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Resiliency, leadership, problem-solving, and communication are central to the Rohan Woods experience. These qualities prepare students not only for elementary success, but for choosing the secondary school environment where they will continue to thrive. Learn more on p. 8.

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Whatmovesareyou makingthisyear? Perhapsyouset goalsfor2026and arenowputtingthoseplansinto action.Thenagain,yourcurrent concerncouldsimplybemoving toacozyspotforamuch-needed breakfromanonstopschedule. Weseeyouboth,andinthisissue, you’llfind encouragementwherever youare–fromlocalleaders takingboldsteps(someofwhich,asseenonPage32,areonthedancefloor!)tohobbyists appreciatinganowmucheasier-to-maintainhouseplant(Page16).

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AtRohan WoodsSchool,learning includesmore thanacademic content. Italsoincludestryingagain,solving meaningfulproblems,practicing communication,andbuilding character These dailyhabitshelpstudentsdevelop resiliency, curiosity, and confidence. Theseskillsmake it easier for childrento face academic challenges andpersonalgrowthwith a steadymindset.These samestrengthsprepare students for choosingand transitioningtotherightsecondaryschool.

Definedbyitsintentionallysmall classsizes anduniqueProjectApproach, Rohan Woods Schoolinspires confidence,communicationand criticalthinkinginitsstudents fromage two to sixthgrade. Withone classroomperage level, Rohan Woodsstudents receive personalized instructionthatencouragesthemtobethoughtful leadersinandoutsideofthe classroom.

“Our challengingacademicprogramprepares ourstudents forsuccessasthey advance through theireducationaljourneys,” says headofschool Sam Page. “ProjectApproach activelyteaches executivefunctioningskillsofplanningand organization,taskinitiation, collaboration,time management,andflexibilitywhich canbeused throughouttheirlives.”

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Rohan Woodsistheonlyschoolinthe statetouseProjectApproach,throughwhich studentslearntonavigatethecurriculum throughdiscussion, exploration,andpractice. Whilestudentslearnthe foundationalacademics oflanguage arts,mathematics,andsocial studies, Rohan Woodsputsequalemphasison developingstudyskills,test-takingstrategies,and organizationalhabits.

“Inaddition,our expanded LearningSupport Programenhancesacademicoutcomesby providingtargetedsupport forstudentswith identifiedlearningdifferencesandattention challenges,”Page adds.“Throughour Learning Consultant, we are alsoabletoproactively supportstudentswhodonothavea diagnosis, butwho wouldbenefit fromadditionalone-on-one instruction,ensuringthateachchild receivesthe personalizedsupportthey needtosucceed.”

Theseessentialtoolsprepare students for successinanindependentsecondaryschool environment,whichRohan Woods furthers throughits FuturePathways Program.

“The FuturePathways Programsupportssixth gradestudentsandtheirparentsastheyexplore secondaryschoolplacementoptions,with afocus onparenteducationandstudentpreparation fortheprocess,”Pageexplains. “Aspartofthe program,SeventhGradealumni returntoshare their experiencesattheirnew schoolsandanswer questions fromcurrentstudents.”

Familiesare supportedinthisstage ofgrowth throughthe FuturePathways Program.Every child and family receivespersonalizedguidance that makesthetransition feelthoughtfuland confident. Theschoolpartnerswith familiestoidentify secondaryschoolsthatalignwithstudents’ strengths,personality, andlearningstyle

If youareconsideringanindependent education for your child, Rohan WoodsSchool shouldbeon yourlisttovisit. Page invites you to reach outandlearnmore abouttheschool anditsmission.

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Nociplastic PAIN

By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied

Scientists and clinicians are beginning to better understand what creates and maintains pain that doesn’t stop when an injury heals.

Known as nociplastic pain, the International Association for the Study of Pain defines it as pain that exists “despite no clear evidence of actual or threatened tissue damage.” In other words, the pain is real, but the cause is not tied to a specific injury or disease process affecting the body where the pain is experienced. For example, phantom limb pain occurs when people who had an amputation feel pain in the limb that is no longer there. Other instances of nociplastic pain can occur in people who develop chronic back pain, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, or fibromyalgia.

