Northside Woman - March 2018

MARCH 2018

SPECIAL 55+ LIFESTYLE AND TRAVEL EDITION

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Voyage!

What to wear when the ship sets sail

Uniquely UNioN Top trends and classic fare meet at Milton hotspot

Nurturing Hearts

Home Helpers Home Care shifts perspective on Seniors

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Thank you for voting Home Helpers Best Home Care for Seniors!

Personalized Home Care that nurtures a youthful spirit

Greg and Hilary Eldridge,

Owners – Home Helpers of Alpharetta Certified Senior Advisors(CSA)®

Serving Communities North of Atlanta

www.HomeHelpersHomeCare.com/Alpharetta

Finding the right caregiver is much more than just seeking a professional with great skills.

It’s about finding a caregiver with the heart and spirit to make a difference in someone’s life.

At Home Helpers, our focus every day is matching the right caregiver with each of our clients. This thoughtful selection helps establish a bond between a caregiver and client that bolsters the young at heart spirit waiting to come out in each client.

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For a free consultation, please call 678-430-8511

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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THE INTERVIEW Hilary Eldridge founded Home Helpers Home Care Alpharetta to provide assistance to seniors, as well as a memorial to her father.

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SHE GIVES BACK Past experience spurs Leslie Davis to support Family Haven for victims of domestic violence.

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WOMEN IN ART Cows, horses and other barnyard residents are featured in work

by Milton artist Kristen Butler.

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GOOD EATS Casual, comfortable and cool keep the UNION restaurant thriving after a decade in business.

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HER STYLE Whether it’s formal dining or lounging poolside, pack these essentials for your next cruise.

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Women are discovering the joy

and peace of fly fishing. { 15 } TAKE FIVE

Passports and power strips are among

the must have items on a cruise vacation.

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Suzanne Pacey

PUBLISHER/GRAPHIC DESIGNER suzanne@northsidewoman.com

Candy Waylock EDITOR

Abby Breaux

COVER PHOTOGRAPHER

Hilary Eldridge and her husband, Greg, opened Home Helpers Home Care Alpharetta in 2012 to help seniors retain and regain their independence. Read more on page 6.

Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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NORTHSIDE MAN Roswell dentist Brian Johnson adds certified yoga instructor to his health conscious resume.

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GOOD BOOKS The 50th anniversary of MLK’s death is the literary focus for Roswell Reads event this month.

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Helping your pet – safely - with the

effects of arthritis and aging. { 25 } RECIPE BOX

Instant pot® mac and cheese { 26 } GIRL POWER

Milton High senior takes her

chessboard to senior centers as part

of “Chess for a Cause.” { 30-39 } HER HEALTH { 40 } MARCH CALENDAR

Kathleen Sturgeon

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Lori Wynne

STYLE CONTRIBUTER

Julia Grochowski

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Keeping the ‘youthful self ' through the years

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very day, more than 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday, adding to a senior population that is rapidly increasing across the country. Along with this growth is the desire by seniors to maintain their independence and lifestyle for as long as possible.

The concept of “aging in place” has become the focus for this community seeking options for in-home living and health care.

Hilary and Greg Eldridge opened Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta in 2012 to help their clients create a plan that meets their individual needs — from assistance a few hours a week to round-the-clock care and live-in arrangements.

“Everyone has a unique story and unique needs, and I think the secret to making a difference in someone’s life is to recognize that,” said Hilary Eldridge. “It’s not unusual for us to start with someone requesting in-home care for what they think will be a few weeks, but once they experience our personalized approach and the possibilities it opens in their lives, it evolves into a longterm relationship.”

Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta has served hundreds of clients in the North Fulton area, as well as Cobb, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties, with more than 100 skilled caregivers.

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client is so critical,” said Hilary, who, along with Greg, is a CNA (certified nursing assistant) and CSA® (certified senior advisor). “We have made this a key to our mission.. We seek out ‘heart-motivated’ caregivers who truly see this as their calling. The spirit, skill and dedication of our entire team is incredible.”

Their goal is to help clients maintain — or regain — their independence, keeping in mind the “youthful self” that remains inside each person.

Hilary witnessed firsthand the value of compassionate, caring services when her vibrant, once youthful father developed Parkinson’s in his 80s, and struggled with the implications of the disease for the next 12 years.

“This amazing man was a strong, loving spirit who would always say, ‘I may be old on the outside, but inside, I’m still 35,’” said Hilary. “Our family was very fortunate that he was able to have a wonderful, professional caregiver, Joe, to help him as the disease limited his physical abilities. My dad was a very prideful man who wanted to maintain his independence and not have his family assisting with his personal care needs.”

His caregiver allowed her father to age with dignity and remain in the home he loved, she added.

At the time, Hilary had a thriving career in real estate in her native Chicago, but the experience with home health care planted a seed in her heart that eventually would lead to Home Helpers.

She met Greg, who was marketing large-scale condominium projects in Chicago, and the two married and joined forces to build a successful real estate firm.

When the economy slowed the real estate world years later, she and Greg pursued a new career path. Hilary went back to school to study psychology and looked for something that would serve as a memorial to her father.

“I always had a calling to help others, and I wanted to do something more inspiring and meaningful,” said

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Home Helpers Home Care provides plans for senior independence

Hilary. “I was drawn to home care for seniors because of my personal life experience.”

With Hilary’s vision and Greg’s marketing experience, they launched Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta — drawn here by better weather, top schools for their now 15-year-old daughter and family members who had moved south.

It was an inspired business decision that led them to the North Atlanta area, which has one of the fastest growing senior populations in the country.

“Many of the families here love to have their senior loved ones nearby,” said Hilary. “Seniors relocating here appreciate the climate, surroundings, cost of living and quality of the medical care available.”

Often, seniors may start in traditional homes, then make the transition to smaller homes or choose an active adult or assisted living facility.

“Whatever their lifestyle choice, Home Helpers can be the bridge that lets them age in place,” explained Hilary.

“That’s the goal for over 90 percent of seniors.”

Home Helpers Home Care offers a wide range of services, including physical assistance with hygiene and care needs, as well as companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry and errands.

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theinterview Greg and Hilary of Home Helpers of Alpharetta were a joy to work with.

If it wasn’t for Hilary I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to keep my mother at home for 2 years. That was a priceless experience. Hilary and Greg are dedicated professionals who always delivered extraordinary service. I highly recommend Home Helpers of Alpharetta.”

— RONNIE S, JOHNS CREEK, GA

Greg and Hilary Eldridge, owners of Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta, provide “heart-motivated” and personalized in-home care.

Clients often come to them for assistance during recuperation following surgery or a medical event, and Home Helpers works with area hospitals, nursing facilities and home health agencies. “Having in-home care can make such a difference in achieving a quicker, more successful recovery,” said Hilary.

She and Greg fully understand the step from independence to support is a big one for many of their clients.

“Admitting they need some help is always the greatest challenge for most people,” said Hilary. “It’s a virtually universal reaction, so we give them the space to realize that this is normal.”

It also helps to reframe the concept of what independence means for each client.

“It’s very helpful for us to become involved in a family discussion about home care, because there are so many misconceptions about losing freedom, when this is key to

maximizing it,” said Hilary.

She begins with a holistic approach to care, taking into consideration each client’s unique needs and priorities.

“The first time we meet a client, we’re trying to figure out not just what it is they need, but what makes them tick,” she said. “Who are they? What’s important in their life history? What do they enjoy doing? We always try to keep an image of the client’s ‘youthful self’ at the forefront of our care plan and caregiver selection.”

Home Helpers also supports their clients’ adult children, many of whom are sandwiched between caring for the aging parents as well as their own children.

“Caregiver burnout is a serious and very common issue, and respite care is such an important part of letting family be family,” said Hilary. “Professional in-home help can help restore that balance and give them some personal time each week to recharge.”

The most important aspect of their business, Hilary said, is building a trusted relationship with each client.

They use an independent national research firm to survey clients each month for an honest and unbiased assessment.

Recently, Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta received the Best of Home Care-Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse for the third consecutive year. Last year, the company also received the Best of Senior Home Care in North Atlanta award.

Awards aside, Hilary said she often enjoys the small moments most.

“Sometimes, the best sign of success comes from visiting a home, seeing a caregiver laughing with a client, remembering they like two pillows fluffed behind their head, or just holding their hand when it’s been a tough day,” she said. “I think my dad would be proud of that kind of day.” ■

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she givesback

Leslie Davis has been walking neighborhoods to get the word out about Family Haven.

Local woman pays it back through volunteering

Leslie Davis and her dog, Putter, walk from home to home, hoping to help out the community.

By KATHLEEN STURGEON

When she’s not at her day job as a real estate agent, Davis is volunteering with Family Haven, which provides temporary shelter, individual crisis support and referral hroughout her life, Leslie Davis has had to services for victims of domestic violence. overcome various forms of abuse.

