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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Giving Thanks

November 2022 PUBLISHER

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The true spirit of Thanksgiving encourages the conscious expression of gratitude, focusing on spending time with those we love and giving back to our community in a meaningful way. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in our day-to-day lives, with truly being present only for a fleeting moment here and there. Yet we all know true contentment comes deep from within and from fulfilling who we were made to be, not from what status we’ve achieved, what accolades we’ve collected or what tasks we've checked off our to-do lists. Appreciating those around us that have helped us in our journey reminds us of what truly matters. Our November issue is dedicated to stories of gathering, gratefulness and giving back to our amazing community. We are so thankful for the residents and businesses nearby who support so many incredible organizations and help make our city the vibrant community that it is. This holiday season, as we prepare to gather with our loved ones, and in the true spirit of thanksgiving, let’s set time aside to pause to consider what truly makes life meaningful and stop to reflect on those moments. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy In gratitude,

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Young Adults Where They’re at and Finds Ways To Help Them Live a Better Life

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How Light, Levity and Modernity Transformed Boulder’s Deck House

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1: Compass Boulder hosted a Boulder Luxury Listing Tour & Agent Networking Event in August, where guests toured five gorgeous Boulder homes. Catherine Burgess, John Canova, Andy Burgess. 2: Lauren O’Neil, Patrick Brown, and William Grieg 3: John Canova 4: Callie Cavanaugh and Paul Cure 5: Heather Vieth and Kristin Kalush 6: Guests enjoying the Luxury Listing Tour Photography by @forcommonground

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1: BVSD Leadership and past Bear Creek principals listen as Principal Tanner Dayhoff welcomes the crowd to Bear Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration 2: Student greets former PE Teacher Mr. James Soole 3: Bear Creek students sing and dance along to the Bear Creek song Photography by Jenna Dallaire Photography

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses. WinterFest and Art In The Park at Chautauqua Get festive in Boulder’s most magical setting when Chautauqua’s WinterFest returns December 9-11. Featuring carriage rides, WinterFest Market, Santa’s Cottage, Historic Cottage Tours, a tree lighting ceremony, a Jeff and Paige family concert and more. This year’s Art In The Park will feature bears decorated by local artists and supporting the artists, Chautauqua and other local nonprofits. Browse the bears on campus, then bid on one in the April auction. WinterFest tickets and information: Chautauqua.com

Colorado Community Joining Together for Massive Benefit Concert & Fundraiser The Future Arts Foundation has just launched an online fundraiser to open a community arts house in Boulder County. It will feature a space for music lessons, an instrument shop, an art gallery, a recording studio and an event space. The campaign culminates with a benefit concert at Macky Auditorium on December 10 featuring members of The Lumineers and The Motet, Daniel Rodriguez, Gasoline Lollipops, Wildermiss, Wood Belly, surprise guests, and many more. Additional information at FAFColorado.org.

Photography by Pat Glenn

Warren Miller's Daymaker Nov 10-12 at Boulder Theater This fall, free your mind and leave it all behind with Warren Miller’s 73rd annual ski and snowboard film, Daymaker. Come along on a journey from British Columbia to Greece’s Olympus Range, Alaska and beyond. Get in on the biggest days with Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie Burrell, Jonny Moseley and more. Then get ready for your own. Because there’s no better day than one out on the snow. Find your tickets at WarrenMiller.com.

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November Sales Events at Starfish Jewelry Starfish is excited to partner with Boulder's own Embrazio this month for a special Jewelry Trunk Show event from November 11-13. It'll have some amazing new pieces and everything will be on sale—the more you buy, the more you save! And be sure to come back in as Starfish moves into the holiday season later in November with even more seasonal specials!

