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Connecting through song INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW ‘Engaging the brain’ is the goal of music therapist

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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communication skills.

“There’s plenty of research showing how music engages the brain,” said Black.

“Think about how you learned your ABCs — you didn’t just memorize a list of letters; you learned it to a song.”

She said older adults are able to remember the lyrics to songs from their youth, but may not be able to tell you what they had for breakfast.

“The structure of music allows a client’s brain to fill in words, and anticipate what comes next,” said Black. “A child doesn’t play a drum and count how many times they were able to alternate playing with their hands — they just see it as a fun opportunity to make music.”

In college, she interned with the Fulton County School System’s music therapy program, which is the largest school-based program in the country.

“At first, I wanted to intern with a hospital,” said Black. “But after hearing the job description and what the daily routine was like, [I decided] I wanted to work with kids.

atherine Black wakes up each day knowing she will likely make a difference in someone’s life.

As a board-certified music therapist with her own practice, Rhythm and Therapy, Black knows music can reach people in ways other therapies may not; bringing to the surface past memories and new connections to the present.

She tells the story of Bob, a client who was diagnosed with dementia and had difficulty relating to the environment around him and interacting with others. But when Black encouraged him to sing with a group, he sang the words to “You Are My Sunshine.” The song brought tears to his eyes.

“I asked him why he was crying, and he said, ‘Because I remember,’” Black said of that breakthrough moment. “He had a moment of clarity in a world of confusion.”

Black grew up in Sandy Springs and graduated from the University of Georgia, where she earned her degree in music therapy and was a proud member of the Georgia Redcoat Band for four years.

Like many college students, Black set off on one path, but life and new experiences redirected her course.

“I started off wanting to be a band director,” she said of her early days at UGA. “However, it didn’t sit right.

Looking back, I would have been burnt out in the first year, and who knows where I would be now?”

As Black considered where her passions lay, she thought back to a mission trip to Ukraine during her junior year of high school. There, she worked in an orphanage caring for children with special needs.

“I fell in love with working with them, but thought it would be an isolated event,” said Black, who now lives in Marietta. “After research [on music therapy], I decided it sounded exactly like the perfect career path for me.”

The main goal of music therapy, she said, is to work on nonmusical goals in different “domains,” including motor, academic, emotional and Catherine Black working with a few of her younger students.

“[In Fulton Schools], I was able to work with kids with all different diagnoses, as well as learn from a fantastic group of mentors along the way,” she said.

Black’s first job out of college was with a company that offered preschool, toddler and baby music classes, as well as music therapy and piano classes. In February 2016, she founded Rhythm and Therapy and set off on her own.

Black said her practice was initially focused on children, but she has come to realize she just wants to work with all people, regardless of age. “[Rhythm and Therapy has] changed a lot since I first started, but I’m so happy with the direction it’s headed,” she said. “This year, we added on services to a few adult development facilities and senior living facilities.”

Looking ahead, Black said she would like to open a bricks and mortar location and add to her team of music therapists. She would also like to start a music therapy program in school systems that currently do not have one.

“I saw during my internship [in Fulton Schools] how music therapy was able to help children achieve their goals,” said Black. “A music therapy program would help give these kids some of the same experiences as their peers do in a general music class, but adapted to where they are.”

The best parts of her job are the breakthrough moments when she witnesses the impact of music. Black describes working with a 6-year-old girl, diagnosed with autism, who could repeat words, but rarely initiated speech on her own unless she wanted something.

“We were working on identifying pictures to the song ‘Skinnamarink,’ and she looked at her mom afterward and said, ‘love you’,” said Black. “The mom had never heard her daughter say that before. I’ll never forget being able to help bring that special moment between the two of them.” ■

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From mom to millionaire Local entrepreneur’s business risk pays off KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@northfulton.com

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hen Joyce Bone was 28 years old, she was standing in the detergent aisle at Walmart debating whether the bottle of Tide would push her budget over the limit.

It was in that moment she knew she needed to change her life.

The stay-at-home mom from Roswell decided to take a $10,000 risk and in 1995, co-founded EarthCare, an environmental company that has since grown into a $125 million NASDAQ-traded business.

At the Women Who Walk the Walk event Oct. 16 at the Golf Club of Georgia, she shared her story about being a mom of three boys with a tight family budget.

“As I stood there, I was feeling more squeezed,” she said. “I realized if bought that bottle, I would be over budget. I thought, ‘this is ridiculous that I can’t buy laundry detergent without having to stress out about it.’”

The moment felt familiar to Bone, who grew up in a similar situation where her family was hypersensitive to the family’s purse strings. She was often told “no” when she asked for something, due to a lack of funding for frivolous items.

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“This became representative of my future and my children’s future,” she said.

“At that point, I thought this story has to change.

I refused to live the way I grew up. I had to do something, and I decided I would start a business.

I committed right there in the Walmart. If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.”

Bone began by learning from an educational program that teaches people how to start a business, and soon was writing down any idea she had for future businesses. At a lunch with a former boss, the two decided to make those plans real.

“The thing about being committed to a process or cause is it’s always on your mind,” Bone said. “I joined the least-likely business that you’d find a 28-year-old stay-at-home mom involved in. You always have to sell people what they want to be sold…It’s always about them.”

From EarthCare, she expanded her business interests in 2014 and launched Bone Up On Business, a program that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into cash. As a coach and consultant, Bone now works mostly with

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Entrepreneur Joyce Bone speaks at the Women Who Walk the Walk event Oct. 16 at the Golf Club of Georgia about how she went from being a stay-at-home mother to running a multi-million dollar company.

female business owners who have revenues under $1 million desiring to accelerate profitability.

“Sometimes, you just have to stick your neck out,” Bone said. “And I did. But any time you get into an obstacle period, tell yourself when you’re feeling fear to reframe it from, ‘I’m so scared,’ to, ‘I’m so excited.’ A lot of things in life can be reframed.”

In 2010, she wrote a book, “Millionaire Moms — The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time,” to encourage and support entrepreneurial women.

“When you’re a mom, a lot of times you think you can’t because you have kids,” Bone said. “It doesn’t have to be hindrance. You have to align yourself with your family needs and make accommodations for that as you move forward. Don’t play small, and don’t doubt yourself.”

To learn more about Bone, visit joycebone.com. ■

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Essentially

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Plant-based oils can promote a healthy mind, body and spirit

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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ong before modern medicine turned to chemistry and laboratories, healers turned to Mother Nature’s plant kingdom for the answers to what ails the mind and body.

Outside in the fields and forests, grew the plants that provided the essential oils to manage many ailments.

The use of essential oils for aromatic purposes reaches back to 3000 BC, beginning in ancient Greece. But it is the ancient Egyptians who are generally credited with using plant-based oils not only for fragrance, but in all aspects of daily life, including health, beauty and spiritual enhancement, according to the Essential Oils Academy (www. essentialoilsacademy.com).

Today, aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a billion-dollar business in the United States — and growing. Millions of users are turning to holistic ways to manage everything from stress and anxiety to pain management and cancer.

Marylou Harris, a certified essential oils coach, says she has seen the benefits of essential oils through her own personal and professional use. She now uses essential oils as the preferred “modality” in her holistic practice, Awesome Natural Healing in Cleveland, Ga. “I watched them have profound changes in my home, in my family and in my friends,” said Harris. “I am a well-rounded holistic health coach, but essentials oils are definitely my passion.”

So what exactly constitutes an essential oil? Essential oils originate from flower, herb

and tree parts, such as the bark, roots, peels and petals. The cells that give a plant its fragrant smell are its essence. When this essence is extracted from a plant, it becomes an essential oil.

While there are dozens of essential oils available, common ones include chamomile, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, lemon, peppermint and rose oils. Most essential oils are applied directly to the skin, diluted or infused in a carrier such as a cream to release the aroma.

Alisa Lakisic, owner of Mezz Spa in downtown Alpharetta, infuses essential oils into many of the spa’s massages and facials, primarily those intended for calming, stress management, mood lifts, and beauty. She also uses essential oils on a daily basis for her own health benefits.

“Aromatherapy is one of the more popular trends for our industry,” said Lakisic, who has owned Mezz Spa for 11 years. “We incorporate aromatherapy into the treatments to get rid of stiffness in the body and stimulate calmness and mental relaxation.”