Since December 2017, she has been walking local Starting at age 10, Davis suffered physical, neighborhoods each month, passing out informational mental, verbal and sexual abuse for many years, flyers on Family Haven and collecting donations for the sometimes at the hands of family members. nonprofit.

At the age of 16, she developed a relationship with a Family Haven Executive Director Shandra Dawkins teenage boy who eventually began abusing her. said Davis is “a remarkable woman that has literally pulled Her first marriage was also full of domestic violence. herself out of the trenches of such horrific abuse in her When she remarried, she found herself being controlled life.” once again.

“Leslie truly understands that domestic violence Now, 11 years after she started over on her own, she’s doesn’t happen overnight,” Dawkins said. “It’s a gradual turning those situations around in a positive way. term of events from verbal, emotional and mental abuse “I had a lot of anger issues to work with,” Davis said. that ultimately leads up to physical abuse. The healing “I knew something was not right. I was determined to be process even takes longer, and for some, a lifetime. Leslie happy, to be somebody and to get away. You don’t escape plans to combat domestic violence in her own unique way, this per se; you just learn to manage, deal with it and learn by taking strides against it.” it’s not your fault. I knew I had to give back.”

Her life is coming full circle now, Davis said, and she knew it was time to pay back the help she received.

“I don’t push anything ABOUT FORSYTH COUNTY FAMILY HAVEN on them,” Davis said. “I let them talk. I know how it Forsyth County Family Haven was incorporated in 1989 for the purpose of providing safe is if you have something temporary shelter, individual crisis support and referral services for victims of violence. Our organization acts as an advocate for victims and families of domestic violence providing pushed on you. You have to shelter, programs and community education to end the cycle of violence. We are a nonunderstand the person and profit organization serving Forsyth and North Fulton Counties. how to approach them.”

This isn’t just a side The Mission of Family Haven is to provide comprehensive services to individuals and their

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children who have experienced family violence, to educate and train the community on the issue of family violence/sexual assault, to increase self-sufficiency and to reduce recidivism. Our services are free of charge to all victims of domestic violence regardless of age, sex, race, and creed, marital and socioeconomic status.

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If I can help just one person escape that situation, and grow from that, it’d make me very happy.”

— LESLIE DAVIS

interest for Davis.

“When I do this for them, it actually helps me, too,” Davis said. “It’s a win-win for everyone. At the end of the day, if you do what you love to do, it’ll all work out. It works out even better than if you were to start being greedy. I do everything I can do.”

She hopes to help anyone she can reach.

“If I can help just one person escape that situation, and grow from that, it’d make me very happy,” Davis said.

“I know I won’t change everybody. I wish someone had touched my life like that.”

To get involved with Davis, contact her at 678-2498213. ■

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Cruise Attire

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By LORI WYNNE

Style CONTRIBUTOR

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t’s cruise time! This is a chance to be a little more daring with your fashion. The other cruisers will never see you again. Take a chance by adding more gaiety or more formal pieces to your wardrobe. I don’t mean baring it all; I mean, wear those bright colors (men and women), statement jewelry and high heels with your swimsuit.

While it is important not to overpack, you do not want to under-pack and spend your precious cruise time shopping on board for a formal outfit or swim cover-up. While they usually have these things for purchase on board, you will pay premium.

Here are my tips for packing for your cruise with confidence:

Poolside

Your swimsuit will probably be the first thing you unpack when you arrive on the ship. Bring suits that you feel confident in, and consider something with a touch of flair, such as ruching, ruffles or ornamental metallic detail, in a fun pattern or bright color. A matching cover-up is key, especially if you plan to spend the day in your suit. You are not allowed into the most restaurants without shirt or shoes.

hem of the dress with fists at both hips stretching the fabric over their bottoms to keep lurkers from catching a peek as they traverse the stairs. It’s not a confident look, and it’s simply an awkward movement and posture. Solution: keep your hemline at mid-thigh or longer.

On-shore adventures

Choose shorts or casual stretch skirts for onshore excursions. T-shirts, tanks, capris, sundresses and maxi skirts are great for shopping and touring in the tropics.

Add in: •

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Accessories are a must: •

Formal dining/theme nights

Bring lightweight festive wear, as well as cocktail attire for one night. Even though I’ve seen tank tops and shorts in the formal dining room, let’s not be influenced by the lowest common denominator. Dress for the occasion with a nice sundress and a wrap. Another comfortable and fashionable option is palazzo pants with a dressy blouse.

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Dance floor

This is a different outfit than what you will wear to the formal dining room. So there will be a costume change right after dinner, but before any evening performances.

Choose flirty dresses, or festive casual attire.

This is where I stand on my soapbox and remind my dear readers that wearing your mini nightclub dress comes with the frequent awkward moments on the many stairwells on a cruise ship. To keep from flashing their nether-regions, women wearing super-short dresses on the cruise ship clutch the

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Fresh pajamas and a lightweight robe.

You never know when you might have to leave your cabin unexpectedly, or when you order room service.

A light, colorful jacket or wrap, for when it gets chilly.

Fresh workout wear for those mornings when you feel inclined to check out the on-board gym.

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Sunglasses — Bring a couple of pairs for different looks. Classic aviators, oversized Chanel or sporty wraparounds are good options. Cheap or expensive is up to you and how often you tend to leave them behind on the tour bus or poolside table. Don’t you love it when the cabin staff makes a cute towel “animal” wearing a pair of your sunglasses and stages it on your bed?

Wide brimmed hat — Packable/ crushable ones are readily available at most department stores. A cruise is a perfect time to don a dramatic straw hat by the pool. Bring your trusty visor for land excursions and stretching your legs on the promenade deck in the mornings at sea.

Sunscreen – Need I say more?

Faux jewelry – Leave your valuable jewelry at home. Wear inexpensive impersonators of your precious jewels on the ship for peace of mind.

Small crossbody bag or wristlet — This is useful for carrying your room key, drink card and small incidentals like Chapstick or Bonine.

Tote — Bring a bag for shoreside touring

or carrying your towel and sunscreen to the private beach. It’s just sad to see people carrying the plastic logo bag from the ship to the beach.

Footwear is key: •

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Take fresh flip flops for poolside, because that soft serve ice cream machine can be seen from your pool chair, but footwear is a must in the dining room and in the buffet line.

Sandals with wedge heels are a must on a cruise. The heels will not get caught on the metal grated stairs, and you will feel sturdier wearing them in the event of choppy seas. They look great with skirts, shorts, capris and even your bathing suit.

Wear heels for dining. You’ll be sitting most of the time, and the handrails in all of the hallways are meant for women in heels on unsteady seas. Don your bejeweled sandals paired with your cocktail dress for formal night in the dining room.

Bring adventure shoes (leave your white athletic shoes at home) or closed-toe adventure sandals to wear in water, walking over cobblestones while shopping or hiking in the jungle.

Leave behind:

Denim, camouflage, leather jackets and work attire. Leave your knee-length bedazzled jean shorts at home too. It’s a cruise in the middle of the ocean, not the Fourth of July at the rodeo.

Last Tip:

Cruise ships do not allow you to bring clothing irons on board. When looking to update your cruise attire, look for items made from Tencel. You can find it in casual drawstring pants, lightweight jackets, tunics and summer dresses.

It is a soft, packable organic fabric that looks like linen without the hassle of ironing. ■

As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharetta-based Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Contact her at fashionwithflair.com.

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A meeting of two passions Artist combines love of painting, horses

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI

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or local artist Kristen Butler, art and her love of animals go hand in hand; but it was not always so.

Butler, a Milton resident, had a passion for both horses and painting growing up, but life initially led her in another direction. She came to Georgia to study illustration at the Atlanta Portfolio Center, with the goal of becoming a fine artist. However, she ended up working as a graphic designer and, eventually, a full-time mother raising four children.

She rarely had time to pursue her old passions.

After decades without horses or painting, Butler decided “it was time to bring a horse back into my life.” She bought a Paso Fino horse, named Cometa, and began traveling the local trails in north Georgia.

It was on these trips that she met a variety of people and saw places that eventually inspired her to pick up the brush again. This time, Butler realized she could combine these interests.

“Because of the amazing people I met in the horse world, I decided to try to learn to work with acrylics and make portraits of their horses and eventually dogs too,” Butler said.

“I had never really considered putting my love of horses and painting together until then.”

Butler’s passions began to blend together, allowing her to sell paintings and take

commissions for portraits of horses, pets,

cows, farms and western themes.

“My art obsession started paying for my horse obsession,” Butler said.

Two years later, Butler was able to buy a second Paso Fino, Jazmin, that had been rescued from being shipped to Mexico for slaughter. “[She] was in really rough shape,” Butler said. “I soon realized she was pregnant, and she miraculously gave birth to a healthy foal in April. Of course, I am keeping [him] and learning a lot raising a baby horse for the first time.

His name is Bravo.”

Butler has since moved to a 10-acre horse farm and has added a miniature donkey named Stella to her herd. She said she hopes to hold an art on ly focused show party at the barn this year. gs original to n t ti u n o ai d p e r’s ch tle “I believe art can and should be since bran stomers.