Nonprofit Cyclists 4 Community Match Local Funds To Pay for 2023 Study On September 21, Boulder-based nonprofit Cyclists 4 Community presented Boulder County commissioner Claire Levy with a check for $30,000. The funds help to pay down the local match portion of a $400,000 federal grant for a professional engineering feasibility study for a separated multi-use bikeway between Boulder and Lyons along US 36 North Foothills Highway. The serious injury and fatality data confirm that a separated path will reduce killed and seriously injured outcomes among cyclists using the path to effectively zero. Photography by Tim Stone

Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance at Scheels The Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance will once again be hosted with Scheels in Johnstown, Colorado, during the Veterans Day event from November 10-13. The Wall of Remembrance is joined by performances of #Stop22Tour and The Loveland Marine Corps. League Detachment 1250 honor guard posting colors. For more information, visit Instagram: @RomansWarriorFoundation and @Stop22tour.

Photography by Barb Regan

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Victor Wooten feat. Steve Bailey & Derico Watson BASS EXTREMES at Boulder Theater Victor Wooten is a five-time Grammy Award winner and a founding member of the supergroup Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. He has been called the most influential bassist of the last two decades and was listed as one of the Top Ten Bassists of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine. Get tickets at BoulderTheater.com.

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Wine Shop & Market Join us for free weekly wine tastings! Every Thursday from 4-6 p.m., swing by to discover wines made by small producers and travel to new places with every sip.

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Map Your Transformation With Life Coach Carly Raemer of Somatic Alchemy You walk out your front door, your face greets the sun, and your feet call the Earth home. Warmth in your heart and fire in your belly—intuition, your compass. You look the wolf in the eyes and howl back. Adventures abound. You return home, steeped in starlight, rooted and alive. Carly is an Energy Life Coach for Creative and Wild Souls. Alchemy through Soma, with Soul. Book your exploration: CarlyRaemer.com // 303-323-8831 // IG @carlyraemer

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Sweet Protection Arrives in Boulder! Sweet Protection, based in Trysil, Norway, was founded by a tight-knit group of skiers, riders, cyclists, and paddlers. Sweet blends industry-leading innovation with the finest craftsmanship to create the safest and most advanced helmets, protective gear, and apparel for ski and snowboard, bike, and paddlesports. Introducing the Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi MIPS, a re-engineered helmet using only the best materials, technologies, and production technologies available. Products are available at Christy’s Sports and Evo. SweetProtection.com Photography by Sweet Protection

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OWN THE STOKE THIS WINTER, ADVENTURE IS YOURS

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OAK's New Menu Highlights Braising, Local Game + Winter Greens OAK’s newest seasonal menu is inspired by the intersection of Colorado/ American cuisine and its relationship to Scandinavia. As such, the menu leans heavily on deep braising, local game, hearty mushrooms and winter greens. Fall menu highlights include Oak "Wedge Salad" with caramelized pork belly, roasted little gem, blue cheese fondue, tomato breadcrumbs and pickled red onion; Kung Pao Sweetbreads with pickled peppers, zucchini and peanuts; Cavatelli with lion’s mane mushrooms, braised kale, fennel pollen; and Buttermilk Pie with corn ice cream and blueberries poached in red wine.

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Following is a brief description of powerful, but under-utilized, strategies for reducing taxation, lowering risk and maximizing your hard-earned dollars.

CASH BALANCE RETIREMENT PLANS Want to contribute $100,000-$750,000 on a tax-deductible basis towards retirement? For high-income business owners with less than 25 employees, a combination of 401k, profit sharing, super Roth and cash balance pension plan allows for maximum tax-deductible contributions to help turbocharge your retirement savings.

CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES Huge premium savings for business owners on their business insurance premiums, while providing significant tax savings now (and down the road). A well-structured and managed captive insurance company provides impressive tax savings opportunities and risk reduction, while also allowing up to $2.2M of current income tax deductions per year, plus ongoing tax benefits later. For small businesses with over $10M/year of revenues, if a captive fits, it is one of the most powerful planning strategies available.

STRATEGIC ROTH CONVERSIONS Most professionals think tax rates are going up, reinforced by the most recent Biden tax proposals. Taking advantage of the various tax brackets and converting traditional 401k and IRA’s to Roth make tremendous sense. Additionally, many people could benefit from making sizeable contributions to donor-advised funds this year and pairing the charitable tax deduction from this gift (that will fund future charitable contributions to their preferred causes) with ROTH conversion. This allows you to turn future taxable dollars into tax-free ROTH’s for you and your spouse’s lifetimes, plus 10 years beyond your deaths for your heirs.

