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February is the month of love, and I, for one, just LOVE living, working and playing in St. Louis. Forget the Rams!!! What a great city we have with all its Rich History, Architecture, Arts, Entertainment, Events and all the SEASONS. WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE??? Growing up in North Central Texas, one only knows two seasons a year. Seriously! Well, they say there are four, but I don’t think one day of Spring and one day of Fall really constitutes two seasons, do you? Experiencing the four seasons in St. Louis with the unique beauty of each, and the opportunity of things to see and do for “free” pretty much every day of the calendar year is truly amazing to say the least. And... speaking of the seasons, Spring is just around the
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corner, and we all know what that means….GO CARDS!!! Yep, spring training will begin in just a few short weeks and fans will be headed to Jupiter, Florida, and Roger Dean Stadium. So, if you are a Cards Fan (who isn’t), and travel south in the Spring looking to meet the players and maybe get an autograph or two, you will want to check out the tips in our Explorer section for “Getting Up Close and Personal With the Players”. Hug your Valentines tight this month and stay warm St. Louis. Love is in the air, and SPRING IS COMING, I promise!
All my best, Debbie
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NEW TOWER GROVE DISTRICT WELLNESS SPA DEBUTS by K. Kalimba Kindell
In 2009, K. Kalimba Kindell and Delfaye Jason co-founded Intentions by Design, a wellness service and education company that provided training and development for corporations and individuals. Their wellness service helped improve the health and well-being of their clients; balancing stress management through lifestyle and nutritional changes. The duo soon realized that their clients did not have an avenue for certain relaxation services that would enhance the training and education that they were receiving. In 2010, with the need of a location that could provide these services, Ms. Kindell and Ms. Jason decided to open a day spa along with their wellness company to service the needs of their community and purchased a Massage LuXe® Face LuXe® franchise. Theirs’ was the first City of St. Louis location
of the franchise. Ms. Kindell and Ms. Jason became the only female owned; only African American owned, and the only licensed, professionally owned and operated franchise in the country. Their vision for opening a day spa and wellness center was to provide accessible, affordable and luxurious options for the residents of the city. Ms. Kindell, as a resident of the Southside wanted to be close to community collaboration and partnership opportunities with the schools, business, and non-profit organizations which serve the residents where she lives and works. Beginning in October 2015, the partners decided to listen to their intuitions and the voices of their supporters and customers/clients to expand their services. Ms. Kindell is now a Licensed Aesthetician, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certified, Make-up Artist, and Brow Specialist. Both
she and Ms. Jason are Licensed Massage Therapists, Certified Wellness Coaches, and Certified Life Coach and Bodywork Practitioners that hold both a BA and MBA. With the expanded services their business then transitioned to become Serenity Wellness Spa to offer Spa and Therapeutic Massages, Bodywork, Energy work, Facials, Peels, Microdermabrasion, Full Body Hair Removal, a Brow and Lash Clinic, Individualized Nutritional Supplementation, Manicures and Pedicures, and Wellness Education Seminars. In addition, clients can enjoy beautiful Tower Grove Park views that take your breath away before and after a relaxing or therapeutic service. Serenity Wellness Spa is located at 3016 South Grand Blvd @ Arsenal St. Louis, 63118 Call to schedule an appointment or walk in. (314) 664-4563
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SKIN CARE TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS by Kellie Salter
Are you taking a trip in the near future? Here are a few Tips and Tricks for Different Locales. It’s not uncommon for people to take trips over the winter months to warm up a little and enjoy a different scene or hit the slopes for the more adventurous types. Your skin notices the changes in climate and may react differently to your typical skin care regimen. Here are a few tips that Katie
Rodan and Kathy Fields, of Rodan + Fields Dermatologists and the creators of Proactiv® Solutions have put together to help you no matter where your travels might take you. S.O.S for Dry, Dehydrated Skin Avoid long, hot showers; they actually draw the moisture out of your skin and make you itchy. Instead take more tepid, quick showers. Apply a heavy moisturizer regularly after bathing or showering while skin is still damp to seal in extra moisture. If soaking in a warm bath; use bath oil. Use a loofah sponge or body microdermabrasion product regularly with warm water to boost circulation and remove dead skin cells. Rodan + Fields has excellent microdermabrasion products for your face, body and lips. In addition, keep humidity in your home at about 50% or use a humidifier. Heading to the mountains or high – altitude? Slather on extra moisturizer in the morning and at night. And don’t forget about the sunscreen. UV radiation increases 10-12% for every 3,000 feet of elevation. So even if you can’t see the sun, apply sunscreen with antioxidants
to protect your skin. There’s a difference between UVB and UVA rays. UVB, The Burning Rays are the ones you may be most familiar with. These are the rays that can cause painful and red, visible sunburns. Take note, that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Along with burning these UVB rays also can cause skin cancer. UVA, the Aging Rays penetrate deep into the dermis, causing tremendous damage over time. They have the ability to destroy collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging. UVA rays also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands, and chest – a true hallmark of aged skin. Rodan + Fields Redefine Triple Defense Cream hydrates and protects your face from the harsh damaging rays and the Redefine Hand Regimen hydrates and protects your hands from the damaging rays. Protect your lips as well. The sun can be relentless at higher altitudes. Rodan + Fields Essentials Lip Shield SPF 25 is perfect for the beach or the slopes and glides on smoothly. Heading to the Tropics?
