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November 2017
Letter From Katie
Vol. 21 Issue 11
Picture-Perfect Family? Not With 3 Kids
Editor John Lynch
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ecause my children grow and change so quickly, I have made it a point to take yearly family photos. The most recent session was our first with three children. The experience was far from picture-perfect. It felt as though our children had conspired the night before, devising a plan to ensure that the day erupted in chaos. Our oldest decided about five minutes in that she was done taking pictures. She hid under a tree and sobbed when we tried to get her to come out. Our toddler son took any opportunity his feet were on the ground to run away. Our attempts to bribe him with snacks made for several pictures where his mouth is open, mid-chew. Our infant daughter wasn’t old enough to be coaxed into smiling yet. The constant poking and prodding from her siblings led to a disgruntled face most of the day. Bless our wonderful photographer and her infinite patience, because she used every trick in the book and got some
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Out & About in the Bluegrass
Day of the Dead; “Daniel Tiger” at EKU; Arc of Ky. Walk; LCT’s “Best Christmas Pageant”
Holiday Gift Guide
From the animal and game lover to the family that plays together, gift ideas for the holidays.
First 5 Lex
Fayette County Public Schools launches program “because learning begins at birth.”
amazing individual shots of my kids. But when we tried to pose together, it was a recipe for failure. I lost my cool as I shouted: “Mommy just wants pictures so in her old age she can remember how cute and sweet you all were!” As we looked through the proofs, my husband laughed out loud. He was so happy the photos included the “fails” because those were the honest ones. And he was right. The pictures reflect the true state of our lives. Things are crazy. At least one of my kids is always yelling, crying, running, not paying attention, getting dirty or getting annoyed with the other two. I do like the photos where we are all smiling, cuddled up together on a park bench. But 2017 wasn’t the year of harmony. It was the year we were learning how to be family of five, and it was messy. I think one day I will be grateful for those photos and the reminder of how rowdy my little crew used to be. Y
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‘Daniel Tiger’ Musical Show Comes to EKU in November
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aniel Tiger and his friends will hop aboard Trolley and head to the EKU Center for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 18 for “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live – King for a
Day.” The “grr-ific” musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back with an all new show. Daniel and friends invite the audience on a brand-new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. It’s an event that teaches the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others and being a friend. The show begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$75. Info: www.ekucenter.com or (859) 622-7469. Y
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Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. October’s Question was:
How old is too old to trick or treat? t “When teens come to my house trick or treating I always give
them candy. They’re having fun while staying out of trouble. That behavior should be rewarded.” – Lori Dixon P’Simer. t“13. They can have fun dressing up, handing out (candy) and
interacting with the trick or treaters that come to the door. I also always offer up hosting a party for the friends.” – Michelle Castro t“I believe that a kid should be allowed to have this one day to
dress up and collect treats. No age limit – just have manners and be safe.” – Ute Keathley t“I say let them be kids as long as they want, but they had all
Arc of Ky. Walk Set for Nov. 4
better say ‘Trick or Treat!’ and ‘Thank you!’” – Kandace Bright
he Arc of Kentucky will host the Walk to Bridge the Gap to Success on Saturday, Nov. 4 in Frankfort. The Arc of Kentucky is the largest volunteer organization in the state and is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On-sit registration opens at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 2:15 p.m. Family activities start at 5 p.m., including a bounce house, food trucks and children’s activities. Registration is $20 for ages 4 & up, and includes a free T-shirt while supplies last. Preregister online at www.arcofky. ezeventsolutions/walk. The Walk is at Lakeview Park, 118 Park Avenue, Frankfort. Info: (502) 875-5225. Y
to see a problem.” – Tonya Merriam.
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t“18?” Let kids be kids. If they dress up and are respectful, I fail November Feedback Question:
What Christmas tradition are you looking forward to sharing with your kids? Answer our Facebook question and you could be in the magazine!
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Day of the Dead Events
Book Review: Read what our reviewer had to say about “The
The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings back its original ballet, “Dia de los Muertos” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 & 4. This touching performance is a celebration of the Day of the Dead when those who have died are remembered. Performances are at the Lexington Opera House on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17-$20 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (859) 233-3535.
Pumpkin Baby Food: Pumpkin spice is a popular seasonal
The Living Arts & Science Center will host the annual Day of the Dead Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 1. This family-friendly event, from 5 to 9 p.m., includes hands-on crafts, a community altar, traditional music and dance, food, art exhibitions and a candlelight parade from the LASC to the Old Episcopal Burying Ground. Activities take place 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. The candlelight parade ends at the corner of East Third Street and Elm Tree Lane. A donation of $2 per person is suggested. Info: 252-5222 or www.laslex.org. Y 4 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
Unmumsy Mum” by Sarah Turner.
flavor for coffee, cookies and candy. Learn how to make your own pumpkin baby food and get your little one in on the craze.
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Balancing Safety With Courage
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n the space between The Free-Range Parent and The Hovering Helicopter stands the Thoughtful Parent. Your gut tells you that throwing all caution to the wind and ignoring safety is less than ideal. Nor is it ideal to encase your kids in physical and emotional bubble wrap. How is a parent to know the right path that encourages growth, courage and resilience?
Consider being a Thoughtful Parent. This will involve your willingness to be open to new concepts and to reflect on the choices that you might otherwise automatically make raising your children. It takes some time and self-reflection, but the benefits are substantial for you and everyone in your family. Consider what motivates you. Most human behaviors are motivated by love or fear: the desire for something valuable (traits like courage, development of new skills) or the fear of bad things happening (hurt feelings, broken bones, etc.), or some combination of both. That’s good! Both are necessary. Being aware of the balance and the impact each has on the choices you make is the key. Example 1: You are at the playground with your 3-year-old. Fearful: “Be careful!” “Not so high!” “Look out!” Thoughtful: “You can do it!” “Here’s how to hold on tight.” “Walk by the fence like this so the swing can’t hit you.” Example 2: Your child fell while trying to skateboard. Fearful: “I was afraid that would happen!” Thoughtful: “That was a spectacular effort!” “You are brave!” Example 3: Your child wants to jump off 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
the diving board. Fearful: “You aren’t old enough yet.” Thoughtful: “Let’s see what we need to give you a safe try!” Example 4: While running fast, your little one falls and scrapes his knee. Fearful: “See what happens when you go too fast?” Thoughtful: “You were running like the wind!” “Let’s clean you up before you try again.” It’s more difficult to control your body language, but with practice you can learn to express confidence rather than worry. When you make a thoughtful choice to allow your child to challenge herself while keeping her safe, it’s okay to “fake it ‘til you make it.” The reward for keeping your own anxiety in check is watching your child become braver as she develops skills and a sense of competence. She will also learn to weather the inevitable bumps and bruises, taking them in stride as part of the learning process. Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www. growingpeacefulfamilies.com. Y
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exington Children’s Theatre gets in the holiday spirit with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The Bradley family’s church Christmas Pageant is always the same, year after year- until the Herdman’s show up. With “the worst kids in the world” taking the lead roles, this year’s pageant will be a total disaster. But it might just be the year when the rambunctious, rag-tag, Herdman’s help their community see Christmas in a whole new way. Showtimes are Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 & 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House. Tickets are $19 for adults and $16 for children. The show is recommended for all ages. Info: www.lctonstage.org or 254-4546. Y
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direct impact on future learning, behavior, health, and social and emotional abilities. Consider these numbers: 1 million: The number of new neural connections formed at Birth every second during the first three years of life. 5: The number of new words the average 2-year-old adds to his/ her vocabulary each day. 437: The average number of questions a 4-year-old asks each day. We know how important early childhood experiences can be because we’ve seen the tremendous growth demonstrated by students who attend preschool programs in the Fayette County Public Schools. Last year, 100% of our 4-year-old preschool students increased skill levels in one or more of the six developmental areas assessed, including social-communication, social, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor and adaptive. Nearly 70% made gains in all six areas and 94% grew in four or more areas. Not surprisingly, all of our preschool classrooms have received five-star ratings from the state. One of the most important ways to support the development of your children is
Fayette County Public Schools
Because Learning Starts By: Emmanuel Caulk
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent
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id you know that 90% of a child’s brain is formed before the age of 5? That means that before children ever enter kindergarten, they have already met their first and most important teacher right in their very own homes. And that’s why the Fayette County Public Schools has partnered with the community to launch First 5 Lex, a campaign to help our littlest learners get the experiences they need for a lifetime of future success. Learning begins the moment a child is born, and a growing body of research documents the importance of those first years. Experts at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University have found that early experiences determine the brain’s architecture, organizational development and functioning throughout life and have a
to interact with them. When you hold a baby and respond to the faces she makes, you are showing that child how to express herself and have a conversation. When you respond to their cries you are teaching them that they will receive assistance when they ask for help. When you hold a child in your lap and read a book, you are building literacy and vocabulary. Under the umbrella of First 5 Lex, the Fayette County Public Schools has partnered with Kroger to provide fun activities for families to do as they shop. We are placing “read to me” libraries filled with books in businesses and agencies frequented by families. We also have launched an App to give families access to information about early learning and connect them to fun, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and experiences that will support their young child’s development and learning.
