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NOVEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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Here at San Clemente Lifestyle Magazine, we are grateful and honored to be part of a

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community that cares so much about helping others and giving back. This November, we shine a light on several local organizations that have a heart for service. Learn how the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is celebrating the local equestrian heritage while also contributing to the local economy and community in big, inspiring ways. Find out how a local San Clemente business man is helping to stop elephant poaching in Africa through his organization, Elephant Cooperative. Read about what Care Patrol and San Clemente local, Nicolet Araujo are doing to care for vulnerable seniors in our community. From helping others right here at home, to working to preserve animal populations on another continent, we are inspired by the giving hearts of our neighbors in San Clemente and southern Orange County. From all of us at San Clemente Lifestyle, thank you! Happy November, San Clemente!

Lindsay Linegar, Editor

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THE SEASON

FOR GIVING

Dr. Bill Redmond, his family and bunch of BROS donate their time every year at California Care Force, providing dental care to hundreds of people. Dr. Bill Redmond and his wife, Dr. Erini Redmond donated $100,000 in orthodontic and dental treatment! He continues generously volunteering his time and skills to his community on a daily basis. His plan is to donate the same amount, if not more this year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018 FEATURES 10 Mrs. Pucker Thanks the Earth! Farming Organic is a way of saying thank you to the earth.

12 Your Skin Will Thank You! Showing gratitude to your skin.

16 Celebrating Equestrian Heritage and Giving Back in Big Ways The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition an Inspiring Local Non-profit

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20 Shining a Light on the Need to End Elephant Poaching Elephant Cooperation holds second annual Gala in Orange County

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Healthy Lifestyle

Locally Owned

Financial Buzz

Inspired By

28 Locals Only 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Localâ€™s Choice

GOOD TIMES

An Evening at Fisherman's for PierPride A fun evening at The Fisherman's with an exclusive sunset dinner created by Chef Vito Raspatteli raises money for PierPride to preserve our beloved pier!

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Mrs. Pucker Thanks the Earth!

FARMING ORGANIC IS A WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU TO THE EARTH.

AT PUCKER URBAN FARM THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING, BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE IS THANKING THE EARTH THAT PROVIDES FOR US. We make a commitment to show our gratitude 365-days a year with our sustainable, organic farming practices. Some of the ways we show our love every day is through our 100% certified organic pledge, our sustainable composting practices, and our water and energy conservation efforts. Being 100% certified organic means our lemons are grown free of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and are not genetically modified. We take this very seriously in ensuring these high standards are always met. Composting is an important practice in our farm to replenishing and revitalizing the soil which is good for the Earth for several reasons. Not only does this save water by helping the soil hold moisture but it benefits our environment by recycling organic waste and conserving landfill space. Basically, compost acts as a natural fertilizer by enriching the soil with nutrients and eliminating harmful pesticides, herbicides, and toxic metals to the Earth. Through our water and energy conservation efforts that include drip-irrigation and solar energy, we’re able to reduce the reliance of fossil fuels which release harmful chemicals and pollution into the environment. By taking care of our home, planet Earth, we are ensuring the well-being for current and future generations and that is something we can be proud of and thankful for!

Dorian Knapp-Founder and CEO

To learn more about Pucker Urban Farm, visit PuckerUrbanFarm.com.

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LOCALLY OWNED

Your Skin Will Thank You!

SHOWING GRATITUDE TO YOUR SKIN. ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LISA BRILL

IN THIS SEASON OF CRANBERRIES,

We also say, “Thank YOU.”

PUMPKIN LATTES, AND HEARTY SOUPS

Just over one year ago, our San Clemente

~ AS WE HAPPILY FEED OUR CRAVINGS,

Skin Studio opened. Every day there is much

IT’S OUR SKIN THAT SOMETIMES SUF-

to be thankful for. Without your support,

FERS. As the seasons change, the stress

friendship, and love of natural treatments,

sometimes rises with the holidays coming.

we wouldn’t be able to do what we love to

More baked and sugary treats are out to

do, share what we love to use, and help so

tempt us, and it can be these things that

many that need to make that change in the

cause our skin to look dull, tired, or have an

everyday routines. It’s just a small part of the

unexpected breakout.

big picture of health, but it is important none-

We say “Thank You!” in this Thanksgiving

theless. As a gal that’s gone through health

month to what nature and its medicinal

and skin mishaps, when there is a health

plants give us! Our face, body and hair

concern or skin upset, it can be everything.

treatments include some of best and most coveted plant-based, skin-loving actives.