Kristen Bu as h e sh t r cu , bu horses only d several portraits fo accessible, casual, affordable an other pets

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Local artist Kristen Butler uses her love of horses to inspire her paintings.

and fun,” Butler said. “A broader goal is to use art, the horses and this farm in creative ways to encourage and help people.”

Butler is currently open for commission work and also sells original paintings.

To view Butler’s works or contact her, visit Facebook or Instagram @ kristenbutlerartist. ■

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outdoorwoman

The Artful Sport Amanda Hoppers with a shoal bass caught on a fly rod in the Chattahoochee River.

How women are discovering the joy of fly fishing

By STEVE HUDSON

Outside Georgia Contributor

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ere’s a bit of streamside conversation from 40 years ago. I might have made it up, but it makes the point: A fly fisher – we’ll call him Bill – is sitting by a trout stream waiting for his buddy Tom to arrive. Looking up, Bill sees another fly fisher moving down the path toward the water.

“Is that Tom?” Bill asks, but as the person moves closer, he sees that it is not Tom at all.

“That ain’t Tom,” Bill mutters to himself. “That’s a girl!

What’s a girl doin’ here?”

It’s not hard to imagine such a scene years ago, when women were relatively rare in the fly fishing world; but today, the waters have changed. Today, it’s more unusual not to see women fly fishing on streams and rivers far and wide. Women have discovered that fly fishing offers a rewarding way to enjoy the outdoors, to share time with others and to have a great deal of fun along the way.

But before you can enjoy it, you’ve got to first get started.

How do women get started in fly fishing?

In many cases, it happens after a husband or boyfriend takes up the sport. That’s how it was for Jennifer Gilbert, who has been fly fishing now for about four years.

Gilbert discovered fly fishing not long after her husband Jeff’s best friend taught him to fly fish. Her husband quickly took to the sport, she says, and he was soon fishing regularly.

At that point, as Gilbert puts it, she had no choice.

“How else was I going to see my husband?” she says with a laugh.

These days, Jennifer and Jeff are out on the water about three weekends out of four. They have fished all over the Southeast, as well as in Colorado, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Mexico, sharing the joy of travel and the excitement of time on the water with a fly rod in hand.

How does it play out when a couple fishes together?

“That depends on the couple,” Gilbert says, adding that in her case, she and her husband are a great pairing.

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“business” side of fly fishing has responded accordingly.

That’s particularly evident in fly shops, long the traditional stronghold of male fly fishing enthusiasts.

“There is a pervasive anxiety among some of my female friends that they will not be taken seriously if they go to a fly shop asking for advice on materials or equipment,” Hoppers says. But of all the fly shops she has visited around the country, she says, “I can only think of one time that a guy provided less-than-stellar service.

Overwhelmingly, the folks working in those shops are friendly and want you to go out and catch fish.”

That’s certainly the case at Alpharetta Outfitters, a local fly shop where many of the customers are female and where women are frequent participants in fly fishing classes and workshops.

“It’s great to see more women getting into the sport,” says Jeff Wright, manager of the shop. He points to the increasing number of women who participate in the shop’s many introductory and advanced fly fishing and fly tying clinics. Some attend with husbands or boyfriends, while others come with their kids. Still others come on their own.

“It gives us something in common to do,” though she says that for some couples, fishing together might become competitive and could thus cause what she calls “a little bit of turmoil.”

Chris Scalley, founder of River Through Atlanta Guide Service (which offers guided fly fishing trips for trout on the Chattahoochee River), says that he books more and more couples for fly fishing trips.

“I’m seeing more couples turning to fly fishing, as they try to find things they can do together,” Scalley says. “Fly fishing provides that common activity.”

While Gilbert discovered fly fishing through her husband, other women come to the sport on their own. One of them is Amanda Hoppers.

“I actually got into fly fishing by accident,” Hoppers recalls. It happened while she was in graduate school and working part-time in the college’s outdoor recreation program.

One weekend, she found herself driving a van full of college Jennifer Gilbert, discovered fly fishing through her students to a beginner’s fly husband. fishing course.

“I had never fly fished before,” she says, “but being an GEORGIA WOMEN experienced angler, I figured why FLY FISHERS (GWFF) not try something new?”

So she did. Her first fish on a GWFF is one of Atlanta’s northside best resources fly rod was a species that she had for women who want to enter the world of fly fishing. caught hundreds of times before: a bluegill.

GWFF is a group with a strong bent toward mentorship and will in fact be offering a beginning fly fishing “But there was just class on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. something about the way the fish The class kicks off with a morning session focusing came up to take my foam spider on equipment, knots and flies, followed by a casting that absolutely fascinated me,” workshop where participants will have a chance to learn basic casting skills. In the afternoon, the focus she says. After that trip, she found shifts to on-the-water practice with GWFF mentors herself “fairly addicted” to the on-hand to help. Cost of the class is $55 for GWFF sport. In the years since, she has members and $110 for non-members (“So you might fished all over the country, from as well go ahead and join,” Gilbert says), and all Georgia and North Carolina to equipment is provided.

Montana and Washington “and The group meets on the second Monday of each lots of great places in between.”

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s the number of female fly fishers has increased in recent years, the

month at Delkwood Grill in Marietta, and visitors (including spouses or significant others) are welcome.

For information on the organization or to register for its upcoming course, visit www.georgiawomenflyfishing.com.

So should you give fly fishing a try?

Hoppers offers a word of advice to any woman who’s thinking about testing the waters of fly fishing.

“You definitely should try it,” she says. “I’m so glad that I did.

“I do think it’s very important when learning something new to find a good mentor,” she says, adding there are many great resources these days. “My suggestion is to check out local fly shops and clubs which have introductory classes.”

“You’re never going to completely master it,” Gilbert adds. “It will always keep you engaged.” ■

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Technically, all you need is proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to cruise to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Mexican Riviera or Canada. But if you miss your ship and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet up with your cruise or you need to depart the ship unexpectedly (like for a medical emergency), a passport ID is required to enter the country by air.

2. FIRST-DAY BAG

It will take time before you see your luggage after you board, so keep essentials (such as bathing suits and meds) with you.

3. POWER STRIPS

In-room plugs are scarce! (But make sure strips don’t have surge protectors, which aren’t allowed on board)

4. DRESS-UP CLOTHES

Most family-centered cruises gently encourage a dress code for dining, so pack some cute things.

5. MEDICINE KIT & INSURANCE

Bring your own stash of OTC meds for kids and grownups, plus bandages and ointment.

(A trip to the ship’s doctor is best saved for an emergency.)

Travel insurance covers you in case of an unforeseen onboard or in-port medical emergency, trip cancellation and more. It will cost 5-15 percent of the price of the total trip. ■ www.familyfun.com

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The 2017 ACC Style Slam featured local fashion stylists and interior deco rators collaborating to create colorful vignettes. Ariel Ford, model, wears some of the beau tiful art for sale at the show.

American Craft Show returns to Atlanta March 16-18 Features fashion, interior design, demos and nation’s top artisans

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he American Craft Show returns March 16-18 to Cobb Galleria Centre, where more than 230 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists will present handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor. Show-goers will enjoy the return of programs like Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft, Hip Pop, Let’s Make and Style Slam.

With the Hip Pop emerging artists program, talented artists new to the show scene show off their work while interacting with other artists and the public in a supportive atmosphere.

Let’s Make connects craftsmanship to craft by focusing on the process of making and producing the beautiful work at the show. A variety of artisans will provide interactive demonstrations, where children and adult show-goers may help create a piece of art.

Style Slam pairs professional fashion stylists with ACC’s talented network of fashion, accessory and jewelry artists to demonstrate how the statement pieces for which ACC is known are the perfect fit for any fashion-conscious wardrobe.

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WHAT: The 2018 American Craft Show in Atlanta WHEN: Friday, March 16, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 18, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Pkwy. Atlanta, Ga. 30339 ADMISSION: $13 for a one-day pass $5 after 5 p.m. Friday night (on-site purchases only) Entry for ACC members and children 12 and under is free.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit craftcouncil.org/atlanta.

Now in its sixth year, Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft showcases craft-inspired room vignettes created by designers. This year’s exhibit features home décor pieces that center around a favorite color or group of colors that make a cohesive design statement.

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DR. BRIAN JOHNSON

By CANDY WAYLOCK

candy@northsidewoman.com Northside Man: Dr. Brian Johnson (Brian Johnson Family Dentistry in Roswell); yoga instructor City of residence: Milton Hometown: Chicago, Ill. College/Degree: University of Georgia (Chemistry); Medical College of Georgia Dental School Family: Married to Debbie for 26 years; children Will (23) and Mary Emma (21)

What drew you to live, work and raise your family in North Fulton?

I was born and raised in the north suburbs of Chicago, and moved to Atlanta in high school with my family. Debbie and I married soon after I graduated from dental school, and we were drawn to the North Fulton area to start our married life and careers.

