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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020

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Gratitude

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ONE THING I HAVE LEARNED WHEN FACING DIFFICULTY, IS THAT IT’S

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HELPFUL TO COUNT THE THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT I’M TRULY GRATEFUL

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FOR. With the challenges we’ve all faced this past year, I’ve found that it’s harder

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to notice those things, but when I take the time to write them down and reflect

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on gratitude, it offers comfort and hope. Even during this pandemic, I see families spending more time together, some of us having a less hectic schedule, businesses finding creative ways to thrive, and neighbors looking after neighbors more than

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ever. We even appreciate the fresh air and outdoor recreation we took for granted in the past. Hope, strength, resilience—I’m confident we will emerge from these difficult times stronger than ever before. This issue is dedicated to gratitude. As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ve got tips to update your home, recipes for healthy comfort food, and ways to make meaningful connections with elderly loved ones in residential care facilities. We at Bend Lifestyle are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Home Space Create a Welcoming Home for the Holidays and Meet the Schwartz Family of M. Jacobs

18 Healthy Recipes Enjoy the Comfort of Plant-Based Soups and Stews

22 Lessons on Connection Stay Close to Loved Ones While Staying Safe

34 Gratitude Profile Gwenn Wysling of Bethlehem Inn Shares Reasons She is Thankful

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THE UNCERTAINTIES OF THE WORLD OUTSIDE OUR place settings. Michael Schwartz, president of the M. Jacobs FRONT DOORS GIVE ALL THE MORE MEANING TO THE collection of seven furniture stores across Oregon underSANCTUARIES WE CREATE WITHIN OUR HOMES. As stands the meaning of family as he heads the 83-year-old the holidays approach, a space for family has become more company. Founded by his wife Sheilaâ€™s parents, Maurie and important than ever before. Now is the time to prepare living Sylvia Jacobs in 1938, the stores not only provide the region areas to settle in during colder weather. That includes updat- with high-quality furniture options but create a family-like ing a cozy family room with tables for games and puzzles or atmosphere to shop. Family tradition is important to the a comfortable chair for watching movies, and making sure Schwartz family (see sidebar), especially when it comes to your Thanksgiving table is ready for a gathering of any size, Thanksgiving. Create your own backdrop for tradition with an from a single seat to a large table for more socially-distanced update to your dining space. MJacobsFineFurniture.com 12

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ARTICLE CHERYL PARTON

Living Space

The lessons of change from 2020 can apply to restyling living space. Staying home is an invitation when a room is welcoming and reflects your personal style. There are many options for customizing furniture today that allow expression of individualization. Choose from a variety of wood finishes or fabrics, whether the luxury of velvet or the

durability of bonded leather. Comfort is also a priority which has made a recliner, such as the Ekornes Stressless Recliner, a “hot commodity,” during these times, according to Michael Schwartz, president of M. Jacobs Fine Furniture. Whatever your goals, simple changes can help create a custom space for the holidays and winter season.

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2: A neutral palette is the blank canvas for a pop of a favorite color with an accent pillow that expresses your personality. Chair, with custom covering, by Canadel. MJacobsFineFurniture.com 3: Modernize your Thanksgiving table with cutlery in a metal other than silver. Luna Flatware, 5-piece set, $89. BorrowedBlu.com 4: There’s no place like home, especially when we live in Central Oregon. Accent pillows, from $29.95.

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6: Either start with a white dining room chair, as shown in the photo at left, or choose from a rainbow of colors. MJacobsFineFurniture.com CONTINUED >

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

Meet the Schwartz Fa m i l y THE STORY OF

Grandsons Dylan and Cole, along with the Schwartz daughters: Kari, Kim and Jodi. Matriarch Sheila Schwartz in red.

