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The world is a big place, and we all have different goals. I think you’ll agree that no matter where we are in the world or what our goals are, one thing is true: We want to feel like we’ve accomplished something amazing. We want to feel like we’ve made a difference. And most importantly, we want to feel proud of ourselves. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life as a business owner, publisher, wife & mother- it’s that there’s no such thing as true perfection- it comes down to your own personal vision of what that means for you. Going into 2023, I challenge each and every one of you to make one small edit in our thinking. When we shoot for “perfect” we should really shoot for “perfect for me”. I know you’re out there, doing amazing things. I know that you have big plans for 2023—and I bet they scare the pants off of you sometimes. But guess what? That’s okay! We’re all scared sometimes. We’ll all get through it together, and we’ll all look back on it and be like “yeah, THAT was crazy.” So go ahead and make your plan for 2023: start with the end in mind, and then break it down into manageable chunks that take you from where you are now to where you want to be by December 31st of next year. Make sure each chunk is something that makes sense for YOU—not just something that other people think would be cool or impressive or whatever. Do it for yourself first and foremost; do it because YOU want this for yourself more than anything else in the world (even if no one else knows about it yet). And then let me know about it when you succeed!

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How the Colorado Eagles Keep the Community in the Rink

22 Igniting Hope Realities For Children

26 Apres Ski

Hitting The Slopes In Style

32 Holiday Spirit From Coast to Coast Lindsey Stirling's Brings A Stellar Holiday Tour To Northern Colorado

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20 Years of Eagles Hockey

HOW THE COLORADO EAGLES KEEP THE COMMUNITY IN THE RINK

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As the new year approaches we’re all ready to celebrate the progress we’ve made over the last 12 months and set our sights on the next set of goals. For the Colorado Eagles, this new year is especially important as they celebrate the organization’s 20th anniversary. First founded in 2003 by hockey legend Ralph Backstrom, the team's success and growth have seemed limitless and are only poised to continue, largely due to the dedication of players and front-office staff who’ve found their hockey home right here in Northern Colorado. When Ryan Bach first began his stint with the Colorado Eagles, there was no telling where his path might lead. As the first goaltender to play for the team, the opportunity to be a part of building a new franchise was not one every player sees. Since making the team's first stops in 2003, after playing eight seasons of professional hockey before landing with the Eagles, he’s run the gambit regarding positions within the organization. Goaltender, goaltending, assistant, and interim head coach, radio commentator, then finally arriving at his current position as the team’s President and Alternate Governor - Bach is again in a unique situation, celebrating his 20th anniversary with the team alongside the organization celebrating its

twentieth birthday. Over his tenure, Bach has seen the team through championships on and off the ice, been part of a league change, and was instrumental in fostering the team's affiliation with the Avalanche. “I think from day one I’ve been grateful for this Northern Colorado area and this community and how it’s evolved into where the organization is today,” Bach says of the atmosphere that’s kept him so long with the Eagles, a quality organization with a winning culture has allowed him to grow alongside the team. “Where this all started is really an anomaly. Being with the same team for 20 years is really something you don’t see that often in professional sports or professional hockey for that matter.” Community support is key to the success of any sports organization and the Eagles are no exception. Acknowledging the importance of their community and fans is only a part of the equation, of course, another massive piece of the puzzle is making sure to give back. Whether it’s their Eagles Fight Cancer Weekend, the Teddy Bear Toss Night, or their Valentine's Sweetheart Night, the team partners consistently with local organizations to raise awareness and funds for important causes in our community. CONTINUED >

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“I think it’s been a part of the fabric of the Colorado Eagles since day one,” Gavin Riches, the Eagles Executive Vice President says of the organization’s culture, “I think it’s really cool to see how it all comes together, it’s total buy-in from everyone.” When the Eagles do something for the community, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be fun, none of that would be possible if everyone involved wasn’t fully committed. Similar to Bach, Riches has also been with the Eagles for the entirety of their existence, though never in skates and pads. He was finishing his time at Colorado State University when the team first launched in 2003 and worked as an intern in their first season. “I had a chance to be a part of it from the ground up,” Riches says of the timing. He moved into their corporate development department in his second year with the team, eventually working up to his current role as Executive Vice President. Looking into the Eagles’ future, it’s clear that more good things are coming. Building through the ranks of professional leagues to now be a part of the American Hockey League, second only to the National Hockey League, and affiliating with the Avalanche provides a direct route for talented young players to reach the NHL and the national spotlight that comes with it.

