Lexington Family Magazine November 2015

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I’m thankful for

Pumpkin Pie! Candy Mountain Music

18 Preschool Options

TLS: No. 2 Private School In U.S. Free ‘Day of the Dead’ Tickets

13 Private School Open Houses

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Note from the Editor

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It’s A Numbers Game at Family Magazine

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e’re looking at a lot of big numbers at Lexington Family Magazine this month.

After we celebrated our 18th birthday in October by offering 18 giveaways, our readers responded with the most entries since we started our giveaways more than a decade ago.

Our staff has spent the last few days of October picking winners, giving them the good news and handing out all the loot.

Another big number for us this month is 15.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, we are hosting the 15th annual Elder Care Tour, sponsored

by Patient Aids Home Care Equipment & Services.

The Tour allows older adults, their adult children and other caregivers to visit open houses at 13 participating communities.

We launched the award-winning, oneof-a-kind Tour when we realized that many of our readers were members of the Sandwich Generation – caught between caring for an aging relative and caring for

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Out & About in the Bluegrass

Elder Care Tour; BYB’s “Day of the Dead;” Veggies Tales at Norton Center; LCT plays.

Candy Mountain Music

Sarah Smitha’s original lessons plans and musical knowledge build loyal following.

Nation’s No. 2 Private School

With offerings like its after-school fine arts program, TLS earns special recognition.

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their own children at home.

We also learned that Central Kentucky is home to some of the best elder care communities in the state.

At the Tour on Nov. 8, from 1:30-5 p.m., anyone can visit the participating communities to learn about available housing options.

The goal of the Tour is to educate families so they can avoid making difficult elder care decisions when a crisis hits.

To reward yourself for getting educated, you can register at any participating retirement community to win one of three getaway packages at Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

November also marks the publication of our 10th annual Successful Aging Resource Guide, which you can pick up during the Tour.

See for yourself that this resource is worth keeping for the whole year.

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Preschool Directory

18 excellent choices for a child’s first-school experience

Private School Open Houses

13 area private schools this fall will open their doors to prospective families.

Elder Care Tour

13 area retirement communities to host open houses during 15th annual Tour.

in every issue 22 The Curious Edge 30 Hospice of the Bluegrass 32 Dr. Graebe

34 Pediatric Corner 46 KU’s Scholar Athlete 47 Asbury Educator

On the cover: Kady, 4, daughter of Mary DeJohn and Elizabeth Perry of Lexington, likes a little pumpkin pie with her whipped cream.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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Bluegrass Youth Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Lexington Family has 4 tickets to give away.

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WIN A TRIP TO OPRYLAND! AT THE 15th ANNUAL ELDER CARE TOUR

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or the third year in a row, Lexington Family will offer an exciting giveaway contest to attendees of this month’s 15th annual Elder Care Tour.

The magazine is giving away three Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages.

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he Packages include two nights’ accommodation for two, and two tickets to “ICE!,” featuring “The Nutcracker” with 2 million pounds of colorful, hand-carved ice sculptures and slides.

The Country Christmas package also includes “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas;” Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Christmas Dinner show; Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt; Gingerbread Decoration Corner, plus carriage rides, snow tubing and outdoor ice skating.

To enter to win, merely visit one of the retirement communities participating in the Tour, which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, 1:30-5 p.m.

The Tour is sponsored by Patient Aids, Home Care Equipment and Services.

(To see all the participating communities with directions and descriptions, please see Page 28.)

Not only can you enter to win these exciting prizes on the Tour, you can educate yourself about housing options for older adults in Central Kentucky, which features some of the state’s best retirement communities.

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The Tour is designed for older adults, their adult children or other caregivers.

All too often, older adults and Sandwich Generation folks find themselves forced by crisis to make immediate decisions about their own care, the care of a spouse or the care of an aging parent.

Having to make these decisions under a deadline is stressful. What if you knew ahead of time what facilities and services were available for yourself or your loved ones?

What if you knew where you’d like to retire or where you could go for rehabilitation services?

The Tour can provide those answers.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, participating retirement communities in Central Kentucky will host free open houses, which are designed to let visitors educate themselves about elder care housing options in a relaxed, unpressured atmosphere.

Mark your calendar for this event. If you have questions, call us at the number below or visit our website.

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dayof thedead luegrass Youth Ballet will perform “Dia de Los Muertos: A Mexican Celebration of Life & Death” on the first weekend in November at the Lexington Opera House.

An original creation from BYB Artistic Director and Founder Adalhi Aranda, the performance revolves around a Mexican village after tragedy strikes their community, and villagers embark on their Day of the Dead celebration.

The play features a cast of more than 100 students, ages 5 to 17, as well as many of their parents, with dancing skeletons, bilingual narration and images of the actual Mexican holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The play will be performed to live music from classical guitar, cello and a number of vocalists. Showtimes are Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House. Tickets are on sale at the Rupp Arena Box Office. Prices are $18 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and children.

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LEX. LIBRARY OFFERS FREE TICKETS TO BALLET special performance of BYB’s “Dia de Los Muertos” is free and hosted

by The Lexington Public Library as part of the program “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History,” made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

The library will give away 700 tickets to the Saturday, Nov. 7 show at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House. Families can register for tickets at any branch.

In addition, the Village Branch will provide free transportation to the show for families living in the Cardinal Valley area.

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‘Veggie Tales’ Comes to Norton Center

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ominated for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Program, “VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things!” will be performed at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts in November.

The high-energy musical celebrates that with help and faith, even little kids can do big things, too, featuring live performances of Veggie silly song favorites such as “The Hairbrush Song” and “I Love My Lips.”

Audience members can also meet Bob the tomato and Larry the cucumber by purchasing a VIP ticket.

The ticket includes the chance to go on stage to meet the cast, a photo opportunity with favorite characters, and prime Tier I section seating for the performance.

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A limited number of these tickets are available.

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FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER: HERE’S WHY WE FOUNDED IT

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hen you were growing up, do you remember saying to yourself, “I will never do this to my children!” And now that you have children, you find yourself either doing the same thing, or trying to find the balance between what your parents did and the opposite extreme?

I remember feeling discouraged and isolated when my daughters were young.

I was a family doctor, for crying out loud. I should have known what to do! But learning about theories and child development wasn’t enough when I was in the trenches of family life.

I took a parenting course, Redirecting Children’s Behavior, from one of my favorite patients, Teresa Hall, a woman with five children who I respected and admired.

That course gave me an opportunity to do things differently, using intention and values as my guides.

My children and my husband could see and feel the changes.

Because of what I learned, we made it through missteps, mistakes and misadventures with the grace to forgive, to move forward with clearer understanding and to grow in love together.

A year ago, I teamed up with Ana Maria Schmidt and Elise Wallace, both long-time local parenting instructors, to create the nonprofit Parent and Family Enrichment Center in order to make positive parenting tools readily available to everyone.

We are located at 771 Lane Allen Road in Lexington, and in our first year, served many appreciative parents.

Workshops are held at our office, and also in libraries, schools and churches – even in private homes.

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Redirecting Children’s Behavior course.

We also publish a bi-monthly newsletter with links to articles, useful tips and an updated event calendar. (Newsletter info: (859) 333-3053, info@enrichingfamilies.org or www.enrichingfamilies.org.)

Through donations, grants and fee-forservice, we will become a self-sustaining organization.

Our vision of “World Peace by way of the Family” is a journey of baby steps, realized together by sharing everyday tools with everyday parents.

Donations are accepted on GoodGiving. net and through Razoo.com. We are gearing up for our first Kentucky Gives Day – a national day of fundraising – on Dec. 1.

Our organization is unique because it focuses on strengthening bonds in all families by enriching the lives of parents so they can nurture and care for their children.

We offer preventive medicine to help families stay connected and strong in a world where disconnection and discouragement are all too common.

As one dad commented, “I see it as an investment in the future, and much less expensive than an hour of therapy.”

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exington Children’s Theatre will provide a special treat this month before the Saturday Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Main Stage performance of “Old Dry Frye” – O’Charley’s restaurant will host a free chicken dinner.

A free pass is required for this event. Info: 254-4546.

“Old Dry Frye” is a story adapted from a picture book by Paul Brett Johnson and is an original LCT play written by Larry and Vivian Snipes. The comedy centers on an Appalachian town and its preacher, Old Dry Frye, who loves to eat.

Show times for “Old Dry Frye” are Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the shows are available through the box office or online at www.lctonstage.org.

Along with “Old Dry Frye,” LCT will stage “Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” in late November and early December at the Lexington Opera House.

Show times for the play, which is suitable for all ages, are Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices for both plays are $15 for children and $18 for adults.

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PA R E NTI NG Q U E STIO N S -----------------------------------------I remember visiting a friend’s house in college – four boys living off campus. Soiled clothes were thrown across furniture. Empty bottles all over the place. Every surface sticky. At the time, I thought it was disgusting. Now, it basically describes my life with a newborn.

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eeping a clean house has always been a priority of mine. But lately I’ve had to channel my inner-Elsa and just learn to Let It Go. Sometimes you are just too tired to put that empty bottle in the sink right away.

Sometimes, you don’t have the five minutes needed to wash your hair.

Sometimes, you have no clean clothes so you just wipe the spit-up off your pants and go on with your day.

Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. October’s Question was:

What is the craziest method you have heard about how to jumpstart labor at home? t “Drinking castor oil. Yuck!” – Amanda Rosen Katie Saltz with Ezra & CeCe

You will still find yourself with baby puke in your hair and poop on your shirt sleeve.

New moms should not feel like they are failing for allowing themselves to fall behind on cleaning. It simply reflects a choice.

We are choosing to spend the day with greasy hair and dirty yoga pants because we are busy keeping the baby clean and fed.

We decided to let the dishes pile up a little longer because we want to snuggle.

Just Let Go and We allow that mystery stickiness Embrace the Mess to remain on the I realize that an always-clean counters because, heck, we just house and a completely putneed a nap. together appearance would Embracing the mess is a require constant vigilance. challenge for many moms, but I’d do nothing but clean in I can attest that stress levels an effort to keep up with my go way down if you just lower infant’s mess. So instead, I your “clean standard.” embrace the grossness.

At least temporarily, let your Babies can’t help themselves home feel like a frat house. when it comes to bodily fluids.

Your cleaning supplies will Those fluids are gonna come still be there when your baby out any which way, at any is older. given time.

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t “Taking a walk during the full moon with your belly pointing towards the moon!” – Susi Hembree t “Jumping on a trampoline.” – Jessica Gilmore t “Eating spicy foods or pineapple.” – Chante Perryman t “Eating Italian food!” – Marilyn Mckenzie November’s Facebook Feedback Question:

What animal would you compare your baby’s movements in the womb to? Floats like a butterfly or stings like a bee?

Answer our Facebook question and you could be in the magazine!

November at BabyBumpLexington.com Eating Pains: Heartburn and indigestion are common woes in pregnancy. Read why it occurs and how you can treat it.

Six Weeks Later: You will want to schedule a visit with your

healthcare provider to check in and make sure you are healing after childbirth. See our list of what to expect at this appointment.

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baby’s teeth? When is the first dentist visit expected? Find these answers and more this month.

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Making Musical Memories

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hen Faith Erdmann of Richmond and her then 10-month-old daughter Emmie left their first Candy Mountain Music class over a year ago, Erdmann thought to herself, “That wasn’t like anything else we’ve tried. It was almost magical.”

And that from a woman who works part time running her husband’s law office, where magical thinking is not the order of the day.

But making musical memories is the mission of Sarah Smitha, founder and teacher of Candy Mountain Music, which relies on her original lesson plans, innovative class structure and her musical talent to delight children and parents alike.

“She oozes authenticity and passion for music and children,” Erdmann said.

“With her lesson plans, she’s not reading from a book. It’s all very mindful and has a natural sequence.”

Ruth Willoughby of Lexington, the mother of Maxwell, almost 3, and Anna, 1, echoes those sentiments.

“My son is energetic and he really gets to move around,” she said. “Miss Sarah is really invested in the experience for the child and the parent. We have a wonderful time there.

“She’s popular for a reason.”

Popular, indeed. Candy Mountain Music is the winner of Favorite Music Program in the 2015 Lexington Family Magazine Family Favorites contest.

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Sarah Smitha’s Candy Mountain Music Delights Children and Parents Alike

By John Lynch

Smitha’s six weekly classes at Baby Moon on Richmond Road, which meet Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon and evening, continue to sell out every month.

Weekend special events, including the upcoming Shake Your Tail Feathers for Thanksgiving and the much anticipated Star Wars: The Music Class, will go just as quickly.

Mother-to-mother word of mouth spread and actually led to the launch of her business four years ago. a single, homeschooling Smitha, mother of Arbor, 8, and Clover,

18 months, has always had a love of singing and dabbled in experiences as a singer-songwriter at open mics in college.

When Arbor was born, Smitha’s world – and her music – changed.

“I started making her the center of my music,” Smitha said.

She immersed herself in “Kindie” music – alternative children’s music – and incorporated that into her work as a preschool teacher.

(She also cohosts a Kindie radio show on WRFL on Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.)

She then worked for four years at a Lexington children’s music and play program but left that job when she needed to devote more attention to her daughter.

“Parents then approached me and said that because my interpretations of the classes were so creative, they would pay me to come to their house and teach an original class,” Smitha said.

Word spread and Candy Mountain Music was born.

Smitha has built her business on original lesson plans and affordable prices.

Classes for children 4 months to 5 years old are $40 a month and capped at 12 children.

Smitha also offers reasonably priced, themed birthday parties in your home.

Everybody gets plenty of bang for their buck – and lots of time to bang on instruments and make their own music.

Each 45-minute class includes 30 minutes of themed directed instruction from Smitha and ends with 10 minutes of free exploration with instruments and a 5-minute cool down.

That’s when lights are turned out, deep breaths are taken and everyone decompresses from the stimulation of the class.

“Reading the

Sarah Smitha’s original lesson plans teach children tempo, rhythm and timing – and everybody has fun at the same time. energy of the classroom is something that I am always doing,” Smitha said.

“There is an intentional mindfulness of the children’s experience and energy that I know parents appreciate.”

With sequenced activities that are repeated three times, Smitha teaches tempo, rhythm and timing – essential concepts to understanding music.

In a recent class, for example, the theme was Singing in the Kitchen.

With eggshaped shakers in hand, each child cracked the eggs on the ground and “threw away the shells” as the shakers disappeared behind their backs.

Smitha sang an original version of “Shortnin’ Bread” while they worked on sequence and timing through play.

Later, with colorful scarves in hand, children acted out a series of movements while Smitha sang the childhood classic rendition of “On Top of Old Smokey” about spaghetti covered in cheese and losing her meatballs when somebody sneezed.

Parents join right in, modeling the activities for children who need it and clapping and singing along with the ones who don’t.

“Parents have to participate, which is

great because before you know it you’re involved and having as much fun as your child,” Erdmann said.

Smitha prides herself on making the Candy Mountain Music experience beneficial to all members of the family.

“When I became a mom I was amazed at how attracted children are to all those bright and lively children’s TV shows simply because of their use of diction, rhyme and music,” she said.

“I wanted to create something that captivating in real life.”

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Fifth grader Lucy Garcia of TLS works with a camera in an after-school arts class.

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The Lexington School Offers After-School Fine Arts Programs

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he Lexington School has put the Arts on equal footing with athletics with the launch this year of the school’s After School Fine Arts Program.

While student athletes participate in after-school sports (TLS offers a full slate of sports from lacrosse and football to cheerleading and archery), now artisticminded children of all ages can explore visual, music and theatrical art options during the fall, winter and spring seasons.

Not only does this program create more parity between arts and athletics by offering arts programs five days a week, but it also serves two additional purposes: t To foster creativity among children t To connect students with local creative artists who teach the after-school programs.

Some of those programs include “CreateA-Play” with Lexington Children’s Theatre, “Press Pass” Photography Club with Jo-Ellen Fischbach, “UkulAcorns” Ukulele groups with Mick Jeffries, “Tableaux Vivants” with Jeorg Ellen Sauer and Sallye Staley.

Plus, “Creative Movement Ballet” with Rafaella Risco, “So What’s Your Story?” with author Sarah V. Combs, “LKD Fascinators and Hats Design” with Fielden Willmott Millinery, and “The Art of Functional Design” with artist Blake Eames.

Under the leadership of art teacher Sarah Heller, TLS issued a call for proposals from multiple artists in the Lexington area.

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our first year,” Director of Admissions Beth Pride said.

“What I love about the program is that it speaks to developing a passion for the visual and performing arts in kids who may or may not be interested in sports while connecting them with creative professionals from the Lexington community.”

In addition, other than equipment costs, the program is funded by The Lexington School in large part due to the generous proceeds from The Simpson Family Art Endowment.

The response to the program has been overwhelming from students.

“Most of the programs filled in the first

week. It’s been very well received,” Pride said.

For Heller, she is gratified that her school honors the Arts as much as athletics.

“It is wonderful to work in a school that thinks about reaching all of its students,” she said.

“Kudos to TLS for thinking creatively, for bringing the arts community in, and for forging a new landscape for after school programming.”

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TLS Ranked No. 2 Private School in U.S.

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he Lexington School has been ranked the second best private school in the U.S. by TheBestSchools. org, an independent organization and resource for campus and online education.

The criteria for selection states that schools must exceed nearby public schools in course selections and success; must produce students who are well prepared to take the next steps in their education; and must openly and regularly celebrate students and their accomplishments.

TheBestSchools.org cited TLS’s use of the Mission Skills Assessment to measure the character traits of resilience, ethics, creativity, curiosity, time management and teamwork, giving the school a way to measure how well students are assimilating these skills.

According to BestSchools, the TLS “curriculum is vertically aligned for each grade with Handwriting without Tears, science, integrated technology, English, the Open Court reading program, social studies, and Everyday Math.

“In first through third grades, students learn art, computer, PE, music and Spanish in classrooms specially designed for these subjects. In academics, students advance at their own pace, developing their basic skills before transitioning to fourth and fifth grade where students undertake a more in-depth study of science.

About this national ranking, Una MacCarthy, Assistant Head of The Lexington School, said, “It’s awesome!

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800 Cincinnati Pike, #8, Georgetown, 40324 Info: (502) 863-4600 www.georgetownmontessori.org Description: Stems from a tradition of Montessori education in Scott County dating to 1965 and has been in continuous operation since its founding.