Keep your skin looking fresh Use a clay based mask weekly to unclog your pores and help prevent blemishes. Rodan + Fields Redefine Daily Cleansing Mask is recommended. Heat and humidity increase oil production. Apply oil-free moisturizer only to areas of the face that feel dry and tight. Your sunscreen comes off with your sweat, so reapply often. Mineral sunscreen containing zinc oxide can have a mattifying effect and may work better for oily skin. Looking to eliminate the lines and wrinkles, reverse your sun damage, or melasma? If you are challenged with sensitive skin or rosacea or suffering from hormonal acne... then let’s talk! For all of your skin care needs or questions, and for a free skin care consultation call me.
Kellie
Kellie Salter is an Independent Consultant with Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, the creators of Proactiv® Solutions. website: kelsalter.myrandf.com Call Kellie: (314) 974-4040
THE HAIR WHISPERER: WINTERIZING YOUR HAIR
We all know that cold weather, wind and snow can play havoc on the skin, but few people realize that your hair can also be just as badly damaged by the cold and winter precipitation. It doesn’t take long into the cold dry season of the year before your hair starts to misbehave. The problem with winter hair blues is that they can turn into irreversible damage by spring, leaving you no choice but to “chop your hair off”. Fly-a-ways, static, dry scalp, frizzy ends, and brittle hair are tell-tale signs that Jack Frost has been wreaking havoc on those delicate locks. Fear not, I’m going to give you the Do’s
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and Don’ts on “Winterizing Your Hair”, to keep your hair healthy and undamaged by winter’s cold claws. First, the Don’ts: Don’t go outside with wet hair. Most of us were warned as children that if we go outside with wet hair during the winter months we would catch pneumonia. Well, medical science has debunked that old wives’ tale, but if you go outside with damp hair in freezing weather, there is a very good chance that your hair could freeze. Freezing water causes it to expand, and if your hair has absorbed moisture and that moisture freezes, when it expands it will lead to damaged hair. Don’t wash your hair everyday: Every time you wash your hair, you strip all the nutrients and natural oils that your hair needs to be healthy. Also washing your hair too often will cause it to become dry and brittle and could cause breakage. Don’t Go Outside Without Protection: You can use a hat or silk scarf to protect your hair from rain, snow, or wind. A sudden change of weather can cause damage to your hair. Try to avoid wool hats, as they tend to be tightly woven together, therefore not allowing for much breathing room and thus will dry-out your hair.
Don’t Take Long Showers: As tempting as it may seem, don’t take long, hot, steamy, showers. The extended shower will not only dry out your hair, but your skin as well. Try rinsing your locks with lukewarm or cool water to help lockin moisture and create a healthy shine to your hair. Now the Do’s: Moisture, Moisture, Moisture: Most people think the summer is the season that leads to the most dry hair symptoms. They are wrong. While exposing your hair to heat and sunlight in the summer months, your body is perspiring and your sebaceous glands are working overtime to lubricate and keep the hair moisturized. In the winter, you are going from a cold, damp exterior environment to a heated environment where the air has been stripped of all moisture by any one of the heating methods available today. You need to make sure that you keep your hair protected from the leeching effects of the heated interiors you will be spending so much time in. Use Pro/Gen Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner and Pro/Gen Smoothing Cream to make certain the hair is moisturized and sealed against moisture loss. Use a Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner: Since your hair needs a little
extra TLC during wintertime and it’s not recommended that you shampoo your hair every day since it strips moisture from your scalp and hair. I recommend you use Pro/Gen Nourishing Shampoo which is specially formulated to moisturize and hydrate the hair, leaving hair looking refreshed and smoother. Then finish it off with Pro/Gen MoistureRich Conditioner that contains Argan Oil, along with Keratin and Collagen which helps restores the nutrients and helps hydrate what was loss by shampooing. Use a Humidifier: Since winter weather brings on the use of heat indoors, and that heat dries the air, it can also cause damage to your hair. A good humidifier can work well in overcoming this problem as it ads moisture to the air, which in turn, is beneficial to your hair, not to mention your skin as well. If you follow these Do’s & Don’ts on caring for your hair during the harsh winter season, you should be able to maintain the health and beauty of your hair and not resort to drastic measures. *All products mentioned in this article are available exclusively at Hans Wiemann. Scott Gardner Hans Weimann Hair Specialists 1266 Andes Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63132 (314) 721-6657
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Stir dry ingredients then add milk and egg. Mix well with a fork until lumps are gone. Microwave 30 sec to 1 minute on high. Be careful not to over cook to ensure the center is filled with delicious “lava”! Flip over on a plate or eat right out of the mug! For an extra fun treat, add a spoonful of Almond Butter or a Fit Chew into the center before cooking!
