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Trina Small, who you will recognize from our September cover, and me!

Happy November, friends. MY MOTHER TAUGHT AT A COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. She was gentle, cheerful and encouraging. Everything a preschooler (or daughter) needed. On Thanksgiving, we would unwrap the porcelain turkey-shaped salt and pepper shakers and she would task me and my sister with the job of making place cards. We would get out 3 x 5 inch index cards (which my mom used to hand write recipe cards to share), magic markers, glue and head out to the yard to look for

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embellishments. Dried Queen Anne’s Lace, tiny pinecones from tall Michigan spruces, orange leaves still left un-raked were our favorites. Last summer my sweet sister-in-law Lynne retired from teaching music (30 years) and gifted my mom’s home made book (more index cards) entitled, “Finger Plays.” She had one for every season. Here are two she would sing with her students. Sleep little seed so brown and small, Sleep little seed in the chilly fall, Sleep little seed in the cold, cold snow, Then in the spring you’ll start to grow. and… The turkey is a funny bird His head goes wobble, wobble. And all he says is just one word, Gobble, gobble, gobble.

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FEATURES 16 Winter in Telluride Ski, snowmobile, soak and cycle in Colorado’s charming outpost.

22 How Caregivers Give Area hospitals do more than heal.

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26 Lettuce Eat Healthy Hydroponics brings fresh produce to the porches of North Fulton residents.

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22 Inspired By 26 Culinary Creations 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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AROUND TOWN

WALKING WEDNESDAYS

FEAST FOR ALL SENSES

After a successful inaugural Walk to School ini-

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is

tiative to encourage students to walk to school on

bringing back its popular 4-course dinner/cook-

Wednesdays last year, the program kicked off last

ing

month. The program was a great success last year

Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at

in part because of a group from Student Leadership

the Publix Aprons Cooking School at Alpharetta

Johns Creek who worked in conjunction with

Commons, 4305 State Bridge Road. The theme for

Councilman Chris Coughlin on this undertaking

this 4-course meal (paired with specially-selected

as part of their first-year community project. This

wines) will be holiday cooking, featuring mouth-wa-

year a group from Johns Creek High School is

tering new twists on traditional recipes. The eve-

working to help make the Walk to School mission

ning will be a feast for both the eyes and the ears,

their endeavor for community involvement. Families

as attendees will be treated to parlor-style musical

at Ocee Elementary, Dolvin Elementary and State

performances by individual Johns Creek Symphony

Bridge schools all enjoyed Wednesdays walk days

Orchestra musicians at periodic breaks in the eve-

last month and continue this month. We encour-

ning. Attendees will also learn the backgrounds of

age all parents and students to walk to school on

the various dishes they are eating, how to prepare

these days – it is a fun way to enjoy a morning of

each one at home, special cooking techniques, and

family time, while beginning your day actively and

at the conclusion of the evening they will receive the

reducing the early morning traffic all at the same

recipes plus a coupon for a 20% off cooking items

time. Drivers, watch for extra foot traffic these days!

purchased from the Publix Aprons Cooking School.

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WALK WITH A DOC The City of Johns Creek and Emory Johns Creek Hospital are encouraging Johns Creek residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc (WWAD), a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk on the second Saturday of each month. “We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Johns Creek to help educate the community about a variety of health topics while getting them moving at the same time,” says Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital. “The Walk with a Doc program gives participants a personalized opportunity to ask medical questions in a more casual setting,” says Margolis.

NEW JCSO BOARD MEMBERS

Every walk will feature a different health topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra announces

for walkers to ask questions one-on-one with the

that Ting Chiu (pictured) andVicki Horton have been

participating physician. The first walk will be hosted

appointed as members of the orchestra’s Board of

by Dr. Maria Piraner, Director, Center for Breast

Directors. “We are extremely pleased,” remarks JCSO

Care at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Coinciding

Board President Craig Carter. “They bring an

with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Piraner

extremely high level of expertise to the organiza-

will discuss the importance of breast cancer early

tion and we look forward to working with them to

detection, prevention, and tips to stay healthy.

benefit the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.” Now

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in its 12th season, the JCSO is metro Atlanta’s only fully-professional, part-time symphonic orchestra, made up of professional musicians from all over the greater metro Atlanta area.

