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No matter how uncertain the world sometimes seems to be, the things we're most thankful for should always be within our grasp. Families, friends and pets. The mountains, the arts and the outdoors. Travel, music and good food. Health. Home. Thankful. It’s about appreciating what we have, rather than wishing for what we don’t. And it’s about putting one foot in front of the other during tough times and having faith that we’ll come out stronger and wiser on the other side. And sometimes… being thankful is about lending a hand (or a few dollars) to help others. Flip through the pages of this month’s issue for lots of ideas on things to be thankful for in our community, as well as some wonderful ways to give back. Read about a young man with autism and a developmental disability who is providing career opportunities to other young adults with disabilities through his thriving soap company. Get help navigating the Medicare labyrinth. Learn more about a well-known charity that provides second chances to countless Pikes Peak-area folks and another that helps provide seniors with transportation, housing and a sense of community. We also have the details about a local salsa company that offers seven levels of heat, an innovative spot for art, an artist who tasks herself daily with “creating the unimaginable,” a Colorado Springs business making natural skin care simple and affordable and an award-winning local kombucha maker. Finally, read about what makes prime rib, well, prime rib. And check out a great recipe for cooking this holiday classic perfectly. Thanks for reading. At Colorado Springs Lifestyle Magazine, we are thankful for you!

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

14 Navigating the Medicare Mountain

Lifestyle Letter

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Local Experiences

Skin Care HEA LT H + WELLNESS

Family Care FI NA NC E + LEGA L S ERV I C ES

Eat Right EDU CAT I O N

Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

Chef ’s Selection FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Inspired By B EAU T Y

Mental Wellbeing HO ME SE RV IC E S

Farmers Market FO O D + B EV ER AGE

Maker’s Studio EDU CAT I O N

Giving Back HO ME S ERV I C ES

Events

Closing in on 65? Reviewing Your 2024 Options? Time to Get Savvy...

22 Beautiful Soaps, “Made with Meaning”

Hunter’s Hope Soaps: Providing Opportunities for Young Adults with Disabilities

30 Providing Second Chances

Goodwill of Colorado: More than a Century of Helping People

34 Nothing Plain about this Jane

Springs Kombucha: Sparkling. Raw. Bold.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Being thankful for what we have, and giving back to those in need is important all-year round, and particularly during the holidays. We love our community and want to support our people and organizations in as many ways as we can, so join us in paying it forward with these local opportunities.

Our Picks to Pay it Forward AMER ICAN FUR NITUR E GALLER IES: American Furniture Galleries is helping

those in need this season. Donate $50 to the Marian House and get $200$400 off Stressless recliners office chairs and sofas. Win-win. 3212 E Platte Ave Colorado Springs, CO CASA OF THE PIKES PEAK R EGION: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region advocates for victims of child abuse and neglect in El Paso and Teller counties. They are always looking for volunteers and donations. 24 S Weber St Colorado Springs, CO CAR E AND SHAR E FOOD BANK FOR SOUTHER N COLOR ADO: Care and Share hosts "Take a Turkey to Work Day" on Nov. 17. Volunteers will collect frozen turkeys at participating King Soopers locations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. 2605 Preamble Point Colorado Springs, CO R ONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado keeps families with critically ill children close to each other and provides the care and resources they need, when they need it most. 4223 Royal Pine Drive Colorado Springs, Co 80920, Colorado Springs, CO TR I-LAKES CAR ES: Tri-Lakes Cares helps the northern Pikes Peak region year-round. Around the holidays, that includes food boxes and a giving tree program for youth and seniors. 235 North Jefferson Street, Monument, CO

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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

THE NUTCRACKER November 25-27 (Five performances to choose from)

The Oklahoma City Ballet joins the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday tradition over Thanksgiving weekend. Bring the entire family to see Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and more than 100 ballet dancers.

Christmas Symphony Sat. Dec. 16, 7:30pm | Sun. Dec. 17, 2:30pm Let the air be filled with holiday cheer as the beloved annual Christmas tradition returns to delight and inspire. Gather with the Philharmonic and the Colorado Springs Chorale for a magical performance for all ages.

New Year’s Eve Sun. Dec. 31, 7:30pm Ring in the New Year with an extraordinary celebration at the Springs’ most iconic event with Broadway hits, timeless classics, and musical spectacles. Bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the arrival of 2024 in style.

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Navigating the Medicare Mountain

Closing in on 65? Reviewing Your 2024 Options? Time to Get Savvy...

