles, images, selected text, emails and webpages that you please.

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KEEPER

EXPENSIFY

Keeper is the top-rated password manager out there.

Along with allowing users to store their passwords in a digital vault, it generates high-strength passwords composed of random characters to protect against hackers. Turn “keeper fill” on in your phone or browser and the password field will automatically fill. Organize your logins by categorized folders, and even access your website of choice from the app itself. The highsecurity digital vaults can also be used to store private files, videos and pictures and gives you option to share them with users of your choice.

This app promises to introduce users to “expense reports that don’t suck.” A sanity saver for those who view such things as a chore, Expensify tracks expenses, miles and time worked on a particular project.

Expensify’s beyond convenient feature lets you snap a picture of a receipt, then extracts the information then codes it and reports it before you submit it for approval. Users also have the option of uploading receipts from a website or their emails. For logging travel, miles can be logged via odometer reading, typed in distance or a GPS reading. Businesses can tailor the automatic approval feature to allow the system to give the thumbs up to certain expenses and save others for review. Expensify also offers a customizable automatic reimbursement feature that dispenses money right into the bank account of employees once it is auto approved and syncs with many widely used accounting programs.

Cost: From $29.99/year

SLACK

Cost: Free — $12.50/month The tech community hails Slack as the be-all-end-all team working app that brings communication and file sharing across multiple platforms to one place. The app allows users to create channels for discussing specific topics with groups comprised of those who need to partake in the conversation. The drag and drop feature makes file sharing a breeze, allowing for streamlined collaboration. Slack integrates with nearly every popular tool (Dropbox, Gmail, MailChimp, Twitter, Wordpress, Google Drive and more) and lets you have notifications from those tools show up in Slack channels of your choice. The app also syncs across platforms, so you can start a conversation at your desktop and pick it up on your mobile device. One of the highlighted benefits praised by users is the fact that Slack keeps your inbox lean and projects moving smoothly forward.

Cost: Free — $9/month

ADDAPPT Cost: Free

Addappt is an app with a simple answer to a simple problem: keeping your contacts up-to-date. The app syncs with your native contact list to allow users to update their own information in your address book, and in turn, lets you manage your information in theirs.

When you get a new phone number or start with a fresh email address, you no longer have to spend time mass emailing and texting your contacts, crossing your fingers that they take the initiative to update your info.

An additional feature allows you to configure your time zone, so those working on a global level can make clear when is the best time to be contacted.

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WEIGHT LIFTING The Essential Exercise Every Woman Will Benefit From COURTESY MCC

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omen’s bodies are built differently from men’s to accommodate the changes of pregnancy and childbirth. Although women may store fat differently and have less muscle mass than men, it’s still important that women include weight resistance training in their exercise routines.

Lifting weights is an important part of staying fit. Yet many women do not pick up weights out of fear of bulking up and packing on extra weight. In a 2011 opinion poll conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 20 percent of women said they accomplished the CDC’s recommended 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise and two periods of strength training each week.

Contrary to popular belief, women who weight train will not take on the physique of a dedicated

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competitive weight lifter. The Women’s Heart Foundation says that levels of estrogen make it quite difficult for women to become overly muscular.

Through strength training, a women’s muscles improve in tone, endurance and strength instead of size.

Here are some additional benefits of strength training:

Resistance training provides an efficient way to build strength and burn calories. A study from researchers at the University of New Mexico found that the body takes between 15 minutes and 48 hours after exercise to return to a resting state. That means that a person continues to burn calories after exercising, a phenomenon known as “after-burn” or “excess postexercise oxygen consumption.” The more intense the workout, the longer the after-burn may last.

that can increase joint stability.

Studies performed at the Quincy, Mass., South Shore YMCA found that the average woman who strength trains two to three times a week for two months will gain nearly two pounds of muscle, but lose 3.5 pounds of fat. With that lean muscle addition, resting metabolism increases and more calories can be burned each day.

• Reduces risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol.

• Builds stronger muscles and connective tissues • Improves the way the body processes sugar, which can help reduce the risk of diabetes.

• Reduces rates of depression.

A Harvard University study found that 10 weeks of strength training reduced clinical depression symptoms more successfully than standard counseling. Women who strength train commonly report feeling more confident and capable.