Provides children with the best academic and social experiences. First-grade readiness, applied learning, hands-on education, self-paced curriculum, close and caring community.

Fayette Cooperating Preschool

109 Rosemont Garden Avenue / Info: 276-6350 3564A Clays Mill Road / Info: 223-1713 www.coopschool.org Description: Provides a positive first-school experience and offers unique program that nurtures the whole family. Curriculum and facilities are designed to meet students’ social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs. Age-appropriate, handson activities. Co-op Preschool has offered excellence in early education since 1951.

Lexington Christian Academy

450 West Reynolds Road, Lex. (Rose Campus) Info: 422-5700 / www.lexingtonchristian.org Description: LCA offers half-day and all-day programs for 3- and 4-year-old children. Parents can enroll their children in 2, 3, or 5-day/week programs. A typical half-day is offered from 8-11:15 a.m.

A typical all-day program is offered 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The “before school care” 7:40-8 a.m. and “after-school care” 3-5:30 p.m. are included in tuition. Children must be potty trained to be eligible to attend.

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Immanuel Baptist Early Childhood Education Center

166 Crestwood Dr. (Toddler-3rd grade) 725 Stone Rd. (4th-8th grade) Info: 277-4805 / www.cmsmontessori.org Description: Founded in 1970, CMS offers both full-day and half-day options for Toddler (18-36 months) and Primary (3-5 year-olds) level children.

Before and after school care available. CMS is accredited by AMI (Association Montessori International), and all teachers are AMI certified.

505 Kingston Rd. / Info: 293-6669 www.facebook.com/firstchoicechildcareandlearningcenter Description: Ministry of the First Church of God, operating since 1995. Highly qualified and dedicated staff with CDA or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Christian-based A Beka curriculum for ages 1 to Pre-K program. After-school care and summer program for school-age students also provided.

Preschool addresses social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of children.

The Lexington School

1050 Lane Allen Road Info: 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org Description: Offers traditional and Montessori programs for children 2-5 years old.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers in a safe and nurturing environment. Financial aid available.

290 Alumni Drive Info: 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org Description: Provides quality early childhood education for children with and without special needs.

Provides developmentally-appropriate curriculum and low student:teacher ratios with on-site therapy services for children with special needs. Outpatient therapy is available as well.

4-Star rated and NAEYC accredited.

3100 Tates Creek Road / Info: 685-3237 www.ibcece.org Description: Provides programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds with extended day programs available.

Parents’ Day Out classes for children 18-36 months.

Programs are designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, academic and spiritual needs of children with developmentally appropriate activities in classes with excellent student:teacher ratios.

Lexington Latin School 483 W. Reynolds Road (Meets in Ashland Baptist Church) Info: 492-1381 www.LexingtonLatinSchool.com Description: Lexington Latin School offers Jr. K - 12th grades. LLS educates and delights students.

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Call or email Lee Walker today for a tour: lwalker@cdlex.org Preschool – 8th grade

Give your child the opportunity to grow in a faith based learning environment with an emphasis on STEM! Featuring integrated instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.

find it at Immanuel’s Early Childhood Education Center Preschool for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds Extended care for preschoolers Parents’ Day Out for 18mos.-3yrs.

Imparting the best to your child through excellent Christ-centered education.

2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!

1740 Summerhill Dr. 859-273-7827 • setonstars.com

3100 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-685-3202 ibcece.org

Ensuring that kids with & without special needs

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• Quality Early Childhood Education Program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years • Classroom setting with nationally recognized pre-school curriculum • On-site and out-patient speech, physical and occupational therapy services • Degreed teaching staff and licensed therapists • NAEYC Accredited, 4-Star rated

290 Alumni Drive | Lexington, KY 40503 | Tel: 859 218 2322 | www.cdcbg.org November 2015

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Trinity Christian Academy

3500 Arbor Drive, Lex / Info: 273-3292 www.Lexkydaycare.com Description: Provides safe and nurturing environment where children ages 6 weeks to 12 years learn through play with a gymnastics and cheer program for all ages. National Academy is a STAR-rated facility. Offers Early Start with Head Start Program, and after-school program with pick-up from surrounding schools. Summer day camp for school-aged children also offered.

1209 Texaco Road / Info: 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org Description: Providence offers both full-day & half-day classes (a.m. or p.m.) for children ages 18 months-6 years old. Beautiful 5-acre campus near downtown.

Elementary & Middle School options available.

The oldest and only American Montessori Society accredited school in Kentucky.

194 North Limestone Street Info: 254-1361 / www.sayreschool.org Description: Nurturing, hands-on preschool environment where children ages 2 and up can grow and explore. Experienced early childhood teachers lead engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum in project based classrooms that value the role of play. Weekly exposure to art, music, library, P.E. and Spanish. Beautiful downtown campus, with after-school programs and financial aid available.

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235 Walton Avenue / Info: 233-7000 www.ophlexington.com Description: Offers morning and full day classes for children ages 1-5, as well as a full summer program. Flexible schedules available. Our PlayHouse Preschool believes that children are active participants in their own learning. The curriculum for this Reggio-Emilia inspired school is project based and grows out of the interests and passions of the children.

244 South Main St., Winchester Info: (859) 744-6484 / www.sppslex.org Description: Lexington’s only Catholic daycare and preschool supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.

Curriculum develops pre-academic skills and social/emotional growth, along with experiences in art, music, dramatic play, Spanish, and fine and gross motor activities.

1740 Summerhill Drive / Info: 273-7827 www.setonstars.com/preschool Description: Loving, fun environment where children learn best by doing. Meets 2 days/wk for 2½-yearolds, 3 days/wk for 3’s, and 4 or 5 days/wk for Pre-K (4’s & 5’s). Additional childcare and Extended Day are available as needed. Extended Day Program offers socialization, consistency, gross motor and fine motor development in a faith-based, nurturing environment.

2104 Eastway Drive / Info: 277-6813 / 885-6215 www.Pepperhillkidz.com Description: Excellent early childhood readiness program for children ages 2-5 years. Enriched by hands-on materials and structured activities.

After-school transportation service and child care for ages 6-10 years old (South End only). Certified teachers. Small class sizes. Open year-round, M-F, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

133 Barr Street / Info-233-0921 www.sppslex.org Description: Lexington’s only Catholic daycare and preschool supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.

Curriculum develops pre-academic skills and social/emotional growth, along with experiences in art, music, dramatic play, Spanish, and fine and gross motor activities.

3900 Rapid Run Drive Info: 271-0079 / www.TrinityLex.org Description: Offers a Christ-centered, classical program designed to foster creativity and imagination in a language-rich, interactive environment that prepares children for kindergarten. Full-day PreK/TK is available two, three or five days a week (8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.). Half-day PreK is available three days a week (8:15-11:15 a.m.). Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 1.

A Classical Learning Community Anchored In Christ

Focusing on academic and moral development in accordance with Christian faith

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Blue Grass Baptist School 3743 Red River Dr. / 272-1217 www.bluegrassbaptist.com Thursday, Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Christ the King School 412 Cochran Road / 266-5641 www.ctkschool.net Sunday, Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Community Montessori Montessori Middle School of Ky. 725 Stone Rd. / 277-1169 4th-6th Grade / 7th-8th grade www.cmsmontessori.org Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

KORE Academy 4300 Nicholasville Rd. / 971-7129 www.koreacademy.org First Wednesday of each month.

Sept.-May, 8:45 a.m. Adults only.

Lexington Christian Academy Transitional Kindergarten-6th Grade Tates Creek Campus at Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Road (Intermediate Office Entrance) www.lexingtonchristian.org Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Lexington Latin School Ashland Baptist Church 483 W. Reynolds Rd. / 940-7485 www.lexingtonlatinschool.com Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Lex. Montessori School 319 S. Broadway Park 254-7034

www.lexkymontessori.org Thursday, Dec. 3, 7-8 p.m.

The Lexington School 1050 Allen Road / 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.

(Ages 2 and up) Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School 605 Hill N’ Dale Dr. / 277-3030 http://maryqueenschool. catholicweb.com Sunday, Nov. 8, noon-2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31, noon-2 p.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul School 133 Barr St. (Birth-PK 4) 233-0921 423 W. Short St. (K-8th grade) 254-9257 / www.sppslex.org Private tours arranged anytime.

Seton Catholic School 1740 Summerhill Drive 273-7827 www.setonstars.com Sunday, Jan. 31, 12:30-2 p.m.

Trinity Christian Academy 3900 Rapid Run Dr. / 271-0079 www.trinitylex.org Private tours are available by appointment anytime.

Veritas Christian Academy St. Luke United Methodist Church / 2351 Alumni Dr. 229-9120 www.veritaschristianky.com Grades K-8th Thursday, Nov. 12, 9-10 a.m. Y

Curious Edge

How The Curious Edge Works

By Kimberly Hudson

We have two beliefs at The Curious Edge: 1) Every child can learn.

2) It is our job to discover the best ways to help them learn.

Here is how we do it.

The Curious Edge Assessment Without the right kind of assessment, you cannot determine the true root cause of a person’s struggle.

We take pride in offering the most comprehensive assessment available in order to be intentional about our strategies for improvement.

We provide you, as the parent, teacher or administrator, data about true causes of educational gaps. Then, we are able to customize a plan of action based on informed, calculated data.