When we began our family, Alpharetta was a great fit, and we enjoyed the community and friends that we made.

Our kids were involved in many activities like baseball, swimming and youth church activities. We still treasure the relationships that we made, and continued to make when we moved to Milton 15 years ago.

You recently became a certified yoga instructor. Tell me about that journey.

My job as a dentist can be hard on my body, with lots of very forward pulling of the muscles. I enjoy running, so over the years, I had parts of my body that had tightened up and were causing pain. I began practicing yoga four years ago to relieve some of these issues and began to see the physical benefits of the practice very quickly.

I found that as I practiced yoga with more consistency, the aches and pains subsided.

Perhaps the most important benefit of yoga for me has been the mindfulness aspect as a way to deal with day-to-day stress and anxiety.

I decided to pursue a certification to teach yoga, and turned to the Asheville (N.C.) Yoga Center to deepen my own practice. My hope was also to encourage other beginner yogis that meditation and movement can aid them in their pursuit of wellness, health and healing.

Do you see this as a second career for you when you eventually retire as a dentist?

I will complete my 200-hour registered yoga training (200 RYT) in April and will ask God for direction on where He leads me to teach. For now, I focus on teaching friends and family. Debbie and I talk often of what we will do as a “hobby job” in retirement.

We both are passionate about health and healing and know that these happen

Dr. Brian Johnson, owner of Brian Johnson Family Dentistry in Roswell.

best in community. Debbie is passionate about traditional cooking. So, who knows?

Maybe one day, we will start a wellness center helping others in their pursuit of better movement, mindfulness and eating.

Is there a link between oral health and overall health?

In my dental practice, I sometimes see patients more often than their general physicians do. Very often, we see changes in the mouth that are early markers for systemic disease processes. For example, I see far more people grinding their teeth than I did when I began practicing as a young dentist. I believe this is a result of the fast-paced culture that we live in.

Also, gum disease is a disease often associated with other inflammatory diseases, like heart disease, diabetes and other autoimmune disorders. I am able to talk to my patients about lifestyle choices like meditation and food choices that can help them heal.

Treating my patients holistically has always been a passion of mine. I enjoy educating and empowering them toward their best health. My practice builds time into our schedule to allow patients to relax and share their concerns about their health. We do far more than just clean and repair teeth.

In your free time, where will we find you (other than on a yoga mat)?

I am blessed that Debbie works with me and enjoys yoga as well. I enjoy many things that allow me to be outside enjoying God’s creation. I run, fly fish and play guitar. I also enjoy a weekly men’s Bible study. Our children are in college, and I make sure to set aside time for them when they are home. Debbie and I have always been passionate about maintaining boundaries around our work-life balance.

We are trying to be intentional with our “empty nest” and pursue activities to bring value to our family and community. ■

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A BLAST FROM THE PAST PHOTO BY SUZANNE PACEY

The UNION makes retro relevant with old and new favorites

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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or more than a decade, the UNION restaurant has become the “Cheers-like” destination for the Milton area, offering patrons a seat at the bar where conversation flows easily among strangers, or in the dining area in full view of the open kitchen.

Here, the eclectic menu includes old family favorites, such as Grandma Sedgwick’s spaghetti and Aunt Jo’s sloppy Joe, classics like the aptly named A Good Burger, and trendy dishes featuring quinoa, kale and tuna poke.

Alas, for old timers who remember the UNION’s early days, the Spam sandwich has been retired; but the Pabst Blue Ribbon still flows.

The area around the restaurant on Providence Road has certainly changed. High-end houses have replaced the open grasslands that once surrounded it — but owner Chris Sedgwick says it’s just the natural progression of Milton from rural outpost to sought-after destination.

“Personally, I like what Milton is becoming, although keeping the open pastures and views we have all enjoyed will become harder and harder in time,” said Sedgwick, who opened the UNION in 2008 with childhood friend, Bob Fishman.

He points to the impending roundabout going in just steps from the property at the Providence-Freemanville intersection, which will include sidewalks and landscaping.

Sedgwick says he looks forward to the improvements, noting the march of progress is inevitable in Milton.

But incorporating the past is equally important.

The greenhouse that was once used to teach agriculture students at Milton High School's old downtown Alpharetta campus had been sitting unused for years, after MHS relocated to Milton. Sedgwick recently bought the teaching greenhouse and plans to relocate it to the plot across the street from the Union.

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The UNION staff and employees have been serving up unique flavors to the community since 2008.

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in the restaurant,” he said.

The UNION was a success from the start, thanks to a right combination that provides locals with a topnotch place to dine, intentional staff selections, and the direction of restaurateurs with a long resume of thriving establishments.

Sedgwick and his business partner Michele Sedgwick have launched several restaurants over the past three decades through Sedgwick Restaurant Group, including Aspens Signature Steaks and Big Willie’s in Cobb County, Theo’s Brother’s Bakery in Crabapple and Vinny’s on Windward in Alpharetta. The company recently sold Bistro VG in Roswell after 26 years in business.

He also founded Pure Taqueria Franchising LLC, which franchises six locations of the popular Mexican restaurant in metro Atlanta. He remains the co-owner of the original

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location in downtown Alpharetta, which opened in 2005.

The UNION restaurant, along with MADE Kitchen and Cocktails in downtown Alpharetta, are owned by Sedgwick and his wife, Renata, who started working with him a year into the UNION’s opening. He credits Renata with “lightening up the fare” and helping the restaurant find its groove.

While Spam may have met its end, the restaurant’s retro feel remains, with flowered wallpaper, maple wood paneling and vintage artwork, like the giant peace sign that has graced the back wall since day one.

“Bob and I opened the restaurant with the intent to recreate a bit of our childhood,” said Sedgwick, adding the interior resembles his boyhood home in Pennsylvania. “This was in the 70s in Pittsburgh, so the food and feel of the place was supposed to lean toward that.”

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The trailer painting prominently displayed on the wall pays homage to Fishman’s dad, who made a living renting travel trailers from an old Texaco lot.

Although much of menu has evolved to meet the tastes of its customers, Sedgwick said a few items remain. He points to the UNION Classic Cooler with muddled fruit, mint and Thunderbird wine, along with family recipes and standard comfort foods such as Bob’s Pittsburgh pizza, simple roast chicken and coffee and doughnuts for dessert.

“I have a tough time ordering at the UNION,” laughed Sedgwick. “The menu is filled with items that make me smile.”

For the new visitor, or the frequent guest looking for a new taste, Sedgwick quickly whips up the perfect meal. It starts with “blast from the past” Riuniti on ice ($12 a bottle), baked ricotta and crusty Tuscan bread, wood oven roast chicken, fingerling potatoes and a simple arugula salad. Of course, dessert would be brioche doughnuts dusted in powdered sugar and served with espresso chocolate chip ice cream.

Sedgwick knows great food and atmosphere are only part of the UNION’s success; staff selection is equally important.

“I am fortunate that I have a lot of family that have been working at the UNION since we opened,” he said. “My niece Amanda and her husband, Sloan, run the front of the house staff and can be found most days behind the bar and the kitchen. My nephew, Ryan, and his sister, Emily, wait tables, and my sister Leslie helps with local marketing.” ■

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50 years after MLK’s assassination, community unites in reading ‘Burial for a King’

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

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s the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the book chosen for one local community-wide reading event is timely indeed.

“Burial for a King: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral and the Week that Transformed Atlanta and Rocked the Nation” by Rebecca Burns is Roswell Reads’ 2018 selection and the topic of related events this month.

Burns, former editor in chief of Atlanta magazine and current publisher of The Red & Black, an independent student media organization at the University of Georgia, where she also teaches part-time, has written three books on Atlanta history. “Burial for a King” details the aftermath of King’s assassination as the city of Atlanta prepared to host his funeral and accommodate the tens of thousands who came to pay tribute while riots raged in 110 cities across the country.

“Burial for a King” will be the focus of several Roswell Reads events, including trips to King sites in Atlanta, a writing workshop and, on March 17, a literary luncheon.

Founded in 2005 and based on the national “One Book” community reading initiative, Roswell Reads annually promotes a single title, made available at Roswell libraries and throughout the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Author, Rebecca Burns. system. Having an entire city poring over her book is a first for Burns, who recently answered questions about “Burial for a King.”

While 2018 is the 50th anniversary of King’s death, “Burial for a King” was published in 2011. What motivated you to write the book?

The book grew out of an oral history that I wrote as part of Atlanta magazine’s April 2008 special edition on the 40th anniversary of King’s assassination and his legacy in his hometown. The publisher decided that the story offered a unique addition to reporting on King. I was drawn to the subject of the funeral, not so much as a look at King, but as a look at Atlanta. I’d covered the city for years at Atlanta magazine. My first book, “Rage in the Gate City,” was about the 1906 race riot in Atlanta. That was a very shameful and tragic chapter in Atlanta’s history, in which rioting white people killed at least two dozen black Atlantans and ransacked black homes, businesses and communities. I was drawn to the story of how, a little over a half-century later, Atlanta responded to an event much better. Both are about a crisis in the city.