“It’s tricky because often there isn’t anything that shows up on imaging, but sensitization of the nervous system, especially the central nervous system in this case, can happen both at the level of the spinal cord and at some of the more central processing areas of the brain,” explains Corey Woldenberg, WashU Medicine assistant professor of physical therapy and othopaedic surgery.

“Nothing shows up on imaging in the area of suspicion or aligning with the pain presentation, like the spine, but this doesn’t account for central processing changes,” Woldenberg elaborates. “Central processing area imaging has shown changes in research studies – more activity across more parts of the brain than when pain first began or was acute, but this type of imaging isn’t always clinically available or available outside of research

studies,” she says. Woldenberg collaborates with colleagues at the WashU Medicine Pain Center to take a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating nociplastic pain.

“There’s not just one part of the brain that ‘does pain,’ if you will,” she continues. “Lots of parts of the brain are active during a pain sensation or pain experience. And so any one of those areas can trigger this downward cascade where pain isn’t just an input – it’s not something that happens to us – it’s something that our body can also create. It can be an output as well.”

This ability of the nervous system to create and trigger neural pathways that are interpreted as pain is known as “synaptic efficiency.” “Nerves that fire together, wire together,” says Sarah Buday, a clinical psychologist and associate professor of anesthesiology who also sees patients at the WashU Medicine Pain Center. “When one [nerve signal] goes, the rest of them go, ‘Ah-ha! We’re having that experience!’” Once the neural pathways are established, routine physical or emotional stressors can trigger pain.

Diagnosing nociplastic pain involves imaging, labs, and clinical tests performed during exams to rule out specific injury or illness and then a variety of subjective and objective measures to help clinicians determine

the quality and quantity of pain. “A thorough chart review is key,” Woldenberg says. “I’m looking at history…prior imaging and labs, and prior treatments that have failed or been successful. We participate in team-based care…because it’s only when I have that holistic picture that I can be more confident in determining the primary driver behind the pain.”

Nociplastic pain responds to treatment, which can involve lifestyle modifications including pacing activity, gentle exercise, and aerobic conditioning in a safe and meaningful way. “General exercise is just as impactful as targeted exercise for this type of pain – you can exercise any area of the body that doesn’t hurt and still reap the benefits of that movement,” Woldenberg says. Buday works with patients on mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and other cognitive tools based on their specific situations and needs.

Woldenberg emphasizes that chronic pain is often multifactorial and treatment should be, too. “Seek out holistic, interdisciplinary care,” she advises. “Look for team-based care, meaning the disciplines talk to each other and coordinate your care, if you have access to it.”

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Reblooming

ORCHIDS

By Pat Raven, Ph.D. | Photos supplied

It’s amazing how much the house plant orchid market has changed over the last decade. There was a time when the classic potted Phaleanopsis was pure white, with a long, single stem of enormous, long lasting flowers. The flower spikes required support and were often bent into horseshoe shapes or lashed together with various materials. They required special handling (usually with a florist involved), were very expensive, and as tough as the devil to get to rebloom.

With the aid of tissue culture and contemporary breeding, grocery store orchids are now more affordable, compact, branching, and offer more, though smaller, flowers. They make a better house plant and have an increased likelihood of reblooming. Now, with the mass-produced tissue culture orchids, there is greater variety in flower color, plant size, and shape.

A mini orchid that can fit into a coffee cup has brought orchid-growing to the office. With the multi-branching orchids, you can snip the spent floral stems down to a fat green node and they will often send out a secondary scape. This completely changes the rules of management, where old school requires you to cut the stem off at the base and wait for a year or two.

Don’t hesitate now to buy an orchid. Enjoy it for 90 days or more with its original flowers; then cut back the scape, give it a small dose of orchid food, and enjoy a new set of flowers.

My orchids are thriving, blooming their fool heads off now. Consider seeing the orchid show at the Missouri Botanical Garden (missouribotanicalgarden.org), which opens on Jan. 31 and runs through the end of February. Free for Garden members, it’s an invitation to go and be inspired to cultivate your own home windowsill of orchids.

Here are the main things to know about contemporary orchids:

„ If you want a plant that is likely to re-bloom, choose one that is multi-branched in flower.

„ Grow in bright, but not direct, sunlight or the foliage will burn.

„ Use warm water, not ice cubes, and not too much. More orchid house plants die from overwatering than any other reason.