ARTICLE BY KATHY ROBERTS

FAM ILY CA R E | FIN AN CE + LE GAL S E RVI CE S

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Medicare provides health insurance to more than 65 million people — or roughly one in every five Americans. Medicare spending accounts for 20 percent of all national expenditures on health care and 12 percent of the total United States budget. Despite the government’s best intentions, signing up, picking the right plan and simply understanding the myriad rules, exceptions and costs of this sprawling program is nothing short of mind-boggling. Moreover, even if you’re enrolled, changes to Medicare plans happen constantly. As many as 70 percent of Medicare beneficiaries never review or compare plans during Medicare Open Enrollment Periods — potentially costing them money and the loss of coverage. If you’re closing in on 65 or preparing to review your 2024 options, your best bet to ensure you’re choosing the right plan for your needs is to work with a broker — preferably someone a trusted friend or family member has had experience with.

MEDICARE BROKERS WORK FOR YOU, NOT INSURANCE COMPANIES A Medicare broker essentially works for you, not a specific insurance company. They are real, licensed agents. They must retain an insurance license and go through extensive training and certifications to be licensed with the insurance carriers they represent. They go through certifications every year, so they stay up to date with any industry changes. Sure, a broker gets paid by the different insurance companies, but they don’t have a specific loyalty to one company over another. Moreover, the rates you pay are the same – no markup for their services. Their goal is to delight you with their service and the product or plan they put you with. And if you call your broker in 2, 3 or 10 years down the

road and ask them to confirm you’re still in the right plan, they will gladly help you compare other options and see if there is a better one available. If you sign up through an insurance company, you won’t have that option. And if you sign up through a local, captive agent that sells one company only, you won’t have that option. They work for the insurance company; their interests mirror those of the insurance company, not yours.

6 ESSENTIAL MEDICARE FACTS 1. Turning 65 soon? Initial enrollment begins three months before the first day of the month of your 65th birthday and ends four months after your birthday month. Even if you have private health insurance through your employer, you need to enroll in Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), or else you’ll pay a monthly penalty for the lifetime of your Medicare coverage. 2. There are four parts of Medicare: • Part A: Inpatient hospital care, home health, nursing facilities, hospice. Part A insurance is typically free. • Part B: Doctor visits, diagnostic and preventive care, lab tests, mental health care. The premium for Part B is a standard $164.90 a month, which is usually deducted from your Social Security check. • Part C: Medicare Advantage private insurance. Costs vary based on your plan choice. • Part D: Prescription drug coverage either through a private insurer or a Medicare Advantage plan. Costs vary based on your plan choice. 3. What’s the difference between Medigap (Medicare supplement) and Medicare Advantage? • Medigap is a supplement to Original Medicare that “fills in the gap” for care, such as Medicare Part D (drugs). You can

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go to any doctor who accepts it. It doesn’t cover vision, dental or hearing care, although you can purchase supplements. • Medicare Advantage is private insurance that usually offers drug coverage (Part D) as well as other benefits, such as routine hearing, vision and dental services. Medicare Advantage plans typically have network restrictions and require referrals to see specialists. 4. If you’re still working after 65 and don’t have drug coverage, sign up for Part D with your initial enrollment. If you don’t, you likely pay a monthly late enrollment penalty as long as you have Medicare drug coverage.

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5. If you’re still working after 65, understand how your employer’s health insurance will work with Medicare. This will help you avoid costly penalties that will last throughout the lifetime of your Medicare coverage. 6. If you’re already enrolled in Medicare, annual open enrollment is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 every year. If you don’t intend to make any changes to your plans, you don’t need to do anything. The best way to buy Medicare and its ancillary products is the same way you would buy a house: very thoughtfully. Start your journey at Medicare.gov for detailed information about how Medicare works, then consider a good Medicare broker to do the legwork for you.

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Creative Space for Artistic Endeavors Cottonwood Center for the Arts: All Art has Value ARTICLE BY CARA BUKACEK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COTTONWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Opened in 1997, Cottonwood Center for the Arts has made a name for itself as an exclusive art school. The center, located in downtown Colorado Springs, has grown and evolved over the years to include every genre of art class imaginable. Housed in a 40,000-square-foot space, you will find more than 120 artists, classrooms, gallery spaces and a theatre. There is also a gift shop, where artists can sell their wares. Most classes are four weeks long and cost $120, with a few exceptions. More than 300 students take classes every month and the classes offered are ever evolving. The center also holds summer kids’ camps as well as various events throughout the year.

ART WITH A MISSION Cottonwood Center’s mission is to leave a legacy of art for future generations. They achieve this by creating spaces for artists to teach and learn. The center also passionately advocates that all art has value. They don’t use volunteers because their philosophy is that everyone in art deserves to be paid for what they do. “Art can be as viable a business proposition as anything. Art has value and offers cultural and financial currency,” says Jon Khoury, executive director, CEO and COA.