Reading your descriptions of King’s death and the hours leading up to his funeral was like time traveling across the written page. What truths about 1968 seem to strike readers now as being stranger than fiction?

I think that if this was a movie, critics would say that the character of Georgia Gov. Lester Maddox, holed up in his office on the day of the funeral with armed guards around the state Capitol, would be too broad a caricature. On a lighter note, they would be surprised by the host of celebrity cameos. Famous people from Bill Cosby and the Supremes, not to mention all those Kennedys, came to Atlanta to pay their respects.

While many aspects of American life have changed, many haven’t.

What are some topics that were issues a half-century ago and still are today?

Many people want to claim that the country has evolved since King’s day and the issue he most famously fought for — racial equality — has been resolved.

They like to point to the election of President Obama, or even the creation of a holiday honoring King, as symbols that King’s dream has been achieved. But nothing is that simple or clear cut, and today, we see strains along lines of race and ethnicity, in particular with the political backlash against immigrants.

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Of King’s numerous iconic teachings, discuss some that remain just as vital as when Lyndon B. Johnson was president and the Vietnam War was still seven years away from ending.

Most people know about King and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech and his civil rights activism. But at the time of his assassination, King was actively protesting the Vietnam War, and in particular, the way that poor and minority Americans were less able to avoid the draft. He also was campaigning against poverty in the process of organizing the Poor People’s Campaign. Today, we have a volunteer armed services that represents only a fraction of the population. And income inequality is higher than ever — and especially in Atlanta.

You’ll be leading a writing workshop March 16. Writers may wonder how someone who was 2 years old in 1968 so vividly captured the essence of an era 40-plus years later.

One thing that I did was immerse myself in the era through music. I made a playlist of 1968 music and listened to it constantly — when I wasn’t listening to King’s sermons or recordings of interviews. I also watched as much TV footage as possible and had this huge bulletin board that kind of looked like something Carrie on “Homeland” would put together.

What are some tangible ways they and everyone in metro Atlanta can make a difference 50 years after King’s voice — though never his ideals — was silenced?

One of the first steps is to have conversations — real conversations — about issues of equality in our community. This is not comfortable, and all of us, especially Southerners, don’t like to have such conversations; but it’s important to understand the context that contributes in inequality that continues today. Yes, these events are still within the lifetimes of many of us.

You can’t expect centuries of discrimination to vanish with a King speech, however eloquent. On a more practical note, I encourage Atlantans to reach out and help their neighbors, whether donating to or volunteering for a food bank or supporting an educational program. ■

UPCOMING ROSWELL READS BOOK DISCUSSIONS AND EVENTS FAMILY PROGRAM Stand Up for Justice, Friendship, Harmony and Respect Saturday, March 3, 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Free; For information, 770-640-3075 COMMUNITY PROGRAM Tour of Atlanta’s civil rights monuments in Sweet Auburn District MLK50 Bus Trip and Walking Tour March 7 and March 10, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Board bus at Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road Tickets $20, limited seating; For information, 770-641-3950 WRITING WORKSHOP: “Exploring New Forms of Nonfiction Storytelling with Rebecca Burns” Friday, March 16, 10 a.m. — noon Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell Free, limited seating; For information, 770-640-3075 Literary Luncheon featuring Rebecca Burns Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.

Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell Tickets $20; For information, 770-640-3075 For more information, go to www.RoswellReads.com. Register to attend events at www.roswellreads2018.eventbrite.com.

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A perfect getaway

By SUZANNE PACEY

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ne of the many beautiful resorts across Georgia, Château Élan Winery & Resort, is the perfect getaway with lots to explore. Thanks to our wonderful host, Emily Truax, marketing and social media manager for Château Élan, who arranged a fun filled over night visit for me.

My husband was able to join me on my visit to explore the property and all its amenities. He has been there several times to play golf but never explored the rest of the property.

Our visit started with a delicious (and healthy!) lunch at the spa restaurant, Fleur-de-Lis, one of several restaurants on the property offering guests a wide range of dining options. We went with our server’s recommendation of Georgia peanut hummus served with vegetable crudités and pita chips as a starter, followed by the grilled chicken panini and the salmon filet with a confit lemon aioli for our entrees.

We were not disappointed with any of the dishes we tried, and only wished we had time to explore more items on the menu.

While we were very tempted to stay at the spa for the rest of the day, we had plans for the next day to explore the property and its amenities even further.

Château Élan’s spa has over 35 treatment rooms along with saunas, lounging rooms and other areas.

They offer a variety of services, and many clients enjoy spending their entire visit within the spa, changing into spa robes upon arrival and going from service to service.

After lunch we ventured over to the winery for the tour and a tasting of Château Élan’s many varieties of wine. We chose the Old World a fight that included included seven pre-selected tastings and an optional eighth tasting including reserve and premium wines. The Rose Reserve:, made from Predominantly from Zinfandel grapes seemed to be one of our favorites.

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at Paddy’s Irish Pub. The original founders of Château Élan, Dr. Donald and Nancy Panoz, had the pub designed as a reminder of their fond experiences while living in Ireland for many years. It was true to Irish form -- fish and chips, beers and whiskey, and more!

Our next stop was dinner at the newly-renovated Marc restaurant inside the winery. Our server Johanna and the restaurant manager, Clement Nouzies, were very attentive and the food and service was excellent. We started off with the warm winter squash soup and yellow curry mussels, followed by Ridgefield Farm bistro filet and Gen. Tso brussels sprouts. The Château Élan Pinot Noir Reserve paired well with everything.

The next morning we made our way over to the spa for our appointments. The Spa Director Michelle was quick to make us feel welcome and made sure we were well taken care of. My husband was a little out of his element, but seemed to settle in once his pampering began. As for me, I could have stayed there all day, being attended to from head to toe, but, unfortunately, real life beckoned and we had to head home.

Before departing, we stopped for a late breakfast in Versailles. The restaurant is located in the sunny glass-topped atrium, and offers an extensive breakfast buffet featuring an omelet station, waffles prepared to order, fresh fruits, yogurts, cereals and many, many other options.

Château Élan is within an hour’s drive from Alpharetta, but seems like miles away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. The attentive service and gorgeous setting make it a perfect getaway for any occasion, whether it’s time with friends or family, or a romantic couple’s weekend. ■

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Medical options for pets in pain Dr. JOANNE ROESNER, DVM, DABVP Loving Hands Animal Clinic www.lovinghands.com

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s anyone born before 1965 can attest, arthritis is a painful condition that worsens with age. The same is true for aging dogs and cats. The good news for all is although there is no cure, many therapies are available.

Dr. Joanne Roesner, DVM, Nutritional DABVP with Charlie and supplements are Kurt. important parts of arthritis management. It is critical to know that supplements are not regulated by the government, and one brand is not the same as another. Nasc. cc, acvn.org, and usp.org can help you evaluate products. In addition to helping joints, fish oil may benefit heart, skin, and kidneys. Make sure your fish oil lists amounts of the active ingredients: DHA and EPA. Glucosamine and chondroitin are also useful. An injectable joint supplement called Adequan may be even more effective than oral glucosamine, especially in cats. Other compounds which have been used include: MSM, SAMe, green lip mussel extract, unsaponified avocado fats, rehmannia, prebiotics, and probiotics. Always check with a veterinarian to be sure a supplement

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is safe for your individual pet.

Weight management is critical in treating arthritis. Damage to joints is not solely due to carrying extra weight. Fat tissue actually secretes hormones and other substances which directly damage joints. Appropriate exercise and movement are beneficial directly, as well as helping with weight loss and maintenance of muscle. A veterinarian or animal physical therapist can teach exercises which you can do for your pet.

Massage and utilizing a safe heat source (never a heating pad, as these can cause serious burns), helps to improve pain and stiffness and can be done at home.

Pain management is essential to prevent pet suffering. Do not assume a human product is safe in animals. Ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can cause life challenging gastrointestinal problems.

A single dose of Tylenol can be fatal in a cat. Pain is often best managed by combinations of safe and effective drugs obtained through a veterinarian. In addition to drug therapy, there are veterinarians who offer acupuncture, laser therapy, trigger point therapy and chiropractic care to help decrease pain. Regenerative medicine, such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma, are also available for pets.

To learn more about arthritis, attend Pet Care University at Loving Hands Animal Clinic on September 15, 2018 from 3 to 5pm. Pet Nutrition and Integrative Medicine (acupuncture, laser, herbs, and chiropractic) will be offered at Pet Care University on March 17 and October 20, respectively. â–

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• Does the Camp you are signing up for in March have a fully designed and available schedule and calendar for you to truly see what you are signing up for ~ or are you expected to “trust” their future plans for your child’s summer when they might not have even hired their camp staff?

• And finally, does this meet my child’s and our family’s goals of a safe and fun summer camp choice. Are the activities varied--not too much sunnot too much inside time; is there a lot of physical activity; are creative choices offered; will my child learn something new; are there chances to keep their minds “summer-sharp” in a fun way; and will they be surrounded by energetic as well as appropriate role models as counselors.