„ Apply orchid food occasionally, but not too often, to support the energy for reblooming.

„ Keep a vigilant eye out for scale, an insect problem that can sneak in with any new plant. You’ll know it by the shiny, sticky honeydew on the foliage. The insects themselves are little, insignificant, brown humps. They cause a host of problems, including mold that develops on the honeydew.

„ Orchids perform best with high humidity; warm, daytime temperatures; and cool evenings.

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Local Landmark Celebrates Diamond Anniversary

By Brittany Nay | Photos courtesy of Laurie’s Shoes

The footwear business has always been a perfect fit for the Laurie’s Shoes founding family, the Waldmans.

“They had the shoe business in their blood,” Laurie’s Shoes president Mark Waldman says of his parents and founders, Wally and Joan Waldman, and Joan’s father, Morris Goldman, who launched the local company in 1951.

Celebratory events for the St. Louis shoe staple’s 75th anniversary are afoot throughout 2026, honoring the fourth-generation family business’ steadfast commitment to its original mission: compassionate customer service and the best selection in town. “We have a passion about what we do,” Waldman says. “The customer is No. 1, 2, 3, and 10.”

For more than seven decades, its flagship store has remained open at 9916 Manchester Road. “We’re a local landmark,” Waldman describes. “We’ve been compared to other St. Louis institutions like Ted Drewes [Frozen Custard].”

The original Laurie’s Shoes location still runs much like it did threequarters of a century ago. “We call it ‘sit and fit,’” Waldman explains of the in-store, full-service model, noting certified pedorthists are on staff and the latest footwear technology is used to achieve the perfect fit. It’s a fun, family experience punctuated by treasured traditions, the president says. “Everybody gets a balloon, and we have Dad’s Cookies,” he says. “There are a lot of memories here.”

The inventory of 75,000-plus pairs features athletic shoes from Brooks, New Balance, and Hoka to fashion brands from France and Italy as well as classic shoes by Dansko and Sorel. Plus, find Stride Rite shoes for kids. “We have [hundreds] of brands,” Mark Waldman says, adding

the shop carries men’s sizes up to 18, women’s styles through 13, and narrow to wide widths from AA to EEEEEE.

Through the decades, local families to well-known St. Louis personalities continue to frequent the shoe store because of the superior service, Waldman says. “We have the best people,” he notes of the almost 40-member team, some of whom have worked there for 30-plus years. “The phenomenal staff of people of all ages make us successful.”

Everybody gets a balloon, and we have Dad’s Cookies. There are a lot of memories here. – MarK WaLDMan

From the beginning to today, it’s a family affair, Waldman, who has been with the business for 50 years, will proudly tell you. He, along with Scott Waldman and Patricia Baker – his siblings who joined the fold 45 years ago, chose to stay in their beloved hometown. “We all had a passion for what goes on here,” Waldman says, noting his nephews Jacob Waldman and Sam Baker, along with Waldman’s wife, Francesca, also came onboard.

With the next generation stepping into the family business shoes, the future is exciting, Waldman says: “The fourth generation will take this very strongly forward. You just don’t get that anymore.”

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SunSnow Opens on Cherokee Street

By Lauren Leady

After years of working from a home studio, artist Jenny Lin of Moon&June Studio is opening SunSnow, a design-forward stationery shop and creative space on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. The move marks a turning point, as Lin opens the  door to deeper community connection.

“I’ve always loved being around people and being involved in the community, and I found myself wanting a place where those connections could happen through gatherings or workshops,” the artist says. “The timing feels right because I’m more grounded in my practice and clearer about what I want to build.”

Lin’s vision for SunSnow extends beyond retail, shaping the space into an experience rooted in her artistic practice and cultural influences. SunSnow is designed to welcome visitors and spark inspiration, whether they arrive as dedicated stationery lovers, designers and artists, or curious passersby.

“Asian stationery culture influenced how I see paper goods, where intention, design, and small details really matter,” Lin says. “SunSnow combines calm moments with bold energy through contrast, color, and subtle visuals. I wanted the space to feel thoughtful and designforward without being intimidating…When people walk in, I hope they feel welcomed, like they can slow down, take in everything, and take their time.”