Although many pharmaceutical medicines are rooted in natural ingredients, most include synthetic ingredients as well. The problem, say holistic healers, is how the body reacts to these synthetics.

“Just like synthetic ‘food,’ the brain doesn't recognize anything synthetic as useful and can have a difficult time sorting out drugs,” explained Ann-Marie Giglio, owner of Core Matters in Roswell and a certified nutrition coach. “Also, medication dosing is extremely imprecise; hence the warnings and the often extremely variable results, from none to toxicity or even death.”

She said Core Matters hosts frequent seminars on essential oils, with recent workshops focused on breast care and boosting the immune system.

Harris said pure essential oils work in sync with the human body, since their function is the protection and support system for the plant.

“The essential oil of an orange will draw

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Aromatherapy is one of the more popular trends for our industry.”

ALISA LAKISIC OWNER OF MEZZ SPA IN ALPHARETTA

in pollinators, deter predators, protect it from temperature extremes and work to keep it free from disease,” said Harris. “Our body takes the essential oil from the rind and knows exactly how to put it to good use.”

A synthetic medication, she adds, may cause the body to “struggle” to use it. Thus, the long list of side-effects that accompany drug commercials.

(That said, new users are strongly advised to talk to their primary care doctors before using essential oils in place of prescribed medications.)

The rising use of essential oils has created a black market where counterfeit or inferior products are being marketed to the unsuspecting consumer. In the realm of essential oils, know that a low price may mean a less-than-pure product.

It takes a lot of plants to produce essential oil. About 200 pounds of lavender flowers are needed to make just one pound of essential oils. It takes 60,000 rose petals for one ounce of rose essential oil, one of the most popular and expensive oils.

To cut corners, some manufacturers are blending chemicals into the oils, or using other plants.

In a recent episode of the “Dr. Oz Show,” Dr. Mehmet Oz devoted significant time to helping consumers navigate the tricky, and completely unregulated, world of essential oils.

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HER BODY ▼ HER BODY Continued from Page 11 His advice to consumers included Googling the manufacturer’s website to review quality control documents (if none are there, keep shopping); inspecting the ingredients (rule out any company using suspicious additives); and considering the price (if you see a low price, it’s a red flag that inferior products are being used).

For example, pure rose essential oil from a verified source can cost $200 for 5 ml, but can be found for less than $30 on other sites. Unusually low prices should raise a raise suspicion, said Harris.

“You have to know and trust the source and get it directly from the manufacturer or from someone you personally know who has bought it from the manufacturer,” said Harris, who recommends the doTERRA brand of essential oils.

She said anyone can buy a high-end essential oil, empty the bottle, fill it with vegetable oil, put a brand new safety-sealed cap on it and sell it online.

“You won't have any idea you aren't really buying an essential oil. It's terrifying actually,” she said.

Other highly rated essential oil companies include Edens Garden; Young Living Essential Oils, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Rocky Mountain Oils, Mountain Rose Herbs, and Plant Therapy Essential Oils.

Harris said women can benefit from essential oils, from enhancing their own health and well-being to creating a less toxic environment in their homes. Her best advice to the essential oil novice is start slowly and focus first on health priorities.

“This is a journey, and I think people can be easily overwhelmed,” said Harris. “Work with a trained professional... who will help you with the big picture and guide you carefully, not just sell an oil to you and go away.” ■

COMMON ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR USES Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Relieves menstrual cramps Aphrodisiac Relaxing Relieves anxiety/stress Labor pain management Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Astringent Treats respiratory complaints Edema Cellulitis Menstrual pain Muscle pain Eucalyptus (E. globulus, E. radiata) Expectorant Decongestant Beneficial for cold/flu season Clearing to the mind Energizing Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Digestive Menstrual irregularities Antimicrobial Geranium (Pelargonium) PMS Hormonal imbalance Antimicrobial Nerve pain Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Digestive Useful to eliminate gas Constipation Relieves nausea Anti-inflammatory Relieves pain Immune modulator Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) Cell regenerative Wound healing Anti-inflammatory Bruises and swelling Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Calming Reduces anxiety Wound/burns healing Cell regenerative Insect bites Reduces itchiness General skin care Lemon Antimicrobial Antioxidant Uplifting Anti-stress Immune enhancing Great for cleaning or cleansing home and environment

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Cleansing Antiviral Insect repellent Used for cleaning Antimicrobial Neroli (Citrus aurantium) Relieves and reduces anxiety Relieves PMS Antidepressant Nourishing Postpartum depression Pregnancy/delivery Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Antidepressant Anti-inflammatory Soothes the nervous system Peppermint (Mentha, piperita) Relieves nausea Analgesic for muscular aches and pains Relieves and reduces migraines Energizing Roman chamomile Menstrual cramps Sedative Relieves anxiety/stress Insomnia Anti-inflammatory Rose “The queen of essential oils” Cell regenerative Nourishes the emotions Aphrodisiac Relieves and reduces stress and anxiety PMS Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Helps with respiratory congestion Bronchitis Colds and flu Expectorant Energizing Clears the mind Sinus congestion Circulatory stimulant Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Supports/enhances immune system Antimicrobial Antibacterial Antifungal Antiviral Ylang-Ylang Calming Soothes headaches, nausea Reduces stress Source: National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (naha.org)

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Add Georgia flavors to your Thanksgiving holiday

Collard greens…corn bread pudding…maple sweet potato cups

By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer

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eorgia is an agriculture state, with bountiful fall crops to enjoy just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Why not try some of Georgia’s delicious side dishes, like collard greens, corn bread pudding and maple sweet potato cups to give your meal a “Southern twist” this year?

Part of the fun of cooking for Thanksgiving is surprising your guests with new foods to taste and enjoy, and it’s the side dishes where you can really experiment.

It’s simple. Instead of a green bean casserole, make Slow-Cooked Collard Greens with Ham Hocks. (This dish can also be made with smoked turkey wings instead, or vegetarian with no meat added.) The slow cooker recipe helps flavors develop slowly, frees up stovetop space and can be made ahead of time.

Or how about a tasty Corn Bread Pudding? This Southern classic is easy to make, takes very little time and only has eight ingredients! It’s a

nice change from mashed potatoes or a bread dressing dish.

For a flavorful new dessert, try Maple Sweet Potato Cups. They’re made in individual cups with a scrumptious meringue, but they can also be topped with mini marshmallows. This is a new twist on the classic sweet potato casserole and a perfect complement to your pies and cakes.

While the turkey is the main focus of Thanksgiving, serving side dishes with lots of Georgia flavors, colors and textures makes it a spectacular meal and an experience your guests will fondly remember.

Go to www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/ thanksgiving-dinner-side-dishes for all 100+ Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes recipes.■

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Truck & Tap thriving in downtown Alpharetta Revolving menu appeals to ‘adventurous’ diners

By CANDY WAYLOCK

candy@northsidewoman.com

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his month, Truck & Tap celebrates its one-year anniversary in Alpharetta, the third location of the popular restaurant that brings together a rotating mix of food trucks with a well-stocked bar of craft beers and longtime favorites.

When asked to describe the unique concept of Truck & Tap, co-owner/founder Zach Yurchuck laughingly describes it as “beer bar with a food truck problem!”

But laughs aside, Yurchuck said the mission is simply “to showcase the best food trucks Atlanta has to offer and introduce you to your next favorite beer.”

Featured food trucks change from week to week, with Yurchuck looking for operators who are passionate about their food, demand high quality and can deliver food quickly to waiting diners.

Variety is the key to Truck & Tap’s success, as customers look forward to tried-and-true favorites as well as new options to sample.

“If you came every day of the week, you may experience up to seven different cuisines,” said Yurchuck.

Trucks include Vietnamese banh mi, barbecue, sushi, low-country, New American, lobster rolls, brick oven pizza, Mediterranean gyros, Bahamian, street tacos, Philly

sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan specialties.

“There are more traditional and fusion menus than you can shake a stick at,” he said.

Yurchuck and Truck & Tap Alpharetta co-owners Cliff Crider and Mitch Jaffe are also owners/founders of the original Truck & Tap in Woodstock and the second location in Duluth.

The team has an extensive background in the restaurant business. Yurchuck owned and operated Barrel & Barley Craft Beer Market in Woodstock before closing it to focus on Truck & Tap full-time. Jaffe is the chief executive officer of PREP, the largest commercial share kitchen in the Southeast, which serves as a base of operations for dozens of food trucks, caterers and food entrepreneurs.