Women with no strength training experience can consult with a personal trainer who can teach them proper strength training form. This ensures that the exercises are being done efficiently while reducing the women’s risk of injury.

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Above tennis pro Andy Roddick & WLSK’s Brenda Murphy; Right kids tennis camp before exhibition match lots of little & big kids - they had a ball.

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Quick, Flavorful Meal Ideas

Coconut Shrimp on Garlic-Butter Rice Serves 4-6

Dressing: 1/4 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons red curry paste 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1-2 tablespoons hot water Salad: 1 cup Uncle Ben’s Flavor Infusions Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup sliced pea pods 1 cup sliced red pepper 1 avocado, pitted and sliced 4-6 red radishes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts 2 tablespoons chopped green onions To make dressing: In small glass bowl, stir together coconut milk, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, red curry paste, cayenne pepper and hot water; set aside.

Cook rice according to package instructions.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

In center of individual plates, place about 1 cup rice. Arrange chicken, carrots, pea pods, red pepper, avocado, radishes, peanuts and green onions around rice then drizzle with dressing.

Easy Thai Chicken Satay and Rice Salad Serves 4-6

1 can (13.6 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup chicken broth 1-2 tablespoons red chili paste, to taste 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 cup Uncle Ben’s Flavor Infusions Garlic & Butter Flavored Rice 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined In 10-inch skillet, stir together coconut milk, chicken broth, chili paste, coriander and paprika.

Add rice and bring to boil; cover, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes, or until shrimp just turn pink.

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Delicious Dishes for the Perfect

Pierogy Nachos

Bacon-Wrapped Pierogies

Serves 4

Nachos: 2 boxes (16 ounces each) Mrs. T’s Classic Cheddar Pierogies 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese sour cream (optional) pickled jalapeno peppers (optional) Pico de Gallo: 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 small, diced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Guacamole: 1 small, ripe avocado 1 seeded and minced jalapeno 1/2 Roma tomato, seeded & chopped 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons lime juice salt, to taste pepper, to taste

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Serves 4 Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with Pico de Gallo and guacamole, and sour cream or pickled jalapeno peppers, if desired.

To make Pico de Gallo: Mix together all ingredients & set aside. Serve on top of pierogies.

To make guacamole: Cut avocado in half and remove seed. With spoon, scoop out inside; place in bowl.

Mash avocado with fork until slightly chunky.

Mix in jalapeno, tomato, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Serve on top of pierogies.

Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes

To make nachos: Saute pierogies in butter over medium heat, approximately 8 minutes on both sides.

Preheat broiler. On large, oven-safe plate, arrange hot pierogies; sprinkle with black beans and Monterey Jack cheese.

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Nonstick cooking spray 1 box (12.84 ounces) Mrs. T’s Mini Cheddar Seasoned with Bacon or Mini Classic Cheddar Pierogies 14 slices bacon, sliced in half 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)

Heat oven to 400 F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Defrost pierogies by placing in boiling water for 2 minutes or refrigerating overnight.

Wrap half slices of bacon around each pierogy. Arrange pierogies on baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired. Bake 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.

Optional: Saute wrapped pierogies 8 minutes, or grill 5 minutes until browned.

Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 32 minutes

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Sept 1 Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally Water Street. 9 – 11:45 pm. Responding to a need to address late night “bar hoppers,” turning Water Street into an “After Hours Live Food Truck Corral,”. Tailored after successful food truck rallies in the United States, the Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally includes food trucks, artisans, booths, music, and networking. The event is designed as a pop-up event where people come and go as they celebrate downtown’s entertainment hot spots.

269-388-2830. www.experientiallearningcenter.org/food-truck-rally Sept 1 Sunset on Savanna Binder Park Zoo. 5 – 10 pm. Spend the evening in Wild Africa with your sweetheart during exclusive zoo hours. Watch as the giraffes, zebra, and antelope greet you while the sun slowly sinks in the background savanna. At eight, enjoy a fourcourse meal and select wines. Register now on our website! 269-979-1351. http:// www.binderparkzoo.org/specialPages/ sunset.php Sept 1 - 30 National Library Card Sign-Up Month Comstock Residents who sign-up for a library cards between Sept. 1 - 30 will be entered in a drawing for a Date Night Prize ($75.00 Gift Card to North 11 & $25.00 Gift Card to Peachwave Yogurt.