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REVENUE FOR INDEPENDENCE AND GROWTH Using multiple forms of revenue, the non-profit center has found creative and imaginative ways to generate income. A large portion of proceeds comes from art and retail sales, classes and studio rental spaces. They also offer up their spaces for events like weddings and parties. Perhaps their most original income source comes from their curation program. For a fee, the Cottonwood Center will beautify your home or business and rotate fresh artwork into your space every three months. The income generated by the center goes back right back into Cottonwood. They recently added an outdoor space and are always making improvements to their programs and creative spaces. “My proudest moment as director was when we purchased our building and paid off all of our debts,” Khoury says.

FIRST FRIDAY For those who are interested in learning more, they host a First Friday event every month, offering food, drinks and live music to enjoy as you tour the building and galleries. Website: https://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @ CottonwoodCenterfortheArts

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BEAUTIFUL SOAPS, “MADE WITH MEANING” HUNTER’S HOPE SOAPS: PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Aspen Apple Cider, Vail Vanilla and Palmer Lake Pine are just a few of the fun and Coloradoinspired scents of the bath and body products named by Hunter Abeyta—the creative mastermind behind local small business Hunter’s Hope Soaps.

HUNTER'S CREATIVE TOUCH In December of 2017, Hunter’s sister-in-law, Amber Rea-Detwiler, and mother, Dawn DetwilerAbeyta, sat down to make homemade soaps and sugar scrubs as Christmas gifts for family and friends. Fascinated and intrigued by the process, Hunter joined in. He picked out the scents and colors, measured ingredients, and poured mixtures into molds. Amber, who is a speech-language

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pathologist, realized that day that Hunter may have just discovered a future business opportunity. With his creative touch and help from his friends at his significant support needs classroom, Hunter’s new favorite hobby has since grown and evolved into a successful small business complete with a website and Etsy shop. You can even find Hunter’s candles at our local Scheels.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED YOUNG ADULTS Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a developmental disability, Hunter is a recent high school graduate who spends his days juggling speech therapy, occupational therapy, social skills therapy, hippotherapy with horses, and of course, “Soapmaking Saturdays” with his friends. Hunter has friends with a range of disabilities who come from around Colorado Springs to spend their Saturdays in Hunter’s workshop pouring candles and soaps and fulfilling orders. “The model of Hunter’s Hope Soaps creates such a wonderful opportunity for Hunter and his friends who are also developmentally disabled young adults,” Amber explains. “Our mission is to continue providing them with a way to grow their daily living skills, foster friendships, and become financially independent entrepreneurs.”

MADE WITH MEANING The attention to detail, creativity, and the love and joy these young adults pour into these products is nothing short of inspiring. “‘Made with meaning’ is our motto,” Amber explains, “and we want our customers to know how grateful we are for each purchase because their support of Hunter’s business provides an empowering opportunity for these young adults.” The success of Hunter’s Hope Soaps has been a beacon of hope for Hunter and his community and as his business continues to grow, that beacon only shines brighter. “It’s our dream and hope to continue providing creative and meaningful employment for people with challenges. They have been such an inspiration to us, and we believe it is so important to highlight the astounding things they are capable of.” This holiday season, warm your home with the fragrance of a Monument Mistletoe candle or give a gift “made with meaning” by sending your loved ones a Parker Peppermint Soap and Scrub gift set, all handmade with joy and love by Hunter and his friends. Website: https://www.huntershopesoaps.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @HuntersHopeSoaps

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Bringing the Heat to Colorado B L A C K G I R L S A L S A : S E V E N F L AV O R S , MADE FRESH E VE RY WE E K

If you live in the Pikes Peak region, odds are you have heard of Black Girl Salsa. In just three short years, the Colorado-born salsa business has grown from an idea into a condiment staple at two local restaurants, a hot commodity at a downtown grocery store, and a local favorite at area farmer’s markets.

AN IDEA WAS BORN Founder Shauna Sankey credits the pandemic, her family and some valuable financial advice as the catalyst for starting her business. She had been bringing her salsa to gatherings for years and always received positive feedback. During the pandemic, a relative who works as a financial advisor was teaching family classes about financial success and building wealth. Inspired, Sankey got right to work securing an LLC for her new business.

STRONG FAMILY TIES A Colorado Native, Sankey has strong family ties to the area. She and her husband Steve have three sons. Her business is a family affair with her husband as co-owner and her children helping out whenever they can. In fact, it was her children and their cousins who came up with the name for the salsa company. “Black Girl Salsa is my opportunity to provide my family with a legacy and an attempt to make my ancestors proud of the

opportunities that I have had and the ability to make it profitable,” Sankey says. In the spring of 2023, Black Girl Salsa was officially trademarked. Sankey says it was her proudest moment since starting her business. The name and image are forever protected so future generations may continue their legacy.