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FCPS Helps Families Prepare Children for a Lifetime of Success First 5 Lex – Read, Talk and Play was developed by Fayette County Public Schools because learning starts the moment a child is born. Working with early childhood professionals from across our community, the district is connecting families and caregivers with fun, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and experiences that will support their young child’s development and learning.
Get involved: Like First 5 Lex on Facebook Download the First 5 Lex App Visit our website: www.First5Lex.com Look for First 5 Lex activities at Kroger
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Read, Talk and Play with your child!
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Fayette Cooperating Preschool 109 Rosemont Garden / Info: 276-6350 3564A Clays Mill Road / Info: 223-1713 www.coopschool.org Description: Since 1951, “Co-op” has provided a positive first-school experience through developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning. Curriculum and facilities meet students’ intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs. Parent involvement, a hallmark of the program, creates a loving atmosphere that nurtures the entire family.
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive / Info: 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org Description: Founded in 1958, CDCB provides pre-school and child care programs, and therapy services that benefit children both with and without special needs. 5-STAR rated in Ky. and NAEYC accredited. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy offered to enrolled students and to community children through outpatient therapy program. Touched lives of more than 10,000 children.
Growing Together Preschool 599 Lima Drive / Info: 255-4056 www.GrowingTogetherPreschool.org Description: Developmental, 5-STAR rated preschool specializes in inclusion for children with and without special needs. From 6 weeks of age through PreKindergarten. Nurturing environment, high standard of care and excellent education for all ages. Kentucky Proud Farm to School Menu. Full-day, Yearround care. NAEYC Accredited.
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Lex. Hearing & Speech Center Day Camp Lexington Latin School
350 Henry Clay Blvd. / Info: 268-4545 at 483 W. Reynolds Road / Info: (859) 492-1381 www.lhscky.org / allisonk@lhscky.org (Lower School Meets in Ashland Baptist Church) June 4- August 10, 2012 Description: Early Learning Center offersSummer day camp for children who haveUpper School Meets at Quest Church finished kindergarten through third grade (410 Sporting Court) school for children as young as six weeks, Preschool Camps are open to the community. and full-day Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten. www.LexingtonLatinSchool.com Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily with a small student to camper ratio Children with or without hearing loss or speech/ Description: Preschool info@lhscky.org language delays benefit from inclusive classrooms. students enjoy a beautiful, All classrooms feature language classical Christian curriculum and literacy-enriched curriculum under the tutelage of and small student-teacher ratios. wonderful nurturing Listening and spoken language teachers. (859) 268-4545 based programs provide superior www.lhscky.org educational foundation for all.
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Community Montessori School 725 Stone Road / 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, a toddler to eighth grade school, is accredited by AMI (Association Montessori International), and all teachers hold AMI Diplomas.
Lex. Christian Academy (LCA)
Preschool & Elementary Campus 3100 Tates Creek Road Info: (859) 422-5755 or (859) 422-5733 www.lexingtonchristian.org Description: LCA offers half-day and all-day programs at for 3- and 4-year-olds. Parents can enroll their children in 2, 3, or 5-days/week programs. Typical half-day hours: 8:30-11:45 a.m. Typical all-day hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. “Before school care” (7-8:30 a.m.) and “after-school care” (3:30-6 p.m.) are also available. Children must be potty trained.
Lexington Montessori School 319 South Broadway Park Info: 254-7034 / www.lexkymontessori.org Description: LMS is a community of learners, a family with a commitment to Montessori education and community participation. Along with a Montessori curriculum, LMS offers Spanish, art and music classes taught by specialized teachers. Enrollment options include half-day and full-day for all enrolled children (preschool-sixth grade).
Family Fun and Learning Night: Celebrate Culture
Tuesday, November 21, 5:00-7:00 PM FREE Dinner & Activities for the Whole Family Grab your passport and join us as we celebrate cultural traditions from around the world.
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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.
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Lutheran School of Lexington
425 Patchen Drive / Info: 268-7787 www.lutheranpreschoollexington.org Description: Learning, loving and living as God’s children. The LSL is a play-centered Christian preschool, where creativity, imagination, and innovation lay the foundation for healthy learning habits.”BUILD BELIEVE BRAINSTORM.”
194 North Limestone Info: 254-1361 / www.sayreschool.org Description: Preschool ages 2-4; KindergartenGrade 12. Nurturing, hands-on preschool environment where children 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.
Pepperhill Preschool 2104 Eastway Drive / Info: 277-6813 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. Summer Day Camp: JuneAugust.
Trinity Christian Academy
3900 Rapid Run Drive Info: 271-0079 / www.TrinityLex.org Description: Christ-centered, balanced approach combines learning with play. Children grow through exploration and discovery. Classical Christian foundation fosters art, music, literature appreciation while preparing children for early literacy in reading and math. Half-day and full-day PreK options available. Children must be 4 years old by Aug 1. Full-day transitional kindergarten is available for children who turn 5 by Dec. 31.
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Open Houses Christian Academy of the Bluegrass 549 Parkside Drive (859) 285-9283 www.cabluegrass.org K-12th Grade Friday, Nov. 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Private tours also available by appointment
The Lexington School 1050 Allen Road (859) 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. (Ages 2 and up).
Redwood Cooperative School Community Montessori 166 Crestwood Dr. School 273-4333 725 Stone Road www.redwoodcoop.com (859) 277-4805 Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. www.cmsmontessori.org Toddler-8th grade Seton CatholiC Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m. School 1740 Summerhill Dr. Lex. Christian (859) 273-7827 Academy www.setonstars.com Everyday is an Open House. Tates Creek Campus Call to arrange your tour. Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Road (Entrance #8) Trinity Christian www.lexingtonchristian.org Academy Preschool-5th Grade 3900 Rapid Run Drive Preview Dates (Oct-May) (859) 271-0079 Personal Tours (Oct-Aug). www.trinitylex.org Preschool-12th Grade Rose Campus Private tours available 450 West Reynolds Road by appointment any time. Y (Elementary Entrance) www.lexingtonchristian.org 6th-12th Grade 6th Grade Academy Information Meetings (Oct-Aug) 7th-12th Grade Shadow Dates (Oct-May) Personal Tours (Oct-Aug). Lexington MOntessori School 319 South Broadway Park 254-7034 www.lexkymontessori.org Private tours available by appointment on weekday mornings.
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Focus on Your Child’s Strengths
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By Kimberly Hudson
id you know that one in five students has a language processing disorder that prevents them from reaching their maximum academic potential? If your child is struggling in school, you need to get to the root of the problem. Is the problem due to reading or spelling difficulties, or a language processing disorder? Is it because the student is so overwhelmed Kimberly Hudson by an assignment that he doesn’t know where to start? Assessments are easy and painless and can determine what is causing ongoing struggles at school. Difficulties in school should not prevent your child from pursuing and achieving his goals. He may have trouble reading, but there are other attributes he could use to his advantage. It is important to think more about your child’s strengths than his weaknesses. Too much attention paid to weaknesses can undermine your child’s self-confidence. Businessman and investor Charles Schwab knew his strengths and weaknesses. Instead of trying to be good at everything in school, he learned early on that he liked numbers and focused on that as his career goal. He learned everything he could about business and investments, and persevered in reading despite his difficulties. After the success of his investment firm, Charles Schwab Corporation, he established the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation in order “to help children with learning and attention difficulties to lead satisfying and productive lives in a supportive environment that validated their unique qualities.” There are plenty of resources to assist struggling learners to achieve success. Providing students with the necessary tools to succeed, reminding them of their strengths, and helping them develop other skills will equip them to find happiness and confidence. Learning differences should be celebrated! Help your child turn his troubles into triumphs. Like Robby Novak, better known as Kid President, says, “What if Michael Jordan had quit after he didn’t make the basketball team? He never would’ve made Space Jam… “What will be your Space Jam? What will you create that will make the world awesome?” Your child has the potential for AWESOME. Give him the necessary tools to unlock that potential. After all, “We were made to be awesome.” Resource: “The Power of Dyslexic Thinking” by Robert W. Langston.