The Curious Edge Pathway From the assessment we determine areas of deficit in each student’s underlying cognitive skills.

For example, if a child is struggling with reading, we will determine where the breakdown is and create neural pathways that have not been previously activated in the brain.

In the first phase of our intervention, we address each cognitive roadblock, use research-based clinical interventions to chip away at the roadblock and establish neurological pathways .

This results in a strong neurological foundation that creates a path for an academic breakthrough.

We call this phase of the pathway, “The Brainboost.” Once the cognitive function is strong and the pathway is clear, we look specifically at the academic skills that need to be addressed.

These skills include reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Finally, once the neurological pathway is clear and the academic skill is strengthened, we address practices such as homework skills and strategies.

The Curious Edge Difference We are proud of the strides our students make in standardized test scores, reading accuracy rates and reading fluency rates.

But we see results in other ways as well.

After about three weeks of work, students often say that they can feel the difference. Reading is easier. School is more fun.

Recently, a high school student said, “I sat down and read fifty pages in a book. I didn’t want to put the book down! And I have never liked reading.”

We see confidence grow. At the beginning of the pathway, students often walk into our office dejected. Shoulders slumped.

Eyes down. Discouraged.

But after a few weeks, they make eye contact with our staff and initiate conversation. They share stories of success with energy and excitement.

They come in as Eeyore and leave as Tigger.

Info: (859) 899-3343(EDGE) or http:// thecuriousedge.com. Y

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Helen Roseberry’s Nieces Find a Home Nearby For Their Beloved Aunt

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hen retired artist Helen Roseberry needed to be closer to family, it was only natural that she wound up living near her twin nieces, Cheryl and Karen, in Tanbark Senior Living Community.

After all, Aunt Helen, who never married, had always been there for them.

The twins grew up in Tennessee about 100 miles from East Tennessee State University where Helen was the director of the school’s art museum.

Barely a weekend passed without the twins visiting their aunt or Helen making the 100-mile drive to be with them.

“She has been a vital part of our lives,” said Karen Jamison, an activities director at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville.

“As an adult when I lived in Tennessee, I moved about five times and each time, Helen moved to be my neighbor.”

Cheryl Faul, a speech-language pathologist at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, has similar stories, recalling that she lived with Helen when she attended college at East Tennessee State.

“I remember one time I was having a roommate issue,” Cheryl said. “It was about midnight and I called Helen and said I needed to move in with her. She said, ‘I’ll be right there.’

“That’s the way it has also been with her.”

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Mother’s Day, they always include Helen.

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our years ago, it became clear to the twins that Helen, who lived in Gray, Tennessee far from any relatives, needed family nearby.

A proud, independent woman, Helen took some persuading before she agreed to move to Nicholasville and live with Cheryl and her husband Brian and their daughters Janie and Marlee, now, 20 and 18.

Three generations under one roof posed no problems because the whole family loved Helen.

“We homeschooled our daughters and Helen played a big part in their education,” Cheryl said.

“She taught them art and exposed them to a wealth of resources that we couldn’t have provided for them.

“My children just love her.”

On the vacation, Helen suffered congestive heart failure and was hospitalized before she was moved to a Tennessee nursing home for two months.

“We didn’t know if she was going to make it, but she rallied and we could finally bring her back home,” Karen said.

Helen moved into Tanbark, starting in the rehab wing of the community before she moved into her own apartment where she now enjoys a comfortable, engaged life.

A natural friend-maker, Helen has her “tablemates” as she calls them, and participates in a wide assortment of activities.

She no longer creates sculpture and woven materials like she did as an artist

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n January, Helen accompanied Karen, her husband Bill and their children Ethan, 25, Chloie, 22, Forrest, 11, and Karen’s niece Cassie, 23, on their annual vacation to Gatlinburg.

It’s a trip her family has made with Helen for more than 20 years.

Helen Roseberry, a retired artist living at Tanbark Senior Living Community, is flanked by her twin nieces, Cheryl and Karen (in sunglasses), and the rest of her extended family.

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Planning for the Inevitable Ease Burden of Loved Ones by Making Funeral Arrangements in Advance

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f an accident would happen to cause your death today, would your spouse or other next of kin know how to arrange your funeral?

Who will notify family and friends?

Have you discussed with anyone the type of visitation, funeral or memorial service, casket, urn, music and clothing you would want?

Would they know what your wishes are for cemetery, vault and burial or cremation and memorialization?

These are just some of the 125 plus decisions that must be made within 24 hours of a death.

“When a death occurs, survivors are naturally stunned, often emotionally devastated and find it difficult to make decisions under this type of pressure,” said Rob Milward, Funeral Director and Vice President at Milward Funeral Directors.

“When a person pre-arranges their funeral, they are able to make all the

necessary and difficult decisions that need to be made, so after a death occurs family members can devote their time and energy to the memory of their loved one during the visitation or celebration of life memorial service.”

If one does not plan for the inevitable end of life, then one day a great deal of responsibility will be placed on the shoulders of a spouse or children for final arrangements.

“A funeral or memorial service is a ceremonial event, much like a wedding, that must be planned to coordinate activities and people,” said Jeanne Sledd, Funeral Director, Counselor and Advance Planning Specialist.

“Our hope is that each service leaves a positive lasting memory for everyone in attendance.”

Many people ask Sledd if it is necessary to fund their advance funeral plan.

Although it is not required, Sledd said,

it certainly is of benefit to survivors.

People buy life insurance to provide economic means for survivors.

But money from life insurance doesn’t console survivors during their emotional

pain from grieving.

Lawyers draw up wills to ensure possessions in estates will be distributed according to their wishes. But an estate is not probated until after a funeral.

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Helen Roseberry Continued from Page 24 who displayed her work in galleries and museums in Tennessee, but she takes part in creative painting at Tanbark.

She attends regular fitness classes, even though she’s been slowed – but not stopped – by a sore hip.

She plays memory games, watches movies and is an avid sports fan, adopting the UK basketball team as one of her favorites.

Her twin nieces aren’t surprised at how Helen has thrived at Tanbark.

Living there assures Helen freedom and independence. That’s always how she has lived her life.

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documentary about snake handlers.

It was quite a story. Helen and the crew arrived at a church in a small rural town, and interviewed and filmed parishioners during a service in which the preacher was bitten by a snake.

Forgoing any medical help, the congregation took the preacher home and lay hands and prayed over him.

He survived, but a few years later he died from another snake bite.

Helen also noticed that during the ceremony the preacher diluted carbon tetrachloride with water in a plastic cup, apparently intending to drink it. But the poisonous solution disintegrated the cup.

What did Helen make of these strange doings?

“It was enlightening, fascinating,” she said. “These people believed in what they thought the Bible taught them. They were very kind to us and I became attached to them.”

She’s now attached to the folks at Tanbark, saying, “I absolutely love it here.

Helen Roseberry I’ve made many friends and the staff is great.”

That’s comforting to Cheryl and Karen, who visit their aunt regularly.

“This gives us real peace of mind. It’s been a blessing for us,” Karen said.

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15th ANNUAL ELDER

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elcome to the 15th annual Elder Care Tour, an awardwinning, one-of-a-kind event in Central Kentucky sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine.

Aging can present special challenges to the whole

family, especially when a loved one is no longer able to live alone.

The Tour is designed to help families address these issues before a crisis hits.

This is your chance to be prepared.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, from

CARE TOUR

1:30-5 p.m., participating retirement communities in Central Kentucky will host free open houses.

The open houses are designed to let older adults, their adult children and other caregivers educate themselves about elder care

housing options in a relaxed, unpressured atmosphere.

Plus, tour visitors this year can enter to win one of three Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages. (For details, please see Page 6.)

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A community where exceptional care and luxurious surroundings combine to create the finest senior living residence in the region.

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3158 Mapleleaf Drive Lexington, KY 40509 859-388-9002 patientaids4u.com

OPEN HOUSES FOR

ELDER CARE TOUR 1. ASHLAND TERRACE

RETIREMENT HOME

475 S. Ashland Ave. / 266-2581 www.ashlandterrace.org Behind Chevy Chase Shopping Center.

Ashland Terrace is a small, independent living retirement community for older women. Meals, transportation, housekeeping, linens and activities/ outings are provided in a loving environment. The home features a public cutting garden. Rents are privately subsidized and below market rate for the services provided.

2. AGING WITH GRACE, AGING IN PLACE: THE HEALTH CLUB FOR SENIORS

2100 Liberty Road / 539-2147 www.agingwithgraceinfo.org Located on Liberty Road, near the SE corner of New Circle Road and Liberty, next door to the Auto Zone store.

Aging With Grace is a family owned senior adult day healthcare center licensed by the state of Kentucky. The goal is to keep members at home and in their communities as long as possible by providing medical services and assistance with the activities of daily living in a spa and country club like setting during the day. Nutritious and delicious meals, group exercises, guest speakers and club meetings are offered. Note – Open house is Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

3. BRIDGEPOINTE AT ASHGROVE WOODS

5220 Grey Oak Lane Nicholasville / 885-3000 www.bridgepointeassistedcare.com Located off US 27, inside of Brannon Crossing just four miles from Fayette Mall.

Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods is a Christian Care Community offering a rich and fulfilling lifestyle combined with personalized care and support delivered by a team of experienced professionals… all within a secure, elegantly appointed community. Services available at Bridgepointe include Assisted Senior Care with 24/7 nurses available; Secure Memory Care featuring individual studio apartments; and Best Friends Adult Day Center dedicated to engagement for seniors with memory challenges.

4. BROOKDALE RICHMOND PLACE

3051 Rio Dosa Dr. / 269-6308 www.brookdaleliving.com At Man O’ War Blvd. & Rio Dosa Drive.

Offers a full continuum of care. The newly renovated Independent Living building features spacious apartment homes, a six-acre park, chef-prepared meals and numerous amenities including transportation, housekeeping and lifestyle activities. Personal Care apartment homes offer assistance with the activities of daily living.

The Alzheimer’s specific community and state-of-the-art Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing communities are available. In-house Home Health and Rehabilitation Agency allows residents to rehabilitate in their apartment home.

5. CHRISTIAN TOWERS

1511 Versailles Road / 253-3625 www.mansermar.com Located on Versailles Road between Woodford Drive and Delmont Drive.

Christian Towers is Section 202/8 subsidized, independent living community for those age 62 and older, and/or adults with a physical mobility impairment. The five-story mid-rise apartment building located on three park-like acres of land is conveniently nestled just 2 miles from downtown Lexington. Activities offered include arts and crafts, potlucks, blood pressure checks and more. Recent recipient of a “Community of Quality” award by the National Affordable Housing Management Association. “Come and discover why we’re Lexington’s best kept secret!”

6. HOMETOWN MANOR OF LEXINGTON

2141 Executive Drive / 317-8439 www.hometownmanor.com Located off Winchester Road, near I-75, across from Sir Barton Way. Hometown Manor is a small, 15 private room Assisted Living Community, featuring all-inclusive affordable rates in a home-like setting with familystyle dining and home-cooked meals. Because of the small size, loving caregivers can provide plenty of individualized attention. Residents can relax, socialize and enjoy activities together. The staff works hard to ensure that residents “feel at home at Hometown Manor.”

7. THE LAFAYETTE

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY & LEXINGTON COUNTRY PLACE

690 Mason Headley Rd. / 278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com From South Broadway, turn onto Mason Headley. The Lafayette is on the left.

The Lafayette and Lex. Country Place offer the entire continuum of care. Seniors enjoy hospitable, gracious independent living at The Lafayette. Staff provides 24-hour security, all-day dining, free transportation, vibrant and engaging activities as part of Lifestyle 360, and housekeeping in an elegant environment.

Seniors with greater healthcare needs enjoy attentive personal care at Lex. Country Place.

When skilled nursing is needed, exceptional nursing and rehab care is available at Lexington Country Place as well.

8. MAYFAIR VILLAGE

3310 Tates Creek Road / 266-2129 www.mayfairseniors.com Located across from Lansdowne Shops.

Mayfair Village offers retirement living in a warm and friendly, boutique style community with a personal touch, and superior services and amenities. Mayfair Village is nestled within the heart of Lexington in the vibrant Lansdowne community.

Composed of independent living and licensed personal care apartment homes, it offers a safe and secure, burden-free lifestyle. Residents enjoy top-notch dining services, a brimming social calendar of events, daily transportation services and housekeeping. A dedicated and caring staff meets the changing needs of residents.

9. MILWARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Downtown – 159 North Broadway Southland – 391 Southland Drive Man O’ War – 1509 Trent Blvd.

252-3411 / www.milwardfuneral.com For 190 years, Milward Funeral Directors has been helping Central Kentucky families and friends honor, celebrate and memorialize each unique life with respect and dignity. The professional staff is focused on providing families with compassionate, personalized services and affordable prices. Three

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Family H E A L T H

Holiday

Hope

A program to help people cope with grief on special days Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | 7 PM Celebration Center of Lexington 1509 Trent Boulevard

Remarks by Diane Munoz, M. Div, BCC - Hospice Chaplain Dance performed by Laura Jackson as choreographed

by Ayako Hasebe and Laura Jackson Candlelight ceremony to honor your loved one Activites for children ages 6-12 For reservations, call 859-272-3414 (requested, but not required)

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10. PATIENT AIDS: HOME CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

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Patient Aids supplies the highest quality home medical equipment and supplies to patients in Central Kentucky. Exceptional, experienced staff helps customers select the right products from extensive inventory. Experienced, trained and credentialed clinical staff educate customers on how to operate and care for the equipment.

Inventory includes a wide variety of oxygen systems, respiratory therapy supplies, PAP services, seating and mobility options, hospital beds, orthopedic supplies, incontinence & urological Items, power chairs, lift chairs and walking aids.

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An Elmcroft Senior Living Community 1121 Tanbark Road / 273-7377 www.elmcroft.com/health-and-rehab/tanbark/ Located on the corner of Tates Creek Road and Man O’ War Boulevard.

Tanbark provides exceptional care with luxurious surroundings. Senior living is personalized to meet your unique needs and is provided by experienced medical professionals.

Tanbark has 62 personal care apartments combined of both 1 bedroom and studio style apartments.

12. WESLEY VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore (859) 858-3865 ext. 227 www.wvillage.org raveling south on Harrodsburg Road, bear left at the Y in the road at the flashing yellow light and gas station onto Lexington Road (Rte. 29 South). Wesley Village is one mile from the Y on the right. Tours begin in the Wilmore Senior Community Center building.

Wesley Village, a Continuing Care Retirement

Community, is a 32-acre campus with 77 patio homes and 27 apartments for independent living, 40 apartments for licensed personal care and nursing home care and 10 private rooms in Kentucky’s First Small Home for Memory Care.

The new Encore Centre features an indoor warm salt water pool, theatre, beauty salon and café.

The Community Center offers fine dining and a variety of programs and classes for residents and area seniors. Please note: Wesley Village will be open from 2-4 p.m. for the Elder Care Tour.

13. THE WILLOWS AT HAMBURG

2531 Old Rosebud Road / 543-0337 www.trilogyhs.com Turn north off Man O’ War Blvd. onto Sir Barton Way. Turn left onto Old Rosebud Road.

Conveniently located in Hamburg, Lexington’s newest Senior Health Care Campus offers assisted living suites, a health center and the Legacy Memory Center. Short-term rehab and long-term care are available as well as physical/ occupational/speech therapy.

Also available are restaurant style dining, an ice cream parlor and a putting green.

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Preventing Falls in the Elderly

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elp! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” That line is a well-known quote, but also a harsh reality.

As people age they become more at risk for a dangerous fall.

Luckily, there are ways to help avoid falls through improving your vision, according to Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles.

Three systems contribute to a person’s balance: the vestibular, which relies on the fluid-filled canal in the inner ear; proprioception, or body awareness; and vision.

With age, it is natural for the vestibular system to weaken. Children can do somersaults all day, but an adult will do one and feel dizzy. Adults simply cannot take that kind of vestibular stimulation.

Body awareness and strength often weaken because many of us lead sedentary lifestyles.

Lack of exercise means a lack of core strength, which affects balance.

Without a strong core, if you start to tip over, you lack the strength to right yourself.

Because we can’t count on the vestibular or proprioception systems as we age, Dr. Graebe recommends Vision Therapy to strengthen the one system we can keep improving.

The visual system doesn’t wear out unless you have cataracts or macular degeneration.

Parvocellular, focal vision, or your “eye chart vision,” is used to read, watch TV and see details. This type of vision can be maintained throughout your entire life.

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aging (aches and pains), there’s a tendency to concentrate on focal vision only, neglecting your magnocellular vision, contributing to falls.

But patients can use Vision Therapy to increase that spatial awareness.

“It tells specifically where things are so you can step over them and not trip over them,” Graebe said.

The therapy uses balance tests and prism glasses to help create a more precise map of the world.

Patients then are more aware of their periphery and fall hazards.

It can even make you a better driver.

Many of Graebe’s patients end up telling him, “I wish I had known this five years ago.”

People believe falls and weak balance are just an inevitable part of getting older.

But Dr. Graebe knows things can get better.

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Children in daycare or who have school-aged siblings can have many more.

While there is no cure for them, things can be done to help prevent colds from spreading and to ease their symptoms.

More than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold. It seems like more are discovered all the time.

These viruses are spread by sneezing and coughing.

Colds can also be spread if a child gets mucus on her hands or on a surface that another child touches and then brings to her own nose or mouth.

Symptoms of a cold include a runny

OTC cough and cold medicines have not been shown to do much for children under 6 years of age and should not be given to them.

nose that may start clear and then get and rest help children of all ages. thick and colored.

Using saline drops to loosen the mucus An initial fever may rise to 102 degrees and a suction bulb to help remove it may (an infant under 3 months of age with allow kids to breathe and eat better. one should be evaluated by a healthcare A cool-mist humidifier can likewise help professional). loosen up mucus in the nasal passages.

The child may complain of a sore throat Acetaminophen – or ibuprofen in those and have a decreased appetite. age 6 months and above – may give some He may have a cough, be irritable and relief from fever or irritability. have mildly swollen neck glands. Most Over-the-counter cough and cold colds last for 7-10 days. medicines have not been shown to do Signs that a child may have something much for children less than 6 years of age more than a cold include respiratory and should not be given to them. distress (especially if the skin is sucking The spread of colds can be minimized by in around the ribcage), blue lips or nails, coughing or sneezing away from others, or ear pain, plus excessive sleepiness or especially into a tissue or a bent elbow. irritability, a fever greater than 102F or a Infants younger than 3 months should cough that persists for more than a week. be kept away from those with colds.