ALL HEAT LEVELS When asked what sets Black Girl Salsa apart from the competitors, Sankey replies, “Black Girl Salsa is made fresh every week. We have seven different flavors that cover the Scoville scale, so no matter what your heat tolerance is, we have a salsa that will work for you.” The salsa line-up includes Original Hot & Mild, Smokey Habanero, Ghost Pepper Booya, Carolina Reaper, Moto Moto, and pico-style sauces include Embe Mango Salsa and Mahindi Corn Salsa.

MORE INFORMATION Black Girl Salsa is proudly served and sold at Wild Goose Meeting House and Good Neighbors Meeting House. It is also available at Bread & Butter Neighborhood Market, and seasonally at various local farmer’s markets. Website: https://blackgirlsalsa.company.site Facebook + Instagram: @blackgirlsalsa

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Providing Second Chances Goodwill of Colorado: More than a Century of Helping People ARTICLE BY ROCHELLE REEDER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GOODWILL OF COLORADO

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Goodwill Industries of Colorado is in the business of providing second chances. Edgar J. Helms graduated from theological school in Boston and dove headlong into missionary work. He was stationed in a struggling inner-city section of Boston’s south end. The population there largely consisted of poor immigrants who had traveled to the United States to build a new life but were jobless and desperate for life’s basic needs. Seeing a need, he took some burlap bags and canvassed the wealthier neighborhoods for clothes and home goods. He took these goods back and gave a wage to those who would work to refurbish and repair these items in order to re-sell them. The sale of these refurbished items thus created a stream of income and created more jobs, paying people to keep the process moving.

SPREADING GOOD Goodwill was established in 1902 and the name was officially coined in 1915. By 1920, there were 15 locations across the United States and six years later, Helms started traveling to globalize the effort. For more than 120 years, Goodwill has been creating jobs in the name of salvage and sustainability through re-worn, re-used and re-purposed items that would have otherwise been left behind. What initially started as a solution to a seemingly isolated issue has blossomed to a global organization that has served an integral role throughout history. The goal has always been to look for ways to serve others on another level through creating second chances. In recent years, Goodwill Industries has developed a depth and breadth of programming and services to aid in the mission of helping those with various barriers live life to the fullest with independence and community integration. Beyond the case management and programmatic services offered to those with developmental disabilities, Goodwill offers career training and development as well as career services for both the banking and IT industries. They offer programs and

services for seniors as well as services and resources for those in the low-to-middle-income bracket.

GOODWILL OF COLORADO But perhaps most surprising is the overall impact they are having on the environment as a whole. Just last year, Goodwill of Colorado received, recycled or repurposed nearly 236 million pounds of materials to help preserve the environment and grow the economy. Additionally, they have kept 377 tons of environmentally hazardous computers/components out of landfills through their Dell Reconnect Program. The system they have in place, in conjunction with recycling programs for items that cannot be sold, divert at least 79 percent of donated items from landfills. Of the donation proceeds, more than 90 percent is then invested in a minimum of 30 programs and services across the state of Colorado helping those who are underserved, and low- or middle-income residents overcome barriers to personal and economic independence. One last little interesting tidbit. According to the 6th annual State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado (SRCC), released in 2022 by the nonprofit Eco-Cycle and the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG), “Colorado continues to landfill more and recycle less than its peer states and the national average. In 2021, the state diverted just 16% of its municipal solid waste, half the national average of 32%, and Coloradans landfilled almost 6,000,000 tons of material—roughly 95% of which could have been recycled or composted.” So, if you are looking for ways to aid in overall sustainability endeavors, but are not quite ready to start a compost pile in your backyard, consider giving to Goodwill Industries of Colorado and let the seasoned professionals take those items and turn them into second chances. Website: https://goodwillcolorado.org/ Facebook + Instagram: @GoodwillColorado

“Just last year, Goodwill of Colorado received, recycled or repurposed nearly 236 million pounds of materials to help preserve the environment and grow the economy.”

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Fourteen years ago, 40-year-old newlywed Janie Otero found herself on the receiving end of the sucker punch we all fear: cancer. In her case, a rare cancer — peritoneal mesothelioma — that was consuming the lining of her abdomen and gut. Otero had seen a lot and lived a lot in her four decades. She had long ago considered what she’d do if she ever got cancer. “I’ll kick its ass,” she said. “It’s not my responsibility that cancer happened to me. It is my responsibility to heal from it.” And she did. Cut from stem to stern and assaulted with cocktails of chemotherapy, it’s hard to believe this bicycle-riding, spiky-haired, philosopher of kombucha karma was ever anything but her tagline: Sparkling. Raw. Bold.