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An inspirational speaker, Bell is captivating when discussing the Best Friends Approach. She casts a similar spell when discussing another topic close to her heart – the importance of family. Life in a closeknit family in rural Kentucky can teach us much about the keys to longevity, Bell said. Like what, for instance? “Well, we ate a lot of dirt,” Bell said with a laugh during an interview at her home in Lexington. That’s her way of saying her family lived off the family farm. Outside of Cynthiana in the 1920s and 30s, Harry and Laura Rorer Marsh raised their seven children on a diet devoid of processed food. After all, the family had no ice box. Meals came from the wheat, corn, fruit trees and a large vegetable garden grown on the farm along with meat from chickens, cows and hogs. For special items like coffee and sugar, they traded goods with the huckster truck driver who came around once a week. Virginia was the second oldest in a family of six girls and a boy and worked side by side with her father on the farm. Fresh air and fresh food combined with good genes and a healthy life style
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(Bell takes yoga and aerobics classes at 6 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA) proved a winning formula for Bell and her siblings – all of whom are still alive. The roll call is as follows: Margaret Smith, 99; Virginia Bell, 95; Rees Wilcox, 93; twins Jack Marsh and Joy Rice 90; Faith Blumenfeld, 89; and Gay Perrin, a mere 81.
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he family also valued education. Virginia’s mother enrolled at EKU in 1908 when the teachers college was only two years old. She taught school briefly and earned a nursing degree in Cincinnati before she and Harry married, worked the farm and raised a family. When the oldest child first went off to school, Margaret traveled in a surrey – a horse drawn carriage. When Virginia first started school she rode a little gray school bus. But when it was full of kids and came to the hill at Mud Lick Pike, students got out and walked so the bus could crest the hill. Extended family also supported the Marsh children, whose four sets of grandparents lived within eight miles. Virginia grew up hearing her grandparents discuss Lincoln and the Civil War. With her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Virginia ruminates about inter-planetary space travel. “Old age is like a bridge,” she said. “I have a long look back and now with my great grandchildren I have a long look into the future.” As much as a mentor as Bell has been in her life, her family continues to teach her.
f you want to know the secret to longevity, it’s best to ask someone who’s been around a while, who’s given the idea serious thought and has worked extensively in the field. Virginia Bell more than qualifies. Bell, who turned 95 this year, is a Lexington author and world renowned developer of the Best Friends Approach for the care of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Bell earned math and biology degrees from Transylvania in 1944 and earned a master’s in social work at UK nearly 40 years later. In between, she raised five children – all college graduates – with her late husband, Wayne, and now has 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Working at the UK SandersBrown Center on Aging, Bell developed the Best Friends Approach, which is founded on the belief that relationships are indispensable in dementia care. Caregivers offer respect, empathy, support, trust and humor – all essential elements in friendship. Best Friends has been used all over the world, and Bell, who officially retired in 1993, is still a consultant and mentor. Bell has lectured in more than 30 countries, been published in countless journals, co-authored five books and mentored an untold number of caregivers. Virginia Bell, 95, second from right with her siblings: Gay Perrin, 81; Margaret Smith, Transylvania awarded her an 99; Faith Blumenfeld, 89; Joy Rice, 90; Rees Wilcox, 93; and Jack Marsh, 90. honorary doctorate in 1992. 20 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
Since 1980, the extended family including in-laws added to bonds close, she said. the family, has gathered for a week-long reunion held at state “Family is a gift and something I think more about these parks around the commonwealth. days,” she said. “Young children need family support. Bell’s son Ken has said that the “people that we’ve added to “It’s just so important to have a core group of people that the family have certainly improved our family.” stay connected.” Y For 38 years in a row, as many as 100 family members of the seven siblings come from 18 different states (and a few foreign countries) gather in June to reminisce, share family news and entertain each other with talent shows. “When extended families know their history and get together they learn so much from each other,” Bell said. “For example, our family is inter-generational, intercultural and inter-racial, and we have gay and lesbian, Democrats and Republicans, vegans and vegetarians, and we have different views on religion. “That builds appreciation for other lifestyles and makes us even more of a special family.” Bell’s great grandchildren even dress up in her parents clothing that Virginia has saved. Bell and her siblings are the stars of the talent shows, which follow themes such as famous Kentucky women, Italian opera singers and beautiful hat day. “We have such a wonderful time,” she said. “We get to celebrate each other and also are there for each other during sad times.” Virginia Bell, center, is surrounded by extended family and flanked by her children from Bell realizes, of course, that families today are scattered – few of our grandparents live within walking left to right: Ken, 59; Brenda Bell, 72; Laura Bell, 63; and Marsha Uselton, 70. Virginia’s distance. Still, we must do what we can to keep those
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ow good is Aqua-Tots Swim School? There’s none better from coast to coast, according to Lexington mom Kallista Isernhagen who has tried swim schools for her son from one end of the continent to the other. Brody, now 3, started in swim school in Miami at 6 months and continued lessons after the family moved more than 3,400 miles in 2015 to Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. A year later, Kallista enrolled him at Aqua-Tots when the family settled in the Bluegrass. Blake Isernhagen is an ophthalmologist in Lexington. “Aqua-Tots is a great swim school and by far the best we’ve experienced,” Kallista said. “I love the low student-teacher ratio, and Brody has learned so much. “The staff is wonderful. The pool is amazingly warm and the facility is always clean.” Plus, Brody quickly overcame a particular water fear after starting Aqua-Tots. “He had been terrified of floating on his back,” Kallista said. “He would scream and grab for me. Now, he floats on his back with no trouble.” No wonder she doesn’t mind making the drive from Hamburg for Brody’s weekly lesson. That’s exactly the response owners Lindsay and Jake Thayer hoped for when they opened Aqua-Tots 18 months ago. The couple has two daughters, Lilly, 3, and June, 1, who are regular fixtures at Aqua-Tots. The state-of-the-art facility on Ruccio Way behind Meijer near Fayette Mall provides everything a family would want for a child’s first swimming experience. The 26-foot by 50-foot pool is heated to 91 degrees and is ringed by convenient underwater benches. Depending on what classes are taking place, the pool can accommodate up to 10 classes at a time. Parents can observe their children’s lessons in the colorful, comfortable lobby. At the end of a lesson – 30 minutes long – swimmers walk through a bay of showers, they like to call the kiddie car wash, and the changing area includes private changing rooms with benches, changing tables in the restrooms and bathing suit dryers. All of the 27 instructors teach standardized 22 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
lessons from a national accredited curriculum. All are certified in CPR and have passed a 50-hour water safety training and certification process. Most instructors are high school and college aged, have swim backgrounds or are interested in child development. Classes are capped at no more than four students, and private one-on-one lessons are available for all, including adults and advanced swimmers. Most students are 2 to 6 years old and participate in group lessons. Over 25% of children attend classes multiples times per week, which is what Aqua-Tots recommends. The club offers eight levels of classes from Tadpoles (Level 1, 4-12 months) to Sharks (Level 7) and Stingrays (Level 8), which are for advanced swimmers. Level 3 (Leapfrogs for all beginners 2.5 years to 12) is the most popular for first timers. Aqua-Tots is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., MondayFriday, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. Aqua-Tots also hosts birthday parties and has recently hired a Mermaid to swim along with the birthday child and their guests. March through July is the boom season but swimming is a skill like any other so a year-round program is best for beginners. “We are not a magic wand that can teach your child to swim in two months,” Jake Thayer said. “Like any learned skill, it takes repetition, practice and patience. If you’re still not convinced, how about this? The first lesson is on the house.