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November Calendar ________________ SUNDAY 1 Kool Smiles Candy Trade-In: Kids can trade in Halloween candy for toys. The candy will be sent in care packages to troops overseas. Oct. 30-Nov. 4. Open to all families. 1301 Winchester Rd. Info: 559-4386.

Boyd Orchards: Last Fall Festival. Noon-6 p.m.

Hayrides, apple picking, slides and more. Kids $12, adults - $8. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles.

Info: 873-3097.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m.

161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Baptist Health Education Center: The Art of Breastfeeding class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 6-Week Natural Childbirth Education Series.

4:30-6:30 p.m. $40 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Living Arts & Science Center: Festival del Dia de los Muertos. Annual Day of the Dead Festival, music and dance performances, traditional food, crafts and more. 5-9 p.m. Free. Festival will take place at 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. A candlelight parade will start at dusk and continue to the Old Episcopal Burying Ground at 3rd Street and Elm Tree Lane. Info: www.lasclex.org.

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attractions: The Dark Forest, 12 Doors, and Entrapment. 7:30-9:30 p.m. No age limit, but strongly discouraged for children under the age of 13. Costumes not allowed. Jacobson Park. Info: 229-4335 or www.frightnightlex.com.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Friends Book Cellar 20% off Sale. 1-5 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

________________ MONDAY 2 Jessamine County Public Library: Cornhusk Donkeys craft. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 193 Computrex Dr., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class, taught by Certified Lactation Consultants. 6-8 p.m. $20 per couples, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Growing Paperwhite Narcissus for Gifts and Winter Blooms. 6:30-8 p.m. For adults. Registration required. Central Library: Babies Get Down(town).

10-10:30 a.m. Ages crawling -18 months. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump music and playtime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18-30 months.

Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. MonThurs. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. each day. STEAM, explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

________________ TUESDAY 3 FCPS: Election Day. No School.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 West Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day classes. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Part or full-day schedules available. $8-$35 per class. Grades PreK-12.

Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King.

Info: 252-5222.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: With National Memory Screening Week, Sanders-Brown is providing free, confidential memory screens 9 a.m.-noon. No appointments required. Polk Dolton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 323-5550.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Cloud Dough.”

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. Free with general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Fall Exercise Classes, yoga and low-impact aerobics 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown

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November Calendar Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 3-6 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion. 1837 Plaudit Place. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. $58 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon.org.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime, books, songs and activities. 10:1510:45 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Northside Branch: PhotoShop Basics class. 10 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. Read! Play! Learn! Story and activity time. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Illustrator Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! Story and activity time. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Ages 0-18 months. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. Call for film title.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Info: 231-5500.

______________ WEDNESDAY 4 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Dental Bingo.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5 years. Free with general admission.

440 West Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: With National Memory Screening Week, Sanders Brown is providing free, confidential memory screens. 1-4 p.m. No appointments required. Research Clinic, 1030 S. Broadway, Suite 5. Info: 323-5550.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. 3 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105.

Alzheimer’s Association: Effective Communication Strategies, explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Georgetown Police Department, 550 Bourbon St. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Pre-Diabetes Class. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Open to individuals and their families. Eagle Creek Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 288-2446.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10-10:30 a.m.

Ages 2-3 years. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 10:30-11 am. Ages 2-3 year with parent or caregiver. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Ages 1-2 years. Village Branch: Village Teen Leaders. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ THURSDAY 5 Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

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Kentucky Horse Park: US Dressage Finals. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5-8. Alltech Arena. Info: 971-2277 or www.usdf.org.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Alzheimer’s Association: Activities for Families, explore creative avenues for connecting with those diagnosed with dementia. 2:30-4 p.m. $5 donation suggested. Registration required. For family caregivers, please no professionals. The Homeplace at Midway, 671 W. Stephens St. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Glow in the Dark Chemistry. 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation $2 per person. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: www.lasclex.org.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Zumba Class.

7-8 p.m. Free. Ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time, books, music and activities.

11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Northside Branch: GarageBand class. 6-8 p.m. Basic experience with Mac computers recommended. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Little Explorers, math, science, art and play. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Writers Group, open to all genres and levels of experience.

6-8:30 p.m. For adults. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 & under. Teen Space, games and discussion. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

________________ FRIDAY 6 Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Dia de los Muertos, an exploration of Latin culture and the Mexican celebration of life and death. Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. $15-$18. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 271-4472.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5 with parent or caregiver. Eagle Creek Branch: Baby Sign Language. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 1-2.

Reservations required. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Ages 2-3 years with parent or caregiver. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ SATURDAY 7 Lexington Convention Center: Remote Area

Medical Clinic. Free quality dental, vision and medical care for adults and children. Services are provided by trained health professionals. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers pass out entry numbers starting at 3 a.m., first-come first-served. 430 W. Vine St. Info: www.ramusa.org or 233-4567.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Kentucky Horse Park: KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Walt Robertson Blvd Paddocks. Info: 299-5472 or www.khsaa.org.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class.

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Breastfeeding Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m.

Babies welcome. Free, light refreshments provided.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion. 1837 Plaudit Place. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Kentucky Families with Food Allergies: Support group meeting. 10 a.m. Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: www. kyfoodallergies.org.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Senior Aerobics/ Solid Gold. 10-11 a.m. Free. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

The Lexington School: Prospective Family Day, an open house for the entire family. 10 a.m. Free, open to the public. 1050 Lane Allen Rd. Info: 278-0501.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Guided Hike. 11 a.m. Free.

McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m.

Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 2732911.

Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass: Monthly gathering. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Natural-minded moms meet to get to know each other and share info. Open to women and children. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Road. Info: https://www.facebook. com/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky/.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery, “Light-Up Lightning Bugs.” 1-5 p.m. Free with general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Train Robbery Weekend. All donations collected benefit Crusade for Children. 2 p.m. Nov. 7 & 8. $20 adults, $15 children. 136 S. Main Street. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Old Dry Frye.” Find out what happens when Old Dry Frye’s appetite grows even larger than his reputation in this clamorous comedy based on an Appalachian

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November Calendar folktale. 2 & 7 p.m. Recommended for all ages. $15 children, $18 adults. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 3-5 p.m. $38. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon. org.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Doug Singleton and band ContraForce. Potluck dinner at 6:15 p.m., waltz at 7 p.m. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. For families.

Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime.

11-11:30 a.m. For families. Eagle Creek Branch: Lego Lab. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 6-10. Northside Branch: Google Sketchup, 3D architectural modeling program class. 10 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Story Time. 11-11:30 a.m. For families.

Village Branch: Diverse Voices Writers Group, lively discussions and timed writing exercises.

11 a.m.-noon. For adults and older teens. Info: 231-5500.

________________ SUNDAY 8 15th Annual Elder Care Tour: Sponsored

by Lexington Family Magazine, the Tour is designed for older adults, their adult children or other caregivers to visit local elder care facilities. See Pages 6 and 28 for details. Info: 223-1765.

Lexington Convention Center: Remote Area Medical Clinic. Free quality dental, vision and medical care for adults and children. Services are provided by trained health professionals. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers pass out entry numbers starting at 3 a.m., first-come first-served. 430 W. Vine St. Info: www.ramusa.org or 233-4567.

Bluegrass Baptist School: Fall Carnival. All-day event will feature fun games, great food and a silent auction. 3743 Red River Drive. Info: 2721217.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 1.

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School: Open House. Noon-2 p.m. 605 Hill N’ Dale Dr. Info: 2773030 or maryqueenschool.catholicweb.com.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tours. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. No registration needed. Meet in the lobby on the second floor. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Second Sunday: Town Branch Water Walk.

Family activities, food, music and more. 2-5 p.m. Free. Walk begins at corner of Vine and Limestone streets and ends at Charles Young Park on Midland Avenue. Info: 396-0579 or www.2ndsundaylexington.com.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Old Dry Frye.” Find out what happens when Old Dry Frye’s appetite grows even larger than his reputation in this clamorous comedy based on an Appalachian folktale. 2 p.m. Recommended for all ages. $15 children, $18 adults. 418 W. Short St. Info: 2544546.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Class Series.

4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Dec. 6. $178.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon.org.

_________________MONDAY 9 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2446.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Basics, a condensed version of the Breastfeeding Class. 6-7 p.m. $10 per couple, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Alzheimer’s Association: Know the 10 Signs, learn the facts and early detection signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 7-8 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch Public Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Storytime Ballet, reading and dancing! 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Embracing the Icky Places, Rosie’s Healthy Home Habits series. 7-8 p.m. For adults. Registration required.

Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 2. Baby Explorers Sensory Lab. 10 a.m.noon. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See Nov. 2. Tates Creek Branch: Mahjongg Play. 1-4 p.m. Previous game experience recommended. Registration required.

Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. MonThurs. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. each day. STEAM. See Nov. 2. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ TUESDAY 10 Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition. 9-10 a.m. Open to anyone interested in enhancing diabetes awareness and education in the community. 650 Newtown Pike.

Info: 288-2310. Health Chats About Diabetes. 6:157:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2446.

