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JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Five, Four, Three, Two, One! AS WE BEGIN 2020, WE EMBARK UPON A NEW DECADE. Setting standard annual goals seems a bit J.V. – it’s time to take a hard look married with a deep dive and ask what matters to you, to your family? What’s worth pursuing with your time

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and talents? How is your next chapter going to read? In the January issue, we’ll explore ways to embark on fresh starts and cleanse our bodies and minds as we pursue new paths. For a goal setting session, make a java date with Wellmind Coffee Co. to enjoy a dose of caffeine along with a holistic wellness experience all rolled into one. Conquering a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to be out of reach. In “Veggie Good”, nutrition coach Diana Risell suggests delicious veggie swaps to create comforting healthy dishes. Meanwhile, Norma Zitterkopf, Fitness Coach at Highland Village Fit Body Boot Camp, let’s us take a sneak peek into her gym bag so we can join her and work out like a fitness champ.

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nesses open, old businesses expand, charities fund raise, and families go about their daily routines, we will continue to share your stories and celebrate your milestones. Happy New Year, Cross Timbers readers! Thank you for being a part of our story.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 16 Inspiring Others Cancer Survivor Tracy Case Shares Her Story and Encourages Others to Make Healthy Choices

20 Wellmind Coffee Co. Highland Village Shop Blends Specialty Coffee and Adaptive Botanicals for Holistic Health Experience

24 Veggie Good Nutrition Coach Diana Risell Suggests Delicious Veggie Swaps to Create Comforting Healthy Dishes

34 Gym Bag Essentials Norma Zitterkopf of Highland Village

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Fit Body Boot Camp Shares What's in Her Gym Bag

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Good Times

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24 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Water & Woods 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Localâ€™s Choice

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2nd Annual Lakeside 5K & Fun Run benefiting Ally's Wish The 2nd Annual Lakeside 5K & Fun Run benefiting Ally's Wish took place on Nov. 9 in partnership with Lakeside DFW. Supporters could choose to participate in a 1-mile fun run or 5K. Inspired by the late Allyson Hendrickson, Ally’s Wish, Inc. is a Flower Mound based non-profit organization devoted to granting the last wish to young, terminally ill mothers. PHOTOGRAPHY: BOB MANZANO

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9th Annual Double Oak Turkey Trot a Successful Beloved Tradition On Nov. 28, the 9th annual Double Oak Turkey Trot was in full swing despite the rain forecast. This beloved event has strong local sponsor support and has become a tradition for many community families to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday. Proceeds of the 2019 Double Oak Turkey Trot benefit funding for inner-city youth programs run by Dare To Serve (daretoserve.org) PHOTOGRAPHY: TAGGERT CORN

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LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WINNERS Congratulations to the following communities that were recognized as National Night Out award winners at the Nov. 4 Flower Mound Town Council meeting:

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the new at the Flower Mound Public Library’s children’s area. The library is redoing the long-loved portion of the library, which is expected to be completed this spring. In the meantime, library staff members are happy to help patrons find books on their temporary shelves.

CITY NAMES BRIDGE IN HONOR OF LATE LOCAL VETERAN The City of Highland Village has approved naming the new Doubletree Ranch Park Pedestrian Bridge in honor of Highland Village resident PFC Aaron M. Hudson, who was killed in action on April 16,

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Primrose School of Old Orchard families blessed hundreds of single parent households over Thanksgiving. Families at both schools donated nearly 1500 food items to support Single Parent Advocate, a non-profit organization committed

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INSPIRED BY

Inspiring Ot h e r s YOU WERE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER AS A YOUNG MOTHER. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CANCER JOURNEY. I was first diagnosed with invasive carcinoma of the breast in 2001. I was 31 years old. Trent was 10 months old. I had a mastectomy and was told that I did not need chemo at the time. We decided to have another child. During my pregnancy, with Taylor I began having back pain. This continued after her birth, and six weeks later, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer with wide spread disease to my bones and liver. I began a very aggressive treatment plan. I was 33 years old. The first three years were the hardest with chemo, radiation, hospital stays, physical therapy and juggling care of the kids and me. In 2005 the cancer returned to my brain, and I underwent Gamma Knife radiation. 2007 ended with a recurrence in my brain and two brain surgeries. In 2009, they said I was NED, No Evidence of Disease. I have remained this since then. WHAT WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF BATTLING CANCER WHILE RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN? The most difficult part in the beginning was not being able to pick up Taylor; one of the tumors on my spine had compressed some vertebrae, and I was not allowed to lift anything in the beginning. I watched others raise my children while I was stuck in bed, the hospital or at the doctors or chemo or radiation appointments and wondered if I was going to be around to see my kiddos do all

CANCER SURVIVOR TRACY CASE SHARES HER STORY AND ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES

the milestones. I set goals… If I can just live until Trent goes to kindergarten, till Trent goes to middle school, till Trent graduates from

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High School. My latest is to see both my children happily married

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one day. Then I am sure my next will be grandbabies.

