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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Sharon Duffy | sharon.duffy@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Tis the Holiday Season and End of the Year! DEAR READERS, ONCE AGAIN WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF OUR READERS FOR AN OUTSTANDING YEAR OF GROWTH FOR OUR PUBLICATION AS WE ALL RECOVER FROM THE DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC

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OF 2020. Is anyone ready for an even brighter 2022? As we are, we are sure that most are looking for even more improvements in a return to normalcy in our lives. We hope that you and your families have the best of holidays. As usual, travel can be very tricky this time of year due to the number of people visiting family as well as the unpredictable and sometimes vicious winter weather. Regardless of where you are traveling or how you are getting there, simply make sure you make it a safe trip. And, when celebrating the New Year, be especially careful, and if possible, use UBER or LYFT if going out for a celebration that will include alcoholic beverages. Be aware, Lifestyle Publications will be changing its branding to City Lifestyle for our January 2022 issue. It may look a little different and some of the contents will be re-labeled, but we promise to continue to bring you more interesting content about our communities than advertisements. The beautiful photography we are known for

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021 FEATURES 22 The Warrior’s Keep: Easing the Transition of Being a Soldier to Civilian, One Mountain at a Time Veterans are trained to go to war but never trained to come back home”

26 Your Unique Prosper Boutique Lily Claire has Expanded!

30 Offering Personalized & Responsive Mortgage Banking Madison Haltom at Farmers Bank and Trust

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38 A Full Service, Unusually Likeable Attorney Robin Forsythe

22 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

22 Hometown Hero 26 Trend Setter 30 Financial Buzz 34 Artist’s Palette 38 Legal Compass 40 Local Limelight 42 Inspired By 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Giving Back


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GOOD TIMES

Prosper Education Foundation Professionals Luncheon The Prosper Education Foundation hosted an informative networking luncheon for Prosper businesses. The event was sponsored by Global Asset Online. Prosper ISD is the fastest growing district in the state of Texas!

McKinney Education Foundation's Purses With Purpose The 5th Annual Purses with Purpose was an evening of luxurious purses, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, delectable wine and big hearts, all supporting McKinney Education Foundation and its Mission ‘to inspire and assist McKinney ISD students and teachers toward excellence and make a difference in a child’s life through education.”

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GOOD TIMES

Celebrating Second Chances Community Lifeline Center celebrated an evening of fun, advocacy, and Celebrating Second Chances. CLC has provided needed short-term assistance to our neighbors in Collin County for over 30 years.. The Sanctuary rocked with live music by one of McKinney's favorite Jon Christopher Davis Band. Fuzzy's Tacos served dinner and beverages were provided by TUPPS, Zin Zen and Titos Vodka. https://communitylifeline.org/donate/.

McKinney Dia De Los Muertos The first McKinney Dia de Los Muertos, provided by the Legacy Keepers of Old East McKinney, was a day of fun with food, music, games, and art.

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AROUND TOWN TEA/BRUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy brunch or tea in our beautiful Bevel House, and Christmas festivities at Chestnut Square. Saturday, 10:00am and 4:00pm, Sunday, 10:00am For

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HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT SERIES ​ALL STAR CHRISTMAS A spectacular landmark tradition in McKinney with McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra presenting its 4th annual Christmas Concert. With leading star guests, performing your favorite Christmas tunes with original arrangements form Celtic styles to Jazz, Pop and Rock, this concert will fill your hearts with joy. Come share this wonderful evening your orchestra, The McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra. ​December 3, 2021. McKinney Performing Arts Center 7:00 pm. https://tickets. mckinneyperformingartscenter.org/

PROSPER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 4TH The Prosper Christmas Festival is the Town's signature event! The festival typically features Santa's workshop;, Kids Christmas Shoppe, Stage Performances; Kids Zones with rides and games; Community Tree Lighting: horse drawn carriage rides; shopping; unique food items for sale; talented artisans; and fireworks! The prelude to the festival is the Rotary Club Parade. For parade information, please contact the Prosper Rotary Club.

MERRY AND BRIGHT WINTER SOCIAL Join us Sunday, December 5th at Gather in Downtown McKinney for some holiday fun. Hugs Cafe Inc is hosting a night for people of all ages and all abilities to come together and celebrate. The night will feature a fun photo wall, music, dancing, crafts, and food! This event is free to attend and will be

48TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES - DECEMBER 4TH AND 5TH The Holiday Tour of Homes in McKinney is a 48-year-old tradition. Come and tour a collection of private homes in the famed Historic District of McKinney, all dressed up for the holidays and open

your heart. Please complete the event waiver at the ticket link below prior to attending. TICKET LINK: https://hugscafe.org/events/winter-social/

MCKINNEY ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS

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Welcome to the 22nd annual McKinney Rotary