The saying “you get what you pay for” is never a more profound statement than when we are talking about anything to do with our child.

When you can get comfortable with these 3 basic foundations for choosing a summer camp for your child, then all you have to do is sit down and actually schedule your weeks of summer…..yes, in March! ■

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Some of these programs are in the very best communities and even in our own back door.

There are so many wonderful options and great programs for summer time fun and children these days enjoy, if not demand, a varied and very involved array of activities ~ of which our community does not have a lack of.

The best advice I can give for your child’s summer enjoyment, and most importantly for their safety, are these few points to consider: • Investigate the camp’s staff requirements for age, training, level of

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Chess for a Cause:

Poojita Chinmay and Anuhya Tadepalli join in the “Age Out Loud” campaign to celebrate older adults.

Local students start nonprofit to help seniors

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wo local students are helping bring the community together and fight against age-related diseases through an ancient game – chess.

Anuhya Tadepalli, a senior at Milton High School, and Poojita Chinmay, a junior at Gwinnett County School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, have spent the last two years spreading the mission of their nonprofit Chess for a Cause. Founded in 2016, the organization aims to reduce and reverse the effects of aging on the human brain by playing chess. The group does so by bringing together children and teenagers with senior citizens.

“We believe Chess for a Cause benefits both seniors and kids through a mutually enriching experience,” Tadepalli said. “Seniors get to use chess to exercise their brain, as well as replace loneliness with new goals and friendships. Kids gain important life skills, leadership opportunities and replace apathy with the knowledge, sensitivity and a perspective on the age-related challenges among seniors.”

Tadepalli said she and Chinmay first started creating Chess for a Cause after they “noticed the challenges people with dementia face even for simple tasks” while volunteering at a memory care facility.

Over the course of several months, the duo researched how to stimulate the brain to reduce or reverse the effects of aging on the brain. They eventually settled on chess.

“We found out that chess is the only Anuhya Tadepalli and Poojita Chinmay visit several senior facilities in the Atlanta game which provides balanced brain area to bring the game of chess. exercises for both halves of the brain and helps grow dendrites,” Tadepalli said. “We started community organizations to raise awareness for agesessions in a couple of centers and were encouraged by related issues such as Alzheimer’s disease. the enthusiasm and interest of seniors to form a 4H club Since its initial launch, Chess for a Cause has and grow.” been featured in Georgia Chess News and has received The nonprofit has since grown to serve 14 senior recognition from the Georgia Department of Human facilities in cities in the Atlanta area, including Services, Division of Aging Services as a “community Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Sandy Springs. It builder.” Recently, Tadepalli and Chinmay have also been has even been replicated in other states, such as Ohio recognized by the cities of Alpharetta and Milton for and Alabama, Tadepalli said. their work with senior citizens.

Chess for a Cause now operates with a simple “Anuhya's initiative and her dedication are an slogan: “It is your brain – use it or lose it.” inspiration to all of us," said Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood.

It has three goals: "Her work with seniors not only has medical and physical • Brain awareness, which spreads the need for benefits, but the social and psychological benefits of balanced brain exercises; those interactions with seniors are undeniable.”

• Age-friendly communities, which brings young Chess for a Cause has recently received a grant adults and seniors together, building respect and self from Disney Inspire to help grow their mission, but the confidence in both; and group is short on volunteers, both student and adult. The • Leadership, which provides students with co-founders are also hoping to see chess added to the opportunities to build, design and deliver age-friendly annual Golden Games. programs.

To learn more about Chess for a Cause, get involved The nonprofit additionally works with other or to donate, visit chessforacause.com. ■

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s owners of our “New” 18,000 sq ft. Showroom and Design Center, Tuscany Fine Furnishings, in Roswell, serving greater Atlanta for the past 14 years, my wife Kathy and I, have often heard satisfied customers voice their high praise for various design projects upon completion. But nothing captures the essence of true “customer satisfaction for design”, like recently relocated Alpharetta customers, Barbara and Ed Brown, letter sent to our Designer, Peter Benedetto.

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My husband and I recently relocated to Alpharetta from South Florida. We soon realized that our family room furniture could be moved to our finished basement and that our first-floor great room, dining areas and master bedroom would need new furnishings that fit our Charleston style house.

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His excitement for the project was contagious. It has proven to be a great alliance. Peter and the equally helpful, Riccardo Apreda, also an Interior Designer with Tuscany, have made wonderful suggestions about furniture and furnishings.

They listened to our feedback and made new suggestions as necessary. Our home has become a wonderful mix of traditional style and more fanciful pieces. Peter and Riccardo have created the feel of a modern twist on old Hollywood which suits our home well.

Each completed room has brought us great joy. What could have been a frustrating, stressful experience turned into a celebration as each piece was delivered and carefully put in place.

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he field of gynecologic medicine has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last several years.

Gone is the necessity for large incisions and long recoveries. According to Dr. John Reyes, Dr. Ingrid Reyes, Dr. Natu Mmbaga, Dr. Annie Kim and Dr. Stacey Pereira of Modern Ob/Gyn, minimally invasive procedures are almost always the best options for patients. Heavy bleeding and painful cycles can now be treated with same day convenient in-office procedures that require no downtime and can be done in the office. “There are so many great options for women; it’s our job to get that information to them and make them aware they don’t need large incisions, long hospital stays, or painful recovery times,” Dr. John Reyes said. “da Vinci robotic surgery is also an amazing service.” Endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, cysts and other common issues are sometimes best addressed with robotic surgery. As the first surgeons to perform da Vinci gynecologic robotic surgeries at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Dr. Ingrid and Dr. John Reyes pioneered the implementation of this fast-growing service in our community. Patients benefit from robotic surgery by having less risk for complications, short overnight hospital stays, faster recovery times, and minimal pain. Modern Ob/Gyn dedicates its gynecologic practice to minimally invasive surgeries and is an experienced leader in our community for robotic gynecologic surgery, performing these procedures at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Northside Hospital-Forsyth. The physicians at Modern ObGyn enjoy providing second opinions and consultations because they believe it is vital to make patients aware of their choices. “We really value educating our patients so they understand their medical issues, why certain treatments are better than others, and what their options are for treatment,” said Dr. Ingrid. ■

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’ve always loved my mom’s smile, but this time last year she made a new patient appointment at my office under an assumed name, an alias! After the initial surprise and laughter, we decided to proceed as usual. I guess she was ready to restore her smile to its former glory. At each new patient appointment we take a series of 10 facial and intraoral photos and an x-ray to observe the roots and bone level. After reviewing the information and discussing the options, we proposed a treatment plan involving Invisalign. She decided to go for it, so we scanned her teeth with our intraoral scanner (no JORDAN impressions!) and sent her scan with our detailed prescription to Invisalign.

A few weeks later we received the complete set of aligners and placed some attachments on some of her teeth (she refers to them as barnacles). Each aligner is worn for 1 or 2 weeks and moves your teeth .25 mm. My mom had a total of 22 active aligners and 6 overcorrection aligners. We delivered three or four aligners at a time and sanded between her lower teeth a little as was prescribed. I am so proud of my mom, Peggy Jordan, and she loves her newly restored smile! ■

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thletes do it. Celebrities do it. Executives, busy moms and students do it. Yoga has become so popular and is exercise for the new millennium. You can choose to get pumped up (using weights in Yoga Sculpt) or get blissed out (in Yin or Restorative classes). Flow classes will move out the adrenaline and leave you in a balanced state. Whatever style you choose, this discipline can restore your troubled body and mind.

Lift Yoga & Body has been a staple in the Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell area for many years and along with more than 12 of the most experienced teachers in the area, they are there to guide you through

a wonderful class. There is literally a style that will accommodate any age, any ability level. A variety of fitness classes are also offered for any workout warrior. Yet, we remind our students that we are not here to punish our bodies. Dr. Timothy McCall says that “yoga is a balance of trying and relaxing and has side effects including better strength, better balance, peace of mind, stronger bones, and cardiovascular conditioning.”

Kim Saunders, owner of Lift Yoga, says that “Yoga is part of a healthy lifestyle and it’s an accessible way to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Whereas our medical system treats us as fragmented parts and you need to see specialists, yoga is more holistic as it integrates body, breath and mind. Come visit us – we are The Lift You Need!”■

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The link between my oral health and my overall health?

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he Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health states that good oral health is essential to good general health.

And specifically for women, a growing body of research has linked gum disease to a variety DR. REMALEY of health problems that affect women.

Because gum disease is a bacterial infection, it can enter the bloodstream and may be a factor in causing other health complications: • Heart disease: People with gum disease may be more at risk for heart disease and have nearly twice the risk of having a fatal heart attack. Heart disease is also the number one killer of American women.

• Stroke: One study found a casual relationship of oral infections as a risk factor for stroke.

• Diabetes: People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease and may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar. Gum disease may also be a risk factor for diabetes, even in otherwise healthy indviduals.