A HOBBY TURNS INTO A WAY OF LIFE What began in 2013 as a hobby and means to help detoxify her body and improve her digestive health has grown into Springs Culture, Otero’s kombucha brewery. “Springs Culture kombucha was born to celebrate life, culture and the people that define our community,” says Otero. “I’m deeply rooted here. It moves me.”

Currently, she produces 400 gallons of “booch” a month and around a dozen flavors. Her creations are combinations of seasonal fruit and herbs, such as pear, blackberries, lavender, lemon, kiwi, mango, pomegranate and ginger, resulting in a bright, fizzy, fermented beverage with probiotics that is reputed to be good for your gut health. “Our mission is to brew amazing kombucha that wakes up your tastebuds and connects your soul to this wonderful place we call home,” she says.

COLORADO SPRINGS’ QUEEN OF KOMBUCHA Today, one could argue that Otero is Colorado Springs’ queen of kombucha. She’s a 2023 winner of Best of the Springs. Her brews are gaining distribution throughout the Springs, including Cheers Liquor Mart, Bread & Butter and over two dozen bars. She’s even open for retail sales on Tuesdays at her brewery off Interstate 25. “Kombucha isn’t my passion," Otero says. "It’s my calling.” Website: https://www.springsculture.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @SpringsCulture

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Bringing a New Face to Sk in Care SIMPLE BODY: OLD COLORADO CITY STORE OFFERS ORIGINAL FORMULATIONS Jewels Burdick was nearly 40 when she discovered her life’s purpose. After Burdick's mom had a significant health scare, she began rethinking the products she was using and wanted to make a switch to natural skin care products. Her search led to a dead end, and she struggled to find any affordable products that she liked that would work in the harsh, Colorado climate. After doing her own extensive reading and research, she realized she could make her own products that were clean and full of natural ingredients. She started making skin care products with plant-based ingredients. It transformed her skin, and friends and family took notice and started asking to buy some for themselves.

SIMPLE SKINCARE In 2012, Burdick opened her own store: Simple Body. The name reflects her desire to make skin care simple for everyone. Eventually, Simple Body outgrew the original store space and in August of 2020, she moved into her current, larger location in Old Colorado City at 2520 West Colorado Avenue. Store staff welcomes customers in and take a genuine interest in listening to customers’ concerns and helping them find the right solutions. The products are clean, affordable, and made in-house or sourced from other women-owned businesses. “I love helping people," Burdick says. "I feel like that is my true purpose in life. My goal is to give them confidence in their own skin and to help them feel and look their best.”

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As business continues to grow, Simple Body keeps offering new products inspired by customers. They offer free in-store skin care consultations, and those conversations inspire Burdick to create new products. Later this year, they will be launching seven new products. The first line of botanical skin tonics include formulas to help with aging, exfoliating, and sensitive skin. The second line of high-performance serums contain many natural, active ingredients to combat aging and offer barrier defense to combat Colorado’s climate. The line also contains an eye defense serum that helps with wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Their best-selling product is the beauty balm. It’s a moisturizer made with plant-stem based vitamin C. It’s gentler on the skin for people who are sensitive. Because all Simple Body products are formulated for Colorado skin, the formulas are designed to trap moisture.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING Simple Body will be launching a corporate gift basket program which offers companies large discounts if they order 10 or more baskets as a way to thank employees or customers around the holidays. And they look forward to participating in Small Business Saturday and the Old Colorado City Christmas Stroll on November 25th. The shop will be serving Gluhwein and snacks. They will also offer a selection of additional holiday gifts and goodies from other women-owned businesses. Burdick says, “My greatest joy is talking to my customers every day.” Website: https://simplebodyproducts.com/ Facebook: @Simplebody Instagram: @SimpleBodyProducts

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A H O L I DAY CLASSIC RANCH FOODS DIRECT: OFFERING “PASTURE TO PLATE” PRIME RIB

Prime rib is a standard holiday classic. It is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach and traditionally set aside for special occasions. But what is it and why is it so special? Prime rib is a cut of meat that comes from the seldom-used muscle group in the upper rib section right behind the shoulder of the cow. Essentially, the beef bone-in rib roast section equates to a string of rib eye steaks before they are cut. There is an “eye” of lean meat in the center that is surrounded by marbling – hence the term rib eye. The prime rib is a cut that is essentially self-basted as it cooks to be made expressly tender through its structure.

PASTURE TO PLATE Ranch Foods Direct sells beef from the Callicrate Cattle Company and stands behind its pasture-to-plate protocol, which focuses on good animal husbandry and engages in environmentally regenerative farming and ranching practices to ensure their values are infused into the final product. Their protocol includes no growth-promoting steroids, hormones, or feed additives. They control their own supply and work hard to reduce stress on the animal, overall. They believe this is not only doing what’s right for the animal, but that the benefits get passed along through the meat, as well. Billy Cox, Production Manager at Ranch Foods Direct, explains that in his experience, lower stress on an animal improves the meat’s

tenderness and taste. From pasture to plate, a buyer of Callicrate beef can know they are receiving a sustainable and high-quality product, delivered directly from the cow.