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SINCE BEING CLASSIFIED NED, YOU’VE BECOME

that our skin is our largest organ so really we should focus on

A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR NONTOXIC LIVING AND

that. It was very hard to find anything that would work and smell

CLEANER BEAUTY PRODUCTS. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR

good and was good for you. We found a few things we changed

WORK WITH BEAUTYCOUNTER.

to. Lynda passed away in 2009, and I just threw in the towel and

During my cancer journey, my friend Lynda Frank and I began looking into complementary treatments/lifestyle changes that we

went back to using all the crap products that were easy to find and worked. Survivors guilt is a real thing, and it sucks.

could make to help our journey. We started with diet, then essential

Then in 2016 a friend reached out to me and said, ‘I think I found some-

oils, moved on to household cleaners and had this ah-ha moment

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my generation seemed to be inundated with MLMs. But then I learned

survivor to new survivor. I get at least one new referral a month that

more about Beautycounter and their mission to get safer products into

has been newly diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Hope is some-

the hands of everyone by advocating for change and making education

thing that everyone needs, and sharing my story with newly diagnosed

one of the key factors of their company. And the products worked and

patients helps give them hope that they can survive this.

smelled good. I am now a huge advocate of educating people about

My current passion is providing safer products to ladies undergo-

what they put in and on their bodies, almost annoyingly so. I share infor-

ing chemo. I organize sponsors to donate $35 per bag to put together

mation about healthy living on my Facebook group and page. Being an

beauty bags with safer products. My friend and fellow cancer survi-

educated consumer is so important!

vor Stacey Schwinghammer delivers the bags to UT Southwest.

TELL ME ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER WORK YOU’VE DONE IN THE COMMUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS. I began volunteering for an awesome non-profit called Cancare. Cancare is a peer-to-peer, faith-based organization. They match cancer

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W h at d o e s h e a lt h y m e a n to yo u ? Healthy to me is doing the best you can in the world

the majority of the time. I joke that my full-time

you live. Progress not perfection and 80/20 are what

job is to stay alive. I exercise four times a week,

I describe as my healthy. Stress is not healthy, and it

meal prep healthy foods and keep my weight at

can be very stressful trying to find healthy products

a healthy level. I still will have a burger and fries

and food for yourself and your family. You can’t beat

(my favorite thing on any menu!) and save my

yourself up when you buy a product and later find

dessert calories for homemade yummies.

out it had fragrance in it, or sometimes you want that Butterfinger in the grocery store line, so buy it and eat but enjoy it - don’t stress over it. Moderation is a

Visit Tracy’s website at Beautycounter.com/TracyCase

good word for my life as well. I exercise and eat right

or follow her at Facebook.com/TracysBeautyCase.

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HIGHLAND VILLAGE SHOP BLENDS SPECIALTY COFFEE AND ADAPTIVE BOTANICALS FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE

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NESTLED OFF OF JUSTIN ROAD IN HIGHLAND VILLAGE, WELLMIND COFFEE CO. IS UNLIKE OTHER COFFEE SHOPS. Here, customers can get a dose of caffeine and a holistic wellness experience all in one visit. “We developed an appreciation for specialty coffee shops when we were traveling around the country for our work in herbal extracts and holistic health,” Wellmind owner Jordan Park says. Jordan says he and his team decided to create a combination apothecary and coffee shop with an organic, gluten-free and nutrient-dense menu. “We wanted it to be the full holistic experience from the menu to the product to the energy in the space,” he says. “We definitely hit the mark and are learning more and more about improving the synergy between holistic herbalism and coffee.” Wellmind’s intention is to improve energy, mood, focus and clarity by stacking high-quality specialty coffee with herbs and nutrients that help to balance brainwave activity, stress response, immune function and inflammation. Wellmind does not add supplements directly to its coffee. “Adding herbs and nutrients directly to the coffee would mess it up,” Jordan says. Instead, Wellmind offers stacks as a shot to drink separately, mixed with coconut water or oat milk. Or customers can add them to a smoothie or acai bowl. “Our most fundamental stack is coffee plus 250 mg L-Theanine plus 300 mg ashwagandha,” Jordan says. “This stack delivers the ultimate balance of focus, clarity, mood and sustainable energy with short- and long-term benefits.” Wellmind incorporates a host of ingredients like functional mushrooms, adaptogens and CBD. “We have some really popular and unique herbs that we work with. Other shops might incorporate herbs, but our level of knowledge and background in functional health and organic product development is not common. It takes people by surprise. We love being unexpected and over-delivering on expectations,” Jordan says. Every aspect of Wellmind Coffee is intentional, including the shop’s dedication to sustainable living. “We believe it’s the responsibility of every company to consider their environmental impact and tirelessly work to reduce their footprint. We use paper straws, biodegradable plant plastic cups, 100% recycled paper bags, receipts, etc.,” he says. Wellmind’s

commitment

sustainability

also

applies to its coffee. “We take social and environmental sustainability seriously and work with an amazing roaster who practices ethical, direct trade,” Jordan says.