Do you like to eat? So do we! Come aboard with Active Lifestyles Magazine’s Cuisine Editor, Mandy Spurlock, on one of the following Foodies Luncheon Trips. We are out to find some of St. Louis’ trendiest, newest and coolest places to eat!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 - INDIA PALACE
Enjoy a visit to St. Louis’ famed India Palace. Your luncheon includes a scruptous smorgasbord with a variety of ethnic and American favorites. Treat yourself to this fun cultural experience as we dine above the planes at Lambert International Airport.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 - CARDWELL’S
Opened in 1987, Cardwell’s in Clayton was the first to excite the local restaurant scene. Its creative cuisine prepared by nationally recognized chefs continues to make it a St. Louis classic. This elegant dining experience is not to be missed. Afterwards, a stop at Jilly’s cupcakery for some browsing.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 - LASCELLES
Lascelles is housed in the completely renovated historic Guardian Bank building in downtown Granite City. Not only an incredible venue, Lascelles menu serves up “upscale comfort food”. After lunch, a stop at the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park overlooking the beautiful Gateway Arch and St. Louis Skyline.
The cost is only $60.00 per person / per date. includes meals, motorcoach transportation, and Guide and Driver Gratuities.
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SPRING TRAINING 2016 THE CARDINALS ARE HEADED TO JUPITER!!!
Get Up-Close & Personal with the Players “Let’s Go Cardinals… Let’s Go!” is a familiar cry by the fans in St. Louis every year, and it follows the Red Birds south to their Spring Training home in Jupiter, Florida. The Cardinals are gearing up with many new names and faces on the roster, fans can get to know the new players and see their favorites returning. Spring Training allows fans not only to familiarize themselves with the new players; it is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with them as well. Roger Dean Stadium is one of the best stadiums to have a personal contact and view of your favorite guys on the field. Any seat in the stadium gives fans the closest seats to the action than any Spring Training facility in Florida. If that is not close enough, enjoy taking in one of the six practice fields behind the stadium prior to a game! Players are much more accommodating during spring training when it comes to signing autographs. Get there early and be prepared to stand on the sidelines during practice. Players usually enjoy
chatting with fans and signing autographs just after practices prior to the actual game. Watch for familiar faces in the crowd too. Many Red Bird players enjoy watching the games on their days off the field. They, too, enjoy the games in the stands and are usually friendly to sign autographs or shake your hand. To make the most of your up close and personal time with players remember these tips: • Arrive Early for practices located behind the stadium. • Bring something you want signed. A jersey, hat, ball, photo, card or something to write on. • Have a Sharpie (or similar) permanent black marker (the players will not have one) • Be respectful to your fellow fans and limit your time with a player and always let the kids go first! • Be respectful to the players, remember that they are working and may not always have time to sign autographs and chat.
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Spring Training Tour is a Homerun!
It is hard to believe, but baseball season will be gearing up for the New Year! Our St. Louis Cardinals had a fun and exciting 2015 with playing in the playouffs and race for the World Series! Spring Training begins in March in beautiful Jupiter, Florida. It is an experience for any true baseball fan
of any age! The St. Louis Cardinals play at Roger Dean Stadium, named after Roger H. Dean, proprietor of Roger Dean Automobiles – one of the first Mega Dealerships in Florida. The business has held the naming rights to the stadium since opening in 1998. Roger Dean Stadium is simply my favorite Spring Training facility in the country. Not just because I am a Cardinal fan, more so because of location, seating, and size! The stadium only holds 6,871 people, which makes every seat in the park a “home run”. The intimate feel of this stadium surrounds you and team players are almost within reach! It is as if you are sitting at a high school/college sports event with the big leagues. The Roger Dean
Stadium Complex is the only stadium in the country to host four minor league teams and host two major league teams – that being our Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. Not to worry though, Cardinal red takes over this venue by far and St. Louisans can be proud to call Jupiter the winter home of “Cardinal Nation”! Right before the stadium debut in 1998, I was privileged to take a tour of the construction site that would soon grace baseball fans from all over. I remember taking a bus out to a large sandy parcel of land with just a few trees here and there. I thought to myself, “what in the world are they thinking building this in no mans land”. But, this was truly a stadium being built with the mantra “if you build it… they will come” –
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and boy have they! Today, the stadium is surrounded with lush foliage and landscaping, parking facilities, restaurants, shops and a newly built hotel immediately across the drive from the stadium. In addition, Florida’s Atlantic University would grace the property next door within a few years after the stadium was completed. The new Alcoa neighborhood would rise with residential homes, apartments and condos making the stadium district active year-round. Each year, for the last 15 years, DIRECTIONS Tours has enjoyed taking people to Jupiter to experience the Cardinals in training. Many people take the...