Opening the third location of Truck & Tap in downtown Alpharetta was a natural next step for the team as they looked at vibrant areas undergoing serious growth and transformation.

“After the great community response to the concept in Woodstock, we knew we wanted to expand — and we wanted that expansion to be a part of communities like downtown Woodstock,” said Yurchuck. “That meant finding a community [like Alpharetta where] the locals take pride in their city and was within walking distance of other great restaurateurs.”

He loves that downtown Alpharetta is

opening up restaurants at record pace, and sees only upside, not competition.

“The more the merrier!” Yurchuck said, noting he welcomes the diversity of the surrounding dining options.

“Our vibe is ultra-relaxed and constantly changing — so we appeal to the adventurous eaters and drinkers,” he explained. “We have 15 food menus for you to taste every month, and over 600 new beers every year.”

With the food and bar elements all dialed in at this point, Yurchuck said the management team is looking to add more variety to the customer experience.

“We’re hoping to build up our programming,” he said. “Currently, we have Trivia Mondays, Musical Bingo Wednesdays and Live Music Sundays. And [we’re hoping to] make our roof top a much more accessible and fun hangout.” ■

TRUCK & TAP ALPHARETTA 30 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 770.680.2760 Open 7 days a week http://truckandtap.com/alpharetta/ november2018 | northsidewoman.com | 15

Life is Like a Box of Novels

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‘Forrest Gump’ author to headline Milton Literary Festival Nov. 10

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

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“Forrest Gump” author Winston Groom is the keynote speaker.

or the fourth consecutive year, local book lovers will be treated to a full day of writers, workshops and well-read revelers at the Milton Literary Festival Nov. 10.

Planned, as always, around Veterans Day, festivities begin at 9 a.m. in and around Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, following a free breakfast for vets at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be hosted by the city of Milton. The festival, however, is not – a first for the annual event.

“This year, the host-sponsor changed hands,” said chairperson Keryl Oliver. Following the retirement of Wayne Boston, the city of Milton community builder who had directed the festival since its beginnings, a six-person volunteer committee rose up to continue the event. What they’ve planned is a themed day of free family-friendly activities, featuring 90 authors and participants designed to help attendees “Find Your Story!”

The editor and several conOne of those authors penned tributors to “Our Price of quite a memorable story indeed – Scribes: Writers Remember “Forrest Gump.”

Pat Conroy” will share their “We are thrilled to announce Conroy recollections.

Winston Groom as our 2018 keynote speaker,” Oliver said. “His newest book, ‘The Allies: Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill and the Unlikely Alliance That Won World War II,’ is scheduled to be released in November.”

Joining Groom will be Milton’s own acclaimed novelist, Karen White. In addition to announcing winners of the Young Authors Creative Fiction Writing Contest, White will also partner with two other New York Times best-selling authors – Lauren Willig and Beatriz Williams – to discuss their second collaborative title, “The Glass Ocean.”

Another literary collective will be showcased in “Our Price of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.” Jonathan Haupt, editor of the recently released book, will oversee a session including several authors who contributed work in honor of Conroy, one of the South’s most beloved writers.

With 33 sessions spread across eight hours, this year’s festival will stress diversity while offering such new topics as

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mindfulness, journalism, veterans’ issues and reading services for the impaired, featuring Georgia Radio Reading Service.

“GaRRS does incredible work as Georgia’s premier provider of information for individuals who are visually or print-impaired,” Oliver said.

Service dogs will be another festival focal point. Milton’s Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants, a nationally recognized nonprofit that raises and provides service dogs for people with disabilities, will discuss her books during a session aptly named “A Man’s Best Friend.” Several service dogs will be on-hand for the session.

From left, Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White will discuss their second collaborative novel, “The Glass Ocean.”

As always, the festival will cater to writers as well as readers. William Rawlings, a sixth-generation Georgian and author of eight books, will conduct a writing workshop. And the publishing team from BookLogix will also be in attendance.

“BookLogix is a local company, based in Alpharetta, that offers publishing, print production, editing services and marketing for authors, or anyone who dreams of publishing a book,” Oliver said.

Children’s story times and activities, musical presentations, a writing/music/art exhibition and interactive writing challenges will also be featured throughout the day.

And, of course, books will be for sale – both online in advance as well as during the event. Oliver encouraged shoppers to make purchases ahead of time and then bring them to be signed.

“By doing this,” she said, “you will receive 20 percent off a book of equal or lesser value that is purchased on festival day.”

The timing couldn’t be better for discounted, autographed keepsakes.

“Books make fabulous holiday gifts,” Oliver said.

For more information, go to https://miltonliteraryfestival.weebly. com. ■

Contributing journalist, Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi.

Owner of Johns Creek’s KRC Communications.

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By STEVE HUDSON Contributing Writer

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ancer. Hearing the word, your world becomes an uncertain place. The future turns hazy and gray.

How do you get through it?

That’s a tough question. But for a dozen women, part of the answer was found recently along the Chestatee River through a program known as Casting for Confidence.

Casting for Confidence, a one-day program designed specifically for female cancer survivors, is a fly-fishing-themed outreach by the Georgia Women Flyfishers (GWFF) organization. Offered once a year, the program introduces participants to the art and science of fly fishing with an emphasis on the curative nature of the fly-fishing experience.

Provided to participants at no charge, Casting for Confidence has reached close to 200 women since its inception in 2001.

“It’s an amazing way to give back to women cancer survivors,” said Jennifer Gilbert, president of GWFF. “It is great that through this hobby, we can actually make a difference in women’s lives.”

The day began bright and early, as volunteers from GWFF and the fly-fishing community gathered at Frog Hollow, a private trophy trout stream near Dahlonega. One of those volunteers was Diane Minick, a GWFF member and longtime fly-fishing enthusiast.

“I got involved with Casting for Confidence mainly because I think it’s a wonderful way to give people an opportunity to see beyond their pain and their struggles, and see that there is something beautiful out there for them that they can do,” she said.

Fly fishing is ideal for that, she said, because it doesn’t require a lot of physical effort — something that is important to many of the participants at this point.

The morning began with sessions on choosing equipment, basic fly casting and entomology (that is, insects). The instructor for the entomology portion was no less than yours truly, and we began by talking about some of the bugs trout like to eat. Then, we walked down to the water to see what sorts of bugs we might actually

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Steve Hudson teaches Casting for Confidence participants the fine points of “tying” flies for trout fishing.

find. Volunteer Scott Hodge put on his waders and made his way out into the current, turning over rocks, catching insects in the fine mesh of a bug net and then bringing them back to bank for us all to see. We “oohed and ahed” over the bugs, and then turned them loose back into the water.

Around noon, we broke for lunch. I grabbed a bite and wandered around a bit, listening. I don’t know what I expected to hear. Sadness? Anger? Various versions of “why me?”

People I know who have dealt with cancer tell me that, yes, at some point, each of those comes up. But I didn’t hear them there at Casting for Confidence.

Yes, there were occasional matter-of-fact discussions of treatment options and, now and then, up-front

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Casting for Confidence participants put on waders and rig up fly rods as they get ready to try some fly fishing in the Chestatee River.

commentaries as the women compared notes on the realities of dealing with various forms of this disease.

But the thing I did not encounter — not at all — was negativity.

When GWFF’s Liz Lucabaugh approached me about being one of the instructors at this year’s Casting for Confidence event, I asked her what to expect. Without hesitation, she told me that I would find positivity and optimism and determination and hope.

And that is exactly what I discovered that day. The tone everywhere was uplifting and inspiring. I know that borders on cliché, but it’s true.

And on this day, fly fishing was the glue that bound it all together.

After lunch, the attention turned to some actual fishing — and to fly tying, the fine art of creating fishing flies to imitate the bugs that trout like to eat. I was privileged to lead the fly-tying classes, and we took our time exploring the art and handcrafting insect imitations from bits of yarn, thread

and feather. We even tied one that imitates a hellgrammite, a fierce-looking bug that we had found in the stream earlier in the day.

Meanwhile, down the hill, other volunteers helped participants put on waders and get ready to put their newfound fly-casting skills to work on the water.

“I wonder how they’re doing?” one of the fly-tying students asked. An instant later, she had her answer as a chorus of excited yells drifted up the hill from the nearby creek.