Jessamine County Public Library: Read Around Jessamine. “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler. 10-11 a.m. J’s Place, Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “T is for Toss.” See Nov. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 3.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 3.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. 1 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion. 1837 Plaudit Place. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Lexington Christian Academy: Open House. 6:30 p.m. Transitional Kindergarten-Grade 6. Tates Creek Campus at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fall Exercise Classes. See Nov. 3.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Beaumont Day Book Discussion Group. 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 10 & 24. Call for titles. For adults.

Central Library: Ancestry’s Library Edition and Your Family Tree. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. For adults. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Nov. 3. Teen Lit Book Club.

“Mosquitoland” by David Arnold. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Registration required. Northside Branch: PhotoShop for Photographers. 10 a.m.-noon. Prerequisite: PhotoShop Basics.

Registration required. Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 3. Illustrator 2: Vector Art. 6-8 p.m. Prerequisite: Illustrator Basics. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Nov. 3. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Nov. 3. Info: 231-5500.

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Enriching Families: Twos and Threes Can Be Terrific, learn about how to handle power struggles and temper tantrums while enhancing a child’s self-esteem. 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. $10 per person.

Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 333-3053.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 4.

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Balancing with M&M’s.”

See Nov. 4.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 3 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook. com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

Baptist Health Education Center: The Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $30 per couple.

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November Calendar N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Nov. 4.

Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 4. Art Start, art activity time. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Ages 3-5. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 4. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Nov. 4. Village Branch: The Makery. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

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Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 West Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Veritas Christian Academy: Open House. 9-10 a.m. Grades K-8. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Dr. Info: 229-9120 or ww.veritaschristianky.com.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Nov. 5.

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Kentucky Horse Park: 9th Annual Holly Day Market, a three-day winter holiday shopping event.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri & Sat; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Alltech Arena. Info: 252-5727 or www.hollydaymarket.com.

LexDance: Contra Dance with open band and open calling. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Producers.” 8 p.m. $30-$95. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 6. Central Library: Preschool Leaf Lab, hands-on art and science activities. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Baby Sign Language. See Nov. 6. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. Storytime. See Nov. 6. Info: 231-5500.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Nov. 5.

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Enriching Families: Pay It Forward Parent Support Group, learn everyday tools to create closer relationships and bring peace at home. 6 p.m. For parents of 2-10 year olds. Free, pay it forward for the next group. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 3333053.

Tiana’s Royal Tea: A tea party with Princess Tiana, crafts, storytime and more. 9 a.m. $25 per child, $20 for siblings. Doubletree Suites, 2601 Richmond Rd. Info: bluevendcoop@gmail.com.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Zumba Class.

See Nov. 5.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies storytime. See Nov. 5. Central Library: Jazz! Live at the library. 7-8 p.m. All ages. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time.

See Nov. 5. Northside Branch: Introduction to Mac. 6-8 p.m. Some experience with computers necessary. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 5.

Growing Paperwhite Narcissus for Gifts and Winter Blooms. 6-7 p.m. For adults. Registration required.

Annuities 101: Understanding Annuities. 6-7:30 p.m. For adults. Registration required to (859) 2234471 or megan.mcgee@edwardjones.com. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Nov. 5. Teen Space. See Nov 5. Info: 231-5500.

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Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

UK College of Dentistry: Morning Clinic for children ages 4-12. Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m., clinic begins at 9 a.m. Free. 800 Rose St. Info: www.ukasda.org/ smc-English.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant.

9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Lexington Parks & Rec Competitive Dance Team: Princess Tea, games, face painting, songs and more. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ages 2-8. $15 per princess. Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Dr. Info: 619-2604 or 230-2310.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Senior Aerobics/ Solid Gold. See Nov. 7.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. $10 per child. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Nov. 7.

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club. 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 and parent or guardian. Free.

Registration required. Toddler Reading Group.

11:15 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-3 and parent or caregiver.

Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery, “Flag Wreath.”

See Nov. 7.

Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Producers.” 2 & 8 p.m. $30-$95. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. 3 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105 Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 7. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 7. Northside Branch: iMovie Basics class. 10 a.m.-noon. Great for beginners. Registration required. Kentucky Job Corps Enrollment, informational and enrollment session. 1-3 p.m. For high schoolers and adults.

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Story Time.

See Nov. 7. Lego Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-1.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 1.

Christ the King School: Open House. 1-3 p.m. 412 Cochran Rd. Info: 266-5641 or www.ctkschool.net.

Family Volunteer Day: Helping Hands Can will host family volunteer projects, sign-up for upcoming volunteer events and get info on ways to give back to the community. 1-4 p.m. Northside Public Library. Info: www.helpinghandscan.com or kyhelpinghands@gmail.com to register.

Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Producers.” 1 & 6:30 p.m. $30-$95. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: New Kaplan SAT & ACT Combo Practice Test.

1-4:45 p.m. For high schoolers. Registration required. Register at kaptest.com/class/ AKKU150191 or by calling 1-800-KAPTEST. Info: 231-5500.

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Alzheimer’s Association: Effective Communication Strategies, explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s. 4-5:30 p.m.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 2. American Girl Club: Meet Mary Ellen. Games, crafts and activities.

3:45-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See Nov. 2. Tates Creek Branch: Photography Club.

7-9 p.m. Please bring a camera. For adults.

Registration required. Village Branch: Homework

November Calendar Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. each day. STEAM. See Nov. 2.

Info: 231-5500.

_______________ TUESDAY 17 Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Awesome Animals.”

See Nov. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 3.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 3.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Fall Exercise Classes. See Nov. 3.

Carnegie Center: Family Fun & Learning Night, “Celebrate Culture.” 5:30-7:30 p.m. For families with children ages 3-12. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

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elected as a winner of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s Top 10 Events and presented by the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, Southern Lights takes you through lighted and animated figures followed by a walk into the park to see a multitude of holiday happenings.

Some of the attractions include seasonal entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, camel rides, model trains, holiday and craft vendors, refreshments, the Mini-Train Express and more.

Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park runs Friday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 31 from 5:30-10 p.m. Indoor attractions are closed on Nov. 26 and Dec. 24-31. See website for ticket prices.

Info: (859) 255-5727 or http://www.southernlightsky.org. Y Explorium: SMASH Club, “Twister.” See Nov. 4.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Series. A Lamazebased, childbirth class series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Nov. 3. Dragon Book Club. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-3. Registration required. Northside Branch: Colorize a Black and White Photo. 10 a.m.-noon. Prerequisite: PhotoShop Basics.

Registration required. Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 3. Introduction to Digital Photography. 6-8 p.m.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Nov. 3. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Nov. 3. Info: 231-5500.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 4.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. See Nov. 4.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 2261655 or (877) 376-2631.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Extreme Explorers. 4-5 p.m. Grades 2-5.

Registration required. Top IRA Planning Mistakes class. 6-7:30 p.m. For adults. Registration required.

Register at (859) 223-4471 or email megan. mcgee@edwardjones.com. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Nov. 4. World Record Mania, an epic afternoon of challenges. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 4. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 4. Eagle Creek Writers Group. 6-8:30 p.m. Open to writers of all genres and experience levels. For adults. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Nov. 4.

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______________ THURSDAY 19 Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights Stroll, 5K run, mini train rides, prizes and refreshments. A food drive to benefit God’s Pantry and local animal shelters. Info: 255-5727 or http://khpfoundation.org.

Enriching Families: Blending Discipline and Love. 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. $10 per person.

Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 333-3053.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Subutex: Learning to Cope class. 10-11 a.m.

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November Calendar p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Nov. 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Nov. 5.

Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning, learn more about what issues to consider and how to put a plan in place. 4-5:30 p.m. Registration required. Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Community Montessori Middle School of KY: Open House. 6:30 p.m. Grades 4-8. 725 Stone Rd. Info: 277-1169 or www.cmsmontessori.org.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Zumba Class.

See Nov. 5. Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free class for expecting parents. Registration required. Babies r Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents “Oliver!”

7 p.m. $14 children, students and seniors. $17 adults. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Carnegie Center: Teen Howl Poetry Workshop.

6 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. Info: 254-4175.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies storytime. See Nov. 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See Nov. 5. I Want to Be an … Architect! 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Registration required. NaNoWriMo Write-In for Teens. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month.

6-8 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Northside Branch: Thanksgiving Craft. 3-5 p.m.

Ages 3-10. iMovie Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Great for beginners. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 5. Little Explorers, math, science, art and play. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Nov. 5. Teen Space. See Nov 5. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights, then visit the petting zoo, pony rides, holiday vendors and more. 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs.

Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 2555727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass: Great Art Giveaway and Sale.

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chance to win a fabulous piece of glass art by Dan Neil Barnes, $3,000 value). ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill Street. Info: 277-9215. www.ombuddy.org.

Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents “Oliver!”

8 p.m. $14 children, students and seniors. $17 adults. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Baby Sign Language. See Nov. 6. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless.

Storytime. See Nov. 6. Info: 231-5500.

______________ SATURDAY 21 Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass: Great Art Giveaway and Sale.

See Nov. 20. Great Art Sale open to public (free admission). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (4 p.m. raffle drawing).

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill Street. Info: 277-9215. www. ombuddy.org.

Enriching Families: Understanding Your Child’s Temperament, a class for parents to better understand temperament styles. 9:30 a.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 333-3053.