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AROUND TOWN

(CON TI N U ED)

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mium box, each combination is customized with a

fastidious experts that nail taxes down each year

variety of unique blends, early releases and custom

make awfully good elves. Exchanging their key-

label options. Other inclusions are winemaker tasting

boards for wrenches, they assemble newly donated

notes, chef recommendations for pairings with care-

riding toys, bikes, and play houses. Last year the

fully curated recipes, exclusive discounts and tickets

team at DLCPA donated time to North Fulton

to the Quarterly Winery Reception (for classic and

Charities’ Santa Shop, where sponsored families

premium boxes only), which will feature live music,

and seniors are reminded of the joy of the holidays.

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HOPS & VINE

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DIRECTIONS Combine maple syrup, whiskey and bitters in an old-fashioned glass until syrup is dissolved. Add a single large ice cube and garnish with orange peel and cinnamon stick, if desired.

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WE LOVE THEM, BUT ITâ€™S NO SECRET THAT SOME FAMILY MEMBERS MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING. CHEERS TO THEM!

THE HIPSTER COUSIN

INGREDIENTS

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DIRECTIONS Fill a rocks glass (or any unconventional container you have laying around) with desired amount of ice. Add vodka and pumpkin spice liqueur, then top with cereal milk. Cheers!

THE MOTHER-IN-LAW

INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces vodka + 1 part club soda or tonic + 1 part Sprite or lemon-lime soda + 1 part cranberry juice + Lime and cranberries for garnish

DIRECTIONS Add vodka, club soda or tonic, Sprite and cranberry juice to a glass of your choice—the more ornate, the better. Garnish with lime and cranberries if desired and enjoy!

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ROAD TRIP

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After soaking in the hot springs at Dunton, take a roll in the snow to complete the experience. The bar at Dunton Hot Springs

HOW HARD COULD IT BE? I was joining Telluride Outside for a scenic snowmobile ride along groomed trails between the Wilson and Dolores mountain ranges to historic Dunton Hot Springs for a soak in ancient waters followed by a gourmet lunch. Well, two hours driving the snow machine, the roar of the engine masking my heavy breathing, left me exhilarated and exhausted. By the time we pulled into the remote Dunton Hot Springs property, an abandoned mining town turned Relais & Chateaux destination, my heart was pounding under the billowy snowsuit. I traded it for a giant fluffy robe and stomped through the snow to “the source,” CONTINUED >

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EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL? Emory Johns Creek Hospital employees are dedicated to improving the health of residents in Johns Creek and surrounding communities. Many clinicians volunteer their time at events like the Johns Creek Chamber Expo, Forsyth Senior Expo, breast cancer awareness events and at our “Walk with a Doc” program. Our employees also educate community members about their current health status by offering free health screenings at our hospital’s annual 5K Scrub Run and Community Health Festival and women’s wellness event, Ladies’ Night Out. Many of our doctors, nurses and senior leaders visit assisted living facilities and local employers, to provide “Lunch and Learn” sessions. These informational events inform our community about stroke and heart attack signs, cancer care, orthopedics, surgical services and more.

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TELL US ABOUT A VOLUNTEER (OR A GROUP) FROM THE COMMUNITY WHO DONATES TIME AT YOUR HOSPITAL. Emory Johns Creek Hospital is fortunate to have more than 150 volunteers at our facility who are members of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary. From the emergency department, infusion center, women’s services or same day surgery, patients and staff alike see the incredible impact our volunteers make every day. When visitors enter the main lobby, they see two volunteers greeting them upon arrival. The volunteers help patients navigate the hospital and even use wheelchairs to personally assist them in getting to their appointments.