Drawing limited to New Comstock Resident registrations. More info at 269-3450136 Sept 2 - 29 Parkview Hills Residents’ Art Show Willow Lake Club Gallery Parkview Hills, 3707 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo. 9 am – 6 pm. Reception Sept 14th from 6 – 8 pm. Watercolors by Barbara Marquis.

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Sept 3 Concert & Ice Cream Socials Klines Resort 22260 Klines Resort Rd located 5 miles south of Vicksburg. 6:30 pm. We are hosting a concert with the Singing Crusaders. The concert will be outdoors weather permitting bring lawn chairs. A love offering will be taken. An ice cream social will take place afterwards.

269-649-3414.

Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Portage Market Portage Market behind Public Library. 10 am – 2 pm. Find 25 local farmers, arti-

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sans and producers bringing you fresh Michigan produce and goods every week through October. Everyone is welcome.

We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons. Free.

269-359-6727. http://pfcmarkets.com/ all-markets/portage-market/ Sept 5,12,19,26 Tibetan Buddhist Meditation/ Study Group Tuesdays from 7:15pm - 8:30pm ongoing 1919 Stearns Ave., Kalamazoo, MI FREE More info: 734-368-8701 www.jewelheart. org Sept 7–10 Antique Engine & Tractor Show Michigan Flywheelers Museum. Thurs.

– Sat 8 am – 8:30 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm.

One of the largest shows of its kind in the state. Working displays like the shingle and sawmill, exhibits like the Farm History Building and of course, parades, games, crafts and a huge flea market are all part of the show. $7 per person, children 12 and under free. Thursday – Senior Day $3. 269-639-2010.

Sept 8 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-3425059. www.kalamazooarts.com Sept 9 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk Join Gryphon Place for a 5k-cause walk through downtown Kalamazoo on Sept 9th starting at 9 am in Bronson Park. Gryphon Place will be walking to end suicide one step at a time… join them. Register today atwww.gryphon.org/events Sept 9 Air Zoo Intergalactic Prom Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience.

7:30 – 10:30 pm. Help us send off our summer exhibit Alien Worlds and Androids with an out-of-this-world special event! Food, cash bar, dancing, a costume contest, rides, drone tutorials from Kalamazoo Carbon Flyers, and more! Dress to the nines from whatever planet you call home! Must be 21 earth years or older. $30. 269-350-2812.

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Sept 9 - Oct 1 Mothers in Love & Fathers in Love = Families in Love Be The Best Parents You Can Be By Being Strong in Communication & United As A Couple! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from it all and focus only More info and registrations at godlovesmarriage.org or sallyalme1370@yahoo.com or call 517-540-0781.

Sept 10 Conor Oberst Kalamazoo State Theatre. 7 – 10 pm.

Conor Oberst joined his first band at the age of 13 and has been releasing music since 1993. Come experience why Conor was named Best Songwriter of the year by Rolling magazine! This is an all-ages show. $35. 269-345-6500.

Sept 12 – 19 Petticoat Patriots Exhibit Ladies Library Association, 333 S Park St, Kalamazoo. M – F 12 – 7:30 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun. 1 – 5 pm.

The Michigan Women’s Historical Center created the exhibit in 2010 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. The exhibit explores the history of women’s suffrage in Michigan and features the stories of more than 20 Michigan women who became leading suffragists.

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Sept 14 Bowling Party!

Airway fun Center, 5626 Portage Road, Portage. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Join Vegan Kalamazoo for a fun bowling party at Airway Lanes! $15.50 per person.

Please visit www.vegankalamazoo. com for more info or email vegankalamazoo@gmail.com Sept 14 Ask-A-Lawyer Join Robert Reilman to get your legal questions answered.6 - 8 pm This program is free & sign-ups begin on Monday, August 28th at the adult reference desk Comstock Township Library.

Call 345-0136 for more information.

Sept 15 Fall Travel Preview Comstock Community Center 9:3011:30 am. Looking for some great travel ideas? By sea, air, train or motor coach!

Come join us for the Center’s Fall Travel Preview. We’ll have travel vendors presenting our remaining 2017 trips and new exciting 2018 trips. 269-3458556. travel@comstockcc.com.

Sept 15 Ladies Night Out Milwood United Methodist Church 5:308:00pm. Join us to shop with over 30 different vendors, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy some tasty treats.