December 4th, 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Children's Health StarCenter | McKinney: Children's Health StarCenter hosts a variety of ice skating and hockey activities throughout the year. First-time skaters find a fun and friendly atmosphere. 6993 Stars Avenue, McKinney, Texas 75070 + Local Yocal: Classes in Steak 101 by Texas' best butcher, Matt Hamilton. Learn everything you need to know about steaks! 213 N Tennessee St McKinney, TX + Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary: Nature walks here are great any time of the year! + Dinosaurs Live! + Animal Encounters Trail + Magic Plants + Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden 1 Nature Pl Mckinney, TX + Red Gate Inn: Take a well-deserved break at the end of the year at a wonderful, relaxing B&B that will take you away from everyday stress. 811 North Church Street McKinney, TX 75069 + The Gaylord Texan resort each year offers outstanding events, including a movie, "Mission: Save Christmas, Featuring Elf" or build a snowman at Merry & Light. 18

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SEASONAL LIGHT DISPLAYS AND EVENTS + Christmas caroling join a group or create your own group and spread the holiday cheer! + Town Of Prosper: PROSPER LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! Celebrating Christmas as a community, Parks & Recreation presents a contest for homes and businesses alike! Prizes awarded! 200 S Main St Prosper, TX + Enjoy one of the many local theatrical productions or live music events in your area, for example, McKinney Repertory Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. + Check with any of the churches in your area to learn about their Christmas pageant or other events, including caroling. + Simply get out in McKinney & Prosper and enjoy the many, colorful holiday light displays, from the downtown areas to individual homes,

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HOSTING HOLIDAY DINNERS WITH LOCAL MAKERS + CT Provisions Cocktail Parlor & Kitchen: Come and enjoy a great atmosphere combined with food and drink to celebrate the Holidays, featuring the only walk-up bar in McKinney! 205 West Louisiana Street suite 102 Mckinney, TX + Concetta's Italian Kitchen: If you want to add an Italian flare to your Holiday celebration, Concetta's Italian Kitchen can take all the stress off of you! 1121 Amistad Dr Prosper, TX + If you want to spruce up your home for visitors, try adding fresh flowers and plants from shops, such as Famous in Oregon in Prosper. + Don't want to spend your holiday hours baking and baking? Consider Mary's Mountain Cookies or Emporium Pies in Historic Downtown McKinney. YUM!

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HOMETOWN HERO

The Warrior’s Keep: Easing the Transition of Being a Soldier to Civilian, One Mountain at a Time “VETERANS ARE TRAINED TO GO TO WAR BUT NEVER TRAINED TO COME BACK HOME”

ARTICLE BY ANGI BURNS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA CARMAN

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"T he program includes Veteran-led small group discussions regarding t he difficul ties of soci al reintegration, milit ary t ransition, and ot her import ant t opics. T he W arrior's Keep also utilizes hiking , climbing , and c amping t rips t o reach Veterans and assist in t heir journey." FOUNDED IN 2016 AS AN OUTLET FOR

Warrior’s Keep also utilizes hiking, climbing,

VETERANS TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY

and camping trips to reach Veterans and

THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION, THE

assist in their journey.

WARRIOR’S KEEP PROVIDES UNIQUE

Mark Sanderson, an Army Veteran who

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MILITARY

serves as the organization’s Director of

HEROES. The mission of the McKinney-

Operations, was recruited for his position

based non-profit organization is to unite,

after joining The Warrior’s Keep as a partic-

empower and enhance the quality of life for

ipant. Mark stated, “I went on a trip in 2017

Veterans with the use of Outdoor Therapy.

and by the end of the trip I was offered the

Their programs provide Veterans with free

position of Program Manager. The Warrior’s

access to outdoor activities, designed to

Keep is great about supporting the members

educate and assist with the difficulties of

of the group and finding them opportunities

reintegrating back to civilian life. The goal of

within the organization or help with achiev-

The Warrior’s Keep is to fill a part of every

ing new career goals”.

Veteran’s life that was left behind when they

The group typically goes on around a

leave active duty. The sense of purpose and

dozen trips including 200-300 Veterans per

camaraderie felt when serving is the driving

year. This year they have even included a

force behind The Warrior’s Keep. Outdoor

Wilderness First Responder Training com-

therapy has been shown to improve quality

ponent to their program in partnership with

of life and allow Veterans the opportunity to

Collin College and a VA Grant which will

process and reflect on their experiences in a

enable 15 Veterans to complete the National

positive environment.

Outdoor Leadership School course.

Under the leadership of Executive Director,

This Spring The Warrior’s Keep will

Adam Earls, a Veteran of the USMC, The

be holding an Urban Adventure Race in

Warrior’s Keep has implemented numerous

McKinney as a fundraiser for their upcoming

programs to support local men and women

expeditions. This exciting “Amazing Race”

as they return from service. They provide top-

style event will start at TUPPS Brewery and

notch expedition experiences through their

take participants on a scavenger hunt of

O.A.T.H. program which was designed to

obstacles through the city. They also plan to

establish a sense of purpose and increase the

host a music festival to raise awareness and

quality of life. The program includes Veteran-

support for the organization.

led small group discussions regarding the

For more information on how you can

difficulties of social reintegration, military

support or join this local charity contact Mark

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ARTICLE BY TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA CARMAN

BECKY MORRIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN DESTINED

from modern to boho to vintage. They consider their

TO OPEN THIS UNIQUE SHOP. She was the Fashion

style to be a great combination of lots of different ele-

and Marketing Director at Saks Fifth Avenue obvi-

ments and feel they have something for everyone. Becky

ously loved what she did in the fashion industry, which

says they love mixing high and low pieces, designer

included producing runway shows and events for celeb-

pieces with pieces from Target, and vintage and modern

rities and many designers. Becky says, “It was a natural

together. Their goal is to make their customers feel great

step for me to open my own store.”

about their own style.