ENERGY PRODUCTION FUNDS Lowering our reliance on oil and natural gas imports and instead using domestic reserves help to increase our nation’s energy independence. Congress has offered generous tax breaks for years to encourage domestic oil and natural gas production. Numerous tax benefits are available for these drilling projects, and the benefits can significantly improve the economics of this asset class.

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QUALIFIED LEVERAGE STRATEGY™ FOR LARGE RETIREMENT PLANS The Qualified Leverage Strategy (QLS) is a tax-efficient method of accessing money from qualified retirement plans and creates two buckets of tax-free money for the rest of your lives. It also immediately lowers the burden of required distributions for those 72 or older. QLS enables participants to maximize assets going to beneficiaries, reduce taxes on assets in qualified plans and increase cash flow and the amount left to heirs or charity. It is one of the few investments that can offer tax-deferred growth, tax-free access to the policy’s cash value during life, a tax-free death benefit and the creation of a large ROTH IRA from assets that were previously taxable.

LIFE INSURANCE One of the most misunderstood and under-utilized financial tools available is (gasp) life insurance. Tax-deferred growth and tax-free access to income during life, plus income tax and estate tax-free death benefits mean you will be lowering your tax burden for the rest of your lives. As a wealth replacement tool, it can make up for the unavoidable income and estate taxes you may face. It also, from a rate of return comparison, can deliver what no other investment can provide…check it out! For more information about these powerful tax-reduction strategies, feel free to reach out to your Impact Wealth team.

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CREATIVE LICENSE Denver Artist Monica Curiel on Plaster, Purpose and Granting Yourself Creative Permission

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Inside artist Monica Curiel’s home studio in Denver, you’ll find all the same tools and materials you might find at a home construction site. Large pieces of wood, every form of plaster, grouting tools and more. “Pretty much anything you can find at a hardware store, I make with,” Monica explains. But her connection to these tools extends far back before her art career; these are tools and materials she learned how to use at a young age growing up in Texas. “I grew up accompanying my parents to work, and they’re both labor workers; my mom cleans houses and was a stay-at-home mom, and my dad has rental properties which he flips, and that’s how we learned to use construction materials and paint walls and grout tiles and use plaster,” she says. Monica went into college knowing she wanted to pursue a creative field and majored in fashion design, but a cancer diagnosis her freshman year was the impetus to really start granting herself creative permission and push the limit of what’s possible. “Through that experience, looking back, I really am grateful for it, as it really helped me to have a mentality of, ‘If I have the time, I’m going to really explore what I want to do.’” By her senior year, Monica was exploring her identity through different creative practices, and, for the first time, she had more time to dabble in different mediums. She found herself pushing for creative liberty once again. “We had some time to do independent study, which just meant you could dabble in whatever medium you wanted and explore it for a year. To be quite frank, I had never gotten the permission to do so….So I went to materials I knew how to use, which was plaster and concrete and grouting tools. And I started doing these textural paintings for my space.” Today, that connection between art, home, culture and medium all comes together in Monica’s work as she explores functional objects like lighting and furniture in addition to her plaster art pieces. She uses a variety of plasters to create everything from sculptural paintings that mimic draped fabric to lamps and candleholders.

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“I think there’s a correlation for me between my mental health and my environment. I feel less anxious when I have control, and I feel more calm when I can express it and dive into it creatively. And I think a lot of what I’m doing today taps into that. I’m giving myself this new permission to explore things outside of being just a piece of art. I’m exploring space and how people interact with it, which is super exciting because it has to do with all the interests I’ve ever studied.” This year, those creations made it all the way to Milan Design Week, where Monica participated in an exhibit called “This is America,” showcasing underrepresented communities of American creators. For Monica, it was yet another opportunity to push boundaries and grant permission. “I feel this responsibility to try it all. While I am able and while I have this power to dictate what my hands do, I want to do that. Along with honoring my parents’ sacrifices, I think that is really taking advantage of the fact that I’m alive and well and able,” she says. “I think what other people might see as impulsive or chaotic, like the fact that I just started painting and now I’m trying to do furniture… To me, I think ‘Why not while I can? Let me explore. Let me do it now.’” You can see more of Monica’s work at MonicaCuriel. Art or on Instagram at @MonicaCuriel.Art.

