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A Fresh Start for Parker WELL, FOLKS, WE HAVE ARRIVED IN 2021! Last year was a blur. It simultaneously felt like it went by quickly and like it would never end. But one thing is certain-we wouldn’t have made it to the turn of this year without the support of our incredible community - that’s you!

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sunrise and remember that you can start anew with fresh perspective and vision every day-- you don’t have to wait until the clock turns 12:00 a.m. on January 1. This January, we want to take some time to focus on our health, your health, and Parker’s health. We all thrive when we work together and hold each other accountable. We have some great content this month to provide inspiration on how to better care for yourself mentally and physically. Make a point to check on your friends more often this month. If you or someone you knows needs help, don't hesitate to get it. Whatever the next step for you is, we want to be a part of it. Share your January

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INGREDIENTS Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour BOWL

+ salt and pepper

+ one can of chickpeas + 1 sweet potato + 1 yellow pepper ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH ECHOLS GRIESER

red pepper flakes + 2 teaspoons paprika

+ 3/4 cup of quinoa

+ 1/2 teaspoon of crushed

+ 1 red onion + 1 head of cauliflower + 1 head of broccoli + 1 pint of cherry tomatoes + 2/3 cup of olive oil + 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin

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+ 3 cloves of garlic SAUCE + 1/2 cup of tahini + zest and juice of 1 lemon + 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup + 1 teaspoon soy sauce + 1 minced clove of garlic + dash of salt and pepper + 1/4 cup of hot water; add more if consistency needs it

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MARKET REPORT Zip Code

Month

Neighborhood

# of Homes Closed

Average Price

Average Finished Average Days SQFT on Market

80134

Butterfield

$1,093,313.00

5712

80138

Canterberry Crossing

$726,800.00

4207

61 6

80138

Centennial Ranch

$2,187,000.00

9854

80134

Colorado Golf Club

$2,406,827.00

5618

143

80138

Elkhorn Ranch

$854,955.00

4205

80134

Heirloom

$760,925.00

4050

80138

Idlyllwilde/Reata North

$833,790.00

4350

80134

Pinery West

$999,000.00

4791

80138

Ponderosa Hills

$849,167.00

3588

107

80134

Pradera

$1,114,115.00

5450

80138

Reata North

$842,333.00

4801

80135

Reata Ridge

$719,987.00

4495

80134

Retreat at the Timbers

$1,406,104.00

5065

119

80134

Robinson Ranch

$903,333.00

5123

80134

Sierra Ridge

$743,400.00

4742

80138

Sky Rim

$1,012,750.00

5143

80138

Spirit Ridge

$1,131,875.00

5573

80134

Stepping Stone

$827,666.00

4054

80138

Tallman Gulch

$1,418,459.00

3813

80138

The Highlands at Parker

$861,739.00

3823

80134

The Pinery

$757,500.00

4441

118

80134

Timbers at the Pinery

$1,042,438.00

5288

80138

Valley Hi

$800,000.00

3826

80138

Villages of Parker

$736,667.00

5013

Douglas County

City of Parker

Historical Sales Price Trend

Close Price, Average

Average Days in MLS

Month

20-Jan

$580,964

20-Jan

$537,032

20-Feb

$544,416

20-Feb

$508,384

20-Mar

$564,720

20-Mar

$527,155

20-Apr

$573,586

20-Apr

$543,831

20-May

$542,584

20-May

$512,231

20-Jun

$575,110

20-Jun

$536,301

20-Jul

$579,254

20-Jul

$564,272

20-Aug

$595,584

20-Aug

$560,264

20-Sep

$599,735

20-Sep

$560,324

20-Oct

$642,357

20-Oct

$610,492

20-Nov

$615,099

20-Nov

$571,088

20-Dec

$624,067

20-Dec

$556,277

Close Price, Average

Average Days in MLS

Historical price trends are based off of the previous six months starting December 10th and prior. Market report statistics are based off of communities that had at least 3 closed sales or more in order to establish an average.

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ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS GRIESER

THE ALLHEALTH NETWORK’S COLORADO SPIRIT PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE GROW TOGETHER WITH FREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE PANDEMIC

“IF YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO EXPECT GUIDANCE, GUIDANCE WILL SHOW UP.” - Richard Bartlett

The Colorado Spirit Program began in July of 2020 as a free resource for people of all ages to get psychological

In the middle of uncharted territory, a guide is pre-

support during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s right—

ferred. The same is true with new emotional grounds.

free. They fully believe in the importance of preventative

There wasn’t exactly a guidebook for the Coronavirus

care and, unlike traditional outpatient services, the team at

pandemic but, in their own way, The Colorado Spirit

Colorado Spirit is fully committed to specifically address-

Program has created one.

ing the unique issues brought about by the pandemic.

