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DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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The Magic of Winter AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle in 2019! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

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There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast-forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun. The fastpaced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again. So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold

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32 Holiday Trip to New York STAGES' Andrew Kuhlman Leads Way to The Big Apple

36 Seniors, Family Feel at Home in Wildwood Stonecrest of Wildwood Helps Families Transition

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Dogs & Décor: A Special Ethan Allen Support Event The Ethan Allen team at 16860 Chesterfield Airport Road just hosted their first-ever Dogs & Décor event in support of The Feral Companion, a no-kill organization that specializes in shy, feral dogs that often don't do well when thrown into traditional control facilities or shelters. All raffle sales and donations at the event went directly to The Feral Companion.

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WINGS OF HOPE PARTNERS WITH SAMARITAN AVIATION SERVING NEW GUINEA

Additionally,

Chris

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the new mixed-use WildHorse development,

Chesterfield-based Wings of Hope, the humani-

located near Interstate 64 and Chesterfield

tarian, non-profit aviation charity based at Spirit of

Parkway West. The new restaurant will occupy

St. Louis Airport, now is partnering with Samaritan

more than 18,000 square feet, with seating for up

Aviation to serve the basic medical needs of the

to 400 guests.

people of Papua, New Guinea.

Ruth's Chris managers plan to have rooftop

Samaritan Aviation uses floatplanes to run

patios, six private dining areas, as well as indoor

medevac missions. The SA team answers emer-

and outdoor bars. It is tentatively slated to open in

gency calls for help from villagers and flies them

late 2020.

from their homes to the only hospital in the vicinity,

The WildHorse development was planned

which some estimate would take up to five days

to include luxury apartments, 25,000 square feet

to get to via the typical transportation of dugout

of retail space, a hotel and a conference center.

canoes. Along the Sepik River, where SA operates,

an estimated 220,000 people are surrounded by

be available for occupancy in early 2020.

jungle with little-to-no access to roads, electricity or emergency medical care. Wings of Hope team members have been assisting international community supporters for more

ST. LOUIS CIVIC ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES 70TH SEASON IN CHESTERFIELD St. Louis Orchestra Civic Orchestra members began their 70th season on Oct. 26 at Logan

than 50 years.

FORMER CHESTERFIELD MAYOR APPOINTED TO BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS John Nations, former Chesterfield mayor during

University's Purser Center in Chesterfield. They perform under the musical leadership of maestro Edward Dolbashian and concertmaster Carolina Neves.

2001 to 2010, and presently member and chair of the

Future performance dates and themes include a

business services group at Evans and Dixon, LLC,

free performance at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Ritenour

was nominated for The Board of Freeholders by St.

Auditorium, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road in St

Louis County Executive Sam Page. John then was

Louis; Brahms' "Symphony No. 2" at 7 p.m. on

confirmed by St. Louis County Council members.

Feb. 15 at Westminster Christian Academy, 800

Freeholders' board members will consider

Maryville Centre Drive in Town & Country; the

changing the structure of local government, and

annual Florence Frager Young Artist Competition

may identify potential areas in which St. Louis

winners concerto at 3 p.m. on April 19 at Purser

County and the city of St. Louis could collabo-

Center; and the annual outdoor pops concert at

rate. However, any proposal requiring a change

Chesterfield Amphitheater in May.

in government structure that emerges from the

Aside from complimentary concerts, admission

Freeholders will require the approval of voters in

for Civic Orchestra performances is $18 per person,

both the county and the city.

with special discounts for students and seniors.

John

previously

served

the

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Tickets can be purchased online at STLCO.org.

LOCAL AUTHORS PROVIDE BOOK ON ST. LOUIS' HISTORY WITH CARS Chesterfield resident Thomas Eyssell, with co-author

Molly

Butterworth,

debuted

their

Pittsburgh-based casual dining chain, Walnut

new book They Will Run: The Golden Age of the

Grill, is scheduled to open its fourth location in

Automobile at the St. Louis-based National Museum

Chesterfield Valley during spring 2020. Its future

of Transportation. The book signing event was

location at 17392 Chesterfield Airport Road cur-

accompanied by a vintage car show in the Lindberg

rently is the spot for the local Syberg's. Syberg's

Automobile Center.

reportedly will relocate to 17416 Chesterfield Airport Road, which formerly was Fox & Hound. 22

Ruth's

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The authors profess that if it weren't for a few quirks of history, St. Louis might have become

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Now, we have to make that crucial decision on whether we are heading home to catch the latest new film release on Netflix, or to venture a theater near you, to catch a much-anticipated feature film release this holiday season. Here are just a few of the must-sees for you to choose from.