The Qēt Botanicals team thanks you from the bottom of our botanical hearts.

Our skin ~ our largest organ ~ is nour-

“Let us be grateful to people who make us

ished and maintains vibrancy and health

happy; they are the charming gardeners who

with what we feed it, inside and out. It’s

make our souls blossom.” ~ French Novelist,

like the difference between a Thanksgiving

Marcel Proust.

meal in a can, versus a handmade, homecooked meal. Fresher is better, and real ingredients make the difference. 12

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Thank you for sharing your happiness, and thank you for helping us blossom. Lisa and the Qēt Team

FINANCIAL BUZZ

ARTICLE MARY GRAY PERDUE

GIVING IS NOT JUST A NUMBER HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO FAMILY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES (FAM) CAN CHANGE THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY

FAMILY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES (FAM) HAS BEEN SERVING THIS COMMUNITY SINCE 1999 WITH HUNGER AND HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES. From food, case management to housing stability and Homeward Bound FAM helps each client create their own workable solution. We cannot do it without this caring group of donors and volunteers. Thank you for helping us help the most vulnerable in our community. 14

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$50

KNOW SOMEONE IN NEED OR WANT TO DONATE?

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$100 $250 $500

F OOD AN D PE RS ON AL CARE IT EM S FOR T WO FAMI L I E S F OR A M O NT H.

K E E PI N G THE L I GHTS A ND WAT ER O N FO R T WO FAMI L I E S F OR A M O NT H.

S E V E N 30-DAY BUS PA SSES TO HELP C L I E N TS ’ E MPL OYME NT- RELAT ED T RAVEL.

personal

FAM

story

(names

have

been

changed):

Tom and Amy & children -

to pay their expenses during the time he’d be off work. The knee replacement surgery was successful. However, they had no idea it

Tom’s an auto mechanic. With their five growing children to

would be months before he would be back on his job—in fact, four

feed and clothe, his wages don’t always stretch as far as they’d

and a half long months! Amy couldn’t find a job. Their savings were

like. Several years ago, he started having pain in his knee. He was

soon gone. Now, with their income completely cut off, they feared

diagnosed with a benign tumor and had surgery, but he never fully

that they’d be evicted.

recovered. He has to be on his feet all day. In spite of the constant

“I just can’t begin to think what would have happened to us with-

pain, he’s faithfully gone to work to support his family. The doctor

out FAM and our church. They worked together to help with our rent.

recommended a complete knee replacement, but it was a long time

I’m very thankful for all the help our family received through FAM.

before our medical insurance gave the okay. They saved the money

We’re truly appreciative.” exclaimed Amy.

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INSPIRED BY

ARTICLE LINDSAY LINEGAR | PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES COURTESY JULIE RYAN

Celebrating Equestrian Heritage and Giving Back in Big Ways THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO EQUESTRIAN COALITION AN INSPIRING LOCAL NON-PROFIT 16

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THE

501(C)3

NON-PROFIT

SAN

JUAN

CAPISTRANO

EQUESTRIAN COALITION (SJCEC) WAS STARTED 15 YEARS AGO BY A SMALL GROUP OF EQUESTRIANS THAT FELT THE EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE MADE SAN JUAN UNIQUE AND SHOULD BE VALUED AND CELEBRATED. Many residents probably don’t know that San Juan is home to more than 1800 horses housed in more than 10 equestrian facilities. On weekends, the horse shows hosted at Blenheim Facility Management bring in as many as 2000 horses into the Mission Viejo Riding Park. The weekend of September 22-23rd, the US Jumping Team pulled off a Team Gold Medal at the World Equestrian Games. What makes this so exciting for San Juan is that the Chef d’Equipe for Team USA is two-time Olympian Robert Ridland who is also the President of the Blenheim Facility Management, the operator of the Riding Park. CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

“FROM FUN BARN DANCING EVENTS TO VIRTUAL TRAIL MAPS, THE COALITION IS KEEPING THINGS INTERESTING IN SAN JUAN.”

It has been SJCEC's mission to preserve and protect the

line dancing lessons, music from the Kelly Boyz, a saloon, silent auction, local vendors and a fun zone for kids and kids at heart.

local equestrian community.

