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TIME REALLY FLIES WHEN YOU’RE SHARING ALL THE WONDERFUL

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 12 Let’s Reimagine Self-Care For 2022 Body For Me Mini Spa Helps Others Put Their Health First

20 Luminous Libation Danica Patrick Debuts An Alluring New Bottle For Danica Rosé

24 Gingerbread House Contest Community Leaders At Delphi Wealth Management Group Are Sponsoring This Special West Chester Holiday Competition

28 $30K Donation Helps 14 Nonprofits West Chester Rotary Members

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WHILE ONE WEST PHILLY NATIVE KNOWS SHE WAS ‘BUILT FORD TOUGH,’ SHE REALIZED BEING “STRONG” HAD RESULTED IN HER ALSO BEING EXHAUSTINGLY TIRED. Latasha Jackson recalls understanding that she needed a change. “Life had left me overwhelmed, pressured, and just plain burned out. Being a mother, wife and full-time worker, my self-care was being neglected,” she adds. “Did I have time or the money to go to a big fancy spa? No! Did I want to travel through the busy inner-city traffic to get there? Another no. I needed something intimate, relaxing, safe and accessible, so I decided I should create it. I wanted to show men and women that we can have quality self-care without breaking the bank,” she explains. So, in April, Latasha opened a new mini spa, Body For Me, located at 9 North 5 Points Road in West Chester. “Our guests come to regain their peace, relaxation and positivity,” she says. Starting with a complimentary online consultation, the Body For Me staff can decide which of their waxing, massages, facials and body contouring services are best suited for each client. “Our facials are provided with

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special techniques for each skin type, in three different ways — mini, deep or dermaplaning,” says Latasha. Dermaplaning is designed to help reduce visibility of fine lines and old acne scarring; it also helps the skin with better absorption for products and serums by removing peach fuzz and the top layer of dead skin cells. CryoSkin is a non-invasive procedure to slim and tone skin and remove fine lines and wrinkles, says Latasha. She adds that CryoSlimming uses a cold temperature procedure to slim bodies, while CryoToning smooths skin and reduces appearance of cellulite. Additionally, she says CryoFacials reduce appearances of wrinkles and fine lines. They have more than a dozen waxing services, ranging from lip waxing to full body waxing. For the holidays, Body For Me offers the following special: 10% of all services and a free body contouring session when three or more are purchased. Gift cards make wonderful holiday gifts, reminds Latasha.

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DANICA PATRICK DEBUTS AN ALLURING NEW BOTTLE FOR DANICA ROSÉ

DANICA PATRICK HAS BEEN ACTIVELY REVVING THE ENGINE OF HER LATEST BUSINESS ENDEAVOR: HER PORTFOLIO OF WINE. The retired race car driver initially fell in love with wine her career. Her interest in the grape increased as she traversed the globe, becoming a formidable force in the sport. “I’ve been drinking wine since I was in England, and I would go and ask for a glass of whatever

Somnium’s first vintage, 2014, became avail-

their sweetest white wine was,” Danica recalls.

able for purchase in 2017. Danica notes, “There

“Then I came back to the U.S., and I was legal

weren’t many hiccups along the way, so that’s

here, so it worked out well. I just really enjoy wine.”

just about as fast as you can go from buying a

Danica's initial journey toward becoming a

piece of dirt to selling a bottle of wine.”

vintner began with a trip to Napa Valley years

As she contemplated approaching the finish

ago and culminated with her buying a vineyard

line with her sport in 2017, she already had mul-

in 2009 and starting her own label, Somnium,

tiple business options in place. Her final races

which means “dream” in Latin. Although there is

were the Daytona 500 and the Indy 500 in 2018.

no winery on her property, the wine is produced

“At that point in time, I had my clothing line, and

at a facility just a few miles away.

I had my wine,” she remarks. But she didn't retire from racing to pursue other projects. “It was more like when I retired, I knew what I was going to do,” she adds. A PASSION FOR WINE Danica’s latest venture, Danica Rosé, grew from her ongoing passion for the libation. Her focus was on producing a traditional rosé from Provence, the oldest wine-producing region in France. She partnered with Les Vins Margnat, a family-owned company with a winemaking tradition dating back more than 200 years, and assembled a team of award-winning vintners. The result is a rosé created in a time-honored Provençal style. Danica Rosé is crisp, light and has a well-balanced acidity that makes it a perfect wine for any time of year. It incorporates flavors of white peach, melon, tart strawberry, hibiscus and lime blossom.