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NONPROFIT DRY BONES MEETS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHERE THEY’RE AT AND FINDS WAYS TO HELP THEM LIVE A BETTER LIFE

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You belong; you are unconditionally loved; and you have immeasurable worth and value. These are the pillars of Denver-based nonprofit Dry Bones, which works with unhoused youth and young adults. The nonprofit began 21 years ago by Matt Wallace, his wife Nikki, and Jeff and Kama Medders. Before starting Dry Bones, the Medders were visiting Denver and became aware of how many kids and young people were living on the streets. They began interviewing those impacted about what was being done to help this age group. One thing led to another and eventually Dry Bones was formed. “This younger population often has a completely different set of needs than the general unhoused population,” says Matt, executive director of Dry Bones. “The younger population is new to this life of not having a place to belong. Maybe they've hopped from group home to foster home, maybe even to a family member's home for a while and this is their first experience of being unhoused and living on the streets. They just hold tremendous hope and expectations that they won't remain on the streets forever, and that kind of changes the nature of services and the nature of what's needed.” By meeting unhoused youth and young adults—typically those between the ages of 12 and 30—where they are mentally, physically and emotionally, Dry Bones is able to build friendships with them and help them with a variety of wants and needs. These services range from providing home-cooked meals several nights a week to bowling outings, street outreach, shower and laundry services, resource navigation, emotional and spiritual support, safe spaces, companionship and much more. Dry Bones also offers job readiness and training, including a 12-month job training program through their social enterprise, Purple Door Coffee. From assisting with resumes and applications to providing work attire, Matt and his team of volunteers help young adults find worthwhile jobs. But only if that’s what they are asking for, Matt says. “We want to see young people become members of society with wholeness, and that looks different for every person,” he says. “We don't have any sort of cookie-cutter goals for these kids. We want them to come into their fullness and find wholeness.” Dry Bones doesn’t have one single end product or task in mind for these young adults. By not checking

off a box or completing of a set program, these kids can become who they want with additional support and guidance as needed. This is indicative of a genuine relationship, Matt says. “We also don't age people out of the community,” Matt added. “Dry Bones is a genuine, lifetime supportive community. We have a lot of people that even though they've moved off the streets, and they're long off the streets, they're still a part of our family, our community, and we're still the system that provides that relational life support for them.” The youth-focused nonprofit is always looking to grow its community, but to do that, it relies on donations and volunteers. Those interested can make a monthly or one-time donation at drybonesdenver.org/ donate-now, organize a donation drive, purchase coffee from Purple Door Coffee or volunteer. Volunteers must complete a training course with Dry Bones, complete a background check and application and provide references. More opportunities to get involved can be found at drybonesdenver.org/be-involved. DryBonesDenver.org PurpleDoorCoffee.com

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Level Unlocked HOW LIGHT, LEVITY AND MODERNITY TRANSFORMED BOULDER’S DECK HOUSE

When Scott Rodwin was approached about remodeling this 1970s Boulder area home, he was struck by two things. First, he was baffled at the original home’s layout and its lack of incorporation of its spectacular natural surroundings. Second, he couldn’t help but feel that this lot posed a truly unique opportunity from both a design and lifestyle perspective. “The homeowners called us to look at this home before they purchased it,” says Scott, principal at Rodwin Architecture and CEO of Skycastle Construction. “The home was on a wonderful, but challengingly steep lot. We let them know that we saw special potential in the property.” The project called for a total transformation of the existing structure, and not just in terms of updating the original pink stucco abode. The team also needed to consider how to fully integrate the home’s design to maximize its connection with its gorgeous foothill surroundings. “The original house was a puzzle,” says Scott. “It had incomparable views looking south over all of Boulder

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and to the Flatirons and beyond, but the existing house had almost no windows or outdoor living spaces. Our first step was to open up the new house as much as possible to capture these sights.” A design/build project executed by Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Construction, the end result is a 4,200 sq. ft. home that encapsulates the light and splendor of its setting. It is known as the Deck House given the seamless indoor/ outdoor lifestyle that it facilitates from every area of the home via its expansive windows and five deck areas—one of which is a sprawling roof deck.