Netflix Films: Marriage Story © Netflix Studios

Hits Netflix Dec. 6 Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach, Marriage Story encompasses the bi-coastal divorce of Charlie (Adam Driver) and his soon to be ex-wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson), as they venture into uncharted waters, hoping that they are making the right decision for their family, and each other, as they end their marriage but try to save their family. Rated R – with a running time of 2 hours and 16 minutes, this film also stars Alan Alda, Laura Dern, Ray Liotta and Merritt Wever

And hitting on a big screen at a theater near you:

JUMANJI: The Next Level © Sony Pictures Entertainment

Hits theaters Dec. 13 Because one exciting trip into a video game is never enough, we venture back again into our favorite video game—only this time, our friends must venture back to save one of their own, and nothing is like it was before, as now they must brave the elements, to parts unknown, to hopefully escape the madness that is…Jumanji! This film was not yet rated at press time – Jumanji: The Next Level runs 1 hour and 59 minutes and stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danny DeVito, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Awkwafina, Nick Jonas and Danny Glover

STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker Hits theaters Dec. 20 As we venture into the final chapter of the Skywalker saga, it seems the Resistance must face the First Order once more, only this time Rey (Daisy Ridley) and her comrades have the knowledge and power of generations

behind them. This film was not yet rated at press time – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker runs 2 hours and 35 minutes and also stars Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Lupita Nyong’o and Billie Dee Williams.

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE LINDA F. JARRETT

Bridging the Gap Between Donor and Nonprofits YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF CHARITABLE GIVING AND CREATING A LEGACY

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HARITABLE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WANT TO HELP THOSE

“We offer family fund administration, and that would involve meeting

LESS FORTUNATE WHILE SUPPORTING CAUSES DEAR TO

with them and helping with their giving and where it should go,” she says.

THEIR HEARTS.

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Many times, people want to do the right thing but are not quite sure how to do it or where to invest their money, and this is where psychology enters the picture. Mike took a deck of cards on which were written some questions, and began to spread them on his desk. “When family comes in, we start with a conversation, and ask questions,” he says, picking up a card, and reading, “What motivates you?” He picks up another and reads, “If you could give to anything, what that would be?” Another asks, “What makes you happy? What makes you sad?” “It’s really about us doing a bit of psychology and counseling,” he says. “We give them the opportunity to be self-reflective.” Companies can put in money for tax purposes and build it like a 401(k) for charitable purposes. “We have a committee who reviews different organizations for the funds; we give the clients the information, and they tell us where they want their money to go,” Mike says. To honor the mission of partnering with donors around the

When clients approach YouthBridge and want advice on chari-

sustainability of nonprofits, YouthBridge provides grants to child

table giving, the foundation helps guide them on the various ways

or youth-serving organizations that are regularly supported by

this can be done, and sometimes, it involves a bit of psychology.

the clients.

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sulting advice on how to be more successful and sustainable,” he says. “We call it ‘capacity building,’ where we help them become stronger so they have a greater capacity to serve more people in the community.” Cindy Blake, YouthBridge business development officer, says if

50% matching funds on the first $25,000 in deposits.” Cindy says that companies and individuals can also buy gift cards (instead of hams or wine!) for friends and clients who can then give them to the charity of their choice.

clients want to involve their family and build a legacy, they can open a family foundation.

For more information on YouthBridge, call 314.396.7627 or visit YouthBridge.org. December 2019 | Chesterfield Lifestyle

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I WANT TO... /Forgive Myself

/Start Journaling

/Celebrate Chinese New Year

When experiencing setbacks, don’t

Writing down personal thoughts for

For the year 2020, the main zodiac

spend unnecessary energy dwelling on

further reflection can achieve so many

element is metal, and the animal sign is

them. Beating yourself up for perceived

positive results, such as evoking mind-

Rat. The Chinese year will last from Jan.

failures will not help you succeed. Pick

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25, 2020, to Feb.11, 2021. Rat is the first in

yourself up and reset your mindset. If it

goals; boosting memory and compre-

the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

helps, say, “I forgive you; you'll do better

hension; strengthening self-discipline;