The Equestrian Coalition has also hosted an annual Summer

More than ten years ago,

Lecture series for equestrians and their friends. This year the

the SJCEC did an economic

SJCEC introduced Horseman’s Happy Hours. A different popular

impact study with Cal State

watering hole is selected each month and equestrians can come

Long

and learn more about issues in the city or just enjoy an evening

Beach. The

showed

that

results

non-residents

with fellow equestrians.

who kept their horses in San

For nine years the SJCEC has partnered with the Regency

Juan spent as much money in

Theater in San Juan for the Annual Kentucky Derby Hat Party as

San Juan as the local eques-

well. Guests come decked out in their finest Derby hats and can

trian residents.

enter to win the Judge’s Vote or the People’s Choice Award. The

The other discovery was that the survey had set the values too low

Kentucky Derby is shown live on the movie screen followed by a

to truly quantify the impact of the horse show competitors. A new

movie chosen through a Facebook poll. This event is always on

study was commissioned four years ago with the Dean of the School

the first Saturday in May.

of Economics at Chapman University. Surveys were sent directly to

The Swallow’s Inn Foundation chose the SJCEC to partner with

the University and the results showed that equestrian community

to bring back the Swallow’s Inn Chili Cook-off. A record crowd

contributed over $50.1 million dollars back into the city. Those num-

attended the day of music, chili tasting and dancing this year, a

bers validated what local merchants have known and there will be

sure sign we will be back next year.

even higher return once the two new hotels are complete.

In 2009, the SJCEC funded and organized the Virtual Trail

The SJCEC has been working with the city to ensure our

Project for the City of San Juan Capistrano, which won the pres-

best management practices for water quality are up-to-date

tigious APWA 2009 Project of the Year Award. This was an inter-

and meet and maintain the high standards our stables have

active trail map located on the city’s website to help trail users

pursued throughout the years. We have engaged water quality

navigate our beautiful trails. The SJCEC has underwritten the

engineers and environmental consultants to help the stables

Large Animal Response Team (LART) as well as purchased the

stay current with regulations.

LART emergency trailer for the City. The SJCEC has used the pop-

Aside from these significant contributions to the community,

ularity of the Barn Dance/Two Stepping to partner and raise fund

the SJCEC also engages and gives back in unique ways. From fun

for other local charities such as Special Camp for Special Kids,

barn dancing events to virtual trail maps, the Coalition is keeping

Breakthrough San Juan and the Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation.

things interesting in San Juan.

For more than 12 years, the Summer Lecture Series featured

The first “Barn Dance” was born out of sharing this quiet but

local and national experts to help educate the equestrian com-

vibrant community with non–horse people. The Barn Dance was

munity. Workshops on first aid, micro-chips and hoof care have

an instant hit with over 500 guests at the first event. In the past

been very popular.

15 years what is now known as Two Stepping Under the Stars

has outgrown two previous locations. The Rancho Mission Viejo

To learn more about the work of the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian

Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano now hosts over 5000 guests

Coalition, visit SanJuanEquestrian.org or sign up for their newsletter by

for this free event for the community. The evening under the oak

emailing sjcec@cox.net. The cost of a lifetime membership is $50 for an

trees and stars includes one of the largest outdoor dance floors,

individual or a family.

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SHINING A LIGHT ON THE NEED TO

END ELEPHANT POACHING ELEPHANT COOPERATION HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL GALA IN ORANGE COUNTY

ARTICLE GIA LUCIANO

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FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE SHOWNÂ INCREDIBLE SUPPORT FOR SAVING AFRICAN ELEPHANTS BY ATTENDING TWO EVENTS: THE FIRST ANNUAL ELEPHANT COOPERATION GALA HELD AT THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL IN 2017, AND THE SECOND ANNUAL EVENT AT FASHION ISLAND HOTEL IN NEWPORT BEACH IN OCTOBER.