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Explore. Dream. Discover.
by Tod DeHart
Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain
Travel is fun and exciting, but it is also a a great way to enhance your life in many ways! Travel is proven to be one of the best ways to make your life healthier, happier, stronger and more fullfilled. Actual studies have proven that travel increases well-being, learning experiences, decreased stress levels, and creates memories of a lifetime. In addition, traveling builds stronger relationships, new friendships and connects people to new ideas and cultures. Vacation and relaxation go hand in hand. When leaving home (or work) and adventuring away from “the norm”, we leave our day to day lives and responsibilities far behind. This allows our bodies to reset our biological body clock. Notably, studies have shown decreased stress levels in people who travel. Reducing the amount of stress over just one week away on a trip, travelers registered lower levels of stress hormones in their saliva. Limiting our stress, our bodies no longer synchronize with the clock, but instead, with the sunrise and sunset. It is common knowledge that travel brings people together and builds new and everlasting relationships. Whether you travel alone, with family, or with friends, a vacation get away improves and creates relationships and friendships. In my 20 years of professionaltravel experience, I have taken joy and pleasure in seeing so
many new relationships form and grow while adventuring out. One of my greatest joys is introducing single travelers to new people, which ultimately become lifelong friendships. Because of this, I decided to create a more affordable pricing package for single travelers with DIRECTIONS Tours. When traveling as a single, one must pay more money in most cases (due to not spliting hotel costs). This leads to higher single supplemental costs and deters many people from traveling alone. So... I went to work with our vendors and negotiated better rates for our single guests. Now, when traveling with DIRECTIONS Tours, single guests can enjoy our great trips at the same rates of doubles or just a little more. (see details below). Many single travelers are also leary about traveling alone. Rest assured, you are never “alone” when you are our guests! There are so many great places to explore this holiday season and in 2016. DIRECTIONS Tours of St. Louis is a great place to start your vacation planning! Check out our Special Autumn Travel Pages in this issue of Active Lifestyles Magazine! Exciting destinations and adventures just waiting for you! For More information on our Single Supplements see inside pages of this Explore Section.
Spring Traing Tour continued... tour to enjoy easy access in/out of the stadium, fellow Cardinal fans and an all-inclusive tour package that allows relaxation and comfort throughout. Many travelers make spring training an annual event and vacation. We offer our Spring Taining package as a flight or motorcoach option depending on your time, budget and transportation preference. You can find out more information about our Cardinals Spring Training Tour below. Don’t miss next month’s issue of Active Lifestyles Magazine as we bring you a special Cardinals Spring Training schedule for the upcoming training season
in Florida. Until then, safe travels! For More Information call DIRECTIONS Tours at (314) 577-0077 or (888) 810-1171 www.directionstours.com
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GO CRAZY FOLKS… we are ready to go “root for the home team” and another spectacular year of baseball in St. Louis! Our 15th Annual Cardinal’s Spring Training Tour offers more than just baseball! Tour Highlights include: • THREE EXCITING CARDINALS SPRING TRAINING GAMES IN FLORIDA • ROGER DEAN STADIUM • ALL SUITES HOTEL IN PALM BEACH 3 NIGHTS! • MANATEE QUEEN BOAT CRUISE AND TOUR • BEACH COMBING ON JUPITER BEACH • INTERCOASTAL WATER DINING IN JUPITER *13 MEALS INCLUDED: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE!!!
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your tour vacation starts here! Welcome to DIRECTIONS Tours special EXPLORE Travel Section of Active Lifestyles Magazine!
The next pages feature and highlight some of our 2016 destination tours. DIRECTIONS Tours is celebrating 15 years in business in St. Louis and we are ready to take you across the world, USA, or just around town! We specialize in stress-free tours to the finest destinations. Our tour packages include excellent accommodations, luxury motorcoaches, most meals and all gratuities! We are locally owned and operated. All of our tours provide professional, experienced, safe and courteous Tour Directors and Drivers. Our itineraries are educational, adventurous and most importantly, fun! DIRECTIONS Tours uses only new state-of-the-art motorcoaches designed for your traveling comfort and safety. Enjoy our affordable rates that give you more value on every tour. For your protection, we are a fully insured tour operator through the Berkely Group, North America’s largest travel insurance company. In addition, we are members of the American Bus Association, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Missouri Travel Council and Route 66 Association of Missouri. We look forward to welcoming you aboard a DIRECTIONS Tour!