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long with learning to swim and how to enjoy the water, the primary mission for Aqua-Tots is water safety. “We are literally saving children’s lives,” Lindsay Thayer said. “We just heard from a family on vacation in Mexico whose 3-yearold swam back to shore after a minor boating accident.” Backyard pools dot the Lexington landscape, plus customers from rural parts of the state have ponds on their property.
“You wouldn’t let a child walk around New Circle Road unattended,” Jake Thayer said. “It’s the same with water. It’s dangerous for little ones to be around pools and ponds. We preach safety every day.” Safety concerns ring especially true for Kallista Isernhagen, who admits to a fear of drowning. She wanted to get her first son into the water as soon as possible. “When we lived in Miami it seemed like all our friends had pools, so the quicker I could get Brody into swim lessons the better,” she said. What started as a safety concern has morphed into just plain fun for Brody. “He loves being in the pool,” said Kallista, who will start Boston, 1, at Aqua-Tots soon. “I highly recommend Aqua-Tots, and I plan on keeping Brody here until he tells me no, which could be a long time from now.” Y
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hen Lindsay and Jake Thayer moved to Lexington, the couple was looking to start a family friendly business that would also be friendly to their family. They found the answer with Aqua-Tots Swim School, which met their needs as entrepreneurs and also as parents. Lindsay, a Kentucky native, is a journalism and business marketing graduate of Indiana University who started her career in broadcasting in Tampa before catching on with an Internet marketing startup. She then moved to Lexington to become assistant marketing director for Whitaker Bank, which is how she met Jake, who graduated from Aquinas College in Michigan with a degree in business and sports management. He worked for the Lexington Legends and another minor league baseball team in Michigan before handling marketing for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and Thrashers (NHL). He returned to the Legends as director of corporate sales and sold the naming rights of the Legends stadium to Whitaker Bank, which is how Jake and Lindsay started their own team – the Thayers. They each then earned their dream jobs – Lindsay was hired by a large restaurant group based outside of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Jake returned to the University of Michigan as an advertising executive. All was great except for the long commutes in different directions, which became a bigger problem when Lilly was born three years ago. June came along two years later. With Lindsay’s parents living in Lexington, the place to start a business was a no-brainer. Which business to start took extensive research by the couple. In their first meeting with the company, AquaTots officials impressed them with what they didn’t ask to start the conversation. “They didn’t talk business first or ask for our financials, they asked us to tell them about our family,” Jake said. “That was very refreshing and made us feel at home. We knew we were partnering with the right people, who are humble, servant leaders.” It’s also made good business sense. Aqua-Tots was founded 26 years ago and started franchising 11 years later. Lexington was the company’s 51st franchise. That total has climbed to 81, including
one in Indianapolis owned by the Thayers, who plan to open a facility in Louisville next spring. When the Thayers moved to Lexington nearly two years ago, they lived with Lindsay’s parents for three months before moving to Hamburg. Life in the Bluegrass has been a joy. Business is good and the couple now has a rich family life that spans three generations. During a recent interview at the swim school, Lindsay’s mother, Amy, a realtor, played with her two grandchildren and also watches them at home. “It’s an honor and privilege,” Amy said about being a grandmother. Also that day, Lindsay’s father Tom Hinkebein came by to drop off financial reports. (He’s the couple’s banker). “Our quality of life is far beyond our expectations,” Lindsay said. “We bring our kids to work often, and they think of it as their second home.” That family feeling carries over to the business, Jake said. “It is energizing to come to work with our staff and see these young adults grow. It’s also gratifying to develop personal relationships with our customers and their families.” The Thayers extend that family feeling to the community. Aqua-Tots served 75 families through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree last year and will double that total this year. The business also donated 200 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the Fayette County public schools. Those efforts exemplify the couple’s commitment to being good business citizens. In fact, Jake said, Aqua-Tots is not merely a business, “it’s a community asset. That’s why
we have special events for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.” How appropriate for a mother and father who have found a new home for their business and their family. Y
Lindsay and Jake Thayer with daughters June, 1, and Lilly, 3.
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mong its many features, Aqua-Tots Swim School is also inclusive – it’s a safe place for children with special needs. Lexington mom Regina Schmutte had struggled to find a place that would accommodate her son, Bobby, a 9-year-old who has Down syndrome. He communicates with sign language and with an App on his iPad that he carries with him. “Bobby was afraid of the water and we need to teach him to swim so he won’t drown,” Schmutte said. Schmutte had multiple conversations with Owner Lindsay Thayer of Aqua-Tots to devise a plan that worked for both sides. Bobby tried a semi-private lesson but it didn’t work out so Aqua-Tots set up a special one-on-one session for him. “Bobby loves it there and he is making progress,” Schmutte said. “The instructors are so joyous to have Bobby, and everybody else is smiling when he’s in the water. “The people at Aqua Tots are truly inclusive. They feel that it is important for kids – all kids – to learn how to swim.” Y November 2017
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olidays are a time for family togetherness and memories, but they also can be a time filled with stress & sadness for families living with dementia. Hosting Holiday Events
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person in the early stage of a dementia-related disease may experience a more intense sense of loss during the holidays because of the changes he or she is experiencing and the implications for the future. As the disease progresses, the physical changes at home, the shifts in usual routines and the increased activity and noises at this time of year can be discombobulating. That may lead to unusual behaviors or emotions – and struggles for the caregivers. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by changing responsibilities and roles while trying to maintain holiday traditions. Caregivers may fear inviting others to share holiday time for fear of making anyone uncomfortable with behavior changes in the person with dementia. There are no rules here. The family dealing with dementia in their lives needs to take care of themselves and each other. That means different things for different people. On the right are some tips from the Alzheimer’s Association for making holidays easier. 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
9 Adjust expectations. Do what is reasonably manageable; let go of the added pressure. 9 Consider the time of day that works best. A person with dementia may feel better and have less confusion earlier in the day. If so, maybe a holiday celebration over a lunch or brunch would work. Ask family/friends to bring dishes for a potluck meal. 9 Set a time frame so people don’t stay longer than the person with dementia is able to handle. 9 Or ask family/friends to host the meal at their home – leaving is always an option if the gathering becomes too loud or confusing for the person with dementia.
Ways Someone With Dementia Can Participate in the Season 9 Involve the person with dementia in safe, manageable activities like wrapping packages or setting the napkins on the table. Remember, this is not about the way things look, it is about maintaining engagement and self-esteem. (See more information about helping a loved one with dementia stay active at alz.org.) 9 Focus on holiday activities that are meaningful, such as singing holiday songs, eating favorite foods or reminiscing. This may be more rewarding than attending a social event that can overwhelm the person. 9 Ask a clergy member if he/she would hold a brief service at a quiet time at your place of worship or at your home. 9 Maintain a normal routine so holiday happenings don’t become disruptive or
confusing to him/her. 9 Plan time for rest in a quiet area away from noise and crowds.
Attending Holiday Events 9 Prepare the host for special needs such as a quiet room for the person to rest, easy to handle finger foods and lower music levels. Discuss potential behaviors the person may exhibit and how to address them. 9 Plan time for breaks so the person can have that quiet rest. 9 Consider a tag-team team approach. Ask someone at the party to be with the person with dementia. This individual can help cue the person as to who people are, provide assistance with eating and other activities, and support the person so he or she feels engaged during the event. 9 Have an extra set of clothes ready. 9 Let go of the guilt and if necessary and feasible, arrange for respite services if the person is not able to participate in holiday events. Caregivers need to enjoy this time as well.