The same thoughtful approach that defines Lin’s work carries directly into the goods and experiences she is creating for SunSnow. The new space reflects the same lens that has long shaped Moon&June Studio, translating Lin’s interests into tangible, inviting objects.

“Observation is often where my work begins, whether I’m noticing patterns, making lists, or collecting everyday data. [I’m] finding ways to make those ideas feel approachable and a little playful,” she says. “When translated into physical goods, those themes show up as objects that invite curiosity through color, repetition, and small details that encourage people to look twice.”

Lin’s designs take shape as giclée prints produced on archival-grade paper using long-lasting, pigment-based inks. The studio offers prints, posters, and stickers, each designed and packaged by Lin herself, which reinforces the hands-on, intentional process underpinning both Moon&June and its next evolution.

Commissioned artwork, design work, custom invitations, and printed goods will continue as usual while Lin focuses on a soft opening for Jan. 24 and the grand opening in March. “For the St. Louis community, I’m excited to create a space that brings people together through workshops and small creative gatherings,” Lin says. “I hope SunSnow becomes a place people return to, not just to shop, but to feel inspired, welcomed, and encouraged to create in their own way. If the space can bring any small moment of inspiration or creativity, that feels like a meaningful contribution.”

Moon&June Studio, moonjunestudio.com

SunSnow, 2604 Cherokee St., St. Louis, instagram.com/sunsnow_co

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THEATER IN ST. LOUIS OPENS 2026 ON A High Note

By Mark Bretz | Photos courtesy of The Fabulous Fox Theatre

As the new year begins, St. Louis theater and touring shows roll out a lineup not to be missed.

Already underway at The Black Rep is “Dance on Widow’s Row,” Samm-Art Williams’ dark comedy about four women who host a superstitious gathering for their town’s bachelors. It continues through Jan. 25 at Edison Theatre at WashU. That’s followed by a rendition of Lisa B. Thompson’s “The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body,” a “joyous, raucous, spiritual event [and] love letter to Black women.” It runs from Feb. 4 to March 1 at

Hotchner Studio Theatre. (theblackrep.org)

The Fabulous Fox Theatre continues its Broadway season with “Hell’s Kitchen,” the Tony Award-winning jukebox musical featuring music by Alicia Keys. Kristoffer Diaz’s book follows a semi-autobiographical plot about Keys’ upbringing in Manhattan. The touring production runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 8. From Feb. 18 to March 1, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” one of the biggest musicals ever in the history of Broadway and London’s West End, tells the story of a musical genius who lives hidden in the Paris Opera House. (fabulousfox.com)

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is hosting “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” in its Emerson Studio at the Loretto-Hilton Center through Feb. 8. Presented by New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theatre Company, the immersive comedy “transforms [the space] into a bustling corner shop where a simple gathering erupts into…a full-blown celebration.” Upstairs on the main stage, Eboni Booth’s “Primary Trust” runs from Feb. 4 to March 1. In the story, Kenneth’s predictable life is unraveling, but he receives guidance from a kind waitress and an imaginary friend. (repstl.org)

Upstream Theater continues its season with a Canadian production titled “Myth of the Ostrich,” which runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8 at The Marcelle Theater in Grand Center. Holly, Pam, and Cheryl have different world views, and a series of lies leads to misunderstandings. (upstreamtheater.org)

The next production at Winter Opera St. Louis is Giuseppe Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera,” running Jan. 25 and 27 at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The opera centers on King Gustav III of Sweden, who was assassinated at a ball in 1792. (winteroperastl.org)

The season at Stray Dog Theatre debuts with Ira Levin’s 1978 thriller, “Deathtrap,” running Feb. 5 to 21 at Tower Grove Abbey. Levin won an Edgar Award for his play, in which playwright Sidney Bruhl is reinvigorated when a student sends him a script. (straydogtheatre.org)

St. Louis Actors’ Studio presents “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” by Lucas Hnath, from Feb. 6 to 22 at Gaslight Theater. Hnath’s drama is set in 1894 and focuses on the era’s rules of society and gender. (stlas.org)

Uncovering Ancient Egypt in St. Louis

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Art Deco, Fachwerk, Flounder. Shingle-style, row house, Greek Revival. What do these six terms have in common? Each is an architectural style found in St. Louis – styles Ladue News has explored over the last two years. In this edition of “A Storied History,” we add one more piece to the city’s enigmatic architectural puzzle: Egyptian Revival.