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The Colorado Spirit Program offers individual support, group support, public education, connection to resources, and more. According to Amber Berenz, the Program Manager for the Colorado Spirit Program, sometimes a bit of contact is all it takes to help some-

like an earthquake or hurricane but, in this case, the pandemic is

one rise above stressful circumstances.

categorized as a national disaster as well.

“A little connection can help us tap into our natural resiliency,” says Amber. Amber has found that there are five basic things that help people during times of stress: safety, hope, connection to resources and social supports, calming practices, and ways to feel a sense of effectiveness and control for ourselves and communities.

“In the midst of a national disaster, you have to allow yourself the space to feel the freedom to say “it’s okay to not be okay,”” Cynthia Grant, the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Clinical Officer at AllHealth, says. The team at Colorado Spirit has helped people navigate several of the effects, including substance abuse, the new frontier of online

Colorado Spirit is funded by the Federal Emergency Management

learning, interrupted social connections, and high stress levels.

Agency (FEMA), over sought by the Colorado Department of Public

Amber notes that many of our healthy coping mechanisms became

Health and Environment, and ran on the local level by the AllHealth

less accessible, which increases the risk of engaging in potentially

Network. FEMA usually intervenes in the instance of something

harmful behaviors.

CONTINUED >

Cynthia Grant, the Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at AllHealth Network

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COLLECTIVE CARE (CONTINUED)

A little connection can help us tap into our natural resiliency. According to Cynthia, pandemic fatigue is a big mental health issue. People are getting tired of the pandemic, missing authentic

Here are some of The Colorado Spirit Program’s best tips for preventative care in 2021:

connections, and losing hope as the situation continues to drag. However, there is a silver lining that 2/3 of people experience: PostTraumatic Growth. PTG can take many different shapes: changing to a career that makes you happier. Getting out of a relationship that’s not the best. Exercising and eating cleaner because health has become a priority. Being kinder to yourself. “So yeah, you’re tired, and maybe that means you’re going to sit in your jammies and read a book the whole weekend— and there’s

+ Balanced eating + Balanced sleeping + Moving around + Mindfulness of substance use + Mindfulness of media consumption + Connections with people + Calming and grounding exercises like deep breathing

nothing wrong with that,” Cynthia says. “When I was physically going to work, running errands, and had places to be, maybe I’d feel guilt for reading all day. But now, I don’t.”

Cynthia cited PsychologyToday.com; a website where you can locate listed therapists in your area, figure out what benefits you

Despite the comfiness that a pajama-clad Saturday might convey,

qualify for, and take self-tests in everything from depression to

Cynthia and Amber are adamant that self-care alone won’t cut it.

emotional eating. Colorado Spirit’s website is a great resource

They prefer the term ‘collective care’ and share the belief that healing

in and of itself. In our current digital age, there’s no shortage of

can’t happen in a vacuum. Resources and proper support are critical.

content. However, it’s sometimes difficult to discern what’s true—

And, people don’t have to wait until they start feeling depressed or

especially when it comes to health during a pandemic. AllHealth’s

stressed to get support.

experts curated the best research, articles, and tips to save peo-

“I think that there’s a large portion of the population that thinks in order

ple the time and headache of sifting through massive amounts of

to get mental health treatment, you have to be really really sick,” Cynthia

information. Start learning or schedule a free counseling session

says. “However, a lot of what we do as an organization is preventative.”

today: https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/colorado-spirit/

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THE PURPOSE OF THE EXERCISE COACH IS TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO FELT LIKE THERE WASN’T AN EXERCISE OPTION OUT THERE FOR THEM 22

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MUSCLES THE EXERCISE COACH IN PARKER PROVIDES AN EFFICIENT PARADIGM SHIFT TO FITNESS

active for the long haul. They joined the Colorado Springs branch of the Exercise Coach during the spring of 2019 to investigate the company for themselves, and by July of the same year, they had MANY EXCUSES KEEP PEOPLE FROM EXERCISING. Some

purchased a franchise. They opened in July of 2020 as one of the

days, there’s not enough time. Other days, there’s no motivation.

pandemic’s brave entrepreneurs.

Perhaps they’re intimidated to go to the gym, or maybe they don’t

According to the couple, most people need a paradigm shift when

know where to begin once they arrive. Luckily, a new approach to

it comes to health. Traditional fitness is concerned with numbers like

fitness has made its way to Parker. The Exercise Coach redefines

the number of calories burned or the number of miles logged. While

personal training with workouts customized to each individual’s

these can be helpful parameters, they are convinced that fitness is

schedule and fitness level. Best of all? They promise results with

about looking, feeling, and living better holistically. It’s about muscle

just two efficient 20-minute workouts a week.

quality over movement quantity.