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“In adding so many windows and doors we also created the opportunity to make this house passive solar,” says Scott, “so we designed overhangs and metal brise soleil across the entire south face of the house. This all contributes to the home’s strong sustainable design aspect.” This theme of bright levity is evident not just in the natural light spilling into all of the areas of the home, but also in its newly airy, spacious interior. “On the inside, the challenge was that the hill climbs 30 feet from the front to the rear of the house,” says Scott. “We reconfigured the house to create a delightfully winding staircase that opens to daylight and views at every turn.” The team also transitioned the originally dark, segmented interior to give it more flowing circulation that Scott notes is akin to a waterfall. This is achieved in part by the two-story, light-filled foyer that multiple rooms look through and benefit from in terms of both sunlight and beautiful sights. An undeniable sense of luxury permeates throughout the home through its many beautiful design details. The custom mahogany front door provides an elegant

contemporary touch. The central stone fireplace helps to delineate the kitchen, dining and living areas in the open concept floorplan, while niches carved into the foyer walls help the homeowners display their sculptural art collection. The primary bathroom—part of the penthouse primary suite—returns to the motif of light and levity with its ethereal style and beach-inspired palette. This sophistication is complemented by a playful personality, as the home includes many hidden elements designed to create a sense of magic and wonder. The central reading nook includes a secret door leading to a more private enclave. A laundry chute is hidden behind a framed painting, and a small wet bar is just out of view behind a stylish barn door. Overall, it is a home that Scott feels now takes full advantage of its special hillside perch, both inside and out. “One of my favorite aspects of the home is that, when you are in it, it feels like it is floating above the tree canopy of the town,” says Scott. “As you look out to the Flatirons, Boulder looks like it’s covered in a green forest, making you feel like you are hovering above the city.”

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FIND YOUR HOLIDAY BLISS Prioritize Your Health and Wellness With These Local Spots Sure To De-Stress This Holiday Season

It’s the season of giving, but we all know you can’t pour from an empty cup. Though we call it the most wonderful time of the year, endless gifts to buy, people to see and parties to attend can make it feel like quite the opposite. Prioritize your health and wellness with these local spots sure to de-stress this holiday season.

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HIT THE TRAILS: Eldorado Canyon - 9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs Just 30 minutes outside Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park boasts stunning views and hikes for all skill levels. Perfect for a family-friendly holiday outdoors or a solo winter stroll.

BREAK A SWEAT: MELTprjct - 2900 Valmont Rd. Unit G1, Boulder

FIND YOUR ZEN: Yoga Pearl - 900 Pearl St. Suite 4, Boulder Located on Boulder’s Pearl Street, this local yoga studio offers classes for every type of yogi, from the classic Vinyasa to a “Fun Flow,” plus a number of unique workshops throughout the month, including a Full Moon Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath.

Feel the holiday stress melt away with one of the studios’ intense boxing, cardio and conditioning classes.

Cycle Bar - 459 McCaslin Blvd. Suite 6, Louisville With locations around Colorado, Cycle Bar offers the premium cycle studio experience wherever your holiday travels take you.

KONDITION - 3161 Walnut St., Boulder Offering everything from HIIT to Barre to Spin to Strength, every day has something new in store at Kondition.

Radiance Power Yoga - 2704 28th Street, Boulder Whether you are looking to Flow + Let Go or break a sweat at their Power Flow, Boulder’s Radiance Power Yoga has something for everyone this holiday season.

Little Yoga Studio - 525 Arapahoe Ave. E-42, Boulder Committed to providing a safe space for everyone to practice, Little Yoga Studio is a femme-owned studio offering everything from beginner to advanced classes at affordable prices.

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TREAT YOURSELF: CYL Sauna Studio - 1850 29th Street Mall Suite 1012, Boulder Experience the “serenity of sweating” in a personal luxury sauna pod, perfect for a holiday detox and reducing stress.