Any fly fisher can understand the satisfaction in completing a hand-tied fly or the excitement of bringing a fish to the net. But at Casting for Confidence, there’s more to it than that. At Casting for Confidence, landing a fish or tying a fly becomes a metaphor for so much more.

Lucabaugh puts the overall experience into words.

“These ladies are out there and doing it,” she said. The day “gives them a breath of fresh air…You would never know they are dealing with cancer.”

For women who are dealing with cancer, Minick said, fly fishing can be something that “will help feed their soul and help them feel that there is a real reason for living and continuing.”

Catching a fish, she said, “is just an extra that goes with it.”■ To learn more about Georgia Women Flyfishers and the Casting for Confidence program, visit www. georgiawomenflyfishing.com.

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Clothes to pack in your ‘bug out’ bag “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”— Norwegian saying

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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t’s hurricane season in the South and along the East Coast. Do you have your “bug out” bag ready? A bug out bag is a portable kit that holds everything a person needs to survive on his/her own for 72 hours. Some call it a 72-hour kit, a go bag or a grab bag. It’s important to pack ahead of time to have on-hand when disaster strikes. Every person in the household should have one. If you are ever “voluntold” to leave your home in a short amount of time, this bag should be ready to grab and head for the car or evacuee bus.

For a complete list of items that should be in a bug out bag, go to www.bugoutbagacademy.com or other similar sites. After perusing the short list of clothing items, here are my practical fashion tips highlighting a few items to include in your bug out bag.

Pants:

Not jeans. Those jeans could be in there for three years or more. If you lose 10 pounds or gain 15 pounds, they may not fit. I recommend a long pair of straight leg yoga pants. Yoga pants work in the winter and can be rolled up to the knee in the summer. They are stretchy and comfortable for long periods of sitting in the car or refugee tent. Best of all, when rolled up, they take up less space in the bag.

Bra:

Of course, you will stash a few pairs of clean underwear in your bag, but don’t forget a bra. Chances are, you may need to evacuate in the middle of the night; and chances are, you won’t be wearing a bra. Keep an extra bra in your bug out bag.

Flip-flops:

Keep a thin pair of flip-flops in your bag in case you leave the house barefooted.

They don’t take up a lot of space in your bug out bag, and you may need them when showering with 50 other women at the evacuee shelter. If you run across someone who doesn’t have any footwear, give them away. In times of natural disaster, it feels good to be a giver.

Shemagh Scarf (pronounced shmog):

A large cotton scarf originally used in the Middle East.

Think of it as a small sarong. It has so many uses! It can protect your head and neck from the sun, or be used as a tourniquet or arm sling. It can be used as a water filter, hold a poultice, or as a kneepad if you wrap it around your knees. Tied appropriately, it can also be quite fashionable.

Lightweight jacket with the presidential White House eagle logo:

When we see presidents of the United States evaluating disaster areas, they always look presidential in a great jacket with the presidential White House eagle seal on it. But you don’t have to win an election to achieve the same look. Did you know you can buy the jacket online at the White House gift shop? (www.whitehousegiftshop.com) If I am going to have my 15 minutes of fame by being interviewed on the local 20 | northsidewoman.com | november2018

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television network because my house was swept away, I do not want to be wearing an old Mickey Mouse sweatshirt.

The product description of the ladies’ fleece jacket reads, “The Presidential Eagle White House Seal is exquisitely embroidered in the USA with one color, refined gold, for a casual, sophisticated look, that any woman would be proud to wear.” It is also described as, “A ‘go to’ jacket/fleece/sweater that you will love year round!” It’s as if the White House knows exactly what a hurricane evacuee would want in her bug out bag. The men’s version also makes a great Christmas gift for your father.

Final packing tip:

Pack your clothing in an extra-large two-gallon plastic Ziploc bag. Use one bag for each outfit. It keeps them clean, dry and organized. Place a used dryer sheet in it to keep them smelling fresh. ■

As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharettabased Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Connect with her at fashionwithflair.com.

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When installing a plain bed of tulips, till the bed first to make planting easy. Set bulbs out tip-to-tip in staggered rows

in the bed. If bulbs are going in a seasonal color bed, set them in the back half to back two-thirds of the bed. Contrast the color of bulb with the plant it is growing through. Let the height of the bulb only surpass under planting by one-third its height. Be sure to throw out any diseased or mushy bulbs.

If using more then one color per bed, set out one color first before adding additional colors to avoid mixing bulbs. If you want colors mixed, do this in the bag or crate prior to planting. Install tulips to a depth of 6 inches (even in pots.) The nose (pointy side) goes up and the roots (flat side) down. Top with light mulch after planting to keep soil in place.

Tulips can bloom early, mid or late in the season. Plant all three and extend the show. Come spring, you can sashay down your driveway waving to the haters while surrounded by tulips in all their glory. And now is the time to get into it! ■

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rom a designer’s mind, investing in your home should be at the top of your list. It is so important to love the way you feel In your home, and too many times, I have heard people say, “I am embarrassed to have anyone over to my house.” Life is short. Life is hectic. Your home should be your escape; therefore, it is time to create a fresh, timeless home and start entertaining friends and family!

Lesson No. 1:

Start with a neutral backdrop. I am a huge proponent of lightpainted walls in a living space. Of course, I do love a moody dining room or a dark, sophisticated home office, but that’s another topic for a different time. Whether your walls are white, soft taupe or very light gray, what your space lacks in color, it makes up with furnishings and textiles. I love using inspiration from a rug, a swatch of fabric or even a client’s favorite color to get my creative juices flowing when starting out a room plan. Don’t be afraid to go bold with upholstered furniture and textiles if your walls are neutral. Fabrics in bold colors, such as navy, will last a lifetime in any home.

Lesson No. 2:

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Add some vintage elements to help contribute to the timeless look we are all going after, even if your home has a more transitional feel.

Reclaimed wood beams, a reclaimed wood mantel or an old vintage coffee table thrown in the mix will elevate your space. I love the idea of pairing an abstract piece of art over an antique chest in an entryway.

Mixing old and new is a clear choice to create a timeless home.

So remember, start neutral and add pops of color with textiles, art or rugs. Spend your pennies on quality upholstery, and mix and match your favorite pieces, even if the styles are different! ■

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The year–end holidays are my favorite holidays - but are we already in November?!

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etting our house ready for Thanksgiving seems to sneak up on me with all our attention on football and fall activities.

Whether Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas is your favorite, they are just around the corner!

Years ago, a wonderful designer friend of mine offered me three tips she shares with clients for the holiday season.

MARY WARREN First, pack away some of your regular décor and declutter countertops and visible areas. Your home will feel airy and spacious. This opens areas for holiday décor and also areas that may need cleaning or repair. When the basics are done, it is time to bring out your holiday decorations.

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How to re-start weight loss when you failed in the past

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ow many times have “lose weight” and “go to the gym” been on your resolution list in January? And how many times have you shrugged your shoulders around mid-February after doing very little to achieve your goal?

It stinks when this happens, but you’re not alone. The good thing is there’s no time like the present to put all those failed efforts at weight loss behind you and find the formula that takes the weight off for good.

There are reasons your weight loss may not have taken off in the past.

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Combine diet with exercise

If you’re working out a lot, but not eating well, results won’t happen quickly. Similarly, if you’re restricting calories, but not adding endorphinreleasing exercise to your weekly routine, it is hard to stay motivated.

Stanford professor and researcher Abby King says diet and exercise together are key to weight loss success. To get the best results from your workouts, find a gym that supports good eating and offers advice on creating a sustainably healthy diet.

Stay motivated

Retaining focus and motivation is something many of us struggle with when trying to lose weight.

The key is finding meal plans and physical activities that we enjoy and look forward to doing. If you don’t like working out alone, join a group class. If the treadmill bores you, look for high-intensity training and a variety of movements.

To keep the momentum of your weight loss, don’t completely deprive yourself of the things you love to eat. You can still have the occasional pizza slice; just balance it with a protein-rich, vegetable-filled diet.

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Recruit an accountability coach

If you have set out to lose weight entirely on your own in the past, it’s not surprising that you didn’t reach your goals. Losing weight isn’t always easy, and if you don’t approach it strategically, your efforts may not pay off.

The right coach can help you with the right workout plan and will show you how to set small goals to work toward. A coach will also prevent that common mistake of going too hard, too fast, and ending up with an injury that keeps you out of the gym for several weeks.