Years of the Rat include 1912, 1924, 1936,

next time,” out loud to yourself. Start

improving communication skills; and

1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

over each day in a fresh way. Check

self-healing. Set aside a few minutes to

and 2032. People born during Years of the

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Rat are believed to be very industrious,

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thrifty, diligent and positive. This online

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IT SEEMS LIKE IT’S ALWAYS “SHOWTIME” IN NEW YORK CITY. And one local theatrical enthusiast enjoys leading visitors there to show off The City That Never Sleeps, especially during the December holiday season. St. Louis’s STAGES associate producer Andrew Kuhlman will escort a group of wide-eyed, adventurous souls from the St. Louis region during Dec. 5-9 on a sold-out 2019 NYC Holiday Weekend. “No city comes alive like New York during the holidays. Its atmosphere changes. It’s magical and is such a beautiful place to be,” says Andrew. “These trips are one of my favorite parts of my job because on them we get a chance to build community and friendships among patrons.”

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STAGES launched these special travel group visits in 2012, the same year he started with the organization. Since then, more than 300 patrons have taken part in at least 16 trips, including the Big Apple, for the ultimate theatre weekend. “The best way to see the world is the STAGES’ way,” he proclaims. He adds that there’s nothing like tackling a new city with a 6-foot-5-inch tour guide (him) who smiles throughout the activities. “New York City is my home-away-from-home,” says the St. Louis native. For one package price, travelers receive roundtrip airfare, deluxe hotel accommodations, tickets to Broadway productions, meals at popular Theatre District restaurants, sightseeing opportunities, transportation, as well as special tours and experiences designed and offered only by STAGES. A portion of the package price is also designated as a tax-deductible contribution to the organization.

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He says he’s also created See/Stay/Eat/ Perform packets for the cities into which he leads travelers. “Because free time is important when visiting new places, I always plan some periods during the trips when the guests can do what they’d like. But, because people’s buckets lists are different, it’s nice to have outlined options to choose from,” he adds. The trips originally were born from the concept of St. Louis STAGES patrons wanting to see Broadway executions in New York of STAGES executive producer Jack Lane, who produced some extraordinary theatre, including Peter and the Starcatcher (Tony nomination), Fun Home (Tony Award), The Humans (Tony Award) and The Play That Goes Wrong.

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Hol iday Music Recom mendation

/0 1 The Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky “When I hear this music, it captures the dreaminess of the Christmas spirit. You have this feeling of coziness and of a fairy tale under the bed covers. I love it. The Nutcracker is a piece I can hardly remember hearing at another time of year.”

/02 Hansel and Gretel – Engelbert Humperdinck “It’s not about Christmas, actually. But when I hear the overture or the pantomime of Hansel and Gretel, I just have this feeling that I’m marveling at a fairy tale.”

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is very touching.”

His close collaborator and celebrated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as the Jean-Paul and Isabelle Montupet Artist-in-Residence. Jean-Yves performed with the orchestra in September and will join Stéphane for two more programs—one each in January and May. Live radio broadcasts of all Saturday classical concerts on St. Louis Public Radio will continue for a 10th season. Night at the Symphony on the Nine Network continues for its fifth season. Stéphane is slated to direct the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for at least three seasons. To get into this year’s holiday spirit, Stéphane personally recommends the following seven musical selections:

/04 Petit Papa Noël – Tino Rossi “When I was a child, there was this song, ‘Petit Papa Noël,’ sung by Tino Rossi. He was a singer from Corsica. He had a high tenor voice, super sweet, and it was a way too cheesy song. But it is the song of Christmas in France.”

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/05 The Magic Flute – Mozart “It’s a time when you just want to go back to childhood. It’s a time when you want to feel that you’re part of a family. The Magic Flute gives me that feeling.”

/0 6 Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson “This song, for me, sounds like a great department store decorated for the holidays. In Paris, I used to love visiting the Galeries Lafayette at Christmas, which was a store decorated with magnificent lights and animation. People would come from all over France to see this.”

/07 La bohème, Act II – Puccini “The second act of the opera where the characters are in Café Momus is really an extraordinary depiction of Christmas time. I can smell the roasted chestnuts that they sell on the streets of Paris when I hear this.”