Tickets are $5. For questions, call 381-6720.

Sept 16 K’zoo Expo Mom to Mom Sale Kalamazoo County Expo Center. 9 am – 1 pm. The biggest mom to mom sale in town this Fall. Find everything you need

for the kids in one place at the fall sale including gently used kids clothing, toys, books, and furniture along with baby & maternity items! Strollers welcome. $2, kids are free. 269-903-5820. http://loriesevents.vpweb.com Sept 16 LuLaZoo Kalamazoo County Expo Center. Love LuLaRoe? Come shop the new event LulaZOO. Get your shopping on in the ZOO, Kalamazoo! Thousands of leggings in all patterns and sizes!! Held in Expo North. Free. 269-903-5820. http:// loriesevents.vpweb.com Sept 16 Integrative Breathwork Workshop Unwindings, 5466 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo 9/16: 2 pm - 5 pm. A musical meditation for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. $40.

Pre-registration is needed. 269-3882988. www.AdamczAssociates.com Sept 16 Fall Expo & Craft Show Join us for a great day of shopping unique crafters, artists and vendors from across Michigan. Admission is Free. For more information contact Lorie Money at 269-903-5820 or email moneys7714@ sbcglobal.net loriesevents.vpweb.com/ Sept 20 Vegan 101 OutFront Kalamazoo, 340 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo. 5 - 7 pm. Learn the vegan basics at this workshop. Event is free.

Please visit www.vegankalamazoo.com or vegankalamazoo@gmail.com Sept 20 Adult Craft Halloween Salt Shaker Button Flowers.

Comstock Township Library 5;30 pm.

Make a Halloween bouquet out of buttons, wire and a salt shaker. Register for this free craft starting Sept. 5 at the adult reverence desk. Call 345-0136 for more info.

Sept 22 Beer Pairing Event W.K. Kellogg Manor House. 6:30 – 9 pm. Is it possible to make beer taste better when paired with the right food?

Let our chef and local brew masters assist in answering this question while tasting a wide variety of beers and delicious small plates. Price includes all food and beverage. Consider staying the night in one of our beautiful historical cottages. $36. Reservations required. 269-671-2400.

Sept 22 & 23 Integrative Breathwork Workshops Lord of Life Church, 9420 Portage Rd., Portage 9/22: 7 pm - 9 pm, 9/23: 10 am - 5 pm. A musical meditation for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. $30/Friday or $75/Saturday.

Pre-registration is needed. 269-3882988. www.AdamczAssociates.com.

Sept 23 CND National Scenic Trail Day Hike North County Trail. You will have a choice of two different hikes between Middleville and Hastings, MI, one about

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9 miles and the other about 3.7 miles.

Hikers meet at 9:15 AM for shuttles at the DNR parking lot. See our Facebook page at North Country Trail Association; Chief Noonday Chapter.

269-341-5964.http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/cnd.htm Sept 23 Ultimate, Extreme, Ultra Point 1K & Duck Derby Raffle Drawing Downtown Kalamazoo. 4pm-7pm.

Spoof run to support Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Raffle tickets will be sold before the event. Every ticket supports a grieving child.

Available at Hospice Care of SW MI, Kalsee Credit Union, Mercantile Bank, & Portage Pharmacy. Registration and race swag: $25. See www. point1k.com for more details. (269) 345-0273 for more information.

Sept 23 Coffee Social Sawall Health Foods, 2965 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo. 10 am - 12 pm. Join us for a fun coffee hour where we discuss all things vegan and nonvegan.

Event is free (except the cost of your food and drink, vegan only please) Please visit www.vegankalamazoo. com for more info or email vegankalamazoo@gmail.com Sept 23 Community Yard Sale Comstock Township Library Grounds.

9 am - 1 Sellers may purchase a 10 X 10 space for $5.00 To reserve your space call 269-0136 starting Sept.