Muhammad Ali Center: 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with live music, face painting, scavenger hunts, photo booth, other activities for kids, drawings, Ali Center store discounts and a showing of early footage of the center’s creation. $10 single memberships on the day of event only.

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Rededication Ceremony at 1 p.m.

Free. 144 North Sixth Street, Louisville. Info: (502) 992-5301.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Junior Naturalist ProgramBirds of Prey. 10 a.m Grades K-5. Free.

Registration required. Free. McConnell Springs.

Info: 225-4073. Turkey Run, win a Thanksgiving turkey. Registration begins at 10 a.m., race at 11 a.m. Ages 5-12. Castlewood Community Center.

Info: 254-2470.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Senior Aerobics/ Solid Gold. See Nov. 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Nov. 7.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. 1 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery, “Native American Headbands.” See Nov. 7.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Train Robbery Weekend. All donations collected benefit Crusade for Children. 2 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children. 136 S. Main Street. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents “Oliver!”

2 & 8 p.m. $14 children, students and seniors. $17

adults. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Cincinnati Zoo: PNC Festival of Lights. 5-10 p.m.

Admission included with zoo ticket. 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati. Info: 513-281-4700.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 7. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 7. Northside Branch: Lego Fun. 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 6-10. Final Cut Pro X Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. Prerequisite: iMovie. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Story Time. See Nov. 7. Info: 231-5500.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 1.

Baby Moon: Prepared Childbirth Weekend Seminar. 1-4:30 p.m. $168. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.babymoon.org. For women delivering at Baptist Health.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Baptist Health Education Center: The Art of Breastfeeding class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Cincinnati Zoo: PNC Festival of Lights. 5-9 p.m.

Sundays-Thursdays. Admission included with zoo ticket. 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati. Info: (513) 281-4700.

_______________ MONDAY 23 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. Free. The Refuge Clinic, 525 Corral St. Info: 288-2446.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting.

12:30 p.m. Free, open to everyone. Call leader for information. Info: 559-8488.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See Nov. 2. Tates Creek Branch: Mahjong Play. 1-4 p.m. Previous game experience recommended. Registration required. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. each day. STEAM. See Nov. 2. Info: 231-5500.

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Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 West Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Pastarific.” See Nov. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 3.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 3.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fall Exercise Classes. See Nov. 3.

November Calendar Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1109 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Meet The Doulas: Free class for expecting parents. 6:30 p.m. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Nov. 3. Northside Branch: InDesign Basics class. 10 a.m.-noon. Registration required.

Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 3. Google Sketchup, 3D architectural modeling program class. 6-8 p.m.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Nov. 3. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Nov. 3. Happy TURKEY Day, drop-in craft time. 3-5 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ WEDNESDAY 25 FCPS: No School.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 4.

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Dot Art.” See Nov. 4.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. See Nov. 4.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Nov. 4. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 4. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 4. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Nov. 4.

Village Branch: The Makery. See Nov. 11. Info: 2315500.

_______________ THURSDAY 26 Thanksgiving Day: FCPS: No School.

_________________ FRIDAY 27 FCPS: No School.

Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Christmas Show, more than 200 vendors from across the region selling décor, crafts, handmade items, bath and body items, jewelry and picture with Santa. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $4 adults, children 12 & under free. 430 W. Vine St. Info: www.lexingtonchristmasshow.com or 233-4567.

Cincinnati Zoo: PNC Festival of Lights. 5-10 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 2. Admission included with zoo ticket. 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati.

Info: 513-281-4700.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 6. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. Storytime. See Nov. 6. Info: 231-5500.

4073. Yoga at Raven Run. See Nov. 21. Info: 272-6105.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Senior Aerobics/Solid Gold. See Nov. 7.

Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Christmas Show, more than 200 vendors from across the region selling décor, crafts, handmade items, bath and body items, jewelry and picture with Santa. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $4 adults, children 12 & under free. 430 W. Vine St. Info: www.lexingtonchristmasshow.com or 233-4567.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Nov. 7.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery, “Turkey Cones.” See Nov. 7.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Home for the Holidays Train. 2 p.m. $14 adults, $11 seniors, $12 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells.” 2 p.m. Recommended for all ages. $15 children, $18 adults. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 7. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 7. Northside Branch: Final Cut Pro X Beyond Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. Prerequisite: Final Cut Pro X Basics. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Story Time. See Nov. 7. Lego Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-1. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

_________________ SUNDAY 29 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 1.

Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Christmas Show, more than 200 vendors from across the region selling décor, crafts, handmade items, bath and body items, jewelry and picture with Santa. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 adults, children 12 & under free. 430 W. Vine St. Info: www.lexingtonchristmasshow.com or 233-4567.

Cincinnati Zoo: PNC Festival of Lights. 5-9 p.m.

Sundays-Thursdays. Admission included with zoo ticket.

3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati. Info: (513) 281-4700.

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The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “One Evening” Childbirth Education Class, a Lamazebased one-time class. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout, volunteer for garden upkeep, weed pulling, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m. Meet at the Education Center, stay as long as you are able. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See Nov. 2. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. each day. STEAM. See Nov. 2. Info: 2315500. Y

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Leah Edmond SCHOOL: Dunbar High GRADE: 12 SPORT: Volleyball ACADEMICS: Leah has a 3.4 GPA, has taken two A.P. classes, scored 24 on her ACT, is a peer tutor and volunteers at an elementary school.

PARENTS: Laurie & Corey

mmediately after a Dunbar High volleyball victory, you never know what senior hitter Leah Edmond will do.

The Queen of Celebration might star jump in the air, slide across the floor on her knees, run laps around the court or just lie down on the floor and shake all over.

“I really like close games, when you give it your all for every point,” she said. “If you get it, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

Leah and her teammates have experienced that joy a lot since Leah joined the team three years ago when the family moved from Arizona.

Led by the 6-foot-2 Leah, the Bulldogs advanced to the Regional final in her sophomore year, and last year won the Region and advanced to the State semifinals.

Dunbar is enjoying another solid season behind Leah’s often spectacular play. An opponent called her a monster for the viciousness of her spikes.

Last year, she was All-City, AllRegion, All-State and All-American.

No wonder UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner offered her a scholarship.

When she joins the Wildcats next year, she will become the first Lexingtonian to play for Skinner in his 11 years as coach.

And he won’t have to worry about Leah being in shape. Her father, Corey,

Scholar Athlete Scholarship: $3,000 Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $3,000 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

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a former NFL player, is the strength coach for the UK football team.

Her mother, Laurie, is an elementary school teacher who grew up in a sports minded family. But neither parent had experience with volleyball, which Leah took up in middle school.

“I don’t know where volleyball came from, but she was made to be a volleyball player,” Laurie said.

“She’s dynamic, and the force of her hits is amazing. It’s exciting to watch her play.”

Leah also stars for the Lexington United club team, which finished seventh last year in a national tournament in Florida.

A strong student, Leah has a 3.4 GPA, has taken two A.P. classes and scored 24 on her ACT. An avid reader, she has whizzed through numerous young adults series (the Hunger Games, Twilight, Princess Diaries), and lists “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” among her favorites.

She’s been a peer tutor for three years, working with kids with special needs.

For her community service class this year, she volunteers at a kindergarten class at William Wells Brown Elementary where her mother works.

“I like that age group,” Leah said.

“They are so innocent and open and ready to learn. It’s fun to watch them.”

Almost as much fun as watching Leah dominate on the volleyball court. Y

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ASBURY UNIVERSITY presents:

Educator of the Month November 2015

Sherri McPherson I t’s not surprising that when representatives of the Think It Up campaign sought teachers to profile for a national broadcast on network television, they chose Sherri McPherson of Lafayette High School.

Before the start of the school year, McPherson received an e-mail from the campaign, asking for an interview with her and four students.

Three rounds of interviews later, a film crew arrived at Lafayette for a day of filming in her classroom.

The next thing she knew she was flying to Los Angeles for the live, one-hour Think It Up broadcast on Sept. 11 that featured Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves and Big Sean, plus contributions from Stephen Colbert, Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey (who did the voiceover for the Lafayette piece).

McPherson received the full Hollywood treatment. She walked the red carpet and was interviewed by the Hollywood press corps. She

attended before and after parties, and was part of the live audience that watched the show.

It was “exciting and surreal,” she said, but her takeaway focused on education.

“I hope the momentum built by the show about how the public values education continues,” she said.

In her 16-year career as an English and literacy teacher, McPherson helped pioneer the Literacy Design Collaborative method of instruction in Fayette County. She has used the program for six years, saying it works with all types of learners because teachers can customize texts to meet student interest.

“That’s what excited me as a professional. You can get kids excited about the text,” she said.

Outside the classroom, McPherson was the first Kentucky teacher to serve on the Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council. She works with the state Department

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professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator,

Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working

of Education on policy issues as a member of the Hope Street Group Kentucky Teacher Fellows. She’s also a Board Certified Teacher, has served on the school’s site-based council and the Prichard Committee’s Achievement Gap Study Group, and is the sponsor of the KYA Club where students model state government.

As the mother of three children, including a freshman band member, she’s a band chaperone. And, oh by the way, she’s a remarkably good teacher, says Principal Bryne Jacobs.

“She’s passionate and knowledgeable of content, understands what good instructional practices look like and she has strong relationships with students,” he said.

please contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.

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