Find the right gym

It isn’t enough just to go to any gym. You need the support of staff who do more than say hello as you walk through the door, but who can provide advice that will help you succeed.

Look for a gym that is a community as well as a place to exercise.

Join group activities and events and you’ll look forward to coming back several times a week.

Don’t wait till January. Resolve to lose weight today and set a single target – to cross the threshold of a really great gym. From there, figure out what it takes to lose just five pounds. Find the things that motivate you.

And just keep going. ■ Karen Escobar is the co-owner/co-founder of CrossFit Zanshin.

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rom October to January, we have a major holiday every month. Just as we do with each event, our pet family members also experience unique stressors or hazards.

Halloween is a joy for people, especially children, who love to dress in costumes and run from door to door. But sound, stimulation and even familiar people in costumes can evoke profound anxiety in pets, including Dr. Joanne Roesner, those that are generally calm. If frightened DVM, DABVP with enough, an aggressive or territorial response Charlie and Kurt. may even cause a dog to bite. Dogs innately protect their homes and alert or drive out intruders. Cats, which are both prey and predator, may interpret intrusion as a life-threatening event. So each time the doorbell rings, it can be an obvious source of stress for dogs and cats. To help lessen that stress, consider options such as anxiety medications, herbal products like Solliquin or Zylkene, boarding pets at stressful Thanksgiving is times or using anxietycalming ThunderShirts. the No. 1 holiday in In addition, veterinarians see which veterinarians many Halloween pet treat pancreatitis. poisonings, gastrointestinal obstructions from eating This condition, which candy wrappers or costume parts and stress-induced runs the gambit from diarrhea and vomiting. The mild vomiting to lifelargest source of toxicity is, of course, chocolate threatening disease, can in dogs. The darker the chocolate and the larger start without an apparent the quantity, the higher the risk to your pet. Products cause, but the feeding sweetened with Xylitol of high fat food items is are also extremely toxic to pets, as they cause low often associated with the blood sugar and liver damage. The best course onset. of action with poisoning is to seek immediate medical attention, rather than waiting. If you are unsure an item is harmful, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 is an excellent resource. Even non-toxic, sweet, rich foods can cause GI upset, and any containers or wrappers can cause blockage in the intestinal tract.

Thanksgiving is a family holiday, with many of us traveling to gatherings or hosting relatives. Although typically less noisy and involving fewer complete strangers than Halloween, some pets are still stressed by unfamiliar company in their home. It is important to make non-threatening introductions of animal family and human relatives to lessen pet stress. Bringing our animal family with us to distant locations is understandable. It is important to meet pet needs while traveling. If boarding or using a pet sitter, make arrangements early enough to be sure your pet can be housed in the most familiar, least stressful setting.

Because we often share food with or have pets snatch away tidbits, Thanksgiving is the No. 1 holiday in which veterinarians treat

pancreatitis. This condition, which runs the gambit from mild vomiting to life-threatening disease, can start without an apparent cause, but the feeding of high fat food items is often associated with the onset. At Thanksgiving, the big offenders are turkey skin and ham fat. The safest course of action is to avoid allowing pets access to human food items.

If it is absolutely impossible to resist the temptation to feed your pets a sample of your feast, at least stay with very small quantities of the leanest meats and veggies.

Christmas shares many of the same concerns as Halloween and Thanksgiving, but it also poses some unique dangers. Christmas trees can be upset by rambunctious cats and dogs and cause injury.

Decorations can be consumed and cause GI obstruction or toxicity.

Tinsel, ribbon and string are particularly dangerous foreign bodies, especially in cats who readily eat them, as they can slice through intestines as the gut moves against a fixed thin item. The water used to keep real Christmas trees fresh absorbs phenols from the evergreen.

These are quite toxic to cats if they drink the water. All species are susceptible to serious toxicity if they swallow metal objects like ornament hangers or bells, which contain zinc.

Because of fireworks, parties and loud noises, New Year’s can be a very challenging holiday for many pets. Noise phobia is a common behavioral issue and plagues both dogs and cats. Panic attacks and visible trembling or hiding make terror quite noticeable in dogs. This is harder to appreciate in cats, as they may simply disappear and hide when suffering from fear. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult problem to treat with behavioral modification. Although worth considering, ThunderShirts and supplements are often insufficient to keep pets comfortable. More often, we must resort to stronger prescription medications. Be certain to call your veterinarian well in advance if you are considering this option. Remember that drivers may be more erratic on New Year’s Eve and confine cats that have outdoor access overnight.

Many pets enjoy the holidays as much as their human counterparts, and most do not have serious issues. Being aware of these concerns can hopefully help you avoid any problems.

See Appen News Publications or Loving Hands Animal Clinic’s Facebook and social media pages for future Pet Care University offerings. Our next topic will be Integrative Medicine with Dr. Hall on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 from 3 to 5 p.m.

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t some point in our lives, most of us will experience taking care of aging parents. It can be difficult to realize that you will be the main decision maker over their lives moving forward, especially when they have always taken care of you. When that time comes, it is important to discuss a few key topics with your parents in order to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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Learn a little about your parents’ income streams and savings. If needed, explore long-term care insurance. The average cost for assisted living is $3,628 per month, and it’s important to be prepared to pay for that out of pocket or insure the cost.

• Where is everything?

If something suddenly happens to your parents, it’s important to know where the important documents are kept so you can make quick decisions. If your parents have a power of attorney, you may have to present that at the hospital to make medical decisions. Knowing where these documents are located is crucial.

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or some couples, the only thing worse than the same old boring sex is the idea of proposing something new. They have so many concerns. Will my partner think I’m weird or too kinky? Will they wonder why I’m asking, or where I got the idea?

Will they get totally turned off?

So much of the talk about sex is serious — commitment, connection, intimacy, love, passion, safety — that we forget that it can also be lighthearted. Having un-serious sex doesn’t have to mean casual hook-ups. One of the greatest gifts of a long-term, trusting relationship is the ability to let go and just enjoy each other.

Kids have so much fun — but why does fun have to end when we grow up? For some very adult playtime, consider some of these suggestions: 1. Visit an adult toy store. Even if you don’t buy anything, the experience is bound to make you feel more erotic together.

1. Play dress-up. Whether your preference is for leather or lace, indulge your fantasies and express a different side of yourself.

1. Tell stories. If you can’t create erotic tales, find them in a book or on the internet, and have sexy story time.

1. Play with your food. Chocolate sauce and whipped cream are delicious, even when they aren’t on top of a sundae; just be careful to keep them away from areas where sugar can encourage yeast to grow.

1. Share your toys. Both men and women can be aroused by strategically placed vibrations, and there are some toys designed for couples to enjoy together.

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stream of more than 300 people passed a freshly cut ribbon Oct. 4 to get their first look at the new $3.3 million Alpharetta Arts Center.

Local, county and state dignitaries hailed the event, commenting that the transformed Guests file through the brightly lit gallery of the Alpharetta Arts Center on Maybuilding, which once served as a field Road. On display at the Oct. 4 opening were numerous works by local artists.

Fulton County Library branch, will The $3.3 million renovation was funded in part through a bond referendum voters passed in 2016. now transform the community.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said the concept for a building to serve the expected,” said Fulton County Commissioner Liz city’s burgeoning arts community began a few years Hausmann. “The grounds are beautiful. Look at the after the 2011 bond referendum to fund Alpharetta’s crowd here.” downtown City Center project. During the planning Hausmann noted the property swap between the process, he said, the mayor and council members came county and the city was completed for $1, and it has upon the idea of locating a new, state-of-the-art library become a great deal for both. facility to the heart of the city.

“Obviously, this is a welcome addition to the Finally, an agreement was struck for what was, community,” she said. “It’s everything we could’ve asked in essence, a land swap, whereby Alpharetta donated for.” land in its City Center in exchange for the old library County Commissioner Bob Ellis said the building property at Mayfield Road and Canton Street. has a rich history providing learning opportunities for From the start, Gilvin said, the arts community young people as a library. Now, he said, that tradition came forward to promote the use of the building for the will continue. arts.

“This is going to be a special place for all these The mayor also called out City Councilman Donald young folks and for some of us old folks too,” he said.