Adapt Gift Giving Encourage people to think practically and outside the box such as: 9 Clothing that is easy to put on and remove. 9 A fidget blanket. 9 A pictorial book of a favorite vacation spot. 9 Homemade coupons offering to take the person with dementia to lunch or spend some time while the caregiver takes a break or runs an errand 9 An identification bracelet (go to www.alz.org/care/dementia-medic-alertsafe-return.asp for more information). Bari Lewis is director for community outreach at the Alzheimer’s Assn. To learn more about this topic, join the Alzheimer’s Association for a program on Creating Positive Holiday Experiences, scheduled for the Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way on Nov. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Info: (800) 272-3900 or alz.org/crf. Y
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Successful Aging Directory
GENERAL Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living 699 Perimeter Drive 269-8021 / www.bgaaail.org Information about aging service programs throughout the Bluegrass, including senior citizens centers, inhome care programs, adult day care programs, and the Family Caregiver Support Program. Central Kentucky Radio Eye 1733 Russell Cave Road 422-6390 / www.radioeye.org Radio Eye provides free reading services and programming through SCA radio, cable TV and Internet broadcasts. LFUCG Office of Aging Services 195 Life Lane / 278-6072 www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/ aging-services Information about existing programs and services for Fayette County seniors. Social Security Administration 2241 Buena Vista Road #110 (866) 530-7754 www.socialsecurity.gov UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 800 South Broadway, 101 Sanders-Brown Bldg. / 323-6040 www.mc.uky.edu/coa Provides research, education and service programs in aging with a strong focus on Alzheimer’s Disease research. Educational programs offered to professionals, students, older adults and their caregivers. UK Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Ligon House, 658 S. Limestone St. 257-2657 www.uky.edu/publichealth/academics/lifelong-learning Programs in Lexington, Morehead and Somerset 26 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
OLLI at UK offers courses, events, shared interest groups, workshops and day trips for adults 50+. The Donovan Forum Lecture and Entertainment Series, held Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., at the Lexington Senior Center, are free and open to the public. YMCA Silver Sneakers Program 254-YMCA (9622) www.ymcaofcentralky.org/programs/ activeolder/ Swimming, yoga and exercise classes offered five days a week. YMCA offers a wide range of services and activities for persons 60 and older, including informational and referral, health, recreational and social services programs. Many programs are free. Lexington Senior Center 195 Life Lane / 278-6072 The Lexington Cemetery 833 West Main St. / 255-5522 www.lexcem.org Offering burial, mausoleum, cremation and memorialization options.
LEGAL Attorney Walter C. Cox Jr. & Associates 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 3106 514-6033 / www.waltercoxlaw.com Practice concentrates on estate planning in Kentucky using revocable living trusts as the foundation and cornerstone of the plan. Bluegrass ElderLaw, PLLC 120 N. Mill St., Suite 201 281-0048 www.bgelderlaw.com Providing personal legal advice for power of attorney, trusts, wills, estate settlement and pension planning. Kentucky Assisted Living Facilities Assn. 133 Evergreen Road, Suite 212 Louisville / (502) 938-5102 www.kentuckyassistedliving.org Information and listings of certified
assisted living facilities throughout Kentucky. ElderlawLexington McClelland & Associates, PLLC 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 2102 543-0061 www.elderlawlexington.com/index.php The firm provides Elder Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship services, Special Needs Planning and Trustee Services. Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc. 3138 Custer Drive, Suite 110 277-9215 / www.ombuddy.org Nonprofit advocacy group for residents in long-term care facilities. Provides free information about all levels of long-term care. UK College of Law Legal Clinic 630 Maxwelton Court / 257-4692 www.law.uky.edu/academics/legalclinic Free legal services include estate planning, guardianship, domestic abuse and financial exploitation
ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s Association Greater Ky. & So. Indiana Chapter Lexington Regional Office 2808 Palumbo Drive, #205 266-5283 or (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org/kyin Education, support groups, Safe Return program, respite and other services for individuals and their caregivers across greater Kentucky and southern Indiana. Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center / UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 800 South Broadway, 101 Sanders-Brown Bldg. / 323-6040 www.mc.uky.edu/coa/ Research opportunities, memory disorders clinic and education available to families, health-care providers and the community about Alzheimer’s disease.
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ElderlawLexington McClelland & Associates, PLLC 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 2102 543-0061 www.elderlawlexington.com/index.php The firm provides Elder Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship services, Special Needs Planning and Trustee Services. Jason Veinot’s Enhance Wealth 2525 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 118 jason@enhancewealth.com 231-6622 http://enhancewealth.com Provides financial and retirement planning, long-term care insurance and other services. Social Security Administration 2241 Buena Vista Road, Suite 110 (866) 530-7754 / www.ssa.gov Information about retirement benefits and Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.)
MEDICAL Bluegrass.org 1351 Newtown Pike, Bldg. 1 253-1686 www.bluegrass.org Bluegrass.org has served the seventeen county Bluegrass Area for over 45 years, assisting individuals and families in the enhancement of their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing by providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance abuse services. Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Road / 254-5701 http://cardinalhillhealthsouth.com Providing physical rehabilitation services to people of all ages. Cardinal Hill offers inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Family Eyecare Associates Dr. Rick Graebe 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles (859) 879-3665 www.myfamilyvision.com Bluegrass Care Navigators (Fomerly Hospice of the Bluegrass) 2312 Alexandria Drive 276-5344 / (800) 876-6005 www.bgcarenav.org Provides quality end-of-life care and support for terminally ill adults and
children at home, in nursing facilities and at the Hospice Care Centers in Lexington. Drs. Ditto and Musick Eye Care Center 104 Fairfield Drive / Nicholasville (859) 887-2441 www.dittoandmusick.com
SUPPORT SERVICES Kentucky Home Care Assn. 2331 Fortune Drive, Suite 280 268-2574 www.khha.org Information about home care programs throughout the state. Meals on Wheels 276-5391 http://mealsonwheelslex.org/ Home-delivered hot noon meal plus breakfast and supper snack provided Monday-Friday. Cost is based on a sliding scale.
ADULT DAY SERVICES Aging With Grace 3100 Old Todds Road #170 539-2147 Administrator@agingwithgraceinfo.org www.agingwithgraceinfo.org Bell House Senior Citizens Center 545 Sayre Ave. / 233-0986 Christian Care Community’s Best Friends Day Center (Bridgepoint) 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville (859) 885-3000 www.bridgepointeassistedcare.com Provides people with memory loss with a safe, creative environment, rich with therapeutic activities. National Family Caregiver Program Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living 699 Perimeter Drive / 269-8021 www.bgaaail.org
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2109 Cornerstone Drive / 543-0824 www.thebreckinridge.com Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville (859) 885-3000 www.bridgepointeassistedcare.com Cambridge Place 2020 Cambridge Drive / 252-6747 www.cambridgepl.com Christian Towers 1511 Versailles Road / 253-3625 Hartland Hills 1005 Tanbark Road / 273-1212 www.holidaytouch.com Highgrove at Tates Creek 4251 Saron Drive / 274-0013 www.highgroveattatescreek.com The Homeplace at Midway 101 Sexton Way, Midway (859) 846-4663 www.homeplaceatmidway.com Hometown Manor 2141 Executive Drive, Lexington 317-8439 523 East Washington St., Georgetown (502) 570-9700 201 Democrat Drive, Frankfort (502) 352-2330 www.hometownmanor.com
150 Shoreside Drive, 721-0350 1400 Gibson Bay Drive, Richmond (859) 626-5000 68 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Frankfort / (502) 226-5888 www.morningpointe.com The Lantern at Morning Pointe 225 Ruccio Way, 309-4867 66 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Frankfort / (502) 226-7118 www.morningpointe.com/locations-2/ lantern-assisted-living-lexington
2770 Palumbo Drive / 263-2410 www.brookdaleliving.com Sayre Christian Village 580 Greenfield Drive / 271-9000 www.sayrechristianvillage.org Signature Healthcare at Tanbark 1121 Tanbark Road / 273-7377 www.tanbarkhealthcare.com
Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center 1500 Trent Blvd. / 272-2273 www.northpointlexington.com
Thomson-Hood Veterans Ctr. 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore (859) 858-2814 www.thvc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Provision Living at Beaumont Centre 1165 Monarch St. / 687-6587 www.provisionliving.com/locations/ beaumont/
Wesley Village 1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore (859) 858-3865 www.wvillage.org The Willows 1376 Silver Springs Drive 277-0320 2531 Old Rosebud Road 543-0337 2710 Man o’ War Blvd. / 273-0088 www.trilogyhs.com Y
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The Lafayette 690 Mason Headley Road 278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm 2700 Man O War Blvd. / 286-5111 www.legacyreserveky.com Lexington Country Place 700 Mason Headley Road 259-3486 www.lexingtoncountryplace.com Liberty Ridge 701 Liberty Ridge Lane / 543-9449 www.libertyridge.com
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Do These Remedies Really Work? (This column is one in an occasional series that will discuss health tips that you may have heard, read about or seen on the Internet.) 1) Can drinking grape juice prevent stomach viruses? There is currently some advice going around on the Internet that drinking a glass of grape juice three times a day after being exposed to stomach flu (gastroenteritis) can prevent a person from getting sick. The idea is that grape juice’s acidic pH can help suppress the virus, and antiviral chemicals in the juice can help destroy it. While grape juice is acidic, so are the juices already in our stomachs. The two main viruses causing gastroenteritis, norovirus and rotavirus, are tough and can usually get through our acidic stomachs to infect us. Making the small intestine have a more alkaline pH may be what helps keep these viruses from infecting us. Dark grape juice does contain substances called polyphenols that can bind to viral proteins in the laboratory.