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The Body Bar - 6662 Gunpark Dr. Ste 200, Boulder Treat yourself to the ultimate massage or acupuncture treatment at this local, family-owned wellness center.

SOMETHING NEW: Food Lab - 1825 Pearl St., Boulder Bringing people together through the “common language of food,” find your next family recipe at one of Food Lab’s incredible cooking classes.

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Ways To Give Back CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY THIS SEASON

Create a purposeful connection with your community this season by donating your time and/or resources to those in need. Not only will you help others by supporting those close to you, but you will also have an opportunity to learn a lot about yourself and your neighbors in the process. Choose one of these local organizations to support or explore the many other opportunities that your community holds and find an institution that carries weight and rings true to your own values.

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Volunteer with the whole family at Community Food Share’s distribution center or help by maintaining and cultivating their several community gardens throughout the Boulder area. Since 1981, they’ve been combating hunger in Boulder and Broomfield counties by feeding those in need. It has both on-site (in Louisville) and mobile pantries where families and individuals can shop for produce and other staples. Its Elder Share program also provides free groceries to homebound seniors twice a month. CommunityFoodShare.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY

HSBV has a brand-new facility currently under construction which will allow them to gain a Critical Care Ward and double the amount of large dog kennels and exam rooms. New volunteer opportunities will be available soon after construction is completed, but you can sign up now. As part of their Pets and Pals team, youth between 7-14 years of age can volunteer alongside an adult. There are also always plenty of animal fostering opportunities for families and individuals. BoulderHumane.org

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GROWING GARDENS

With two farms and a goat dairy located in both Boulder and Longmont, this organization has been connecting members of the community with sustainable agriculture and food donations for over 20 years. Reach out about their corporate volunteer opportunities to plan a team build or get your hands dirty and sign up to help them harvest and organize their CSA. GrowingGardens.org

SISTER CARMEN COMMUNITY CENTER

SCCC provides basic needs and services to residents and families of East Boulder County. They connect access to nutrition and healthy living with a drive-thru food bank, improve access to stable housing with emergency financial assistance and expand family education through parenting classes and support groups (among many other programs and services). There are several volunteer opportunities with their food bank, community garden and thrift store locations. SisterCarmen.org

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Commit your support to all things local on Saturday, November 26 by dining, shopping and seeking out services from the small business owners that make your neighborhood great. Since 2010, this Saturday in November has been giving a boost to the local businesses that make up the patchwork of what makes our neck-of-the-woods vibrant and unique. Remember that every time you have lunch at a locally-owned restaurant or buy a piece of hand-crafted local art, you are supporting the vitality of your own community.

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COLORADO GIVES DAY

Since 2010, Colorado Gives Day has raised more than 362 million dollars for the state’s nonprofits. Choose a cause that is close to your heart on Tuesday, December 6 and get a boost to your donation from the Colorado Gives Incentive Fund. Here’s a chance for your generous donation to make even more of a difference from the help of corporate sponsorship. ColoradoGives.org

THERE WITH CARE

For over 15 years, Boulder-based There With Care has been providing direct support and assistance to families that have a child that’s been diagnosed with a critical illness. There are many ways to donate on There With Care’s website; signing up for monthly giving, purchasing a linked King Soopers loyalty card, supporting families while shopping online with AmazonSmile and Wishlists or donating in-kind with muchneeded non-perishable food and household supplies. ThereWithCare.org

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RESOURCE CENTRAL

“Putting conservation into action” is Resource Central’s mission statement. It puts sustainability at the forefront while focusing on landfill diversion and materials reuse. You can donate new or used building materials or shop for your own DIY project at its nonprofit facility in Boulder; materials are priced approximately 75% less than retail. It also offers Lawn Replacement and Garden-In-A-Box programs with incentives for xeriscaping your yard or garden that help you do your part with water conservation. ResourceCentral.org

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THE W I NTER BLU ES HOW TO DEAL WITH THE UPCOMING STRESSORS OF THE HOLIDAYS AND COLD WEATHER