Her former position of over 20 years included working

Becky’s husband, Bill, also believed in their idea for

with clients to provide them with styling guidance, ward-

the shop and has provided great insight into the retail

robe consulting, personal shopping, and closet cleanouts.

business. She loves not just sharing the shop with her

She and her daughter, Lily, for whom the shop is named,

17-year-old daughter, Lily, but knows that she is teaching

share their passion for fashion and shopping, so they

her about how to run a business as well.

came up with the idea together. Recognizing the need for a cute boutique with a “small-town flair”, they decided to put their years as expert shoppers to good use.

Her sister helps with the shop as well, making it a true family business. Becky and Bill also have a 19-year-old son, Liam, who

Lily Claire’s customers have become very loyal quickly

is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas. Lily is a

and apparently have fallen in love with the cute clothes

senior at Prosper High School. The family is rounded out

that are offered. Becky is also excited that now, with

with three crazy, big dogs.

many activities having renewed, people can get back out

Now, if she just didn’t have to do all that paperwork—

into the world and “do all the things now like weddings,

but you will find her smiling inside the shop at 201 S Main

vacations, parties, etc., that you need that dress for!”

St in downtown Prosper, across from the new City Hall.

Helping her clients, who range from ages 10 to 90, cre-

Learn more at www.shoplilyclaire.com.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

ARTICLE BY TOM BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA CARMAN

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O f fe r i n g Pe r s o n a l i z e d & Re s p o n s i v e Mortgage Ban k ing

Madison Haltom

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MADISON HALTOM AT FARMERS BANK AND TRUST

SHE HAS FOUND HER HOME AND HER CALLING, BUT MADISON HALTOM TOOK SOMEWHAT OF A CIRCUITOUS ROUTE TO END UP SO HAPPY AS THE MORTGAGE AND TRUST IN PROSPER. But once you meet this smiling young lady, you will understand why she has been so successful in that role. Madison

department at Farmers Bank, Nicole Raley.

dreamed of being an occupational therapist as

Originally

from

Texarkana,

TX,

Obviously, Ms. Raley was struck positively by

she had a strong desire to help people. However,

Madison’s attitude and obvious intelligence

life happens and after getting her undergrad-

and advised her of the position in the mortgage

uate degree from the Texas A & M branch in

department of the bank in Prosper.

Texarkana, she went on to get her Master’s in Business Administration.

Madison has truly found her calling in her position. Though the position can be stressful at

Her 22-year-old sister, Hannah, had moved

times and she has to deal with unexpected cir-

to the Dallas area in pursuit of her real estate

cumstances and the dynamic nature of the guide-

career in a rapidly growing market and had

lines, she proudly states that she stays abreast

invited Madison to a dinner attended by a

with those changes as quickly as possible so that

20-year veteran vice president of the mortgage

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BRIGGS CHRISTOPHER ARTICLE BY TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA CARMAN

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THIS SOMEWHAT ATYPICAL 18-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL

and when asked what he wanted to do even-

STUDENT,

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tually with his music career, his reply was quite

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A NUMBER OF YEARS TO LEARNING MUSIC AT THE GUITAR

typically prefers pop music, which should bode

SANCTUARY’S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY. Shane Frame, the

well for his future as that is such a popular genre.

Academy’s Director says about Briggs, ”When Briggs performs, you

Having grown up in McKinney he has certainly

feel it in your heart and soul. It’s not something that can be taught,

seen it grow as well. He has an older sister, Emma,

it’s something you find in yourself.“

and brother, Cole, and two dogs, a Great Pyrenees

It might have been Briggs’ uncle, who played in a band, who inspired

and an Australian shepherd, who, despite their

him to become so interested in music. But regardless, his commit-

size and strength, get along fine with his sister’s

ment to his craft seems determined and absolute. He says neither

two pets, a bunny and a bird. One can only imag-

of his parents, Robert and Kristen, are very musically inclined but it

ine what chaos that could have become!

seems his love for the guitar started early and music has become a

McKinney has produced a number of out-

focus in his life. Being a senior at Cornerstone Christian Academy,

standing artists from the area, some of whom

he plans to attend college at the University of North Texas. His major

have gone onto shows such as American Idol

there? You guessed it, “something music-related!”

or The Voice. It would not be a surprise to see

Briggs plays both the piano and guitar and sings as well. The obviously talented young man has also written three songs of his own

this talented young man achieve great things as well. Good luck, Briggs!

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(469) 296 - 1230 | MyFarmers.Bank | MEMBER FDIC


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