THE RIGHT RECIPE A good recipe is key for this cut of meat. Prime rib is traditionally slow roasted to medium rare after an initial high heat interval to get a flavorful brown exterior crust. Ranch Foods Direct staff recommends a good, quality instant-read meat thermometer to make sure you are reaching the ever optimal 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature upon serving. Keep in mind, the meat will continue to cook as it rests, and raise the internal temperature by about five to ten degrees, so removing the prime rib from the oven at an internal temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended. Call Ranch Foods Direct today to reserve your pasture-to-plate, locally sourced prime rib before the holiday rush. Be sure to let them know how many people you are expecting so they can recommend the correct size to accommodate your guest list. The selection will come pre-tied, unless otherwise specified, and can be freezer ready to help you check that one thing off your list with plenty of time to spare. Website: https://ranchfoodsdirect.com/ Facebook: @RanchFoodsDirect Instagram: @RealRanchFoodsDirect

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RIB COUNT - APPROXIMATE WEIGHT + ESTIMATED COOK TIME • 2 ribs, 4 - 5 lbs, 60 to 70 minutes • 3 ribs, 7 - 8.5 lbs, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours • 4 ribs, 9 - 10.5 lbs, 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours • 5 ribs, 11 - 13.5 lbs, 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours • 6 ribs, 14 - 16 lbs, 3 to 3 1/4 hours • 7 ribs, 16 - 18.5 lbs, 3 1/4 to 4 hours

INGREDIENTS • Prime Rib Roast (Important: at room temperature to ensure even cooking) • tablespoons butter (room temperature) • Instant-read digital meat thermometer

(Nonstick pans tend to yield fewer of the cooked-on bits that make the juice.) The rib bones are a natural rack; no need for a metal one. 05 Every half-hour, baste the cut ends of the roast with the fat accumulated in the roasting pan. 06 Internal temperature, not time cooked, is the best test for doneness. 07 About 30 minutes before the estimated end of the roasting time, begin checking the internal temperature. Insert meat thermometer tip in the thickest part of beef, not resting in fat or touching the bone. Cook until rib roast reaches an internal temperature of 120°F. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let sit approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

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08 Remember, the rib roast will continue to cook as it sits. The temperature will rise to 125 to 130° F internal temperature (medium rare) at 15 to 20 minutes. If allowed to rest as long as an hour, the temperature will rise even higher.

01 If the rib roast is frozen, let it thaw completely in the refrigerator and then stand at room temperature for two hours.

*Note: To hold cooked roast until serving time, immediately turn off the oven and leave door ajar after removing roast.

02 Preheat oven to 450°F. 03 Pat the roast dry with a paper towel. Leave the layer of fat on the roast to protect and baste during cooking.

Let roast sit (rest) 15 minutes on counter and then return roast to the oven, door closed, for up to an hour or even two hours for the biggest roasts. Check the temperature every 15 minutes. It will rise approximately 10° F at first, then gradually subside.

04 Smear the cut ends of the roast with the butter. Place the roast (ribs down, fat side up) in a heavy stainless steel or other metal roasting pan with sides at least three inches deep.

To carve: Using a long, thin, sharp knife, make one cut to slice off the large end bones. Then, slice off steak-sized pieces at the desired thickness.

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Aging Safely, with Dignity and Independence One thing that remains constant through life and as we age is the desire to have our needs met and to have companionship. Of course, there’s always a chance various future-life circumstances could alter past-life plans that are made with the best of intentions. The Pikes Peak region has this hidden gem of 53 years, Silver Key, that often flies under the radar of local residents until they

find themselves directly involved with, or as, a senior in the area on a fixed income, who might need a helping hand.

A BIT OF HISTORY Colorado Springs has a history of being a destination for those who have or were suffering with tuberculosis. Many made the pilgrimage to the area in the late 1800s to early 1900s, as the arid mountain climate

SILVER KEY: SERVING SENIORS THROUGH WELLNESS, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY + HOUSING SERVICES

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was thought to be a better environment for curing the disease that was so prevalent at the time. For some, a long-term visit was not in the budget, and they opted to relocate permanently, often without their families in tow due to the added cost. Over time, this led to a number of individuals who were now marooned in a new town, often far away from family and it bred isolation and loneliness. As this population aged, a group of concerned citizens saw an opportunity to improve the quality of life for the older individuals in their community. In 1970, Silver Key was founded and began providing services and programs to senior citizens to support them in aging safely, with dignity and independence.