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Growing in their presence and connection to the community has also created a loyal fan base that is excited to be a part of the culture. The Avalanche bringing the Stanley Cup back to Colorado last season has also sent echoes up the I-25 corridor, invigorating the team and fans alike. While none of us can predict what the next 20 years will look like, The Colorado Eagles' trajectory continues to point upward and is certain to continue providing top-tier hockey experiences for years to come.

“I think from day one I’ve been grateful for this Northern Colorado area and this community and how it’s evolved into where the organization is today,” — Ryan Bach

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When Craig Secher first set out on his crusade against child abuse 27 years ago, he never imagined how far his work might reach. All that really mattered was finding a way to do things better, shining a bright light on the problems he dealt with in his day-to-day as a case manager for child protective services. In the early days of Realities for Children, he remembers meeting with local leaders and business owners, trying to get what would become a revolutionary program off of the ground. One of those people was adamant that he would not be able to make an impact on such a large problem and Sechers response, though he admits he’s unsure of how he found the words, was a simple question. “How many children do I have to help to make this worth your support?” When confronted with uncomfortable issues like child abuse, we often turn a blind eye. We don't want to talk about it, so we try to pretend that it doesn't exist. But Realities for Children has a different approach. They continue to prompt us to confront these problems and ask ourselves, “How many can we help?” For Secher and the rest of the team at Realities, the answer seems to always be, “at least one more.” In pursuit of their goal, of making sure that no child is forgotten and fostering a holistic approach to upending the cycle of child abuse and providing lifelong support to their kids, Realities’ greatest asset is community. Throughout the year people find seemingly endless ways to apply their passions to this common goal. Whether it’s through world record-setting group events like the annual Realities Ride poker run or the individual donations that power the holiday NightLights display, there is no shortage of opportunities to make an impact in a child’s life. Over the holiday season, their work becomes even more important and is immediately supported by their month-long NightLights fundraiser, which was created as a direct response to the statistical rise in child abuse cases that historically comes at this time of year. Realities is preparing to serve upwards of 4,000 children CONTINUED >

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The "Snow Waltz Tour" is coming to Colorado! Lindsey Stirling, the world-renowned violinist and dancer, is bringing her magical interpretation of the most beautiful and nostalgic holiday music to Northern Colorado on December 15. Stirling's performances are more dynamic than ever, intertwining dance, trapeze, lyra and aerial all while delivering an impeccable violin performance. The tour began in November and is bringing the holiday spirit from coast to coast. The tour culminates in a special show on December 23 in Los Angeles. Snow Waltz is an album that will help you create the perfect holiday season. It's the follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter — which earned a No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Holiday Albums Chart, and No. 1 on Amazon and iTunes Holiday Album Charts. Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller.

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Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does. To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.) Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amounts up to $3,000 each.) With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.” Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue. “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.” City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

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Holiday Gift Guide THOUGHTFUL GIFT SUGGESTIONS - FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS. It can be incredibly difficult to decide what to gift your loved ones in the Holliday season, so we teamed up with some of our partners to see what they think might be the perfect gift to help celebrate the season.

Edge Optics - Give the gift of sight! Pick up an eye exam certificate for $138 and build a swag bag to go with it and gram some Spy+ Marshall Essential Snow Goggles in Black: $154, a Dragon Alliance Beanie: $25, and a Large Lens Cleaner Spray: $10

Domistyle - Domistyle’s top pick and customer favorite are the Holiday Champagne Flutes. Sure to bring a festive touch to anyone’s holiday celebration! Each flute in the set of 6 is unique. $118 for a set of 6

Breeze Thru - Give the gift of a cleaner car! Gift cards from Breeze Thru Car Wash make the perfect gift for those in need of keeping their car clean. Buy one gift card of at least $20 and get one of equal value for free. Gift cards may be purchased at any of the 12 Breeze Thru Car Wash locations, or purchase the gift cards online at BreezeThruCarWash.com Deal ends December 31st.

BoxDrop - Give the gift of better sleep. Offering cooling pillows, mattresses, adjustable bases and frames and gift certificates means BoxDrop has everything to make sure your loved ones are sleeping soundly.

Xanadu - Give the gift of Rejuvenation! Gift cards from Xanadu Med Spa make the perfect gift for unparalleled med and day spa experiences. Gift cards may be purchased in-house, or easily purchase and print your own customizable gift certificate online at xanadumedspa.com

Animal Friends Alliance - This season, give the gift of saving lives! Support animals and their people this holiday season by making a gift donation to Animal Friends Alliance in honor of your loved ones. Animal Friends Alliance is devoted to finding loving families for homeless dogs and cats and preventing pet homelessness. Donate at SavingAnimalsToday.org or call 970-484-8516.

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