Many structures in Ancient Egypt were monuments to the most lauded figureheads of the time, and they themselves are monumental in size and scope. These pyramids, tombs, and temples call to mind symbols of power and a ritualistic interest in both the cosmos and the afterlife.

Iconic Egyptian architecture – think the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx – evolved into hieroglyphics-covered obelisks; columns topped with carved papyrus, symbolizing rebirth; decorative friezes; pylons, or tall stone gates, depicting deities; colonnades and roofed courtyards; and

other examples of extraordinary engineering and design.

Worlds away in St. Louis, the stoic marble obelisks of Bellefontaine Cemetery echo Ancient Egypt’s respect for the dead – including the Tate Mausoleum, guarded by stone sphinxes at its entrance. Sphinxes also make an appearance atop the grand Civil Courts Building downtown, which sports a pyramid-shaped roof.

The golden-hued building at 3200 Natural Bridge Ave. – aka Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, once a Masonic lodge – is a rare case of wellpreserved Egyptian Revival-style architecture in the city. Its obelisk-framed entrance mirrors an Egyptian pylon or gate, and pharaoh heads and winged globes, associated with royalty, flank its roofline. “Combining elements of the Temple of Karnak at Luxor, it shows the interest of Americans in the Egyptian world after the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the early 20th century,” writes Chris Naffziger in his online blog, St. Louis Patina.

Built in 1913 and designed by lodge-member and architect Henri Rusch, Mount Moriah balances form and function. “Rusch’s façade obelisks were not merely decorative – they housed a ‘ventilation scheme, ensuring the circulation of pure air when windows [were] closed,’” writes Ruth Keenoy in a 2018 newsletter for the Society of Architectural Historians. “The idea of utilizing oversized, imposing…obelisks to frame a recessed, tomblike entrance was pure Egyptian Revival, but to do so in a manner where they rose dramatically above the structure itself appears to be an American twist.”

No doubt, the otherworldly pull of Ancient Egypt influenced secret societies like the Freemasons in the structures they created. In St. Louis, even in its rarity, the style evokes an intriguing connection between present and past.

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LEONA MARKET

In Holly Hills, Mary Issa brings a taste of her home cooking to South St. Louis with Leona Market. The Mediterranean bakery and grocery store offers much more than meets the eye. In addition to shelves stocked with everyday necessities and snacks, the corner store specializes in handmade sweet and savory pastries, deli-style sandwiches, soup of the day, and desserts.

Issa came to St. Louis with her sons in 2015 and launched her own business, SunRise Catering. In her native Bethlehem in the West Bank, she previously worked as a boarding school teacher. During the day, Issa taught mathematics, and during afternoon classes, she instructed students on how to cook from scratch.

For 10 years, Issa made use of her culinary skills as a professional cook at a St. Louis senior home. She also gained industry experience working at local Mediterranean restaurants. When the opportunity arose to start her own family business, Issa knew she’d found the ideal place to showcase the recipes and techniques she’d perfected over the years.

Growing up, Issa always enjoyed preparing pastry for her family and celebrations. At Leona Market, she offers a rotating daily selection that includes treats such as baklava and sweet pastry dough filled with apples, chocolate, cinnamon, pistachio, or dates. Savory pastries include za’atar cheese or meat sambusas; a vegetarian mini pizza with olives and green onions; and kubbeh made with cracked wheat, ground beef, and onion.

Another highlight features a casual take on a traditional Mediterranean dish: chicken musahab. Issa takes shredded chicken and presses it between hoagie bread with your choice of toppings for a hot panini that has become a customer favorite. Grab-and-go goods include tabouli and hummus, while prepared desserts include tiramisu and cannoli.

In the spring, Issa hopes to add patio furniture so that guests can relax and enjoy her cooking on site for a cafe-style experience. For now, she prepares her baked goods and wholesome fare for anyone who wants to stop by for a quick bite on the go.

“I love the area, and the neighborhood is so supportive,” says Issa, who proudly calls Holly Hills her home. “We hope the business will grow.”

Leona Market is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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DANCING WITH THE St. Louis Stars

Dancing with the St. Louis Stars returns on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, marking the 19th year for the benefit that supports Independence Center.