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WELLMIND COFFEE CO.

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“WE WANT TO BRING PEOPLE INTO A COMFORTABLE, WELCOMING PLACE OF QUALITY AND HEALTH.”

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“Once the beans get here, we honor the work that went into each harvest by only using organic, fresh botanicals to make all syrups, plant milks and infusions. We keep things super simple and never use fancy colors or synthetic flavors,” he says. “We keep it very real. “All of our syrups are made with certified organic herbs, spices, fruits and berries,” he says. “We hand make all ingredients for the bar, which is super unique.” In addition to coffee and food, Wellmind offers a variety of wellness products. “The coffee shop is meant to complement our product line,” he says. “We want to bring people into a comfortable, welcoming place of quality and health. “So, if you’re coming in for an amazing cup of coffee, we have that down. Then, if you’re looking to improve your mental and physical experience with coffee, we are the best formula-

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Veggie Good NUTRITION COACH DIANA RISELL SUGGESTS DELICIOUS VEGGIE SWAPS TO CREATE COMFORTING HEALTHY DISHES

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Nutrition Coach Diana Risell says veggies make the perfect swaps in recipes. “Usually it’s just one big ingredient that needs substituting, like subbing in riced cauliflower for white rice or zucchini spirals for spaghetti,” she says. “Replacing products like rice, chips and rolls, which don’t have much nutritional value with vegetables means that I can eat healthier and eat more!”

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST

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INGREDIENTS: + 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets + ½ cup of shredded mozzarella + ¼ cup grated parmesan + ½ tsp Italian seasoning + ¼ to ½ tsp kosher salt + ¼ tsp garlic powder + 2 eggs, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Steam the cauliflower florets until soft. Drain well. Place the cauliflower in a towel and gently squeeze to get the cauliflower as dry as possible. 3. Mix the drained, dried cauliflower with the remaining ingredients until well combined. 4. Place the cauliflower dough in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out with a rubber spatula so it makes a circle or push to the edges of the pan to form a square. 5. Bake 20 minutes, until the crust starts to dry and become golden. Flip the crust over and bake another 10 minutes. 6. Top with your favorite toppings. 7. Bake another short 5-7 minutes, just until the cheese melts. CONTINUED >

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PEPPER NACHOS INGREDIENTS: + 1 Tbsp chili powder + 1 tsp each ground cumin, garlic powder and paprika + 1⁄2 tsp each kosher salt, pepper and oregano + 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes + 1 lb ground beef, ground turkey or shredded chicken + 1 lb mini peppers, halved and seeded Shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese + 1⁄2 cup chopped tomato + Other optional toppings: Greek yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped avocado and black olives + 1⁄2 lime + 2 eggs, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking try with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices, chili powder through red pepper flakes. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey. Drain any fat. Or if using shredded chicken, bake, grill or poach it and shred with a fork. 4. Toss the meat or poultry with spice mix. 5. Arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up but close together. 6. Sprinkle peppers with the meat mixture and top with shredded cheese. 7. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. 8. Remove from oven and top with chopped tomatoes and any other desired toppings. 9. Squeeze a 1⁄2 lime over the top just before serving for brightness. 10. Serve immediately. Make your own spice mix to control the ingredients to your liking and for nutritional value. Ready-made taco seasoning packets tend to have a lot of salt. Use more spices, less salt in your mix. VARIETIES: All veggie – Top your peppers with black beans, corn and shredded cheddar cheese before baking. Then add additional toppings as described above. Buffalo chicken – Use shredded chicken as your meat. Top with shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled bleu cheese. After baking, drizzle of Ranch dressing on top. Then top with veggies. Mediterranean – Use cooked ground lamp with Mediterranean spices like oregano and garlic. Top with feta cheese. After baking, top with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives. Add fresh chopped mint and some dollops Greek yogurt before serving. 26