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SHINING A LIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

At this year’s gala, attendees were treated to a performance by Kristine Mirelle from X Factor and a talk by Frank Pope of Save the Elephants: an organization dedicated to sustaining elephant populations and preserving their habitats. Julian and Aleen Movsesian were honored for their philanthropy and the evening was again hosted by local philanthropist and real estate mogul, George Argyros, Jr. As of the printing of this article, the total funds raised at this year’s event were not tallied but the organization hopes to meet or surpass last year’s impressive total of $900,000. Scott Struthers, a well-known San Clemente businessman and co-founder of Sonance, a world leader in residential audio, founded Elephant Cooperation two years ago with a mission to stop the extinction of the African elephant before it is too late. His passion for elephants and other wildlife runs deep. As the son of a biologist, he was blessed with the opportunity to visit Africa as a teenager with his father and was in awe of the animals he encountered. Struthers was eager to share his magical experience with his own daughter when she was old enough, and they embarked on a trip to Africa when she turned 15. What he witnessed as they traveled around broke his heart—an obvious decline in the elephant population since his visit with his father that left devastation in its wake. “We are facing an uphill battle, that is certain,” said Struthers. “I believe that along with individuals, corporations need to take on a bigger role in financing all of the efforts to help end poaching if we are going to save the species. To that end, we are spotlighting projects in Africa that are truly making a difference.” 22

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Elephants are being poached at an alarming rate and could go extinct during our lifetimes—an elephant dies every 15 minutes, a

the hearts and minds of people living among the elephants can be changed in a way that benefits the animals as well.

sobering statistic. Money generated from killing these animals for

Elephant Cooperation provides villagers with resources and tools

their ivory tusks often helps support terrorist organizations. These

needed to improve livelihoods and harsh economic conditions. The

magnificent creatures are often murdered in front of their young,

organization’s comprehensive approach provides funds to rang-

who then suffer extreme trauma. Elephants mourn their fallen family

ers on the ground, drone surveillance operations and backing for

members in a very ritualistic way—the pain runs as deep as the fam-

anti-poverty and educational initiatives, which raises awareness

ily bonds they form. When a calf is born, it is raised and protected by

around the plight of elephants among the public.

the entire matriarchal herd that consists of 8-100 elephants. They are extremely intelligent and display signs of grief, joy, and anger.

Elephant Cooperation also focuses on engaging American business leaders and philanthropists in this effort. Though Africa seems

And it’s not just elephants who suffer from poaching. The collat-

like a world away, the extinction of the African elephant would be

eral damage to other species is equally devastating: from warthogs

an immeasurable loss for humankind, which is why the organiza-

and impalas to antelope and vultures, almost all other species are

tion takes entrepreneurs and business people to Africa to witness

entrapped by indiscriminate snares or poisoned by poachers. And of

its portfolio projects in action. In turn, these individuals then use

course, rhinos are also poached for their horns.

their passion for the cause to help garner support and funds in

Recognizing the urgency of the issue, Struthers decided to take on the problem by using a holistic approach of backing and pro-

the United States. Local communities and businesses around the world can make a difference

moting existing projects in Africa that protect elephants on the

The immense problem of poaching requires comprehensive, long-

frontlines and support the surrounding communities. Struthers

term solutions and the willingness to see those solutions through.

realized poaching is a complex issue with the human/elephant

Organizations like Elephant Cooperation are working to shine a light on

conflict being a contributing factor. By empowering impoverished

extraordinary projects with that goal in mind. The killing of these beau-

African villages and bringing wildlife education to the forefront,

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Seniors Should Never Have to Go It Alone CARE PATROL AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR LOCAL SENIORS