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Approaching the holiday season, it’s easy to fret over reuniting with family, preparing large meals and shopping for gifts, all while the days grow shorter and colder. Because so many people’s stress spikes during this time, Kendra Miguez, CEO and founder of Colorado Women’s Center, shares her tips on navigating end-of-the-year stressors. NAVIGATING WINTER Though Colorado boasts around 300 days of sunshine a year, for many, colder weather and less sunlight bring on Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD, a type of depression that often worsens in winter months). While Kendra says around 4% of the population is diagnosed with SAD, closer to 20% feel some kind of mild winter blues. To deal with the coming of lower temperatures and shorter days, Kendra suggests sticking to a routine, prioritizing group outings and spending as much time outside as possible. For those who still feel short on vitamin D, she recommends bright light therapy. Brighter than regular light bulbs, bright light emulates sunshine, which halts the body’s melatonin production. This might make you feel less tired and help keep your circadian rhythm on track.

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EXERCISING Start preparing for the often inevitable higher stress of winter in the fall by getting into the habit of regular exercise, especially outside. “Even if it’s the winter and dark out, if you’re moving in the elements, it will recreate a sense of what we get when we have sunshine,” Kendra says. Maximizing outdoor workouts, even when it’s cold out, is linked to lower stress levels. “There’s no such thing as bad weather,” Kendra adds, which she finds especially true in Colorado. With access to thousands of trails, Coloradoans love to strap on spikes for a snowy hike or swim laps in one of the state’s hot springs.

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DEALING WITH FAMILY Visiting relatives for the holidays often comes with lots of assumptions and emotions, so it’s helpful to prepare to put your own well-being first at family gatherings. Kendra recommends sitting with your expectations and noticing any discomfort you have around family members and certain situations you might encounter. Or identify excitement from potential conversations with those you feel safe with, “mentally sending love to everyone before you walk in the door,” Kendra says. If you’re processing grief and loss of a loved one, which can become intense around this season, acknowledge your feelings and set boundaries, giving yourself permission to fully participate in the family function, or not. “You can miss a person and enjoy the holiday at the same time,” Kendra says, highlighting the importance of creating new traditions while celebrating the memory of someone who wants you to be happy.

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VOLUNTEERING Kendra notices that many people struggling with grief during the holidays work to lighten that feeling through charity. “When we help others, it alleviates so much of our pain and sadness,” Kendra says. “By bringing joy to someone else, we simultaneously feel it.” Plus, during the pandemic, we’ve missed several opportunities to enjoy the company of strangers and interact with our communities. Kendra says, “We were in isolation for so long, and we’re not meant to be apart from each other like that.”

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Year in and year out, thousands of people hit the slopes at Vail Mountain, from the legendary back bowls to the Look Ma run. Countless others visit the mountain to celebrate après culture and enjoy elevated dining experiences. But this year will be different. Coming off a record-breaking season, Vail Mountain will kick off the 2022-23 season by celebrating a milestone year. Vail opened to skiers 60 years ago on December 15, 1962. After just five months of construction, the mountain opened to visitors with one gondola, two chairlifts, eight ski instructors and nine runs. The process to open took “a lot of determination, a lot of scrambling,” founder of Vail Ski Resort Pete Seibert said back in 1986. Today, the mountain spans more than 5,300 acres of developed ski and snowboard terrain with countless runs and seven back bowls. This year’s 60th celebration will pay homage to Vail and the innovators, like Pete and others, who made the mountain resort what it is today.

“This season will be packed with celebration, and we’re going to be bringing forward so many amazing experiences from the past, but with a modern twist,” says John Plack, senior communications manager at Vail Resorts. Vail will bring back its famous Look Ma Mogul Challenge this season. The event pays homage to the organic and haphazard mogul competitions that took place for many years at Vail. Open for anyone to participate in, this amateur mogul competition will showcase new-school and oldschool bump skiers, costume contests and prizes. Dates and details will be announced later this season. One of the most anticipated celebrations will take place at the Vail Mountain Ice Bars. How the ice bar came about is full of lore and legend, but according to John, a “pioneering young person piled up some snow at the resort and brought après to life.” This year, the iconic environment is back with two Ice Bars—one at Eagle’s Nest, which can be accessed with or without skis, and the other at Wildwood. Pack hand warmers and wool socks, though, because