• Respiratory problems: Bacteria that grow in the oral cavity can travel to the lungs causing respiratory disease such as pneumonia - especially in people with gum disease.

• Pregnancy outcomes: Pregnant women who have gum disease may be more likely to have a baby born too early or too small. Gum disease may also trigger increased levels of biological fluids that induce labor.

Because gum disease is usually painless, many women may not even realize they have it until it reaches an advanced state. Your best defense is to brush and floss daily and see your dentist regularly.

How do My Oral Health Needs Change Throughout My Life?

Women have special oral health requirements during the unique phases in their lives. Changes in female hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause exaggerate the way gums react to plaque. So at these times, women need to be especially thorough when brushing and flossing every day in order to prevent gum disease.

Other important information you should know: • Menstruation — some women find that their gums swell and bleed prior to their periods, while others experience cold sores or canker sores. These symptoms usually go away once your period starts.

• Oral contraceptives — inflamed gums are one of the most common side effects.

• Pregnancy — studies show many

pregnant women experience pregnancy gingivitis, when dental plaque builds up on the teeth and irritates the gums.

Symptoms include red, inflamed and bleeding gums. Prenatal care is especially important.

• Menopause — oral symptoms experienced during this stage of a women's life include red or inflamed gums, oral pain and discomfort, burning sensations, altered taste sensations and dry mouth.

• Osteoporosis — a number of studies have suggested a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw.

Researchers suggest this may lead to tooth loss because the density of the bone that supports teeth may be decreased. When combined with gum disease, osteoporosis speeds up the process of bone loss around the teeth.

Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is directly related to all systemic problems.

Maintaining good oral health habits now is especially important because unhealthy bacteria in the mouth not only can harm your teeth and gums but may be associated with serious medical conditions. Research has shown that infections in the mouth may be associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia and other health problems that are common in older adults. It really only takes a few simple steps, including brushing and flossing at least twice daily, visiting your dentist regularly and eating a healthy diet.

Roswell Dental Care can help you keep that healthy smile for a lifetime. Dr. David Remaley has been treating patients like family for over 30 years in Roswell and the North Atlanta area. .We ALWAYS welcome new patients. Give our office a call at (470) 375-9244 for a FREE 2nd Opinion or the schedule for a regular dental checkup. ■

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my brings over 20 years of healthcare experience to Senior Provisions, LLC. Her knowledge in the medical field and senior care industry provides valuable experience for guiding seniors and their families through the maze of care options. She is a native of East Cobb and a member at Buckhead Church where she serves her community.

Amy’s compassion BONNER-JONES for serving seniors began right out of college while working at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Nuclear Cardiology and continued on with Community Outreach at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. In 2012, she transitioned to a community relations position in senior living where she gained valuable knowledge of assisted living operations. Amy believes she has been

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She advises families in all areas of senior care including homecare options, choosing a quality assisted living or memory care, long term nursing home placement, and future life planning. Amy’s dedication to our clients makes her a great asset to our organization, as well as, a tremendous advocate for our elders. If you have any senior care questions, don’t hesitate to call us and ask for Amy! ■

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ucked away in the North Georgia foothills of Canton and just a short drive from exciting Atlanta, Soleil Laurel Canyon is more than a beautiful community of maintenance-free, ranchstyle homes and breathtaking views. It’s the lifestyle you’ve worked your whole life to enjoy.

If you are 55+, we invite you to come experience Soleil’s incomparable array of recreation, culture, and entertainment for yourself. You’ll have no doubt why it was named among the Best 50 Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire Magazine in 2015.

“Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.”

One of the great pleasures of living at Soleil is that a low-maintenance home gives you the free time to take advantage of all that the community offers or take a trip without concern.

The landscaped grounds of Soleil Laurel Canyon are always impeccably maintained, while your HOA dues cover complete lawn maintenance and an irrigation system, in-home security monitoring and maintenance, and even Comcast cable TV.

Soleil Laurel Canyon offers a selection of Cottage, Traditional and Craftsman-style single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $400,000s for adults 55+.

Residents live independently in homes that range from 1,500 square feet to almost 3,000 square feet. All of Soleil’s new floor plans include elegant details and are designed for aging-in-place with stepless-entry access and wide doorways.

These homes are energy efficient with HERS ratings above standard.

Soleil residents have membership in a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with an arts and crafts room, billiards room, fitness center, gourmet teaching kitchen, indoor heated saline lap pool, and library.

Outside the clubhouse, residents have a heated Lagoon-style pool, a community garden and greenhouse, a 3.5-acre fishing lake and the tennis facility with a full-time USPTA-certified teaching professional.

The Fairways of Canton golf course is located just outside Soleil’s gate within Laurel Canyon, and offers challenging golf for a reasonable, daily-fee price.

Two Lifestyle Directors maintain a full social calendar of events including wine socials, movie nights, trips to nearby attractions, and Grandkids day. ■

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magine coming home to a warm, friendly community that’s luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and housekeeping included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette.

With all the work done, you have time for family, friends and the important things in life. That can be your life at Vickery Rose Retirement Resort.

Designed for your comfort, our community will feature studios, to 3-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans and smart details.

Each apartment will feature window coverings, climate-controlled thermostat, ceiling fans, and ample closet space.

Our kitchens will be fully equipped with a dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator and a garbage disposal.

Washer/dryer hook-ups are located in a separate laundry closet within the apartment. Our professional staff will provide as-needed maintenance repairs and light housekeeping on a weekly basis.

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commercial kitchen. Experience our signature Freedom Dining program, which includes flexible dining hours throughout the day, plus these dining experience options: • Fine dining • Casual buffet • Chef’s Pantry on-the-go snacks • Room service Residents can access to on-site banking, salon, general store, and pharmacy services. Through our 24/7 concierge services, everything you need will be available at the touch of a button, even scheduled transportation on our shuttle.

Relax by the fireplace in our community lounges, or a night of movies or live entertainment in the 150seat theater.

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ere’s health news you may be glad to see: A healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting vision diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can damage central vision and currently affects 11 million Americans.

If you already have AMD, such a lifestyle may help protect your remaining vision. Here are hints on how.

Tips To Help Your Vision Don’t Smoke. Smokers are more than twice as likely as nonsmokers to get AMD. Smoking narrows the blood vessels, reducing blood supply to the eyes. If you smoke, make a plan to quit with your doctor’s help.

Exercise Regularly. Exercise may reduce inflammation, which is a key contributor to AMD. It can also help lower eye pressure, which improves blood flow to the retina and optic nerve.

Eat a Varied and Nutritious Diet.

Both your eye health and your overall health benefit from a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, including dark leafy greens, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, fish, and whole grains.

Maintain Normal Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels. High blood pressure narrows the blood vessels that nourish the retina. Cholesterol deposits in the eye contribute to AMD. Maintain a Healthy Weight. Being overweight contributes to AMD and

increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Develop a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.

Protect Your Eyes Outdoors.

Sunlight exposure may increase the risk of AMD. Wear wide-brimmed hats when outdoors and use high-quality sunglasses with a UVA and UVB rating of 99 to 100 percent.

Keep Track of Your Eye Health. It’s important to monitor your vision, to help with early detection of eye problems or to slow the progression of AMD. Schedule regular, comprehensive eye exams with your eye doctor. More than a vision test, the exam should include pupil dilation to detect diseases, and the use of tonometry, which measures eye fluid pressure.

Ask your doctor how often you should schedule exams, based on your risk factors. These include a family history of AMD and being over age 60.

Learn More For further eye care advice, you can download The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor and other free vision resources at www.brightfocus.org/eyehealth, or call (800) 437-2423.

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atients with allergies have symptoms triggered by a variety of factors. One of the major culprits here in metro Atlanta is pollen, especially in the spring. Allergists need to know what pollens are in the air and how they may impact their patients in order to effectively treat them. This information, in combination with state-of-the-art testing, allows us to make the most accurate diagnosis HWANG in determining what is causing your symptoms.

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We take a personal approach and meet face-to-face with Seniors and their families, asking a battery of questions about what kind of help the Senior needs, what is important to him or her, and how open the Senior is to changing their environment.

We have personally toured and evaluated Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care homes in your area and will provide you with the top three that fit your parent’s requirements.

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irst the bad/not so good news!

Recent medical research has caused many doctors to reach a startling conclusion: gum disease and heart disease are linked.

The American Dental Association estimates that 8 out of 10 Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. If this were any other affliction, such as AIDS or tuberculosis, it would be considered an epidemic! Most dentists think that it is just that.

However, they also know that gum disease would never be labeled epidemic because, they reason, “no one ever dies from gum disease.”

The worst that could happen is that you lose your teeth. Not pleasant - but certainly not life threatening.

But that’s all changed. The American Academy of Periodontology recently reported that “[Recent] studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation’s number one cause of death, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases.”