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VEGGIE FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS: + 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sesame oil for wok and to finish the dish + 1 small head of cauliflower + ½ red pepper, diced + 1-2 carrots, peeled and shredded or diced + ½ cup green peas, fresh or frozen + 2 green onions, sliced and white and greens separated + 1-2 cloves garlic, minced + 2 eggs, slightly beaten + 2-3 Tbsp tamari (gluten-free) or low-sodium soy sauce + Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Break cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Or find ready-to-use riced cauliflower in your grocery store produce section. Frozen riced cauliflower is usually too wet for this dish but may work in a pinch. 2. Heat oil in a wok or similar pan. Add the riced cauliflower, red pepper, peas, white part of the green onions and the garlic and move the mix around quickly until it just starts to get tender. This will take just a few minutes. Add the carrots and cook until warm. 3. Next, push the veggie mix to the sides of the wok, making a space in the center of the wok. Add eggs and scramble them in the center of the wok. Toss lightly to combine, distributing bits of the egg throughout the dish. 4. Finish the dish with the tamari or soy sauce. Fold carefully to mix in. Taste to see if your dish needs additional salt and pepper. Sprinkle the top the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil and the green part of the green onions. Serve. Optional: Add some cooked chicken or pork, small shrimp or tofu when you add in the carrots and heat until warm. January 2020 | Cross Timbers Lifestyle

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WATER & WOODS

WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever

NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE

your mood is this time of year, there’s still an

HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL

activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and

GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR

will give you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.

POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

YO G A

FEELING ANXIOUS

A regular yoga practice can help to ease anxiety by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress and sharpening attention + concentration.

01 R AG D O L L Ragdoll pose is great for relaxation and to release tension. Stand tall + reach your arms up, then allow them to fall gently toward the floor. as you bend over

02 C H I L D ’ S P O S E This calming and restorative pose is a common beginner’s position. Starting from your knees, sit back on your heels then walk your arms forward, bringing your torso down until you can rest your forehead on the floor.

03 S AVA S A N A Relax one body part at a time, one muscle

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at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.

RUNNING There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release

FEELING DOWN

mood-boosting endorphins.

BEGINNERS If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.

C A S UA L R U N N E R S Challenge yourself by switching up your running routine. Whether you’re changing your route or upping your distance, a new twist could give you a nice refresh.

ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re into 10Ks or half marathons, consider signing up for a new race and decreasing your time. When your head is full of thoughts, it can get overwhelming. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) provides a break from that with short bursts of 100% focus followed by rest. Here’s a quick circuit.

01 K E T T L E B E L L SW I N G S Do as many reps as possible in 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

02 H I G H K N E E S Climb it out for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

03 P L A N K Hold your plank for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest. Repeat the circuit three times for a quick workout that touches on strength, cardio + core.

HIIT

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

NEW YEAR’S DAY RESOLUTION RUN & POT LUCK BREAKFAST Dove Loop Road, Grapevine

The Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers will host a New Year’s Day Resolution Run & Pot Luck Breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 2615 Dove Loop Road in Grapevine. Bring

Morning Networking group the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at MSU in Parker Square. Cost is $5.

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MCL GRAND PRESENTS BRAD SHERWOOD

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

MCL Grand Presents Brad Sherwood at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Brad is best known for his 13 seasons as a series regular on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,”

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

as well as other television shows. For

a breakfast or traditional New Year’s

An annual favorite, the Red River

tickets, visit MCLGrand.tix.com.

Day dish to share.

Songwriters return to the MCL Grand for another intimate Black

4, 11, 18, 25

Box Songwriter Series concert fea-

FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET

tickets, visit MCLGrand.tix.com.

turing Susan Gibson, Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy and Walt Wilkins. For

The Flower Mound Farmers Market’s winter hours are each Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop by Parker Square to shop for fresh produce, local honey, grass-fed beef, eggs, desserts, jewelry and more.

30 LEWISVILLE TALKS

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Lewisville Talks- City Speaker Series

Parker Square

Presents Anousheh Ansari at 7 p.m.

TEXAS TUNES: DEEP BLUE SOMETHING

Charles Street. Entrepreneur and

Thursday, Jan. 30, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. first female private space explorer

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Anousheh Ansari will give a talk titled

Deep Blue Something will per-

“Reaching for the Stars.” Tickets

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form favorites like “Breakfast at

can be purchased in person at MCL

Tiffany’s,” “Halo,” and “Josey” at 8

Grand during normal business hours

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p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Medical

or at MCLGrand.tix.com.

City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street. Tickets may

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be purchased at the MCL Grand

Flower Mound

during normal business hours or at

Join LEADS-Flower Mound Chamber

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eeknights or weekends, the charms of Lakeside beckon — from the trails and street life to the shops and restaurants. Stroll through The Shops at Lakeside and the neighborhoods, then walk The Lakeside Boardwalk to Sunset Point for views over Lake Grapevine. Where else but Lakeside?

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