However, they have not been scientifically easy to swallow with a sore throat, they studied to see if they can bind to viruses really do not work like the mucilage from inside our gastrointestinal systems. marshmallow root. Still, polyphenols do provide benefits for 3) Should one really “feed a cold, our nervous and cardiovascular systems. starve a fever”? They also may decrease our risk of getting This idea first appeared in a dictionary cancer, so drinking dark grape juice does written by the schoolmaster John Withals have some good health benefits. in 1574. At the time, it was thought that Just don’t expect it to prevent catching food would heat up the body. Conversely, stomach flu. then, avoiding food should help someone 2) Can eating marshmallows help a with a fever cool down. sore throat? The truth is you should both feed a cold Marshmallows were once made using and a fever. You need energy from food to marshmallow root. This root contains help fight off a cold. mucilage, a thick, gluey substance that Because more calories are burned up can coat, soothe and protect the mucous with a fever, food is also needed for a membranes of a sore throat. fever. Liquids are also important, since an But modern marshmallows are usually increased body temperature can lead to made from sugar, water and gelatin. While fluid loss from increased sweating. Y the gelatin can have a mucousy texture when chewed and swallowed, it is derived from animal Dr. Charles Ison is a University of material (such as bones and Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hooves). hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a While marshmallows may be partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.
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or the past nine years, I have collaborated with Dr. Rick Graebe on his monthly column that appears in our magazine. I have learned much over that time from Dr. Graebe, who is a behavioral optometrist in Versailles specializing in Vision Therapy. Vision Therapy, as we have written many times in these pages, is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body. I learned that from Dr. Graebe along with much about eye health, macular degeneration, amblyopia (lazy eye) and the difference between eyesight and vision. In our relationship, I played the role of student to Dr. Graebe’s teacher, a role I have enjoyed immensely. Recently, I assumed another role with Dr. Graebe – patient. On a warm Thursday morning, I took a pleasant drive out Versailles Road to his office on Crossfield Drive off Route 60. After all these years of discussion, I would now see Dr. Graebe in action.
I entered his exam room needing a depth perception is not an issue, one eye complete checkup and a new prescription. is just fine.). Dr. Graebe greeted me wearing casual Afterward, Dr. Graebe wrote me a clothes and a warm grin. new prescription and then did something Throughout the exam, he explained all I really appreciated. I work at a computer that he was doing and why – a practice I all day and suffer from occasional neck and appreciate as a patient. shoulder pain. He checked my macula for signs of Unsolicited, Dr. Graebe recommended degeneration (Good news! The test was an osteopath – one that he had seen negative.) He also tested my eye pressure himself for his shoulder discomfort. and general eye health, and made sure I liked that Dr. Graebe saw me as a that my eyes were tracking, pointing complete person, not just an eye patient. and working together. Thumbs up on All in all, I felt taken care of. I had everything. been checked by a professional who was After a thorough exam, I then hit him interested in me in a holistic way. with my complaints and concerns. I was in capable hands and my needs I have trouble seeing at night when had been addressed in a caring, friendly I’m driving (Normal for a person my age manner. whose eyes let in less light than they once That’s a medical exam home run. Y did). When I read at night in bed, I find myself using only one Dr. Rick Graebe eye. (No problem. My eyes Family Eyecare Associates & are tired after a long day, Children’s Vision and Learning Center and for close-up work where 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665
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of the Dead Celebration. Live music and dance performances, traditional food, arts and crafts and a candlelight parade. 5-9 p.m. $2 suggested donation. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Carnegie Center: ACT Test Prep. 5:30-7:15 p.m. $65, includes book. For grades 10-12. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-3. Village Branch: Recess. 4-5 p.m. For all kids. Teen Space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. 231-5500.
_______ THURSDAY 2 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell St. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 3-5, must be pottytrained. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsports. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.
10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Jessamine County Public Library: Virtual Field Trip. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Essential Oils for Health. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30 p.m. $35 for 5 classes. Baptist HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Great Expectations. 3-week childbirth education class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6-7:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lexington Catholic High School: Open House. Prospective students, their families and members of the community are welcome to tour the campus. 6-8 p.m. 2250 Clays Mill Road. Info: 277-7183 ext. 231. 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. The Family Center: Night Owls Time. A playgroup
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for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Northside Branch: Garageband Basics. 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Maker Thursday. Build, create and invent with a variety of materials. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Family Storytime. 4-4:45 p.m. Recommended for ages 7 & under. Info: 231-5500.
__________ FRIDAY 3 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 3-5, must be pottytrained. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsports. com. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive. 10:30-11 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Family Center: Woodpecker Writing Workshop in Sentence Fluency. 2-3 p.m. For homeschooled grades 2-12. $15, multi-child discounts available. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: (757) 692-6970. Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “Dia de los Muertos,” a performance exploring the Mexican holiday in a touching and intimate way. 7 p.m. $17-$20. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 271-4472. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. 10:15 and 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Info: 231-5500.
_______ SATURDAY 4 Lexington Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. 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. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 9-10:15 a.m. For all stages of pregnancy. No experience required. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 10:30-11:20 a.m. For moms and newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com. F Jessamine County Public Library: Literacy 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
Bell. 10-11 a.m. Green Screen Basics. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Family Book Club Wrap Up Party. 2-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Family Center: Bellies and Beyond: Postpartum Mood Disorders. 10 a.m. $10 per couple. Single Parent Power. 5 p.m. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. F The Lexington School: Open House. 10 a.m. For ages 2 & up. 1050 Lane Allen Road. Info: 278-0501. F Barnes & Noble: “Bruce’s Big Move” Storytime. 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 5438518. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “Dia de los Muertos,” a performance exploring the Mexican holiday in a touching and intimate way. 2 p.m. $17-$20. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 271-4472. Arc of Kentucky: Walk to Bridge the Gap to Success. 2-5 p.m. Walk, children’s activities, bounce house, silent auction and more. $20 general registration for ages 4 & up. Lakeview Park, 118 Park Ave. Frankfort. Info: (502) 875-5225 or www.arcofky.ezeventsolutions.com/walk. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m. Ages 5 & up. $15 per participant. Preregistration recommended and accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsports.com. Kentucky Horse Park: KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 2995472 or www.khsaa.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. For families. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon. For families. Northside Branch: iMovie Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.
__________ SUNDAY 5 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Baby Moon: Hypnobabies Childbirth Education Class. Meets weekly through Dec. 10. $149 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. New Brother/New Sister Sibling Class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Ages 3-8. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.
_________ MONDAY 6 FCPS: No Preschool Classes. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music “Singing in the Kitchen.” Toddlers session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through Nov. 13. Ages 1-3. Preschoolers session: 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. weekly through Nov. 13. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. The Family Center: Preschool Time. A playgroup with skill-based activities. 9:30 a.m. $3 per family. Crunch Time. A playgroup for natural parenting. Noon. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. Quilting Basics. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Audio Recording Basics. 6-8 p.m. Teen Trivia. 6-6:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Bourbon County Senior Citizens Center: Diabetes Support Group. 11 a.m. 11 Legion Rd. Paris. Info: 987-1915 ext. 4117. Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town) storytime. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Eastside Branch: Jump Baby Jump storytime. 10:30 and 11 a.m. Ages 1-2. Maker Monday. Build, invent and create. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades 2-5. Registration required. Info: 2315500.
________ TUESDAY 7 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 W. Maxwell St. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music “Singing in the Kitchen.” Preschoolers session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. weekly through Nov. 14. Ages 3-5. Toddlers session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through Nov. 14. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-1:15 p.m. weekly through Nov. 14. Ages 4-12 months. Registration required. Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. For pregnant women in their third trimester and their partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F 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. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and
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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See Nov. 1.
Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30 p.m. $35 for 5 classes. Baptist HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 260-6357.
Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics class. Weekly through Dec. 13. Ages 4 & up. Registration required. $40 members, $55 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org.