ARTICLE LINDSAY LINEGAR | PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES COURTESY NICOLET ARAUJO

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THE FAMILY CALLED NICOLET ARAUJO, A SENIOR CARE CONSULTANT AT CARE PATROL, IN A PANIC. Just a few months ago their 84-year-old father had been an active senior living independently with their mother, who uses a wheelchair. Then he went in for major surgery. While the surgery itself was a success, the general anesthesia was not: It caused a bout of dementia. Suddenly this gentleman was unable to care for himself or his wife. He could not live at home, and had been in a skilled nursing facility since being released from the hospital. While at this facility he had developed a condition that required him to be put on a feeding tube. But then he was essentially left to linger, with no effort being made to get him back off of the feeding tube. Now his family had just learned that he was about to hit the 100 day point at this facility. Medicare was therefore going to stop paying for his care there, but other types of facilities wouldn’t take him because of the feeding tube. What could they do? CARE PATROL MADE THE DIFFERENCE Luckily, the family didn’t try to figure things out themselves. They reached out to Nicolet Araujo, Senior Care Consultant at Care Patrol, a free senior housing placement service that helps families find independent living, assisted living, memory care and in-home care options. Like all of her peers at Care Patrol, Nicolet has a wealth of resources at her fingertips and has undergone hundreds of hours of training. Because of this expertise, Nicolet was able to give the family options that they didn’t even know existed. After consulting with the family, Nicolet arranged for the gentleman to be moved into a private room at an excellent licensed assisted living facility. She also arranged for a private nurse to come to this facility four times a day to take care of his feedings, and for doctors to get a plan in place to get him back off of the feeding tube. “I am so grateful that this family called me,” Nicolet shares, “and gave me the opportunity to ease the burden for them.” YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE Care Patrol, a 25-year-old national organization with a branch located here in San Clemente, is an amazing free community resource. While Care Patrol’s mission is to provide the safest care options to seniors across America, when you speak with Nicolet you realize that this is really just a portion of the resources and assistance they provide. For those families that do need housing assistance, Care Patrol’s process starts with an assessment, after which they provide prescreened care options that specifically meet the individual’s needs and preferences. “However,” Nicolet points out, “we never just hand a family a list of facilities. We are very hands on! We tour with them, advocate for them and take notes for them. We walk them through the pros and cons of each option, then help make all of the arrangements, including things like bringing in companies that specialize in helping seniors downsize and move, or finding a private nurse. This personalized support continues even after a facility is chosen and the family member is settled in.”

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SENIORS SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO GO IT ALONE

(CON TI N UED)

GIVING BACK TO SENIORS IN SAN CLEMENTE As the local Care Patrol Senior Care Consultant, Nicolet is an expert in options available to seniors in our community, and is dedicated to using this knowledge to help others. For families trying to manage care for a loved one in another state, Nicolet can also call upon the services of one of her 159 peers nationwide. “Seniors and their families do not have to navigate their care and living options on their own,” Nicolet says. “Care Patrol is here to provide expert assistance at absolutely no charge to them. When questions or needs arise, I am here to help. If I have to dig a little to figure out how to deal with something, I will. And this service is not just about finding the right living situation. It’s also about transportation, meals, medication reminders, moving assistance, Medicare issues and more. The training I’m currently undergoing to become a Certified Senior Advisor includes quality of life, financial and estate planning, federal and state programs, ethics for working with older adults, and other important issues.” Here in San Clemente, Nicolet is the one to call when you have any questions related to care for seniors, such as: ++ What’s the difference between Medicare and MediCal, and what limitations do I need to be aware of for each? ++ What is the difference between Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living and In-Home Care? ++ Are there medication reminder programs that will help my parents remember to take their meds? ++ Are there meal delivery programs available that are healthy, delicious and diet-specific? ++ What transportation options do I have? ++ Who can help us navigate the Living Trust, Advance Directive and other legal documents? ++ My parents live in another state. How do I find someone I can trust to help them downsize and move? Nicolet is also available to give presentations at senior centers, churches and other community groups about all of the above topics and more. “When the need arises,” Nicolet adds, “don’t wait. Act as soon as possible to get a professional involved who has the knowledge and resources to provide choices, before they disappear.” 26

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LOCALS ONLY

ARTICLE GIA LUCIANO

A BIG THANK YOU FROM SAN CLEMENTE LIFESTYLE 28

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THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN THIS MONTH, TO SAY THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM AND LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT MAKE THE SAN CLEMENTE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WHAT IT IS TODAY. We value your trust in us and are so honored to share your stories and success with our residents of San Clemente. We are so grateful for your support as we approach our 2-year anniversary and look forward to continued growth and prosperity in the future.

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N OV E M B E R

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1 THE CHAIN COMEDY IMPROV SHOW

In addition, the event will include a fabulous Silent Auction with over forty wonderful baskets and gifts

and dancing to a fabulous band.

CASA WELLNESS: YOGA

OC Tavern

Dress code: cocktail attire, no

Casa Romantica Cultural Center

See how funny gets made! Join us for

jeans. $95.00 pp.

Inspired by multiple yoga traditions,

an evening of hilarious improv sketch comedy as improv master, Michael Chain unleashes his comedy group on the public. Chain Comedy is

this class blends various disciplines

to create a unique, integrated practice suitable for both beginner and seasoned yoga practitioners. Please

performing in San Clemente at the

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS

amazing OC Tavern. This event is

Casa Romantica Cultural Center

(Guests: $10 / Members: Free) This

free of charge.