GENERATING HOPE Today, Silver Key serves more than 11,000 seniors annually through health and wellness, transportation, community or affordable housing services. Silver Key president and CEO Jason DeaBueno explains battling isolation and loneliness by addressing the needs on "Maslow’s hierarchy" first generates hope. “Those who are living with a fixed income are making real-life decisions every day,” he notes. He references a statistic that suicide rates among seniors in El Paso County have risen steadily since 2019 from 23.29 percent, now registering at almost 30 percent as of last year. He indicates that Silver Key has been working diligently to address these numbers where they can. They have formed relationships within the community that address determinants such as food insecurity, transportation and community safety, making Silver Key a valuable link in the healthcare solution. It has been documented that food insecurity will make a person 2.4 times more likely to go to the emergency room. Transportation needs make a person 2.6 times more likely to go to the emergency room. And community safety needs make a person 3.2 times more likely to go to the emergency room.

By providing services to reduce food insecurity, providing necessary transportation and addressing community safety needs with valued partners including the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Innovations in Aging Collaborative, there is now a number to quantify just how much these services ultimately impact the bottom line for taxpayers as well as those in need. The Hope Report indicates that of the 214 clients served through this partnership, they are seeing more than a 50 percent increase in hope from those clients whose needs were met through means alternative to emergency personnel. This number directly correlates to estimated taxpayer savings of $271,000 per year. If the resources allowed these services to extend to the 18,500 vulnerable seniors currently in El Paso County, this could easily bring the overall savings to $23 million in taxpayer savings per year.

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All of these numbers and quantifications help paint the picture, but DeaBueno let slip another surprising fact: “Readers might be surprised to know how many individuals [receiving our services] actually include our transportation and meals on wheels drivers into their memorials when they pass away. I think this has to do with the level of connection and impact those drivers have on people’s everyday lives.” Companionship matters. “I don’t know what I would have done without them,” states Trudy Thomas, a senior who has been involved in Silver Key’s services for about six years. “I have been estranged from my family and homeless – they had connections and were able to find help for me. When you have illness and are facing homelessness, it puts you in a whole different mindset,” she elaborates. “It took me a long time to come to terms with being a senior,

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“Today, Silver Key serves more than 11,000 seniors annually through health and wellness.”

but now I feel privileged to be a senior knowing I have help like them.” Meeting needs matters.

FOSTERING CONNECTIONS When asked about his recommendation for the best way community members can get involved, without hesitation, DeaBueno simply asked that they make it a point to connect with isolated seniors. He did not first ask for volunteers, or donations. He did not reference corporate sponsorships, or estate planning or shopping rewards (although each of those is an invaluable way to support

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this incredible non-profit). His first reaction was to go to the heart of the matter. The best way for us as a community to care for our senior citizens is to foster those connections and relationships, to generate hope and dignity and to support each other as neighbors and as humans. For a list of services, programs and ways to get involved or support Silver Key in their efforts, click on the links below. Website: https://www.silverkey.org/ Facebook: @SilverKeySeniorServices Instagram: @SilverKeyCOS

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When Brittney Smith was a freshman in high school at Air Academy High School, she had an art teacher who helped her realize that she was an artist. On the first day of ceramics class, which she was taking just to fill a credit, the teacher asked how many of them were artists. Smith didn’t raise her hand. After working on their first project, the teacher let the class know that everyone in the class was an artist because they had made something. That was a light bulb moment for Smith. “That teacher never told me no," she says. "He never downsized my ideas or told me my ideas were too big or too small. He always supported my ideas.” She never forgot the lesson. After high school, she went to UCCS to study to become a dentist until she realized she wasn’t doing what she loved. She dropped out of school and in January of 2023, opened her company called Clay & Create. The Colorado Springs native is a sculptor first and a designer second. The company is built around three core values: Creating the Unimaginable, Inspiring Others, and Getting the Community Involved.

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Empowering the Community Many of Smith’s pieces involve empowering women by bringing them together to talk through issues like body image and women’s rights. Her outreach efforts happen through word of mouth. Recently, she created casts of over 70 women in an effort to talk about body image and stereotypes. The women ranged in age from 18 to over 60. In addition to clay casting, Smith makes wearable art. All of the art materials she uses are upcycled and she says the sky is the limit when it comes to fashion. She teaches modeling and acting in Denver and created her first design collection in February. In September, she had the opportunity to work with 17 homeless individuals and designed custom denim jackets to tell their story. She donated 25 percent of the proceeds back to the homeless community through the project. Smith hopes she will have more opportunities to get involved with the community through art.