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Over the years, we have noticed more and more singles traveling with us! So we have decided to work with our vendors to make it more affordable for single travelers to enjoy traveling with DIRECTIONS Tours! NOW SINGLES CAN TRAVEL WITH US FOR THE SAME PRICE AS DOUBLES* OR JUST A LITTLE MORE ON LONGER TOURS!
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CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING WITH A SPECTACULAR DISPLAY OF COLORFUL BLOOMS ACROSS THE SPECTACULAR BILTMORE ESTATE - AMERICA’S LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED HOME. BUILT BY GEORGE VANDERBILT II DURING THE GILDED AGE, THIS ESTATE COVERS OVER 8,000 DAZZLING ACRES. THE ESTATE GARDENS ARE FILLED WITH OVER 15,000 DAFFODILS, 75,000 TULIPS, THOUSANDS OF AZALEAS, ABUNDANT FORSYTHIA, AND HUNDREDS OF ROSES! TOUR THE ESTATE HOME, CONSERVATORY AND WALLED GARDENS. WE WILL VISIT BILTMORE’S ANTLER HILL VILLAGE & WINERY.
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RIDE THE KENTUCKY & TENNESSEE RAILWAY ON A 14 MILE ROUND TRIP INTO THE DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST AND BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER & RECREATION AREA. THIS TRIP IS FULL OF SPECTACULAR SCENIC VISTAS, LUSH SPRING FLOWERING VEGETATION AND MOUNTAIN STREAMS AS IT DESCENDS INTO THE CUMBERLAND GORGE BEFORE STOPPING AT “BLUE HERON COAL MINING CAMP,” AN NPS SITE. ENJOY A MINERS LUNCH AT OUR STOP!
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P. ALLEN SMITH Garden Home and Azalea Festival in Charleston, Missouri
Escape this Spring to visit the beautiful home and gardens of P. Allen Smith in Arkansas and enjoy the beauty and fun of the Charleston, Missouri Azalea Festival. Tour Highlights include: • VISIT P.ALLEN SMITH’S MOSS MOUNTAIN FARM OVERLOOKING THE SCENIC ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY Paul Allen Smith is a master designer, gardening and lifestyle expert known for his television shows, magazine and shopping lines. • TOUR OF P. ALLEN SMITH’S HOME AND TERRACED GARDENS • ENJOY DAFFODIL HILL, THE ROSE AND VEGETABLE GARDENS, AND POULTRY AND SHEEP PASTURES • LUNCH IN THE BARN INCLUDED • CHARLESTON MISSOURI 2016 AZALEA FESTIVAL • ARTS AND CRAFTS, FOOD BOOTHS, PLANT SALE, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE • MISSOURI GOVERNOR WARREN E. HEARNES MUSEUM • HISTORIC SAINT HENRY CHURCH TOUR *6 MEALS: 3 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH AND 2 DINNERS
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NEW FOR 2016! This amazing tour to California’s BIG SUR Coast, from L.A. north to San Francisco, is one of America’s most serene and picturesque drives. Not only is the scenery amazing, so are the many attractions and points of interest along the way! Tour Highlights include: INCLUDES ROUND TRIP AIRFAIRE AND ALL TRANSPORTATION • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 1 ALONG THE BIG SUR COAST • FAMOUS BIXBY BRIDGE AND GORGE • MONTEREY BAY • MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM (WITH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH PACIFIC COAST SEALIFE) • CARMEL MISSION BASILICA AND MUSEUM • CARMELITE MONASTERY BY THE SEA • HEARST CASTLE - OVERLOOKING THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND SAN SIMEON’S RUGGED COASTLINE HEARST CASTLE IS ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST PRIVATE MANSIONS • PIEDRAS BLANCAS ELEPHANT SEAL BEACH WATCH HUNDREDS OF ELEPHANT SEALS BEACH HERE EVERYDAY • BEAUTIFUL MORRO BAY AND TROLLEY TOUR • MONTAÑA DE ORO STATE PARK ON THE PACIFIC - WHALE WATCHING • SANTA BARBARA AND OLD TOWN, WINE COUNTRY AND TROLLEY TOUR • SOLVANG HISTORIC DANISH VILLAGE • SAN LUIS OBISPO • AND MUCH MORE! *13 MEALS INCLUDED: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS
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Up Up and Away...
by Tod DeHart,
Top Airports Flying today can always be a little trying and tiring, but some
airports are making it a little less stressful and comfortable while you are there. Being in the travel industry for over 20 years, I have flown into all of the top 30 large airports in America, and some always top my experience, so I decided to publish a list of our magazine’s FAVORITE DOMESTIC AIRPORTS. If you fly through these airports, take a look around and breathe a little easier.