Visit Casa Romantica Cultural Cen-

is a recurring event.

2 TASTE OF SAN CLEMENTE

bring your own mat. Pay at the door

ter and Gardens for free self-guided tours for the whole family! Watch a variety of student dance performances in the Main Salon. D. Yoder Family Sundays are held between

11-07 AND 1114 7PM - 9PM

Casino San Clemente

10am-2pm on the first Sunday of

Those attending the 28th Annual

each month for activities and a pro-

Taste of San Clemente will enjoy a

gram thematically based on Casa

CASA WELLNESS: SUCCULENT WREATH MAKING

wine tasting from area vineyards as

Romantica’s Casa Captivating pro-

Casa Romantica Cultural Center

well as a sampling of Microbrews.

grams for all ages.

In this interactive workshop led by CONTINUED >

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N OV E M B E R

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR our Garden Director, participants create a living wreath

using succulents grown in the Casa gardens. These

handmade wreaths are perfect for the holidays and last all year long with easy care. $40-45.

Unlock the power of the entire lemon and go above conventional juicing!

LOW

Diabetic

SUPERFOOD

Calorie

Option

9 OPEN CASA: THE IRVINE MUSEUM COLLECTION AT UC IRVINE Casa Romantica Cultural Center

Join us for the opening reception of Open Casa: The

Irvine Museum Collection at the University of California, Irvine. Admission to the opening reception is FREE to

the public. After the opening reception, the exhibit will be on view until March 10 and is free with general admission to Casa Romantica ($5).

Made from

NO SOUR

100%

Aftertaste

Organic

10 HANDMADE: A MAKERS MARKET

Lemons

The Ecology Center, San Juan Capistrano

In our 5th year of Makers Market, we focus on our modern village and the principles of a handmade culture.

Preservatives

Our community of artisans and makers are producing goods at a small scale, producing no waste, giving back to the earth, sourcing local, and taking a human-centered approach. Come celebrate with us and enjoy DIY

NO ADDED

activities, local food and music.

Sugars or Syrups

13 CASA CINEMA: CHASING CORAL Casa Romantica Cultural Center

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17 Casa Romantica Cultural Center

San Juan Capistrano, CA

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set. Bottle Logic Brewing will be onsite with seasonal blends for you to enjoy and eclectic + world beats will be provided by DJ NOMIS. Member Nights @ the Casa provideÂ members exclusive monthly access to mingle with live music, drinks, and after-hours access to the gardens and current gallery exhibitions.

29 CASA CLASSIC: REDWOOD TANGO ENSEMBLE Casa Romantica Cultural Center

Redwood Tango, a contemporary tango sextet, will be performing in our main salon with their signature style and sound within the world of tango composition, as well as reaching into new music, chamber music, and modern jazz. Tickets are $20-25. Visit Casa's event page for more information and to purchase your tickets today.

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DO JUST 5 THINGS

BAKE COOKIES OR CASSEROLES. Cooking with kids isn’t the

most mess-free option, but this is a really easy way to involve your kids in giving back with their time. As a family, pass out homemade

cookies to your local fire department or police station, or take some frozen casseroles to an elderly neighbor or family in need.

PACK SOCKS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE. Buy some cheap pairs of socks, and have kids pick out practical and fun items to stuff in them. Some ideas include granola bars, water bottles, toothpaste

and warm gloves and an extra sock. Keep the socks in your car, and hand them out to homeless people you see in the community.

CLEAN OUT THE TOY BOX. The holidays are a great time for kids to donate some of the games, clothing or other things they own – and clean out some clutter too! Even preschoolers can pick

a few lightly-used toys to donate to kids who don’t have any. Pack them up

SIMPLE WAYS TO SHARE KINDNESS

and donate to a local shelter, church or charity.

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ADOPT A FAMILY. Many local organizations and religious groups can help you sponsor a family in your area to shop for over the

holiday season. Use some of your family’s designated holiday money to buy or make gifts for another family in need.

DONATE ITEMS AND YOUR TIME TO A FOOD BANK. Even little kids enjoy picking out food items at the grocery store. Take your kids on a special shopping trip to pick up their favorite nonperish-

able goods for a local ministry or food bank. They’re always in need of extra food around the holidays, AND if they have opportunities to serve a meal, make it a family night and volunteer.

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