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Although Danica also produces a rosé with her label Somnium, with Danica Rosé, she sought to create a wine that spoke to her personally. “Like with racing, people were always kind of curious about me. They would ask, ‘What is it about you?’” she explains. “The only thing I can come up with as to why people are interested is that they can relate to authenticity. Authenticity is something that is important to me.” “To make a rosé that is an authentic rosé from Provence was something that is really exciting for me — and here we are,” she exclaims. From vine to bottle, the wine is produced completely in Provence. Adding to its authenticity is its aesthetic; the bottle showcases Danica’s influence. The name Danica means “morning star,” and fittingly, the Danica Rosé bottle features a star on its neck, signifying hope, courage, guidance and

Given its quality and exquisite aesthetic, Danica

purity of spirit. She chose to use her own name for

Rosé lends itself to bottle service at upscale clubs

the wine in honor of her mother, who graced her

or poolside. “This is a pretty good gift to bring to a

with the moniker at birth. The bottle also displays

party,” she adds.

an elegant, feminine splash of embossed roses that seductively hugs its side.

“I think it’s a perfect summer wine to be shared among more than a couple of people, so large-scale

The launch of Danica Rosé embodied a fun pro-

bottles make sense,” she continues. “But it’s not

motion. “Everyone who registered [through Omaze]

just me making decisions about Danica Rosé. There

got a chance to win a trip to Monaco to see the

are other people involved, and they have incredible

Monaco Grand Prix and be on the Danica Rosé

ideas.” One such person is Rick Nechio, who has a

yacht,” Danica says. “We raised $250,000 for the

history in marketing and has thrown many parties.

Folds of Honor Foundation.”

“He has lots of great ideas when it comes to what

Due to the pandemic, the race was postponed

people want,” Danica points out.

in 2020 and 2021, so Danica is looking forward to

The race car driver-turned-entrepreneur recently

fulfilling one lucky winner’s dream vacation in 2022.

moved to Scottsdale, where she remains focused on

Originally available only in a standard 750-ml

her wines and making sure they sell well. “All the things

bottle, the wine now can be purchased in a new 1.5-

that I do are rooted in wanting to inspire people,” Danica

liter magnum, designed to be enjoyed by multiple

says. “The goal with all my companies and ventures

people. Additionally, the lettering on the larger bot-

always has to do with something that can transcend far

tle is fluorescent and glows beautifully in the dark.

beyond monetary gain, accolades or accomplishments. It is more about something that never ends, which is the drive to want to inspire people.” She also runs an engaging podcast at DanicaPatrick.com. Danica Rosé, including the magnum bottle, is available for purchase online. For more information, visit DanicaRoseWine.com.

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FOURTEEN AREA NONPROFITS RECENTLY RECEIVED A COLLECTIVE $30,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM ROTARY CLUB OF WEST CHESTER MEMBERS. Community philanthropic grants usually are supported by funds raised at the Rotary’s annual Chili Cook-off, which was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, a generous donation from a Rotarian allowed grants to be given this fall. Meghan Ervine, Home of the Sparrow, volunteer coordinator, says the grant will assist women in their housing programs, as well as collecting school supplies for the women’s children. Glenda Brion, Community Warehouse Project executive director, says they serve an average of six families a week who come out of shelters needing furniture and household items. “Rotary funds will be used for bed pillows, and transportation costs to deliver furniture to families when volunteers aren't available,” she says. Hallie Romanowski, executive director of Act in Faith of Greater West Chester, thanks the Rotary Club for being one of the organizations who've provided overwhelming support. “We never had to close, remained able to help needy individuals throughout the pandemic, and will continue to do so with this grant,” she says. Dr. Dolly Wideman-Scott, CEO of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, says their organization also remained open during the pandemic because the need for services continues year-round. She thanks Rotary members for volunteering with some DVC projects during the pandemic, providing the grant, and emphasizes ARTICLE CATHY PALMQUIST 28

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the partnerships with other nonprofit organizations in the county to meet victims’ needs. The West Chester Area Senior Center representative, Ellen Donohoe, acknowledges their long-term partnership with the Rotary Club, specifically in helping with WCASC’s food distribution program. “We provide food for seniors to pick up every week,

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ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

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West Chester Lifestyle | December 2021

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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West Chester Lifestyle | December 2021

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