M. JACOBS FINE FURNITURE When Maurie and Sylvie Jacobs left Chicago for Oregon, it was in the 1930s and

Sylvie and Maurie Jacobs left Chicago for Oregon to honeymoon, then settle in Eugene.

like many people going west they were following dreams. Maurie’s dream was to open a retail store, and in 1938 he opened what was then called Sterling Furniture in Eugene. Fast forward 83 years, and today a family of seven stores known as the M. Jacobs Fine Furniture “family of stores” has grown from that first business to include M. Jacobs in Bend, stores in Eugene as well as Michael’s Leather and Oak, Michael’s Home Store and M. Jacobs Mattress Gallery. The family legacy continues under the leadership of Maurie and Sylvie’s daughter, Sheila and their son-in-law Michael Schwartz. The M. Jacobs Fine Furniture store in Bend has been open since 1980 and has evolved to provide Central Oregon buyers with not only full line and top brand name home furnishings, but contemporary lines that provide customization options to consumers. Family traditions are central to the M. Jacobs business and to the personal life of the extended Schwartz family. Michael and Sheila have been married 54 years, have three daughters, three sons-in-law, eight grandchildren, and four dogs, all of whom return to Eugene each year for the holidays. While creating comfortable home environments is part of the M. Jacobs business, at the Schwartz’s own home they have created an important gathering place, especially at the holidays. As their family has grown, Michael has invited family to stay in alternate accommodations for more room, but that hasn’t worked. “Everyone wants to be ‘in’ the house,” where they can all be together, he says. “They all find a way to be at home for Thanksgiving.” 14

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AS WINTER APPROACHES, CENTRAL OREGONIANS FACE A NEW CHALLENGE - A WEAKENED BODY This year in a word, is unprecedented. Never in our lives have we experienced the curve balls life has thrown our way. For winter sports lovers, the idea of skiing and snowboarding is a light at the end of a very dark tunnel. However, this year is different, and for most of us, preparing for winter sports will be more of a marathon than a sprint.

are excellent, these sports require different areas of strength in the body. Skiing and snowboarding put a significant amount of strain on the knees, hips and the back. Therefore, hip and core strength are critical for proper rotation when doing these sports. Glenn’s recommendation: get ready now.

“We’ve had many bike injuries this summer, much more than we normally see,” said Bend physical therapist, Glenn Maclean-Talbot PT, DPT. Glenn is Bend’s go-to guy for getting ready for ski and snowboard season. Every November, he puts on a series of classes to help winter sports lovers get in shape. This year, however, there is more work to be done. “Because of COVID, most of us have had a different level of activity than in prior years, so we are in a different preseason shape this year,” said Glenn. “Combine this with the countless injuries, aches, and pains people have experienced this summer. We are going into the season in a much-weakened or imbalanced state.” But getting in shape for winter sports goes much deeper than being able to spend a day at Bachelor “shreddin’ the gnar.”

That fall you took two months ago that you are still feeling is likely to rear its ugly head at the most inopportune time. In addition to any injuries, Glenn recommends not ignoring the extra five pounds put on since COVID hit or the nagging neck pain from sitting at an illequipped home office desk all day. Address all of these things before the winter season starts. If you don’t, you will end up compensating and put yourself at a higher risk for another injury that could ruin your season. The best way to get better is to tune into any pain present and relay that to your physical therapist. Doing so will help ensure the appropriate therapies are recommended and implemented.

“Many people wait all year for winter sports and spend three quarters of the year moving their bodies at a slower rate or with not as much force as is required in the winter,” said Glenn.

“A physical therapist will give you a game plan for what is needed - whether that be a longer approach utilizing a variety of therapies or just a strengthening program,” said Glenn. “Some injuries take weeks while others take months.”

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i n g re d ient s + 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced + 3 carrots, diced + 1/2 yellow onion, diced + 4 cups broccoli, chopped + 32 oz. vegetable broth + 1 cup almond milk + 1/2 cup nutritional yeast + 2 Tbsp. lemon juice + salt and pepper to taste

i n st r uc t ion s 1. Peel and dice the potatoes, carrots, onions, and chop the broccoli. 2. Combine all the veggies and liquids in a pot. 3. Simmer on medium heat until all of the veggies are tender. 4. Smash with a food masher or fork. 5. Add salt and pepper to taste. 6. Top with homemade croutons for the perfect finishing touch. I usually cube a portion of a crusty French baguette or loaf and sauté with a bit of olive oil or bake until crunchy for simple, scrumptious croutons. Note: Don’t worry about the liquid not covering the vegetables completely, it is going to reduce down to be thicker.