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PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Portland, Oregon www.portofportland.com
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OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Oakland, California www.oaklandairport.com
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The Pacific Northwest’s second largest airport is simply a gem. The airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines and a focus city for Southwest Airlines. However, that being said, it doesn’t have a busy mindboggling feel. PDX boasts a large open atrium-like terminal filled with plentiful food choices, artwork, and even a free-standing cuckoo clock welcoming passengers. Direct access to MAX-light rail and an in-terminal car rental center makes transportation options quick and easy. Non-stop flights are available from STL on Alaska and Southwest Airlines to PDX
San Francisco’s #2 airport is located just minutes from the city and is easy in/out access to the entire Bay Area. The airport is bright and welcoming and small enough for easy air and road connections. In 2015, the airport added a free automated train connecting travelers to the Bay Area’s BART rapid transit system. What the CITY of Oakland lacks in development and tidiness, OAK Airport luminates as though a knight in armor. Skip SFO and go OAK. Non-stop flights are available from STL on Southwest Airlines to OAK
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DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Denver, Colorado www.flydenver.com
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The largest and busiest airport on our list comes in at #3. Denver International Airport replaced the old Stapleton Airport in 1995. What the airport lacks in convenience to Denver’s city center, it makes top marks in connections. The airport is United Airlines’s fourth largest hub and the largest operations for Frontier Airlines. That being said, the airport’s connection traffic is large - but makes it easy with short concourses connected by an airport tram system. Passengers can explore the entire airport complex without having to leave the secured areas; which allows for a good stretch and opportunity to enjoy the great airport amenities (food and shopping). Note: as stated above, the airport is a distance from downtown Denver and costly for cabs and rental cars. The Denver transit system will soon connect the airport with light rail with a scheduled opening date in April 2016. Non-stop flights are available from STL on Southwest, United and Frontier Airlines to DEN.
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SOUTH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT South Ft. Myers, Florida www. www.flylcpa.com
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GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.mitchellairport.com
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Operated by the Lee County Port Authority, southwestern Florida is easily accessible and a great entry/ point to Sarasota, The Everglades and Naples. It also is a great alternative to flying into Tampa and Miami if you have a little extra time and don’t mind renting a car. The terminal and concourses are short and an easy walk to your luggage. They offer bright open areas which provide travelers views of the beautiful Florida landscape and sunshine. I-75 (north to Tampa and east to Miami) is just minutes from the terminal with easy access. Non-stop flights are available from STL on Southwest Airlines to RSW.
Milwaukee you say? Milwaukee’s airport may not offer a lot of flights outbound, but for St. Louisans it offers great nonstop access to all of Wisconsin (the states only large airport) and even Northern Illinois/Chicago. The airport is located just minutes from Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s city center. The in-terminal rental car center makes easy air to land transport connections. The airport has also undergone many renovations in the past few years and includes a new baggage claim building. Non-stop flights are available from STL on Southwest Airlines to MKE.
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STLInternational transformed Lambert St. Louis International Airport has had its ups and downs over the past 15 years but today the airport is well poised for the next 15 years and beyond. St. Louisans complained for years that the interior of the airport was dark and drabby and STL needed more nonstop flights. Well, if you haven’t been to Lambert or looked at scheduled service and destinations from the airport lately, this article will shed some light on this great airport’s recent transformation! Over a decade ago, “The Lambert Experience”, a 150 million dollar revitalization of the entire airport, services and amenities begun. Today, walking through the airport is a completely different (and happy) experience. New everything! Bright and airy concourses with new amenities and expanded security and baggage areas are prevelant and easy to spot. These renovations to the interiors of the terminals and concourses have been completed as of last year and more are on tap for the exterior grounds and buildings. Lambert has agressively seeked out more air service for St. Louisans as well. Airport passenger traffic was up in 2015 and already announced for this year, Lambert will increase connecting and originating traffic with Southwest’s operations shifting more connection flights through St. Louis. Ten airlines now serve STL. Southwest continues to dominate at Lambert and now offers over 45 non-stop destinations with 103 daily nonstop flights from the Gateway City. In the first quarter of 2016, eight new non-stop Southwest destinations will begin service. STL