Mitchell for his efforts at seeing the project through to The Alpharetta Arts Center features visual arts its completion, shepherding it over funding obstacles studios, a digital media studio, a clay studio and a and design alterations. performing arts studio that seats about 50. It also Mitchell was unable to attend the opening, but includes gallery space and space for lectures and other Gilvin asked everyone in attendance to shake his hand arts events. and thank him for his work on the project.

Ben Hollingsworth, co-chair of Arts Alpharetta, “There’s nobody in this city who loves the arts said after many years, local arts organizations now have more than Donald Mitchell,” Gilvin said. a venue to practice, teach and display their talents.

County officials also praised the newly redesigned “It’s going to be a very active place,” he said. “We’re center. very excited for the future and how the community is “It’s fabulous. It’s more than we could have going to be involved in this wonderful place.” ■

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After the ball is firm, take it out of the fridge and roll in chopped nuts, being careful to maintain the nice round shape.

Place pretzels as in picture to create a nice full tail for the turkey.

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When my first son was born, he was premature and I had to leave the hospital without him. Boy, was I devastated. My baby just needed to get a little bigger, certainly nothing compared to some of the neonatal conditions of other newborns and the heartaches of their parents. From that prospective…wow, how lucky I was! Throughout my life, I have applied this prospective to many other situations. Is whatever going on with me at the moment really that bad? How many people would gladly change places with me and be overcome with a grateful spirit just to be in my “terrible” situation?

So….Thankful IS as THANKFUL DOES. Without being naive or unrealistic about a situation you find yourself in, just try looking at it with a thankful eye ~ the “gratitude attitude” and act/react accordingly.

Sometimes you will find yourself in a tough spot~a heartache~an unpleasant task. But, how we show our children that we have so many more things to be thankful for than not, we will learn to live throughout the year being thankful and verbalizing it around our children instead of just around the dinner table at Thanksgiving.

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Does your facial match your unique skin?

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id you know that there are as many as 16 facial skin types? At first, there were only 3 skin types (normal, oily, & dry), then it became 5 skin types (add in sensitive & combo).

Now research indicates there are as many as 16 skin types.

If you’ve ever tried skincare products that just didn’t seem to give you the results you wanted, maybe it’s because the product didn’t match your skin type. So many of today’s facials and products force your unique skin type into just 3 or 5 categories that just aren’t right for you.

Did you know that many facials are designed to address only 5 skin types? The facial protocols and products used are limited to these categories. The skin care therapist will discuss with you your main concerns. She will then address the majority of your concerns within the limited range of facials and products that is available to her.

Some of the products will address your concerns but can be counterproductive to other concerns if the product doesn’t match your skin type. Therefore it is important that your skincare therapist choose wisely.

Unfortunately, if she doesn’t have a large enough selection of products to choose from, her hands are tied. The result is a facial that will be only adequate for your concerns but not wholly beneficial.

How do you know if your preferred spa/doctor’s office has the facial protocol and product availability to address all 16 skin types?

Check their service menu. Look at the products on the shelf. If there are only a few select facials or product lines, then it is probable that your skin

is getting boxed into only 3 or 5 skin types. If your skin type is one of these 3 or 5 categories, then you are fine. If not, then you are probably receiving some gain from your facial and products, but not getting your money’s worth nor all the benefits you could.

Facial protocols should include a minimum of 10 steps. Better protocols can include 15+ steps.

These steps include but are not limited to an initial cleanse, second cleanse, steam, extractions, exfoliation, serum, booster, treatment mask, eye treatment, lip treatment, moisturizer, sunscreen. A facial massage, upper body massage, and scalp massage are important to relax the muscles that connect to the face and to aid in circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Did you know that your unique skin is constantly changing and reacting to weather, environment, and emotions? Therefore, your facial protocol and products will need to adjust accordingly too. It is highly recommended to periodically vary your facials. An easy guideline is to change your facial each season. It’s an easy fix if your skincare therapist has the product and facial availability to do so.

To reap the most benefit from your facials and products, choose a spa or doctor’s office that offers a minimum of 3 different vendor lines and 16 facials. This should give your skincare therapist enough variability to adjust facial protocols to match your true skin type.

Finally, remember that the most important part of your facial is to relax and enjoy. Benefit from a skincare therapist’s expertise, correct product for your skin type, and smile. You are in good hands. ■

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Smile makeover: Reinvent your smile

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smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as: • Dental Veneers • Ceramic Bonding • Tooth Implants • Teeth Whitening Some of the components taken into consideration include your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customized according to your unique considerations.

What is it that you like or dislike about your smile or your teeth?

Some aspects of your smile that your cosmetic dentist will review with you and that could be improved include the following: Tooth Color: Silver or amalgam dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations, while teeth whitening can improve the color of stained or dulled teeth.

Alignment and Spacing: Teeth that are crooked, overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through orthodontics or Invisalign and improved with veneers.

Missing Teeth: One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the appearance of your smile – as well as affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay – making replacement an integral part of oral health and facial esthetics. Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.

Harmony and Balance: Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically bonded for an improved appearance, and a gummy smile can be re-contoured to help improve the overall look of the smile.

Fuller Lips, Smile and Cheeks: An unshapely or aging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category, including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery.

Aesthetic Components of a Smile Makeover

In addition to the color, alignment and balance of your teeth in the aesthetic zone of your smile (the section of upper and lower teeth that show when you smile), there are several attributes of your teeth and smile that your cosmetic dentist will evaluate with you when planning your makeover. These include: Tooth Length: Long teeth lend a youthful appearance. Aging 46 | northsidewoman.com | november2018

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produces wear and tear that often results in shorter teeth, and a gummy smile also can make teeth appear shorter. Teeth lengthening may also impact your overall facial appearance. For example, shapely, long, square teeth on a round-faced individual can provide a slimming effect.

Smile Line: The smile line is an imaginary line that follows the edges of your upper teeth from side to side, which ideally should be the same as the curve of your lower lip when you smile.

Tooth Proportions: As a cosmetic dentist we will examine your teeth to determine if they are in correct proportion with each other.

Maintaining Your Results

Cosmetic dentistry procedures require regular oral hygiene care and may require maintenance over time.

Roswell Dental Care was recently designated for the 4th year as the ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta by Appen Newspaper for 2018. Dr. Remaley has been serving and treating patients in Roswell and the North Atlanta area for over 30 years.

As your cosmetic dentist, Dr Remaley will make your comfort and peace of mind a top priority. He offers a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family He will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation. He will assure that you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment. For enhanced comfort during treatment, and we offer FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on all levels. Give our office a call at (470) 3759244 to discuss the smile you have always wanted. ■

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Four ideas for health care planning in retirement

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he Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates that a typical 65-year-old couple will spend a total of $265,000 in health care costs over the remainder of their lives. This staggering amount of money has the potential to derail even the best-laid retirement plans.

Vanguard and Mercer recently developed a new framework, “Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement,” that identifies practical tips for forecasting your health care expenses. Here are four top ideas: 1. Personalize health care costs. Start by understanding how your health history and current health status will influence expenses.

Even your geographic location, marital status and age at retirement will impact your forecasts.

2. Plan for long-term care. This is a tough one to assess because half of retirees won’t even incur these costs, but on the other end of the spectrum, 15 percent of retirees will spend more than $250,000. Consider potential long-term care options, such as unpaid care from family and less-expensive available facilities.

3. Create a hedge in your budget for other expenses. Research shows that retirement spending in virtually all categories other than health care tends to decline with age. By forecasting steady spending in other expense areas, you may create a buffer in your budget to deal with rising health care expenses.

4. Forecast costs in annual spending. There are so many variables involved in estimating health care costs in retirement that trying to plan around a total lifetime budget can be overwhelming. Experts recommend that you focus on annual spending plans instead, provided that you understand costs will rise as you age.

For seniors who are struggling to find cash in their retirement budgets to offset unexpected health care expenses, it may be a good idea to take stock right now of all your assets. Many seniors are surprised to learn that one potential asset for generating immediate cash is a life insurance policy.

You should review your life insurance policy from time to time and determine whether or not it’s still needed. A life insurance policy is considered your personal property, so you have the right to sell it anytime you like. When a consumer sells a policy—something called a “life settlement” transaction—the policy owner receives a cash payment and the purchaser of the policy assumes all future premium payments, then receives the death benefit upon the death of the insured.

Candidates for life settlements are typically aged 70 years or older, with a life insurance policy that has a death benefit of at least $100,000.