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In addition to providing support for all departments of the hospital, the auxiliary hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to provide scholarships for students pursuing medical professions. TELL US ABOUT THREE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE HOSPITAL WHERE READERS COULD DONATE THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE. Volunteers are an integral part of the care we provide at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Adults can submit an online application to serve as a volunteer and member of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary. The following departments accept volunteers on a regular basis, subject to availability: Emergency Department,

Laboratory,

Medical

Unit,

Nutrition

Services, Surgical Unit, and Women's Services. Shifts range from weekday mornings, weekday afternoons, nights, as well as weekends. Our hospital also desires volunteers to staff the following departments on weekday mornings and weekday afternoons only: Administration, Cardiac Catheterization

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Center,

Outpatient

Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Radiology, Registration, Radiology Observation Care Unit, and Surgery Wait Room. The hospitality department also uses volunteers for Birth Place Tours, Concierge Desk, Emergency Department Waiting Room, Gift Shop and Golf Cart Transport Team. Emory

Johns

Creek

Hospital

also

offers

“VolunTEEN” program every summer. Applicants must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2019, and a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school. College students may also apply and are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. VolunTEENS must have an interest in healthcare, submit a completed application, immunization records (MMR, DPT & Varicella/Chicken Pox), complete two tuberculosis tests, and finish 8 hours of service per week for 5 weeks of the 6 week program. VolunTEENS must also be able to attend the mandatory hospital orientation. Both applications for the adult and VolunTEEN programs are available at EmoryHealthcare.org/ JohnsCreek.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

LETTUCE EAT HEALTHY HYDROPONICS BRINGS FRESH PRODUCE TO THE PORCHES OF NORTH FULTON RESIDENTS ARTICLE CARRIE WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY AUBRY CANALES

EVEN AS THE FARMERS MARKETS CLOSE FOR THE SEASON, NORTH FULTON RESIDENTS SEEKING HEALTHIER,

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PRODUCE CAN STILL GET LUCKY IN THE LETTUCE DEPARTMENT. Thanks to hydroponics and the dedication of two people who are passionate about sustainable growing, this vital ingredient for salads, sandwiches and more can be had all year and even delivered to your door, or actually your porch. Jeff Adams, founder and co-owner of Circle A Farms was a couple of months into his first harvest when he met Cheryl Howlin, who had a B.S. in dietetics and nutrition coupled with years of experience in sales. While Adams had grown up on a farm and achieved success in the construction industry, which allowed him to build and maintain the Circle A greenhouse, the complement of Howlinâ€™s business development know-how helped transition the farm into a thriving local business. Lettuces from Circle A Farms can now be found at restaurants from Roswell to Alpharetta in addition to the farmers markets and a few small grocers. 26

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More importantly for the fall and winter seasons, Circle A Farms offers the Farm-to-Porch program that delivers fresh lettuce to North Fulton residents. It’s simple. Customers order and pay online, and based on zip code, Circle A delivers to each customer’s personal porch cooler. There is no obligation to agree to an ongoing order, but Howlin has found that many customers do. “People love it,” she says. “Some people even do standing orders, which means they get the same delivery each week. Literally, your lettuce is at the most, 12 hours old.” What makes the Circle A Farms lettuce delicious enough to create such a dedicated client base is its growing process, which is hydroponic. Both a wave of the future and a system that has been popular on the West Coast since the 1970s, hydroponic agriculture, which refers to growing in water, offers significant benefits. This soilless method eliminates the need for herbicides and pesticides, so produce is clean. Even better, the water used by Circle A Farms contains just the right recipe of nutrients to grow great lettuce. “All of the nutrients that are in our water are derived from natural sources,” says Howlin. “It’s all a natural procedure.

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2 FEEDING FRIDAY Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

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29 DREIDEL AND TREE LIGHTING Newtown Park

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Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016

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