CONTINUED >

“The purpose of The Exercise Coach is to create an opportunity for people who felt like there wasn’t an exercise option out there for them,” Mark, co-owner with his wife, Shelli, says. Mark and Shelli resonate with The Exercise Coach’s mission to empower and equip people for a healthy lifestyle. Both with athletic histories, (Shelli, a collegiate division 1 tennis player, and Mark, a former officer in the U.S. Army) they are committed to staying CityLifestyle.com/Parker

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

Before joining The Exercise Coach, Mark was skeptical that two 20-minute workouts per week could be effective. He spent several years in sports and the Army, taking multiple hours out of his day to exercise. He was looking for a workout regimen that would be challenging while still kind to his three joint-replacement surgeries. After the first workout, his muscles were fatigued and he was sold on the company’s strategy. The Exercise Coach operates on a scientific, personalized approach to wellness. A large part of this has to do with specialized Exerbotics equipment and testing process. Every client has a unique PIN when they get on a piece of Exerbotics resistance-based equipment. The equipment analyzes every client’s baseline muscle condition and provides ideal personal strength recommendations for the coach and client to follow. Then, the equipment adjusts the necessary resistance required to build muscle. Their system eliminates the ambiguity that comes with working out and provides confidence in progress through reports, data, and shaking muscles! The Exercise Coach is accessible in multiple ways. The quick time frame makes it easy to squeeze in appointments, even if it’s on a lunch break. Mark and Shelli’s clientele comprises every age group and every type of fitness level, from triathletes to 78-year-old grandmothers. As people age, they lose muscle mass. One goal of The Exercise Coach is to flatten the curve of muscle-loss by helping people gain and retain muscle mass.

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“The way stereotypical older people move, stooped over shuffling, is because they don’t have the muscle quality left to keep their skeleton erect,” Mark says. “We help restore and maintain their muscle mass. Age is just a number at that point because their body is optimized.” The Exercise Coach team takes personal fitness to heart by taking the time to know each client. Every coach, though they may not work with certain clients, knows every clients’ story. When someone becomes a member, they sit down for a personal consultation to discuss their goals, obstacles, and experiences with fitness. The team discusses approaching diet as a noun, not a verb, and encourages a lifestyle of health rather than a New Year’s Resolution style approach. They provide tips and hundreds of recipes to bolster clients’ nutrition. Mark and Shelli have learned from so many of their clients that fitness is deeper than lifting or losing more weight— it’s about building the stamina to play with their grandkids or get up in the morning without pain. “That’s the most meaningful part,” Shelli says. “People will pour their heart and soul out to us because they’re desperately looking for a difference in their lives.” With just 3 clients in the gym at a time and heightened cleaning protocols, The Exercise Coach is a COVID-friendly workout experience. To sign up for two free classes, go to https://exercisecoach.com/parker/

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RESILIENCY /rəˈzilyəns/ noun: resiliency 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness 2. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. IT’S NO NEWS THAT LAST YEAR’S ECONOMIC DOWNTURN HEAVILY AFFECTED SMALL BUSINESSES. At Parker Lifestyle, we like to think of our community partners as the pulse of what we do-- without them, we wouldn’t exist. We are so proud of the resiliency they have exhibited throughout the recent challenges. Our town is strong, and the ability to look forward to 2021 with resolve, goals, and hope is a courageous task. To celebrate that bravery and inspire our readers to dream big, here are some of our community partners’ goals, resolutions, and business plans for the upcoming year.

C o m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s : JOLIE RODRIGUEZ JOLIE RODRIGUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

“At the beginning of each year, I search for a word that inspires me and helps me focus on my business and personal goals. My word for 2021 is “flourish.” As a creative person, I am always looking for new and exciting ways to serve my community and clients, while growing my craft and passion for portrait photography.” Jolie Rodriguez is a visual storyteller, helping individuals and families create beautiful and unique portraits to remember their life journey. She specializes in Family and High School Senior Portraits.

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OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHARE THEIR GOALS AND PLANS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Parker Looks F o r wa r d in 2021

MARK AND SHELLI SIFRIT THE EXERCISE COACH Personal Goal: Explore the Parker area more once we are post-pandemic! Business Goal: Reach people in the Parker community who have fitness needs and/or challenges and let them know that there is a solution available to them. 2021 Business Updates: “Our business is about helping everyone with their fitness goals. It’s easier to show you how we change the paradigm around fitness and exercise, so we are offering 2 free sessions to everyone who wants to experience the difference for themselves.”