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Hea r t y Beef( les s) St ew

+ 1 quart vegetable broth + 1-2 cups of water (enough to barely cover potatoes and veggies) + a couple of sprigs of rosemary and thyme + 1/2 tsp. garlic salt + 1 bay leaf

Hearty and healthy is the best combo. When my husband was craving a classic comfort stew, this recipe hit

+ 1 Tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped + Salt to taste

the spot and he didn’t miss the beef! It tastes unbelievably like a traditional beef stew but is entirely plant based. At was inspired to try, and experimented until it came out

i n st r uc t ion s

just right. The combination of portobello mushrooms and

1. Dice a whole yellow onion and the carrots. Chop the

liquid aminos (or soy sauce) had the effect I was seeking.

celery, cube the mushrooms, and mince plenty of garlic.

Your kitchen and the whole house will smell amazing. May

2. Set the stove to medium-high heat and add the olive oil

your family enjoy this “beef” stew as much as mine does.

to a large pot.

(It goes perfectly with some crusty French bread.)

3. Add the onions and sauté for five minutes or so until

first, I was unsure how to get that deep beef flavor but

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softened, then add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for another five minutes. 4. Next, toss in the cubed mushroom and add the liquid

+ 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil

aminos. Let it sauté for about 10 minutes, using a wooden

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+ 3 garlic cloves, minced

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+ 2 large portobello mushrooms, cubed

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+ 1 Tbsp. liquid aminos (or soy sauce)

tomato paste, veggie broth, a cup or two of water (just

+ 4 colorful carrots (purple, white, orange), diced

enough to cover the potatoes), garlic salt, 1 bay leaf, and

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finely chopped flat-leafed parsley. Simmer until you can

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stick a fork through the baby potatoes.

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MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO

CREATIVITY AND HEART PROVIDE COMFORT TO FAMILY IN MEMORY CARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

IN THESE TIMES OF COVID-19, THE LINE OF POETRY

our patriarch, who is housed in a local retirement residence,

BY ALFRED TENNYSON, “HE SEEMS SO NEAR AND YET

can’t hear very well. We even managed a surprise visit from

SO FAR,” TAKES ON AN AGONIZING FRESH MEANING

the staff to deliver his favorite cake on his birthday—complete

WHEN ONE CONSIDERS WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED TO

with video documentation. Coming upon a season of special

FAMILY MEMBERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. It

occasions, the national Alzheimer’s Association offers some

doesn’t matter how close in proximity your living spaces are,

suggestions for the holidays that can be adapted for safety

it isn’t safe during a pandemic to visit your loved ones in per-

and social distancing. Instead of joining your loved one in a

son. Add in the complexity of working within the constraints

facility-planned holiday activity, join them on the phone to

of dementia or Alzheimer’s and attempts to connect remotely

attend. Have family present via photos on a necklace, glued

can seem useless. We’d try anything to elicit even the most

to popsicle sticks or strung from colorful yarn on a walker.

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meaningful atmosphere for seniors living with memory loss.

of a favorite book or poem and arrange for your loved one to

Yet Executive Director Angel Hunter is saddened by the toll

follow along over the phone or on a video call while you read

COVID-19 precautions are having on residents and staff. “We

out loud. Most importantly, consider the one or two actions

are definitely noticing a decline in our residents because they

you think you or your family members can take on without

are so confined and the constraints are so tight with respect

added holiday stress. Give yourself grace to not be perfect,

to getting out and seeing loved ones,” Hunter laments. The

just to try. That glimmer of connection—the mere thought of

connections don’t have to be lengthy. Bend resident Aleta

a slight grin at the sight, sounds, or tastes—will be well worth

Nissen offers a simple idea, and it’s one Hunter also recom-

your beautifully imperfect attempt.