“We ask for corporate and community leaders to step up with a professional dancer, create a routine, and put on an incredible show,” the nonprofit’s executive director Trish Holmes says. “It is a lot of fun to see people come out of their comfort zones, but the real idea for our community leaders is the fundraising. Can they spread our mission to their networks?”

Independence Center provides services and resources to people with serious and persistent mental illness. This includes everything from employment assistance and education to housing and therapy. Through these efforts, Independence Center members can manage their symptoms, find community and purpose, and live healthy lives.

The January 2025 event generated more than $555,000, supporting clinical services, community connection, employment opportunities, and housing for hundreds of individuals across the region. The 2026 event will fund a new facility to help ensure affordable housing for 38 senior citizen members.

Like the nationally broadcast ABC show “Dancing With the Stars,” dancers at the fundraising event pair with professional dancers to perform a

choreographed routine for a panel of judges and a live audience vote.

“Our corporate leaders and members create this bond onstage that’s like no other,” Holmes says. “We encourage them to tour our facilities, and time and again, it’s made an impact on their lives…People start speaking up. That’s where reducing the stigma [around mental illness] comes in.”

Each year, one dancer is an Independence Center member. Anthony Galloway will serve as the organization’s onstage representative this year. Galloway experienced homelessness in 2024 before getting in touch with the Independence Center; he now lives in housing through the nonprofit.

“It means a lot to me to be able to represent the Independence Center,” he says. “Because it doesn’t matter who you are, you can overcome what happens in life and any challenges that come your way if you have that support.”

With the 20th anniversary a year away, Holmes and the Independence Center team aren’t taking the milestone for granted. “Looking ahead, it just solidifies that Independence Center has become a gem of St. Louis,” she says. “There is a place where anyone can come to get the help they need, and for the community to remember the work we do.”

Independence Center, 4245 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-533-4245, independencecenter.org

This year’s dancer lineup includes corporate and community leaders representing a wide range of industries:

„ Katie Drew, personal trainer

„ Brad Liebman, marketing principal at HOK

„ adam Marles, president and CEO of EverTrue

„ Stephanie Oliver, rEaLTOr at Oliver & associates

„ Jeff Wade, executive director of the asian american Chamber of Commerce St. Louis

THE 67TH ANNUAL

Fleur de Lis Charity Ball

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The 67th annual Fleur de Lis Charity Ball was held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch. Mrs. William Newbold (Cathy) is the ball chairman this year. Mrs. Christopher Ahlering (Marian) is president of the Fleur de Lis organization. As is tradition, the 2025 Fleur de Lis Charity Ball – at which 29 honorees were presented to The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of Saint Louis – will benefit SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. To date, Fleur de Lis has exceeded a total of $3 million gifted to SSM Cardinal Glennon. Last year, the hospital provided millions of dollars in free care to children from St. Louis and the surrounding bi-state area. For more information on the Fleur de Lis organization, please visit fleurdelisstl.org.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball

On Dec. 5, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis hosted its second annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball at The Factory in Chesterfield. Guests were treated to food, drink, and live music as well as fabulous silent and live auction items. Proceeds from the evening went to Catholic Charities and its family of ministries, which served more than 117,000 people last year through programs such as wellness care, disaster relief, food assistance, mental health services, and affordable housing.

“The second annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball was a joyful witness to the compassion of our community and the enduring mission of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. We are profoundly grateful for the generosity and support that strengthens families, restores dignity, and helps us continue [to bring] healing, help, and hope to neighbors in need throughout the entire Archdiocese.”

– JARED BRYSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES

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WhenJenniferOzimkiewicz (Oz)readherdaughterthe storyofArtemis–afierce, independentlegend–littledid sheknowshewasopeningmorethanabook. Rather,Ozwasopeningadoorthatwould quietlyrewriteherownfamily’sstoryand sparktheOlympiaDollCollection,alineof dollssoldlocally,online,andnationally inselecttoystores.

“OlympiaDollandStoryCollectionisa superheroinecollection[that]bringstolife iconicgoddessesandfemalefigures,designed toinspireandempowertoday’skidsthrough interestingandfunstoriesandimaginative, screen-freeplay,”saysOz,whoownsand operatesOzCreations,LLCasitsCEO.