The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Series. 6-9 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. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. 11 a.m. For walking babies through 2 years old. Computer Free Coding for Kids. 4-5 p.m. Grades 2-5. Registration required. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 6-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam storytime. 10:15 and 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Northside Branch: 3D Printing Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Read! Play! Learn! 11 a.m. For ages 5 & under. SketchUp. Learn the basics of 3D architectural modeling. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. For adults and teens. Info: 231-5500.
_____ WEDNESDAY 8 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 1. The Family Center: Play Time. See Nov. 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Exercise with Ease. See Nov. 1. Teen Craft. 6-7 p.m. Lego Club- Bricks 4 Kidz. 6:30-8 p.m. What’s Brewing: Wild Carrot. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Opiate Recovery and Your Baby. A class with a strong emphasis of support and Subutex education. 10-11 a.m. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 10:30-11:20 a.m. Registration required. Anderson County Senior Center, 160 Township Square, Lawrenceburg. Info: (800) 272-3900. F Lexington Senior Center: Health Expo. Vendors, speakers, free blood pressure screenings, hearing aid cleanings and more. 12:302:30 p.m. Free. 195 Life Lane. Info: 278-6072. 36 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
F Redwood Cooperative School: Open House. 6-8 p.m. 166 Crestwood Drive. Info: 273-4333.
F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Nov. 1. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 1. Little Explorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Nov. 1. Village Branch: Recess. See Nov. 1. Teen Space. See Nov. 1.
______ THURSDAY 9 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See Nov. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Nov. 2. Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Clark County Public Library, 370 South Burns Ave. Winchester. Info: (800) 272-3900. Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. 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. The Family Center: Night Owls Time. See Nov. 2. SCAPA: “The Lion King, Jr.” 7 p.m. $16 adults, $13 students and seniors. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 381-3332. F Jessamine County Public Library: Open Bluegrass Jam Session. 7:30-8:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: U.S. Dressage Finals. Nov. 9-12. Info: www.usdf.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See Nov. 2. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See Nov. 2. Little Explorers. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Northside Branch: Photoshop Basics. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 2. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 2.
_________ FRIDAY 10 Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: All veterans and active military personnel are invited to breakfast at the Y. 8-10:30 a.m. Veterans can enjoy the Y facilities for free all day. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See Nov. 3. The Family Center: Woodpecker Writing Workshop in Sentence Fluency. 2-3 p.m. For homeschooled grades 2-12. $15, multi-child discounts available. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: (757) 692-6970. SCAPA: “The Lion King, Jr.” 7 p.m. $16 adults, $13 students and seniors. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 381-3332. F Christian Academy of the Bluegrass: Open House. 7-8:30 p.m. Private tours also available by appointment. Grades K-12. 549 Parkside Dr. Info: 285-9283. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 3. Central Branch: Drop-in Craft: Thanksgiving Placemat. 2:30-4 p.m. For all kids. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 3.
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The Family Center: Veterans Day Parade Activities. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Family Music Night. Mini Music: 5 p.m. Ages 2 & under. $10 per child. Singing Stars: 5:45 p.m. Ages 3-8. $10 per child. Music Wellness for Caregivers. 6:30 p.m. Free with attendance of another class or $10 per child. Spectrum Musicians. 7:15 p.m. For school aged kids with a focus on social-emotional skills. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See Nov. 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Nov. 4. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750. Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop: Addressing legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Keller Williams Greater Lexington, 2700 Rosebud Rd. Info: 2233318. F Mars Hill Forum: “The Life & Work of C.S. Lewis.” 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Memorial Hall, 610 S. Limestone. Info: jordanrachel.smith@gmail.com. F Barnes & Noble: “A Loud Winter’s Nap”
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Storytime. See Nov. 4. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. $10 per child. Registration required. “Just the Facts, Mom” Childbirth Education Class. 1-5:30 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. F Louisville Zoo: Veterans Day. Active and retired military and their dependents get free general admission to the Louisville Zoo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www.louisvillezoo. org. F Jessamine County Public Library: How to Write a Novel in 30 Days. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Local Author Fair. 1-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See Nov. 4. Centered: Crystal Play Workshop. 12:30-2 p.m. For all ages. $10 minimum donation suggested. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: www.centeredlex.com. SCAPA: “The Lion King, Jr.” 2 & 7 p.m. $16 adults, $13 students and seniors. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 381-3332. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See Nov. 4. Lexington Chamber Orchestra: presents “Mozart Celebration.” 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10-$20. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 3900 Rapid Run Drive. Info: (501) 3396050. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics class. Weekly through Dec. 16. Ages 4 & up. Registration required. $40 members, $55 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 4. Drop-in Craft: Thanksgiving Placemat. 2:30-4 p.m. For all kids. Minecraft: Exploration. 1:30-3:30 p.m. For all ages. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4.
_________ SUNDAY 12 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music “Singing in the Kitchen.” Toddlers session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Ages 1-3. Preschoolers session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 3-5. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-12 months. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 5. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. Registration 38 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
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Tours. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.
Centered: Ikebana for Table Arrangements with Brooke Pohl. Unique ways to create a holiday table arrangement. 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. Preregistration required. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: www.centeredlex.com.
F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 6. Baby Sensory Time: Textures. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Eastside Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Nov. 6. Northside Branch: Teen Game Night. 6-8 p.m. Grades 7-12. Info: 231-5500.
F Jessamine County Public Library: Writer’s Forum. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.
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Lexington Chamber Orchestra: presents “Mozart Celebration.” 3 p.m. Suggested donation $10-$20. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 3900 Rapid Run Drive. Info: (501) 339-6050. F Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Village Branch: Lexington Area YoYo Club. Hands-on learning for all skill levels. 1-3 p.m. Ages 10 & up welcome. Info: 231-5500.
________ MONDAY 13 The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Nov. 6. Crunch Time. See Nov. 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Nov. 6. Monday Make & Take: Scrap Fabric Wreath. 2-4 p.m. iMovie Basics. 6-8 p.m. Teen Trivia. See Nov. 6. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. La Leche League of Madison County: Group meet-up. 12:30-2 p.m. Madison County Health Dept., 214 Boggs Lane. Richmond. Info: (812) 240-8797. Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café. A safe environment where people with memory loss and their caregivers can enjoy time and remain socially engaged. 2-4 p.m. Info: 266-5238 ext. 8179. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ballard Griffith Towers, 650 Tower Plaza. Free. Info: 288-2446. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 6. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $20 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. F Celebration Center of Lexington: Holiday Hope. Holiday music and candlelight ceremony. The program is designed to help people cope with grief on special days. Bring a photocopy of a 4x6 photo of a loved one to participate in an activity. Free. 6 p.m. Reservations required. 1509 Trent Boulevard. Info: 272-3414. F Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit
Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 9-10 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: 288-2446. F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Teen Anime Club. 5-6:30 p.m. Family Storytime. 7-7:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 7. The Empowerment Series for Women with Cancer. “Body Image After Cancer.” Part of a free monthly series. 6 p.m. For women diagnosed with cancer. Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Rd. Registration required. Info: 260-4357. Baby Moon: MaterniTea. A free informational session for women and partners from preconception to pregnancy. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Latched: Breastfeeding Essentials class. 6:30-8 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. The Family Center: Breastfeeding 101 “Keys to Success” with Lactation care by Elizabeth Stapleton. $25. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.lactationcarewithelizabeth.com. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See Nov. 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 7. Bluegrass Rock Painters. 6-9 p.m. Children old enough to paint unsupervised welcome. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 7. InDesign Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. For teens. Registration required. Final Cut Pro X Basics. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Nov. 7. Village Branch: Let’s Go Lego! Free-form brick building. 4-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Coding Games with Scratch. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.
_____ WEDNESDAY 15 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 1. The Family Center: Play Time. See Nov. 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Exercise with Ease. See Nov. 1. Books & Bites. 10:30-11:30 a.m. You Can Create: Color Your Own Advent Calendar. 6:30-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See Nov. 1. Alzheimer’s Association: Creating Positive Holiday Experiences with a Loved One with Dementia. 2-3 p.m. Designed for family caregivers, no professionals. Registration required. Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: (800) 272-3900. F Clark County Health Dept: “Pumping & Returning to Work” breastfeeding class. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 400 Professional Ave., Winchester. Info: (859) 749-9628. F Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 226-1655 or (877) 376-2631.