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OUR TOWN

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DUE TO COVID-19, MANY TRADITIONAL

has been on the community,” says Michelle

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EVENTS IN BEND AND AROUND THE

Poirot, who manages all of the training

can keep people off the roads and on walk-

COUNTRY ARE BEING CANCELED OR

groups at the store. The “I Like Pie” run has

ing paths and trails,” says Michelle. Cascade

MODIFIED IN SOME WAY. Races, whether

been a major fundraiser for NeighborImpact,

Relays raises money for various programs,

5K, 10K, or marathons, are also being

a local food bank, she explains. It has allowed

including Girls on the Run, a program oper-

affected. For example, the popular “I Like

them to donate thousands and thousands of

ated by the local Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend

Pie” 5K run, which was started by FootZone’s

pounds of food over the years.

that encourages girls in local public schools

original owner, Teague Hatfield, and a group

Cascade

to walk, run, and be active. “There has been a

of his employees, is going virtual this year.

Relays, also had their own Thanksgiving

lot of demand for funds for nonprofits, espe-

This event would normally draw about 3,000

morning race in the Old Mill District. Four

cially for something like a food bank, that we

participants, who would then enjoy some pie

years

approached

felt that we wanted to continue to stand up

once they finished the course. “FootZone

FootZone and asked if they could have a

for that,” says Michelle. “We couldn’t bear to

has been Bend’s local running store for over

combined race. “It’s still called ‘I Like Pie,’ but

not support them.” So, both groups decided

25 years and its focus for all these years

it takes place in the Old Mill District which

to hold a virtual race in 2020, and are calling

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organization,

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member and treasurer, Peter Hatton, who

them if they were not in close proximity with

asking people to do is to walk or run a cer-

along with Thomas Morgan, is the co-race

or passing someone. The main focus of

tain distance from their own homes and then

director for the Bigfoot race. “We’d been

the Bigfoot run, says Peter, is that 100% of

have pie in their driveways.

going back and forth on whether we could

the proceeds go to four local high school

There have been very few live races this

hold a safe event, and we decided that under

cross country teams. In the last 10 years,

year. Michelle says that in Bend proper

the current state guidelines and mandates,

CORK has donated more than $50,000 to

alone, there are usually more than 30 races.

we could.” The Bigfoot race usually draws

the teams. These fundraising races, whether

But virtual events, for many, can still act as

anywhere from 160 to 180 participants, but

live or virtual, are more important than ever

good motivators to stay active. One race that

this year they capped it at 140. Instead of one

for nonprofits to survive in this economy.

did happen live was the annual Bigfoot 10K

mass start, they had groups of 20 runners

And taking part not only benefits these

held by the Central Oregon Running Klub

starting five minutes apart. All participants

vital organizations, but also helps partic-

(CORK). This year it took place on Sunday,

were required to wear masks at least until

ipants get outside and stay fit and healthy.

October 4th. “Founded in 1976, CORK is one

they started the race and then once they

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of the oldest clubs in Oregon,” says board

were on the trail, they were allowed to remove

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IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a

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Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.

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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix

he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.

it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your

“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,

eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent

you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”

self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the

as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that

Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong

you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls

with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of

and you’re always in the picture—always the center

his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

of everything.

It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that

ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued

switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t

humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with

even see myself.”

the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-

Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.

fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city

an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-

called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was

versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the

this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,

planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel

some little ceramic things you could paint and this big

like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like

bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in

that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”

bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,

he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the

but she loved it.”

way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”

truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”

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“Working in a caring organization with people (staff, volunteers, residents and supporters) who understand the importance of service and giving back.”

“Belief in a Higher Power that watches over all of us, though we may have different names for this entity. I am grateful for a spiritual force of good in our world that helps us overcome difficulties, challenges, hurts and losses like those we have seen this year and over our lives and helps us to build a sense of resilience in our hearts and in our world.”

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