Veterinary Care of Parker

D R . L I N D S AY M A M U L A VETERINARY CENTER OF PARKER

Goal: Dr. Lindsay’s personal goal is to increase awareness on pet nutrition and the important role it plays in the overall health of the animal. As a business at large, the Veterinary Center of Parker wants to focus on creating a bigger community impact by increasing volunteering, participation in community events, as well as focusing on client education. New Business Information: The Veterinary Center of Parker now has five doctors who work together in order to create an empowering environment where pet owners can be a part of their pet’s health journey. They listen to pet owners and work with their specific needs. In addition, they love preventative care. In 2021, they are offering brand new wellness plans that bundle preventative care into existing packages. They now make it easier for pet parents to manage by offering monthly payments. In addition, comprehensive nutrition consultations are newly available where pet owners get to work with Dr. Lindsay, a certified veterinary food therapist (CVFT), to create customized nutrition and supplements plans for their pets.

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KARA MASSA PARKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“In the words of Henry Ford, “whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” As the Chamber of our community, our goal is to come together and support each other in business and as neighbors. It is a year for fresh starts, and we can begin with the will to overcome the past with a mindset to succeed. The mission for the Chamber next year is to support our members so they can reach their goals in 2021!”

S H AW N S T E P H E N S MINT HEALTH CLINICS LONE TREE

“Well, 2020 is a wrap. What a year. We’ve all been saddened, enraged, disappointed, confused, scared, anxious, you name it. And 2021 will undoubtedly present more challenges and changes that we can’t foresee. Yet, there is still so much to be grateful for. Expressing gratitude can give you a boost when you need it most. We are grateful we were able to open our doors seven months ago. We are grateful for our amazing members. We are grateful for the kindness and selflessness and sacrifice of frontline and essential workers. We are grateful for so much more but there’s only so much room here. Let’s start 2021 on a positive note... what are you grateful for?”

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AIDAN GANNON PETZLOVE FOOD’N STUFFZ

2021 Goal: Reward. Retain. Compete. “We want to reward employees for the hard work they have put in during COVID and retain them. We compete with large chain pet stores, and our goal for 2021 is to focus on their strengths and combat them.”

MEL MILES PUBLISHER - CASTLE ROCK LIFESTYLE I love quotes, and one that I am most fond of that speaks to my direction for the new year is, “Keep good company, read good books, love good things, and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can.” - Louisa May Alcott

J E N N I F E R S TA R B U C K PUBLISHER - HIGHLANDS RANCH LIFESTYLE I recently came across this quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening my axe.” Sure, preparation is key, but to me, this means that any success in life is all about the hard work most people won’t ever see.

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YO U A R E T H E C ATA LY S T F O R CHANGE

ARTICLE DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would

you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet? What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get out of bed with the goal of

community, no matter where you live, no matter

adding value to leaders who will multiply value to

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

others, but there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything

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in our world requires someone to be the catalyst. Someone like you.

Dr. John C. Maxwell

Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join

1. Pick a Problem to Address A leader can never become a catalyst until he or she first takes

them, and do what they

ownership of the problem they wish to solve. You cannot rally

can where they are.

days; people know when a leader is being half-hearted, and they

people to a cause that you aren’t willing to own, especially these don’t respect it. When you pick a problem to solve or a cause to rally around, you must have conviction in order to succeed. Over the years, I’ve learned that whenever I feel a sense of conviction about an issue, I need to start moving in the direction I believe I should go, even if I’m uncertain. Action creates ownership, and ownership creates credibility with people. And you need that credibility because transformation cannot be done by one person alone—we all need people to join us on the journey. CONTINUED >

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2. Invite Others to Join You When you’ve settled on the problem you want to tackle you should immediately begin looking for others to join you. In the book, Rob and I recommend starting with friends and family; you already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them. To move beyond family, however, you’ll need to take a leap of faith and begin sharing your passion for solving the problem with other people. Passion attracts, and when people come to you with interest, don’t be afraid to ask them what they think or invite them to improve your ideas. Empowering people to help you creates a bond, and once that bond is established, you will quickly discover who you can truly work with and invite them to take action with you.

3. Do What You Can Where You Are Action is the final step. It doesn’t have to be big or grand; it doesn’t even have to be guaranteed of success. Nothing happens in life until someone does something, and once you take your first step, the next step will come into focus. Remember that transformation is a process, not an event. It takes time and repeated action to bring about positive change. So focus on purpose, not perfection, and do what you know to do. These three steps may seem too simple, but I assure you they work. The goal of all transformational movements is making things better however possible. Incremental change is better than the status quo; and when you’re truly committed to making your community a better place, you know that any improvement is a significant improvement.

If you’d like to learn more about transformation

No matter what problems or challenges face your

and how to become a leader of transformation,

community, you are the catalyst for change that can

then I encourage you to pick up my book, Change

make all the difference. But you must choose to get

Your World, from your favorite bookstore or online

involved; transformation won’t choose you—you

retailer. If you’re concerned about making the world

must choose transformation.

a better place, then you know that now is the best time for leaders like us to make that dream a reality. 34

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For the sake of your community and mine, I sincerely hope you do.

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