1. Tables, chairs & change are not available. No food items please. 30 spaces available.

Sept 24 Vegan 101 Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Learn the vegan basics at this workshop. Event is free. Please visit www.vegankalamazoo.com for more info or email vegankalamazoo@ gmail.com Sept 24 DeLano Farms Fall Fest DeLano Homestead. 1 – 4 pm. Visit the homestead and the blacksmith shop, take a horse drawn wagon ride, and enjoy fun games, live music, cooking demonstrations, and activities for the whole family! See website for cost. https://www.naturecenter.org/ Sept 24 Tillers’ 15th Annual Harvest Fest 11 to 5pm at 10515 East OP Ave Scotts, MI 49088. A day filled with draft animal farming demos, skill-sharing in the blacksmith and woodshops, sorghum harvest and pressing (to make molasses), an all-day shoe-making demo, an herb-walk, live music local food trucks & more. Join the Harvest Fest farm-wide scavenger hunt & the Michigan Barn Preservation Network’s model timber frame raising. More info: 269-626-0223 or tillersinternational.org

Sept 28 Messages of Hope Youth Performance Gryphon Place and Speak It Forward have partnered to bring the 2nd annual Message of Hope community performance.

Youth will tell their stories of hope through spoken word poetry. Performance will be on Sept 28that 6:00 at Cityscape. Save your seat at www.gryphon.org/events Sept 30 Candle Relay Kalamazoo County Expo Center – Expo South. 11 am – 6 pm. Candle relay is an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most number of candles lit in succession that remain lit until the record is broken. Participants sit or stand in an organized line with an unlit candle and wait for the flame to reach them. Register online at https://communityhomeworks. org/candle-relay/.

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October 1 Monarch March 5K Mayor’s Riverfront Park. 10:30 am – 1 pm.

Run, walk, or jog on the scenic Kalamazoo River Valley Trails with the Michigan Nature Association! This 5K will promote efforts to preserve habitat for monarch butterflies throughout Michigan. Families welcome! Kids Fun Run: $10, 5K Run/ Walk: $25. 866-223-2231. jfoxen@michigannature.org October 1 Roll & Stroll for Better Hearing Flesher Field, 12 – 3 pm. An event for the whole family with fun activities, prizes and goodies. Proceeds benefit Constance Brown Hearing Centers. $20 registration fee. www.cbrown.org.Sept 14, 6-8pm Free,269-372-4444 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Portage Market Portage Market behind Public Libary. 10 am – 2 pm. Find 25 local farmers, artisans and producers bringing you fresh Michigan produce and goods every week through October. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons. Free. 269-359-6727. http://pfcmarkets.com/all-markets/portage-market/ October 3 21st Annual Senior & Caregiver Expo Kalamazoo County Expo Center. 9 am – 3 pm. This expo features information and displays from many community resources.

Free health screenings will be available.

Held in Main Expo & Expo South. Free.

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READER’S

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To become simplified sometime means to unclutter our lives or reduce our stuff, but the end result is to make life better.

Sometimes we have to focus on the important parts of our life to create the illusion of simplicity toward a better life.

Here are a few books that may led us to serenity & simplicity. Suggestions brought to you by Gloria Tiller of Kazoo Books

Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, Staying Close to What is Sacred

by Mark Nepo Local author Mark Nepo wrote Oprah’s favorite meditation book, The Book of Awakening. This newer title reminds us that as busy as we get each day, we still need to listen. Sometimes it means listening to that voice inside us or the nature around us. Try quieting your mind to pay attention to what the heart is saying. As we listen, we search the unsaid part of ourselves.

Focusing on us, for just a part of the day helps to simplify and understand our place in life.

The Little Book of Hygge

The Untethered Soul

by Michael A. Singer Release your limitations with this unique study into your soul. The author taps into the traditions of meditation and mindfulness to lead us into becoming conscious beings. The inner voices we have and hear every day, all the time, can be conflicting. It’s hard to make up your mind when you have decisions to make and hear several answers. This allows you to uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy and learn to understand emotions and feelings. This is not a meditation book, but rather a process to learn to live each day.

by Meik Wiking The essence of Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is the definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness and well-being. There is a profound reason that we cuddle up on a sofa or love a quiet dinner for two.

It’s comforting. So here’s how you take a break from business each day and learn to be comfortable. You can build relationships and enjoy bits and pieces of life every day. Joy everyday.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

by Robert M. Pirsig This is a classic title where the author weaves two plot lines. The first gives us a travelog of a transcontinental motorcycle journey with friends. In the second plot we learn about the life of Phaedrus, a solitary individual obsessed with a philosophical concept called Quality. This is a study of Metaphysical philosophy told as a storyline. Written in the 70’s, still viable today.

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