remains one of Southwest’s largest Focus Cities (hubs) and has been committed to STL since 1985. Other airlines continue to add more non-stop flights and options for St. Louisans as well. (www.flystl.com) Did you know you could now fly nonstop to all these 71 destinations from St. Louis? (most on mainstream large aircraft) Albuquerque, NM ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ Austin, TX ∙ Baltimore, MD ∙ Burlington, IA ∙ Boston, MA ∙ Cancun, Mexico ∙ Cape Girardeau, MO ∙ Charlotte, NC ∙ Chicago, IL (Midway) ∙ Chicago, IL (O’Hare) ∙ Cincinnati, OH ∙ Cleveland, OH ∙ Columbus, OH ∙ Dallas, TX (DFW) ∙ Dallas, TX (Love Field) ∙ Decatur, IL ∙ Denver, CO ∙ Detroit, MI ∙ Des Moines, IA ∙ Fort Dodge, IA ∙ Ft. Lauderdale, FL ∙ Ft. Leonard Wood, MO ∙ Ft. Myers, FL ∙ Grand Rapids, MI ∙ Houston, TX (Hobby) ∙ Houston, Texas (Intercontinental) ∙ Huatulco, Mexico ∙ Jackson, TN ∙ Jonesboro, AR ∙ Kansas City, MO ∙ Kirksville, MO ∙ Las Vegas, NV ∙ Little Rock, AR ∙ Los Angeles, CA ∙ Marion, IL ∙ Mason City, IA ∙ Miami, FL ∙ Milwaukee, WI ∙ Minneapolis, MN ∙ Montego Bay, Jamaica ∙ Nashville, TN ∙ New Orleans, LA ∙ New York, NY (LaGuardia) ∙ Newark, NJ ∙ Oakland, CA ∙ Oklahoma City, OK ∙ Omaha, NE ∙ Orange County/Santa Ana, CA ∙ Orlando, FL ∙ Owensboro, KY ∙ Panama City (FL) ∙ Philadelphia, PA ∙ Phoenix, AZ ∙ Pittsburgh, PA ∙ Portland, OR ∙ Punta Cana, Dominica Rep. ∙ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ∙ Quincy, IL ∙ Raleigh/Durham, NC ∙ Salt Lake City, UT ∙ San Diego, CA ∙ San Antonio, TX ∙ San Francisco, CA ∙ Seattle, WA ∙ Tampa, FL ∙ Toronto, Canada ∙ Tulsa, OK ∙ Washington, DC (Dulles) ∙ Washington, DC (National) ∙ Wichita, KS
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RETIREES NEED “LONGEVITY STRATEGY” by Jeff Ponte, Edward Jones Advisor
business or do some consulting? Your choice of lifestyle will probably affect every aspect of your longevity strategy.
The late, great Yogi Berra supposedly said it: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” And the same could be said of retirement. Due to several factors, such as advances in health care, today’s retirees are living longer, more active lives than their predecessors. In fact, you could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement – which means you need a “longevity strategy.” Such a strategy needs to be part of your overall retirement income strategy, but here are five key areas you’ll need to address: •Lifestyle – What do you plan to do during your retirement years? Travel the world? Stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Volunteer? Open a small
• Income – Your biggest threat to an enjoyable retirement is the possibility of running out of money. This fear is apparently widespread; in a survey commissioned by Allianz, a life insurance company, more than 60% of respondents said they were more scared of outliving their assets than they were of dying. You need to create a retirement income strategy that incorporates, among other elements, a withdrawal rate that allows you to take money from your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts in such a manner that you don’t run out. You’ll also need to answer other key questions, such as when to take Social Security – as you may know, the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly checks, until they “max out” at age 70. • Housing – Once you retire, you may
want to review your housing situation. If you’ve already paid off your mortgage, and you like your house, you may want to stay there. But if you’re thinking downsizing, or moving to a more favorable climate, or even purchasing a vacation home, you need to calculate the costs and include them in your plans. • Health care – As far as health care, consider these questions: What will the treatment of existing medical conditions cost over the long term? Do you know what costs Medicare will cover? Have you thought of how you might pay for a nursing home or other long-term care? This last item is especially important, because the annual average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $90,000, according to the 2015 Cost of Care Survey, produced by Genworth, a financial services company. A financial professional can suggest ways of meeting these long-term care costs.
• Caregiving – It’s possible, at least early in your retirement years, that you could still be a caregiver to aging parents. If so, you might need to factor in these costs to your financial strategy. Later on, you may need some caregiving yourself, such as that provided by a home health aide. So you’ll need to consider these potential expenses. Your retirement years can be filled with activities and accomplishments. And you can get even more enjoyment from this time of life if you stick to an appropriate longevity strategy. For additional information contact Jeff Ponte, your local Edward Jones advisor. Jeff can be reached directly via email @ Jeffrey.ponte@ edwardjones.com or at office 314469-1696 daily. Visit Jeff’s LinkedIn profile for additional daily financial tips and informational topics.
It’s Better to Review Your Annuity Than Rethink Your Retirement As with any investment, it makes sense to review an annuity every now and then to make sure it’s still working toward your long-term financial goals, such as retirement. Plus, you may find that there are features your current annuity simply doesn’t offer. That’s why we offer complimentary annuity reviews.
So regardless of where you purchased your annuity, call your local financial advisor to schedule your complimentary review. Edward Jones operates as an insurance producer in California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts through the following subsidiaries, respectively: Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.