If you own a life insurance policy you no longer need or can afford, you may be able to generate immediate cash to pay your health care expenses by selling that policy for immediate cash.

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Amelanotic Melanoma – A wolf in sheep’s clothing

By DR. BRENT TAYLOR

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recently saw a new patient at my practice that presented with an advanced stage of amelanotic melanoma. Very few people know about amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic melanoma can easily be missed if people performing self skin-exams are not careful. The appearance of amelanotic melanoma is almost opposite that of what you would expect. However, as melanoma is now one of the top cancer killers in the U.S., it is worth people knowing a little about melanoma’s insidious variants.

Melanomas are the most deadly common type of skin cancer. In the United States, almost 100,000 melanomas are diagnosed annually, and approximately 10,000 deaths occur each year from melanoma. They are usually brown or black because melanomas are cancerous growths of melanocytes – the cell type that produces melanin – the pigment in our skin that determines our skin tone and allows us to tan. Most of the time, cancers resemble the normal cell types from which they arise.

For example, hair tumors often can still make primitive hairs under the microscope. Melanomas usually still make melanin and are usually brown or black. But every rule has its exception.

An amelanotic melanoma is a melanoma that either 1) has lost its ability to make melanin or 2) never made melanin in the first place.

First, scenario number one: it might be surprising that a cancer could lose what seems to be its most defining characteristic. However, cancers are cells that have gone bad – they are broken but still growing cells. A melanoma with enough mutations can stop producing melanin and appear completely white, pink or red without any visible brown or black pigment. This is one type of amelanotic melanoma, one that may have started brown or black but then lost its pigment.

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Second, scenario number two: some extremely fair-skinned individuals often or Irish or far northern European descent are born without the ability to make brown or black pigment. If a redheaded individual, albino or other person without the ability to make brown melanin (also known as eumelanin) has a melanoma develop, that melanoma will also be unable to make pigment and can be white, pink, or red.

DR. TAYLOR Of course, what makes an amelanotic melanoma so scary is the possibility that we might dismiss it as harmless. In the modern era, patients are fairly well trained to look out for changing brown or black spots and to see a dermatologist if a brown or black spot enlarges. But we might easily dismiss a growing white, pink or red spot as a harmless mole or growth.

Fortunately, dermatologists are trained to look for all types of cancers, and the most common type of skin cancer usually presents as a pink or red bump or patch. This cancer is basal cell carcinoma, and it is often the cancer that is suspected when a dermatologist first sees an amelanotic melanoma. Cancer exhibits disorder, and it is disorder that dermatologists try to spot. If a spot is growing asymmetrically, with an irregular border, dilated blood vessels, a tendency to bleed or other surface irregularities, then dermatologists will typically perform a biopsy to rule out skin cancer. For that reason, even amelanotic melanomas will usually be detected and biopsied during a skin exam when performed by a board certified Dermatologist.

If you or a loved one has a concerning spot or risk factors for skin cancer, consider an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist.

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Tips for long-distance caregivers

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long-distance caregiver is someone who doesn’t live close enough to the older loved one they are caring for to visit on a daily or regular basis.

They may provide emotional support, make appointments, or coordinate services such as housecleaning and inhome care. Long-distance Hilary and Greg Eldridge, owners of Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta. caregivers may not be primary caregivers, but they are still an important part of the caregiving team. If you are a long-distance caregiver, here are some ways you can be an even more effective contributor.

Create and Maintain a Contact List

Depending on the level of care your older loved one needs, the list of people involved could be quite lengthy. Create a list of names, roles, and phone numbers for everyone involved. The list should include family members, doctors, in-home care providers, housekeepers, and anyone else who provides care services. It may also be helpful to include notes about when each person should be called. You can also compile a list of friends and family members who can be called on for help if an emergency should arise. Make sure that someone you trust who lives close by has a key to your older loved one’s house in case of emergency.

Organize Paperwork and Electronic Records

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and making sure everything is in order can be a great help. Check if there are online applications offered by medical and insurance providers.

Becoming an authorized party with access to forms, test results, up to date prescription information and appointment calendars can make records management much easier from a distance.

Prepare for Productive Visits

Plan ahead to make your next visit more productive. Before you visit, talk to other family caregivers about what needs to be done while you are there. Perhaps there are some things that have fallen to the wayside because of a lack of time that you can help catch up on. Find out if there are items your parent or older loved one needs that you can purchase before you come.

Check Out Local Community Services

Most communities have services in place to assist senior citizens. A good place to start is the local senior center, which may have information about meal delivery services, exercise and social programs. Many active adult communities also have book clubs, excursions to local restaurants or events, and walking clubs.

This may also be the time to consider the benefits and peace of mind professional in-home care can provide. The companionship and assistance a carefully matched, heart centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can help your older loved one stay happy, healthy and safe as they age in place.

Our highly personalized care can boost self-confidence and connect with their youthful spirit. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, transportation and specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. It’s a decision that can make a real difference in their and your life.

For a free in-home consultation to help your loved one live life to the fullest in the comfort of their own home, please contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta at (678) 430-8511 ■

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It is fall and time for falls prevention

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alls can be a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in persons over the age of 65 years. That is why it is recommend that all adults older than 65 years of age be screened annually for

a history of falls or balance impairment. Fall injuries result in millions of emergency department visits annually. Approximately 25% of all falls can cause serious injuries, such as fractures or traumatic brain injury. The risk of falls that can result in serious injury increases with age. Injuries, such as hip fracture, and falls are can be risk factors for placement in a nursing home, where the fall risk is nearly three times that of persons living at home.

Assessment:

All persons older than 65 years should be assessed by their physician annually about whether they have fallen. Documenting the number of falls they have had and if they caused injury, and whether they have difficulty with walking or balance. Non-injury falls are an indication of potentially life-threatening events and are an opportunity for your physician to intervene.

Potential Risk Factors for Falls: • • • •

Balance impairment Gait impairment Muscle weakness Medication use

Interventions to Help Eliminate Falls:

• Exercise or Physical Therapy • Vitamin D • Medication Review • Home Safety Evaluation • Vision Correction • Foot Care With early intervention listed above you and your doctor can effectively decrease the potential for falls. Fall prevention is reimbursed as part of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.

You can schedule an appointment at Alpha Family Medicine for your evaluation and assessment.

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Ways to look younger without surgery

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his is a question our patients ask frequently: “I’m not ready for surgery, what do you recommend to make me look younger?”

Patients want to know how to look younger without the complications and risks accompanied with major surgeries such as facelifts. Read below for our favorite results-proven treatments for the aging face.

1. LASER RESURFACING Lasers are a wonderful treatment modality for DR. PAYMAN people who want to improve sun damage, age spots, dark spots, and acne scars.

Energy from the laser targets damaged skin and allows the formation of brighter, clearer skin. Our office uses the latest technology when it comes to fractional laser resurfacing. Our lasers provide the latest technology and are customized to skin type, therefore maximizing results and minimizing complications.

2. DERMAL FILLERS There are various hyaluronic acid fillers on the market which are a great choice for people who want to fill in lines and wrinkles and restore lost volume to areas such as the cheeks and chin. The fillers are each indicated for a specific part of the face and are chosen carefully by your physician based on your cosmetic needs. Fillers are fantastic because they produce immediate results and erase the wrinkles and lines instantaneously.

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the human body. It is gradually metabolized by the body, and is not permanent. Fillers are a minimally painful, IMMEDIATE cosmetic fix for deep or shallow wrinkles.

Our new favorite filler is Restylane Lyft—this filler is requested most by our patients and for good reason—its results are dramatic and can be described as an instant ‘liquid facelift’.

3. INJECTABLES: Botox has been around for over 20 years. It is a fantastic way to soften lines and prevent wrinkles from deepening with time. The results can be seen in 3-5 days and injections are minimally painful. Injections of Botox can be targeted by your experienced physician to help soften and minimize lines in most places on the face, such as the forehead, between the brows, around the eyes, neck, and chin.

4. DAILY SKINCARE with the RIGHT products. Ask us for our highly effective PRESCRIPTIVE strength products, which are tested and FDA regulated for true results when it comes to battling the signs of aging.

Often, over the counter products are not as effective, and have not been tested by the FDA or a regulatory organization to prove they work.