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REALTY REPORT CHESTERFIELD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Brandywine

$136,500

$128,500

94%

Claymont Lake Estates

$377,500

$347,500

92%

2.5

Westhampton

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$463,000

93%

3.5

Kehrs Mill Estates

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$475,000

95%

133

3.5

Somerset

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$530,000

96%

3.5

Kehrs Mill Trails

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$550,000

107%

3.5

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$557,000

97%

3.5

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$575,000

97%

3.5

West Hampton

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$685,000

94%

125

3.5

Fienup Farms

$698,978

100%

3.5

Estates at Town & Country Crossing

$899,900

$890,000

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4.5

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before opening night. Join STL Communications for an evening of

information and fun, including photo

*Cannot be combined with other offers, limit one per customer.

opportunities. Take a non-perishable food item for Sunshine Ministries and receive a $5 movie gift card.

20 SUPPER WITH SANTA

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, hosted by Noodles & Co., and see how butterflies get into the holiday spirit. Santa's

Our Holiday Open House is December 7th from 11am to 5pm

Workshop stations

offer children

chances to make fun crafts. Visit Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen for cookies and hot cocoa. Get a souvenir picture with the guest of honor: Santa. Space is limited; reservations are required.

24 STORYTIME WITH MARY ANN Barnes & Noble Chesterfield

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Join Mary Ann as she reads stories, sings songs, and creates activities for preschool friends.

28 NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND COMEDY FESTIVAL Chaifetz Arena

The New Year's Weekend Comedy Festival stars Mike Epps, Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, HAHA Davis, Desi Banks and Gary Owen. Ticket prices vary: $64, $80, $104, $130

s y a d i l o H y p p a H It's time to knock out that shopping list

30 34TH ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND

#GetBespoked this holiday season

Tilles Park

The display with one million twinkling lights is open through Jan. 2, and can be enjoyed on foot, by carriage or by vehicle. Tickets are $6; pre-registration is required. Dogs on leashes, cameras, strollers and wagons are welcome. Desserts, hot chocolate and bever-

Bespoke Apparel can be your one stop shop for all of his clothing needs this holiday season. From holiday parties to gifts under the tree, we have amazing options to make the season magical.

ages for sale. A special North Pole visitor present until 8:45 p.m. This is an all-weather event.

30 AURORA REFLECTIONS

Pinot's Palette—Chesterfield

Auroras are unexplained natural phenomena that occur when solar winds disturb the magnetosphere. They usually occur in the polar regions, and different colors

represent

different

magnetic

wavelengths varying in color and complexity. Paint a unique aurora night sky reflecting in a calm lake surrounded by evergreens. The cost is $35 per painter to "paint, drink and have fun."

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Value

Service

Our promise to our clients

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

Visit us online: BespokeSTL.com Or in person: 8500 Maryland Ave

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

NOTE: Nathan provides complimentary financial discussions and evaluations.

Gather numbers. To create budgets, examine habits, discuss with a professional financial adviser, and think like

ter what stage of life one is in, it’s

plenty of ways to set aside retirement

Build an emergency fund. No matimportant to set aside 8 to 10 months of living expenses.

a business wanting "profit" left once

everything comes in and goes out. Use your pay stub to calculate your take-home after subtracting health insurance, 401(k) and taxes. Next, determine expenses from housing, food, daily commutes and recurring costs. Subtract those recurring costs from take-home pay.

Get ready for retirement. There are money: 401(k)s, IRAs, fixed deferred annuities. Increase contributions over

time—perhaps 1% with each raise—or, if aged

Helpful Tips for Realistic 2 Budgets

50 or older, look into "catch-up" provisions that allow you to contribute even more. Determine the biggest unpredictable costs; set a limit. Review credit card statements to identify as many recurring costs as possible; set a

maximum amount for those activities.

This educational, third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Nathaniel Laupp, Financial Services Professional for NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency, 16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 215, Chesterfield. To learn more, call Nathaniel at 636.487.1021. He is a financial adviser for Eagle Strategies LLC. Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC are

NATHAN LAUPP, FERGUSON FINANCIAL GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISER, OFFERS INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

New York Life Companies. Ferguson Financial Prioritize. After pinpointing spend-

Group LLC is not owned or operated by

ing limits, prioritize them. If you’ve

NYLIFE Securities, LLC or its affiliates. Neither

accurately mapped out costs and

Ferguson Financial Group LLC nor New York

assets, you know exactly how much

Life Insurance Company, or its agents, provide

to save—and what’s left over to enjoy. ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions.

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