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this open-air bar will be made entirely of ice and snow. The cocktails, frequent music and company, however, are sure to keep visitors warm and entertained. For guests wanting to continue the ice-themed celebrations, snow bungalows will be available for rent at the Eagle’s Nest Ice Bar, creating an elevated, personal retreat right in the heart of Vail Mountain. But that’s not all. Vail has several other happenings taking place for its 60th-anniversary celebration, including the opening of two new high-speed chairlifts. One will replace Game Creek Express, lift number 7, which was built in 1985. The other, lift number 17, connects the bottom of the Sun Up and Sun Down bowls to Wildwood. Celebrations aren’t only for skiers and boarders, either. There will be a Birthday Bash taking place across the mountain with

live music, celebration, events and, of course, après the week of December 15. There will also be “throwback signature menu items, classic events and fine art experiences that celebrate the resort in a fresh and modern way,” John says. The season officially starts at Vail on November 11, but celebrations will take place all season long. Vail Mountain is already thinking about the next 60 years, too—a time that’s sure to bring innovation, excitement and community. According to John, diversity, equity and inclusion will be Vail’s focus for the next 60 years. “The next 60 years will build upon Vail Mountain’s position as the world’s premier mountain destination by leading the industry in a welcoming spirit that creates an opportunity for everyone to feel the excitement of the Legendary Back Bowls and beyond,” he says.

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LIVELY LOUISIANA SOUL IN COLORFUL COLORADO Rootbeer Richie and The Reveille is a raucous eight-piece, soul-infused, Swamp Pop band that has gained local attention for their high-energy live shows. We reached out to Rootbeer Richie to learn more about bringing the Bayou to Colorado.

WHAT IS SWAMP POP AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND? RR: Swamp Pop is a genre of music created in the 1950s in Acadiana Parish, Louisiana, where I was born. It’s a combination of a New Orleans-style rhythm, blues backbeat on the bass and drums, rock-n-roll guitars, thumping pianos, blaring horns and belted lovelorn lyrics. In short, it’s good-time-dancing music about love and loss. All of my inspiration for this project comes from old musicians from Louisiana and the South. Legendary artists like Fats Domino, Lee Dorsey, Sam Cooke and Cookie & The Cupcakes.

TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY FROM LOUISIANA TO DENVER. HOW DID YOU LINK UP WITH THE BAND? RR: The first time I spent in Denver was on tour with an old group of mine in 2014, and I’ve been in love with the city ever since. The music scene here is really special. Everyone supports everyone and roots for each other, and it honestly feels like a family. That’s how the members of the group came to be; I just ended up becoming close friends with all of my favorite musicians in Denver by accident and the band kind of formed itself.

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“THE MUSIC SCENE HERE IS REALLY SPECIAL. EVERYONE SUPPORTS EVERYONE AND ROOTS FOR EACH OTHER, AND IT HONESTLY FEELS LIKE A FAMILY.”

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DID YOU HAVE AN EPIPHANY MOMENT GROWING UP WHERE YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO FRONT A BAND AND MAKE MUSIC? RR: Not really, honestly. I’ve always thought bands were cool and have always had a huge appreciation for music, but growing up I always wanted to be a paleontologist. Until I realized that paleontologists don’t make very much money…so then I decided to pursue something that makes even less.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE AUDIENCE AT A ROOTBEER RICHIE AND THE REVEILLE SHOW? RR: All I expect from an audience is to completely forget about everything they’ve ever known prior to entering the show, follow anything and everything I say blindly, remove all contact with anyone outside of the gathering of fans, drink the Kool-Aid, and remember… it’s not a cult. Rootbeer Richie and the Reveille’s new selftitled EP is out now on all platforms. Catch the band at The Velvet Elk Lounge for Boulder Lifestyle’s 10th Anniversary Party on 11/17. Doors open at @ 7 pm, music starts @ 8 pm.

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