The Artist’s Journey Smith says the biggest thing she’s learned in this process is to trust yourself and not compare yourself with anyone else when you’re pursuing your dreams. In the future, she hopes to design her own fashion line, make sculptures that are accessible to everyone, and she wants to open her own studio. She offers custom orders and will sculpt anything someone can imagine. Everything Smith does is inspired by something. An idea turns into a brainstorm which allows her to connect abstract ideas to concrete art creations. Her focus is on making art with meaning. She believes meaningless art is pointless art. She believes art should have a story and should inspire people. “I hope others will be inspired to go chase their dream, whatever that may be," she says. "Don’t listen to anyone who says otherwise. Go create things that people tell you are unimaginable.” Website: https://clayandcreate.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @clay_and_create

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Andrew Finn Magill: Irish Fiddler Concert

GL EN EYRIE CASTLE - G R EAT H A L L | 7 :0 0 P M An evening of traditional Irish fiddler music paired with the innovative sounds of Brazilian choro music with Andrew Finn Magill. Magill has been featured on MTV, TEDx and NPR. He'll be joined by Alan Murray, one of the most-sought after accompanists on the Irish scene. Together they form one of the most exciting duos in contemporary Irish music. Two performances. gleneyrie.org/our-event/irish-fiddler-concert/ NOV E M BE R 4 T H

Japanese Cultural Festival + Bazaar

U C CS UN IVER S ITY CEN TER - B E R G E R H A L L | 1 0 :30 A M An annual event hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado, this bazaar features sales of original Japanese housewares, crafts, art, gifts, and second-hand kimonos. Vendors also will be selling bonsai, pottery, calligraphy and more. Japanese food available for purchase. Free entertainment includes children's activities, taiko drum performance, shakuhachi (Japanese flute), Okinawa music and dance, Yosakoi dance performances and karate demonstrations. japanamericasocietyofsoutherncolorado.wildapricot.org/event-5365814 NOVE M BE R 7 T H

Snow White by the Kyiv Grand Ballet

PIKES PEAK CEN TER | 7:30 PM Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. The prime dancers from the National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine bring this enchanting tale to life on stage. www. broadmoorworldarena.com/events/detail/snowwhite23 NOV E M BE R 8T H

The Gilded Gala: A Swingin' Soiree

T HE PIN ERY AT THE HILL | 6:30 P M Enjoy being an honored guest at this Gatsby-themed gathering intended to celebrate all of the hard-working humans in our city’s vibrant wedding community. Live art, big band jazz, passed hors d'oeuvres and wine, professional headshots, dessert towers and more are included in the $25 ticket. Come dressed for 1923 and don't forget your dancing shoes (slick-bottomed flats or low heels recommended). www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-gatsby-gala-a-swingin-soiree-tickets-680494305787?aff=oddtdtcreator NOV E M BE R 1 1 T H

Veterans Day 5K

GOAT PATCH BR EW IN G COMPA NY | 1 0 :0 0 A M Run for beer. The Veterans Day 5k on Nov. 11 is a 5k-ish fun run event that starts and ends at this taproom. Run, walk, jog -- whatever goes! Complete the course and celebrate with a free, local craft brew. All participants receive a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item. Live music, food trucks, local vendors and giveaways. www. goatpatchbrewing.com/events/2023/11/11/veterans-day-5k-with-colorado-brewery-running-series NOV E M BE R 1 1 T H

Trees of Life

COLOR ADO S PR IN G S PION EER S MUS E UM | 5 :0 0 P M Trees of Life is a community holiday tradition which remembers those we love through the purchase of a light, an ornament or a starburst. The event culminates with an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, where loved ones' names are read in remembrance. Tribute is also paid to our military and first responders. Proceeds benefit Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care.pikespeakhospice.org/trees-of-life/

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Wine Boot Camp: The Cru's of Beaujolais

U VA W IN E BAR | 6:30 PM Beaujolais is synonymous with red wine and it’s one of the few regions in the world focused on a single grape variety: gamay. To this day, the whole region is still burdened by the widespread belief that Beaujolais only produces cheap and cheerful red wines. Discover the various styles that some say rival the pinot noirs of Burgundy. Ticket includes wine tasting and light snack. www.uvawinebarcos.com/event-calendar NOVE M BE R 1 6T H

REO Speedwagon

PIKES PEAK CEN TER | 7:30 PM Formed in 1967 and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon helped carve a path that was eventually followed by STYX, Kansas, Cheap Trick and others. Platinum albums and radio staples such as “Ridin’ The Storm Out” followed, setting the stage for 1980s explosive Hi Infidelity. REO has sold 40 million albums around the globe. www.pikespeakcenter.com/events/detail/reospeedwagon NOV EM BE R 1 7 T H

Vintage Market Days

NOR R IS PEN ROS E IN DOOR EV E NT C E NT E R | 1 0 :0 0 A M Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. This three-day event is more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues. vintagemarketdays. com/market/colorado-springs/

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