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If the severity of one’s periodontal disease is isolated there are NON-surgical procedures which, coupled with improved dental hygiene, can virtually halt the spread of the disease in its tracks. Essentially, the pockets around the infected teeth must be treated.

Ever heard of Gum Recession?

An indicator of gum disease is gum recession. This is when the actual gum pulls away from the teeth, making your teeth look longer than normal.

This can also be quite uncomfortable for you and may even affect the way you smile confidently!

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Our goal, for more than 75 years, has been to ensure the continued provision of world-class medical services to our communities and patients. Working alongside a dedicated group of Emory Johns Creek Hospital physicians, nurses, and staff is a privilege. We are honored to offer our gynecologic specialty care for you, our neighbors, friends and family members. We are happy to consider ourselves members of the Johns Creek community.

From adolescence through menopause and beyond, our mission is to provide access to the highest quality and most advanced healthcare services through all stages of your life. Sana Ansari, MD and Lesley Conrad, MD bring their expertise to Johns Creek patients seeking compassionate care.

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One of the most exciting recent advances is a new method of genetic testing for melanoma. Pioneers at Castle Biosciences have developed a test that is performed on melanoma tissue and that can allow a doctor to better know how a melanoma will behave. The test is called DecisionDx-Melanoma.

Remarkably, this test is capable of looking at genetic signatures within a melanoma and identifying whether a melanoma is likely to have spread or likely to have remained in place and have been cured surgically.

The test is so accurate that it may provide even more information than a “sentinel lymph node biopsy” – a procedure that involves removing and testing lymph nodes to check for melanoma cells. In all likelihood, for many tumors, the DecisionDxMelanoma Test and sentinel lymph node biopsies will be used together and provide previously unavailable predictive power.

DecisionDx-Melanoma uses genetic testing of a patient’s melanoma tissue to divide the melanoma into a “Class 1” (good) or a “Class 2” (bad) result. According to summary data, for a patient with a low risk Class 1 result, the chance of the tumor spreading within 5 years is approximately 3%. For a patient with a high risk Class 2 result, the chance of a tumor spreading with 5 years is approximately 69%. This is a startlingly stark dichotomy.

For metastatic melanomas, the long-awaited age of personalized or targeted therapies has begun to arrive.

In years past, “chemotherapy” meant taking medicines that are not very good at sorting out good cells from bad cells.

Traditional chemotherapy involves medicines that usually work by killing cells that are growing quickly. Cancer usually grows quickly, so chemotherapy affects cancer. But some of our own tissues constantly grow and turn over. Our hair and our bowel cells are constantly being replaced and growing quickly, so chemotherapy results in the expected baldness and gastrointestinal side-effects.

New chemotherapies are finally targeting the bad cells and sparing more of the good. For example, patients whose melanomas have a specific mutation in a gene called “BRAF” have available to them drugs such as Vemurafenib, which specifically acts on a specific gene that

is often mutated in melanoma. Likewise, medications such as Nivolumab stimulate a person’s own immune system to fight a cancer. The way that drugs like Nivolumab work makes them better categorized as immunotherapy than chemotherapy.

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Spotlight Art: “Words and Images” Artist Jane Haessler has created an all-woman art exhibit that conveys the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.” This free gallery will be shown at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

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“A Comedy of TENORS” Through March 18. This companion to the Tony Award-winning “Lend Me a Tenor” features an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks and madcap delight. Presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre, this long-awaited Southeastern premiere runs on all of your laugh-out-loud cylinders. See the play at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. Tickets start at $12. www.get.org

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“Miss Nelson is Missing!”

Additional shows March 10 and 17, times vary. Musical. Miss Nelson’s class is the worst-behaved in the whole school. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson turns up missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a scary substitute teacher. See the play at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. Tickets start at $10. www.get.org Garden Tour Mondays 9:30 a.m., every Monday through Sept. 24.

Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Discover how the gardens have been restored, receive gardening tips and learn about heirloom and native plants. No reservations necessary. www.roswellgov.com

MARCH 6

St. Patrick’s Dinner 6:30 — 9:30 p.m. Learn how to create a St. Patrick’s Day-themed meal, including Irish soda bread, beef and Guinness stew, colcannon, fried cabbage and Irish apple cake. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. Tickets are $50 per person. Classes are held at 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Cooking Class 7:30 — 9:30 p.m. Put on by the city of Alpharetta, this new Cooking for Life class focuses on weight loss. Part of a series of four, these classes feature instruction, live cooking demonstrations and tasting.

Classes will be held at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta. www.alpharetta.ga.us

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7 — 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents on select Wednesday nights. This lecture is hosted

by Gould Hagler. There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet Starts at 6 p.m. Join the NWTF Sawnee Mountain chapter for its annual banquet, with silent and live auctions. There will also be wildlife art displays, raffles, food and door prizes. The banquet will be held at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Cumming. Tickets start at $65 for adults, $25 for children.

Ticket packages available. www.nwtf.org

MARCH 9

Bulloch Hall Quilt Show Continues through March 18. The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present its 36th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring more than 150 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home. Tickets are $8 for adults. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. www.bhqg.org

MARCH 10

Car Seat Safety Check 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Help your child stay protected by having your seat checked for free by the Milton Police Department’s certified car seat technicians at Walmart, 5200 Windward Parkway, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.gov

RUMCK Semiannual Children’s Consignment Sale Through March 17. The Roswell United Methodist Church preschool and kindergarten will host its semiannual children’s consignment sale in the church fellowship hall, 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell. There will be three overflowing rooms with more than 200 consignors.

Donated items are given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. www.rumc.com/rumck

MARCH 18

Shamrock ‘n’ Roll 7-11 p.m. Get your green on and join for a fun-filled evening at the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek with food, drinks, music, raffles and more. Proceeds from this event will help Revved Up Kids expand its mission to protect children and teens from sexual abuse and exploitation. Tickets start at $75. Sponsorship packages are available. www.revvedupkids.org/shamrock-n-roll

MARCH 21

“Why did Jefferson Davis Fire Joe Johnston?”

7 — 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents on select Wednesday nights. This lecture is hosted

by Stephen Davis. There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

MARCH 23

Joe Gransden’s Big Band 8 p.m. The Joe Gransden Big Band lights up the stage at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. The band’s top soloists will be featured throughout the evening.

Tickets start at $30. www.get.org

“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast” 7 p.m. Additional shows March 24 and 25.

Roswell Dance Theatre, in partnership with Atlanta Dance Theatre, announces the collaborative dual performance of these two timeless family favorites. Tickets start at $17.50. See the show at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.atlantadancetheatre.org and www.adtshows.com

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“And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” 7 — 9 p.m. A powerful multi-media performance that tells the story of the hidden children of the Holocaust. Two childhood friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, recount their stories via video as professional actors portray them as teens on stage. See the performance at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org

MARCH 16

Roswell Reads Writing Workshop 10 a.m. — noon. In this workshop, local author and journalist Rebecca Burns will focus on how she looks for details and specifics in writing to make history come “alive.” Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellreads.com

Johns Creek Easter Egg Dash 10 a.m. This free event features 15,000 eggs, filled with goodies and toys.

The dash is structured by age groups.

Activities include face painting, a moonwalk, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own baskets to Shakerag Park, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. www. johnscreekga.gov Alpharetta Children’s Easter Eggstravaganza 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Activities include a petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera) and face painting. Egg hunt is for ages 3-6 only.

Children under 2 and over 7 will receive goody bag. The event will take place at North Park on softball fields 1-4, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

Water Drop Dash 5K and Festival 8 a.m. Fast and flat along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River, this 5K run is an ideal course to qualify for Atlanta’s signature Peachtree Road Race and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. There is both a 5K and kids’ fun run, followed by awards and a water festival with games, giveaways and face painting. The race begins and ends at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell. www.waterdropdash.com Shamrockin’ for a Cure 7 p.m. Shamrockin’ for a Cure returns to Alpharetta to rock your night with great food, amazing bands and dancing. Help cure cystic fibrosis with a night filled with music that will rock the stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy. in Alpharetta. Tickets include food, drinks and giveaways, and are $105. www.shamrockinforacure.com Roswell Beer Fest 2 — 6 p.m. The sixth annual Roswell Beer Festival in historic Roswell returns with more than 300 different types of beer, along with great food and live shows.

All proceeds will benefit the Star House Foundation, a charity servicing at-risk youth in North Fulton. Tickets are $50 and include a tasting glass for sampling. www.roswellbeerfestival.com

MARCH 30

Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” 7 p.m. Additional shows March 31. Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Tickets are $12.

See the show at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

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Johns Creek’s Finest 5K 8 a.m. This 5K race benefiting Special Olympics Georgia is a dog, stroller, wheel chair and walker friendly event. The April 14 race is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Register by April 6 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. There will be gift card giveaways after the race. The race starts at Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. www.johnscreeksfinest5k.com Earth Day 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Join the festivities on the Milton City Hall plaza April 21 for a day filled with fun, learning and serving for all ages in celebration of Earth Day. The event will be held at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.us■

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