ThecollectionshowcasesGreekandRoman mythologicalgoddessesincludingAthena, Artemis,andVenus.AccordingtoMerriamWebster’sEncyclopediaofLiterature,Athena’s personificationinthe“Iliad”andlaterthe “Odyssey”byHomerdetailsthegoddessasa representativeof“theintellectualandcivilized sideofwarandthevirtuesofjusticeandskill.”

ThelegendofArtemishasbeencultivated throughreligiousbeliefsandrituals.Sheis oftenassociatedwithwildanimals,hunting, andvegetation,amongotherelements,states Merriam-Webster.Theencyclopediasaysthat Venus,knownalsoasAphrodite,was “widelyworshippedasagoddessofthesea andseafaring,”andisprimarilylinkedto loveandfertilityaswellasreveredas“the

creativeelementintheworld.”

“[Athena]isthestrategistandisadmired forhersharpintellect,hercreativegeniusasan inventor, andherprotective leadership,” Ozsays. “[Venus]embodieslove,compassion,creativity, andself-expression.[Artemisis]allabout independence, athleticstrength,and fearless bravery. Sheprotectsnature, animals,andgirls.”

Artemisisalsothegoddessmostbeloved byOz’sdaughter,whowasboredwith children’sbedtimestoriesatanagewhen shestillplayedwithdolls,Ozrecalls.“Ihada collectionofchildren’smythologybooks,soI readherastoryaboutArtemis,”Ozsays.“She lovedit!Iaskedifshewouldliketohavean Artemisdoll,andshekeptaskingforit.”So,Oz acted—inhopesthatretellingthesemythical storieswouldresultinamoremeaningfulplay experienceforkids.

“Bylearningaboutthesupernatural powersthesegoddessesareknownfor,andby engaginginimaginativeplaywiththedollsor craftingtheirownstories,girlscanrole-play, relateto,anddiscoverimportantattributes likecourage,compassion,intelligence,and strengthwithinthemselves,helpingbuildtheir self-confidence,”Ozsays.

Eachdollincludesaccessories,ananimal figurine,andacollectibleillustratedstory card.Additionally,kidscanaccessand downloadororderpre-printedcreate-yourowncustomstorykitsontheOlympiaDoll Collectionwebsite.

A2017NationalInstitutesofHealthstudy

evaluatedtheeffectivenessofsuperhero orpretendplayonyoungchildren’s development,andassummarizedinanarticle byPBSKIDS,“inadditiontosupporting perseverance,pretendplayhelpskidsdevelop theirproblem-solvingskills,cognitiveskills, andsocial-emotionalskills.”Ozadds,“It’s throughimaginativeplaythattheycan envisionthequalitiestheyadmireinthese legendaryfiguresand,inturn,feelempowered toembracetheirownuniqueabilities.”

TobringtheOlympiaDollCollectionto life,Ozunderwentyearsoftrialanderrorwith toydesignersanddevelopersbeforelanding onthefinishedproduct,whichcannowbe foundatImaginationToysinLadueoronthe OlympiaDollCollectionwebsite.

“Theseiconicfiguresfrommythology aren’tjuststories.They’reenduringarchetypes thatconnectwithrealtraitsingirlstoday,” Ozsays.“Theyteachkidsthatbeingpowerful doesn’tlookjustoneway:Itcanmeanleading withintellect,actingwithindependence,or caringwithempathy.”

Ozbuilt a 30-yearcareeras acorporate leaderwhere she championedinclusionand diversityanddevelopedtalent.“Inthisnext chapterwithOlympiaDolls,” shesays,“I’m extendingthisnow togirlsandkidsofthisnext generationtobelieve intheirindividualityand theirdreamsandknow they have thepowerto makea difference intheir own way.”

OlympiaDollCollection,olympiadoll.com

Pl aces for Indoor Pl ay

GoPlay!

140LongRoad,Suite108,Chesterfield, 636-893-8134,goplaystl.com Parentingcanoftenfeel isolating,especiallyinthe aftermathoftheholidayrush. Beforecabinfeversetsin,hereare fiveindoorplaygroundsthathave recentlyopenedintheSt.Louis areawherekidscanbeactive andadultscancatch theirbreath.