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ANNUAL SPRING VARIETY SHOW GIVES BACK TO LOCAL CHILDREN by Debbie Wheeler
providers, organizations, and church groups. It provides both home and center-based educational and health care programs staffed by lay, professional, and volunteer workers. Active Lifestyles Magazine is proud to sponsor this year’s Performing For Life Show. Please help us - help Children in need - by supporting talented St. Louisans on stage this April! We need your support and your admission is even tax deductable! Tickets go on sale February 15th.
PERFORMING FOR LIFE VARIETY SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Shows Chesterfield YMCA Community Theatre, 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, MO 63017 Tickets are only $15.00. CALL (636) 391-5678 to reserve. www.performingforlife.org
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Dancing Thru Life St. Louis presents the 8th annual “Performing For Life” all adult Variety Show. The professional and entertaining show benefits “Whole Kids Outreach”, a rural Missouri charity impacting the lives of young children and their families. Dancing Thru Life is an all adult tap, ballet, and jazz dance studio located in Ballwin, Missouri. The studio has over 100 women ranging in age from 23 to 78, beginners through professional. To showcase the talents of these many women, and the talents of other adult performers, the annual variety show evolved. Dancers, singers, and musicians all come together to put on the show. Giving all their talents and time, these wonderful performers raise money for the well-deserved Whole Kids Outreach each year. Whole Kids Outreach works to address the unmet health and wellness needs of hundreds of families with young children in rural Missouri. The charity is a faith based not-for-profit organization that forms healthy relationships with local participants and other service
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Old Courthouse Players will present “My Dear Julia,” a radio play chronicling the romance of General Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent Grant, at the Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site, 7400 Grant Rd. opposite Grant’s Farm, on Saturday February 13 at 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. The Grant Historic Site is the former White Haven plantation, where young Grant, then a recent graduate of West Point, first met his beloved Julia. Playwright NiNi Harris notes that they were an, “unlikely couple, she the daughter of a slave holder and he the son of a family appalled by slavery. Yet they were devoted to each other throughout their extraordinary lives.” After Grant died of cancer, General William Tecumseh Sherman said to his widow Julia, “You were as true as the needle to the thread, in poverty as in wealth, in adversity as well as exaltation.” Harris, author of “A Most Unsettled State, first person accounts of St. Louis during the Civil War,” lets Ulysses and Julia speak through their
own accounts of their lives together that were published in their memoirs. Other characters in the radio play include Mary Robinson, who lived as a slave at White Haven, Emma Dent, Julia’s youngest sister, and Horace Porter, a lieutenant colonel on General Grant’s staff. The play is named, “My dear Julia” recalling how Ulysses addressed letters to Julia when they were separated by military service and war. The play is approximately 40 minutes in length. Following each performance there will be a book signing of “A Most Unsettled State” with Harris. The Old Courthouse Players are a group of friends interested in local history and the preservation of local historic sites. Based at the Old Court House in Downtown St. Louis, they have presented radio plays on the history of Prohibition in St. Louis and the story of the St. Louis Riverfront. The plays are fashioned in the style of plays about events in St. Louis history that were presented on local stations during the early days of radio. The presentations are free. Since seating is limited, reservations are encouraged. For more information or to make a reservation call (314) 842-1867
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I’m a cute 1 yr old, Rottweiler/Doberman Pinscher Mix, weighing about 40 lbs. I can be very shy at first, but I need my humans to spend time with me. I prefer older kids and I do okay with cats. I need another dog in your home because I get anxious sometimes and love the company. I am crate trained and do well on a leash. I’m looking for a family with a dog I can play
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Midnight Bliss & Hershey Kiss
I am a Big Lovable 4 yr old Saint Bernard looking to be the only dog in a forever family. I grew up with 2 male dogs; a Saint Bernard and Beagle, but I do not like female dogs. Kids can hang out with me in a family to love.
TO ADOPT ONE OF THESE PETS VISIT: www.needypaws.org
We are Beautiful 4 yr old Lab Mix sisters that need a home together! I’m Midnight, the Black Lab, that loves playing catch and Hershey likes exploring the yard. We don’t mind other dogs or cats and we’re house and crate trained. We love people and are now looking for our forever family together.
WALK THE CAUSE FOR NEEDY PAWS
Walk the Cause for Needy Paws is the perfect event for both avid runners and those who prefer a casual stroll around the peaceful Creve Coeur Lake. Our event will consist of both a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile route. After the race, we welcome all participants and their families to join us in our Adoption Event, where several available dogs will be ready for forever homes.
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Bring the whole family and your dogs!
Date: April 23, 2016 Place: Creve Coeur Park, Tremayne Shelter Times: 8:00 am - check-in and registration 8:30 am - Timed 5K start 9:30 am - Untimed 1 mile start Prices: $25.00 fee for 5K, includes t-shirt $20.00 fee for 1 mile, includes t-shirt
After April 1, Late registration is an additional $5.00
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