If you’re spending money on skincare products, those from department stores are not going to produce guaranteed results, whereas prescriptive strength products are FDA tested and regulated for years to ensure they produce the results you expect from anti-aging products.

NOTE: Always look for a board-certified physician’s office when seeking anti-aging treatments. Our office has a board-certified physician as the injector and administrator of ALL cosmetic services. Our boardcertified physician specializes in rejuvenating the aging face nonsurgically.

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Screening can save half of Americans from Cardiovascular Disease

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CVD includes heart and blood related conditions. Heart disease is responsible for 1 in 3 deaths making it the top killer among Americans.

However, strokes are just as serious. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke and almost one-quarter of the attacks are recurrent.

Genetics, lifestyle and environment can play a key role in determining your cardiovascular health. However, even those who live healthy lives can still be at risk for CVD. About half of American adults have at least one of three major risk factors and a majority do not realize until a heart attack or stroke strikes. These factors include uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled high LDL cholesterol, and current smoking. Controlling these factors can decrease the chance for heart attack or stroke by 80%. Luckily, all of the risks can be easily screened for to help patients prevent CVD. Age is another factor in a person’s life when it comes to CVD. By the time an adult reaches 45, their risk for deadly heart and blood conditions has more than doubled. From there it nearly doubles again once a person hits 80. This is one of the reasons that the AHA claims early prevention to be so important. Those who are aware of their own risk factors at an early age and work to control them through a healthy lifestyle can reduce their chances of suffering from CVD later in life.

Despite the cost on sufferer’s lives, CVD can become expensive when left untreated. In 2013 heart attacks and Coronary Heart Disease accounted for over $21 billion worth of hospital treatments making them the most expensive conditions in the U.S., and they aren’t getting any cheaper. The AHA projects these medical costs to double by 2030.

“Rather than treating illness when it is far advanced,” Says the American Heart Association in its Projections through 2035, “ [We] advocate for heart-healthy habits and wellness throughout a person’s life – and the earlier the better. Those who follow a lifestyle of regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet and regular screenings… can dramatically reduce their risk of developing CVD.” At Emsite LLC, we believe preventing CVD is arguably an easier, more painless, and less costly way of living. Strokes, heart attacks and high blood pressure can wreak havoc on any person at any time in their life.

Women especially are at risk as rates of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and coronary heart disease begin to catch up to men. By screening for risk factors, an individual can address their lifestyle and prevent unknown symptoms from rising and causing irreparable harm. ■

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Spotlight Artist: Jane Turner-Haessler Through Dec. 29, all day. Spotlight artist Jane Turner-Haessler returns to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center lobby with her “People on Canton” exhibit. Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street. Her images portray the vibrancy of Roswell’s quaint village streets. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

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‘I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti’ Through Nov. 11, times vary. The Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents a one-woman comedy/drama about good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking. Everyone is invited to Giulia’s kitchen and treated to tales of her sometimes disastrous, sometimes successful love life. Food tasting opportunities will be available. Tickets start at $26. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org ‘Annie’ Through Nov. 11, times vary. In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets start at $27.50. www.playhousecumming.com

NOVEMBER 3

Johns Creek Poetry Festival for Teens and Adults 10:15 a.m. The annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival for teens and adults will be held at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Featured published poets will be part of this family fun event, which is 56 | northsidewoman.com | november2018

Game Day Dinner Class 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. $50 per person. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

NOVEMBER 10

Veterans Day Breakfast 8 – 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, with local veterans. www.cityofmiltonga.us Milton Literary Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Milton Literary Group will host the fourth annual Milton Literary Festival in downtown Crabapple. Featuring more than 45 authors, the event will be packed with panels, author chats and workshops, as well as opportunities to meet and mingle with your favorite authors or find new ones. www.miltonliteraryfestival.com

home décor, accessories, pottery, glassware, monogrammed and children’s items, fine art and more. A bake sale keeps your shopping energy up and running. Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. www.btcatholic.org/TitanTidings Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival in Cumming 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Featuring a wide variety of artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, the Sawnee Artists’ Association festival includes photos with Santa and kid-friendly activities. Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside. Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming. www.sawneeart.org

NOVEMBER 13

Thanksgiving Side Dishes Class 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. $50 per person. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Thanksgiving Open Hearth Cook and Crafts 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Clarissa Clifton will be discussing the history of Thanksgiving food and cooking a fall harvest pot roast and a pineapple upside down cake for dessert in the open hearth in Smith Plantation’s historic cookhouse. There will also be an opportunity for children and adults to make Thanksgiving crafts they can use on their table. Free. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

NOVEMBER 14

‘Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook’ 11 a.m. Someone took Junie B.’s new black furry mittens, and they didn't even put them in the lost and found. The new boy in school thinks Junie B. is a nutball, just because she was laughing at recess. Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. $10 per ticket. www.get.org

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Titan Tidings Christmas Gift Show 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. Shop for holiday gifts from more than 110 vendors with jewelry, holiday and

‘In Memory of Self and Comrades’ 7 – 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This is a special lecture and book signing. Michael Shaffer will have his new book, “In Memory of Self and Comrades,” available for purchase and signing. $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Johns Creek Arts Center Holiday Sale Through Dec. 22. Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekarts.org The Lighting of Avalon Starts at 1 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and free activities for the whole family. Enjoy an appearance from jolly old

Saint Nick and live music, culminating with the tree lighting at 7 p.m. Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. www.experienceavalon.com

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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop 2 p.m. Enjoy making a festive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Everything you need is included to make and take away an arrangement of fresh flowers placed in a small pumpkin vase. $25 per person.

Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival in Cumming 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Featuring a wide variety of artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, the Sawnee Artists’ Association festival includes photos with Santa and kid-friendly activities.

Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside. Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming. www.sawneeart.org

NOVEMBER 19

Avalon on Ice Times vary. Through Jan. 21, 2019. Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons. Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. General admission starts at $18. www.experienceavalon.com Santa at Avalon Times vary. Through Dec. 24. Join jolly old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon for a dose of Christmas magic this holiday season.

He will be around for the holiday season to spread Christmas cheer, take photos with children and families, share magical moments with those who visit him and more. There will also be special events throughout the week, including story time, pet photos and breakfast with Santa. www.experienceavalon.com

NOVEMBER 22

Tryptophan Half-Marathon in Cumming 7:30 a.m. Before digging into your Thanksgiving feast, work up an appetite by running one of three distances: halfmarathon, 10K or 5K. All distances will start and finish at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, winding along the Big Creek Greenway. Early registration and carpooling are recommended. No dogs, baby strollers or skates. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. www.runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/ TryptophanHalfMarathon10k5k Turkey Trot 8 a.m. Representatives from Lambert High School’s Blessings in a Backpack student organization will be on-hand at the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot to collect donations. Blessings in a Backpack is an organization that focuses on feeding elementary age children on the weekends. The

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race will be at 3838 Johns Creek Parkway in Johns Creek. Registration is $17. www.fivestarntp.com/turkey-trot-2018. html

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‘Christmas in Dixie: The Musical’ Through Dec. 16, times vary. A snowstorm has stranded Ashley and Savannah, two pageant queens, at the Birmingham airport. Having missed the Miss Toyland pageant in Atlanta, they will now have to enter Miss Chicken Plucker in order to win enough money to pay for the rest of nursing school. Two Marines, home on leave, are also stranded and the last available lodging anywhere near Birmingham is a bed and breakfast in Bug Tussle, Alabama.

The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets start at $25. www.playhousecumming.com Christmas Tree and Dreidel Lighting 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel in Johns Creek with traditional holiday music by local elementary school choruses and a special early appearance by Santa. A Toys for Tots dropoff will be available. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

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DECEMBER 1

Christmas in Crabapple and Milton Tree Lighting 2 – 6 p.m. This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun. See the tree lighting and more at the Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.us Alpharetta Christmas Tree Lighting 4 – 8 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children all evening in the gazebo during the lighting of the 45-foot live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights in the Corner Park of downtown. Alpharetta’s mayor will read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and North Point Community Church will present entertainment. 2 S. Main St., Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Roswell Holiday Celebration 5 p.m. This family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of Town Square, a reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” by the mayor, and a special visit from Santa Claus. Pictures with Santa are available.

Holiday shuttle buses are available to Santa’s Secret Gift Shop at the Adult Recreation Center. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com ■ november2018 | northsidewoman.com | 57

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