GoPlay!isanindoorplaygroundandpartyspaceco-ownedby husbandandwifeBradandJenniferByrne.Aformerteacherandmom oftwo,JenniferByrnesaysthecoupleopenedthebusinessinNovember 2023afterfeelingtheneedformorespacesofitskindinthearea.

GoPlay!hason-siteconcessionswithtypicalkidfood,Byrnesays: “Corndogs,hotdogs,nachos,thingslikethat.Wedohavesome healthieroptions,some yogurts, cheesesticks…prettymuch grab-and-go foodthatfamilieswouldliketosnackonwhilethey’rehere.”

Generaladmissionisfreeforadultsandkidsupto6monthsold, $10for6-to12-month-olds,and$21forages1to15.Playtimesaresix daysaweekfrom8a.m.to1p.m.and2to7p.m.Theplaygroundis closedonWednesdaysforcleaning.

LittleDiggers

Ohio-basedindoorsandboxfranchiseLittleDiggersisopeningupitsfirstlocation inSt.Louisthisspring.Co-ownerHannahBowerssaysLittleDiggersspacesfeature morethan1,000squarefeetofsandboxroomand200-plusdifferenttoysforchildren ages7andunder.

Bowerssayswhensheandherhusband,Zach,werelookingtoexpandtheir business,St.Louiswasoneofthefirstspotsshelandedon.“Asateenager,myfamily movedtoMissouriforacoupleofyears,”sheshares.“WhatIreallyrememberfrom livingintheareaisthatSt.Louisisthisamazingcommunityforfamilies.”

WhileBowerscan’toffermanydetailsonLittleDiggersSt.Louisjustyet,she saystherewillbesandboxplaytimesforchildrenofallageswithspecialneedsor sensorysensitivities.

Little’sLoftPlayCafé

Little’sLoftPlayCaféoffersacommunitycenteredspaceinKirkwoodwhereparentscan playwiththeirchildrenandconnectwithother familiesorrelaxwithcoffeewhilethekidsrunfree throughouttheindoorplaystructure.

Thetreehouse-inspiredplayscapeisbuiltwith parentsandcaregiversconsideredfirst,accordingto thecafé’sInstagrampage@littlesloftplaycafe.Guests canorderfromapeanut-freemenuthatincludes fresh-bakedgoodsandLaCosechacoffee,specially roastedinMaplewood,as wellaskid-friendlysnacks.

Reservationsarerequiredfor60-minuteand 90-minuteopen-playsessions,whichstartat$11 and$15,respectively.

117W.ArgonneDrive,Kirkwood,littlesloftplaycafe.com

TotSpotSocial

InClayton,TotSpotSocialoffers2-hourplaysessionsatmorethan12playstations fornewbornsto6-year-olds.KristenSmithandherhusband,Kevin,co-ownthe business,whichjustcelebrateditsfirstanniversaryinDecember.

SmithsaysTotSpotSocialpridesitselfonsupportingotherareabusinesses. “Wefeaturelocalproductsinourcaféandpartypackages,andhavealreadyhosted morethan25localauthors,experts,andguestspeakersforevents,”shesays.Smith addsthatalcoholisavailableonthepremisesforhappyhoursandparties.

Openplay admissionstartsat$15.45,withbabieslessthan 6 monthsold(andwith apayingsibling)abletobeadmittedatareducedrateof$8.Visittotspotsocial.com foranup-to-datelistofplaysessions.

6541ClaytonRoad,Suite100-101,Clayton,314-580-3611,totspotsocial.com

YourVillageSTL

YourVillageSTLoffersamoretherapeutic approachtotheindoorplaygroundspace.An on-sitewellnesscenternextdooroffersspeech therapy,occupationaltherapy,therapyfor parents,andadditionalservices.OwnerJennifer Tietjensaysshecreatedthebusinessasaway tohelpsupportcaretakersstrugglingwiththe transitionintoearlyparenthood.

YourVillageSTL’splaygroundisopen MondaytoFridayfrom9a.m.to1p.m.Open playadmissionforasinglevisitstartsat$4per childfromages6monthsto1year,and $12perchildages1andup.Childrenunder 6monthsoldreceivefreeadmission.

78-82 Clarkson WilsonCenter, Chesterfield, 636-233-8754, yourvillagestl.com

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