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Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org.
Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights Stroll. A 5K Run, food drive, mini train rides, prizes and more. 6-9 p.m. Info: 255-5727 or www. kyhorsepark.com.
F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Nov. 1. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 1. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Nov. 1. Village Branch: Recess. See Nov. 1. Teen Space. See Nov. 1.
Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org.
______ THURSDAY 16 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See Nov. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Nov. 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Lunch & Learn. Noon-1 p.m. Leather Crafts. 3-4:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. The Family Center: Night Owls Time. See Nov. 2. F Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free class for expecting parents. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.
F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See Nov. 2. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See Nov. 2. Extreme Explorers. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades 2-5. Registration required. Northside Branch: Photoshop for Photographers. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 2. Little Leonardos art and science activities. 1:302:15 p.m. Ages 2-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 2. Info: 231-5500.
__________ FRIDAY 17 La Leche League of Greater Lexington: Monthly meeting. 9 a.m. Centered Holistic Health & Wellness Center, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: 5598488. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See Nov. 3. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump &
Jive. 10:30-11 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Centered: Movement Fusion and Drumming. Dance, drum and play. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Open to the public. For all ages, children welcome. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: www.centeredlex.com. Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights holiday festival. A dazzling display of lights and familyfriendly activities. 5:30-10 p.m. open nightly. $25 per car Friday-Sunday. Info: 255-5727 or www. khpfoundation.org. Kentucky Horse Park Rodeo. Nov. 17 & 18. 7- 10 p.m. Alltech Arena. Info: 2594200 or www.kyhorsepark.com. Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Sound of Music.” 8 p.m. $65-$150. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 3. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 3.
______ SATURDAY 18 Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See Nov. 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Nov. 4. Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR. 9 a.m.noon. $30 per person, $50 per couple, or $15 for each additional registrant. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357
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Holiday Vendor Fair: Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 110. Vendors such as Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Premier Jewelry, Rada Knives, Tastefully Simple and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. South Elkhorn Christian Church, 4343 Harrodsburg Road. Info: mgash64@gmail.com. Kentucky Horse Park: 36th Annual Kentucky Book Fair. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 170 local and national authors meet readers and sign books in this all ages event. Info: 257-5932 or www.kyhumanities.org. Snowbird Dressage. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 846-4889 or www. kentuckydressageassociation.com. F Barnes & Noble: “Bear Says Thanks” Storytime. See Nov. 4. F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Garageband. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 12-12:45 p.m. Teen Crafternoon. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See Nov. 4. F Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: PreDiabetes Class En Espanol. 1-3 p.m. Free. Registration required. Village Branch Library, 2185 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446. Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Sound of Music.” 2 & 8 p.m. $65-$150. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. EKU Center for the Arts: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live “King for a Day.” 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. 1 Hall Dr., Richmond. Info: (859) 622-7469. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See Nov. 4. The Family Center: STEM Saturday. $5 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 4. Eastside Branch: Saturday Drop-in Craft. 11 a.m.1 p.m. For all kids. Northside Branch: 3D Printing Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. For teens. Registration required. Fall Wind Chimes. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4. Info: 231-5500.
_________ SUNDAY 19 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 5. Lexington Opera House: Broadway Live presents “The Sound of Music.” 1 & 6:30 p.m. $65-$150. 40 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. F Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights holiday festival. A dazzling display of lights and familyfriendly activities. 5:30-10 p.m. open nightly. $25 per car Friday-Sunday. Info: 255-5727 or www. khpfoundation.org.
________ MONDAY 20 The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Nov. 6. Crunch Time. See Nov. 6. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. The Refuge Clinic, 2349 Richmond Rd. Suite 220. Info: 288-2446. F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Trivia. See Nov. 6. Video Recording Basics. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights holiday festival. A dazzling display of lights and familyfriendly activities. 5:30-10 p.m. open nightly. $15 per car Monday-Thursday. Info: 255-5727 or www. khpfoundation.org. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 6. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 6. Eastside Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Nov. 6.
________ TUESDAY 21 F 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. Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1109 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446. The Family Center: The Special Connection: Friendsgiving. Connect with local special needs families. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Waveland Museum: Evening Tea Tuesday. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611 or 6198189. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See Nov. 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 7. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 7. Illustrator Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. For teens. Registration required. Final Cut Pro X Beyond Basics. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Prerequisite: Final Cut
Pro X Basics. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Nov. 7.
____ WEDNESDAY 22 FCPS: No School. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease. See Nov. 1. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See Nov. 1. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Nov. 1. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 1. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Nov. 1. Village Branch: Recess. See Nov. 1. Teen Space. See Nov. 1.
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Thanksgiving Day FCPS: No School.
Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights holiday festival. A dazzling display of lights and familyfriendly activities. 5:30-10 p.m. Non-driving activities closed. $15 per car Monday-Thursday. Info: 255-5727 or www.khpfoundation.org.
_________ FRIDAY 24 FCPS: No School. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive. 10:30-11 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Nov. 3. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 3.
______ SATURDAY 25 Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Saturday & Family Workshops. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Planetarium shows, workshops and hands-on activities. Pre-registration is suggested for the workshops. Purchase of a Creator Band includes a morning or afternoon workshop and Planetarium show, plus all exhibits and Maker Space activities for $10 for the first participant and $8 for each additional participant. General admission $4 per person. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5552.
Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See Nov. 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Nov. 4. F Barnes & Noble: “Everything is Mama” Storytime. See Nov. 4. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See Nov. 4. Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Home for the Holidays Train Ride. 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. 175 Beasley Rd. Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476. Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” 2 p.m. $19 adults, $16 children. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Nov. 4. Eastside Branch: Lego Lab. Plan, create and build. 10 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: 3D Modeling with SketchUp. 10 a.m.noon. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 4. The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.
________ SUNDAY 26 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Nov. 5. Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights holiday festival. A dazzling display of lights and familyfriendly activities. 5:30-10 p.m. open nightly. $25 per car Friday-Sunday. Info: 255-5727 or www. khpfoundation.org. F Lexington Public Library: Village Branch: Lexington Area YoYo Club. Hands-on learning for all skill levels. 1-3 p.m. Ages 10 & up welcome. Info: 231-5500.
________ MONDAY 27 The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Nov. 6. Crunch Time. See Nov. 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Nov. 6. Intro to Mac. 6-8 p.m. Teen Trivia. See Nov. 6. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 6. 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. La Leche League of Madison County: Group meet-up. 6:30-8 p.m. Broadway Center, 204 N.
Broadway St. Berea. Info: (812) 240-8797. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Nov. 6. Eastside Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Nov. 6.
_______ TUESDAY 28 F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. Family Storytime. 7-7:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Fayette County Diabetes Coalition: Open meeting for anyone interested in diabetic issues. 1-2 p.m. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2446. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Baptist Health: Grandparenting for Baby Boomers and Beyond. 2-4 p.m. Free. HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center, 161 Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 7. Pediatric CPR. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per couple, or $15 for each additional registrant. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Great Expectations. 3-week childbirth education class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. The Speech Network: Breastfeeding Basics: Start Right class. 7-9 p.m. $25. Registration required. 2035 Regency Rd. Suite 5. Info: www. lactationcarewithelizabeth.com/services. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See Nov. 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Nov. 7. Teen Tuesday: Ugly Sweater Decorating. 6-7 p.m. Grades 7-12. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See Nov. 7. Illustrator 2: Vector Art. 10 a.m.-noon. For teens. Registration required. Intro to Digital Photography. For teens. 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Nov. 7. Village Branch: Let’s Go Lego! Free-form brick building. 4-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
____ WEDNESDAY 29 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Nov. 1. The Family Center: Play Time. See Nov. 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Nov. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Exercise with Ease. See Nov. 1. Be-You-tiful. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.
Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See Nov. 1. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. Learn what legal decisions must be made, and how to use those decisions to protect and provide the best care possible for the person with dementia. 2:30-4 p.m. Registration required. 2808 Palumbo Drive. Info: (800) 272-3900. F Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes en Espanol. 6-7 p.m. 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507. Centered: Intentional Art Night. Playful, amateur art-making. 7:45-9 p.m. Donations accepted. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: www.centeredlex.com. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Nov. 1. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Nov. 1. Art Start. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Nov. 1. Village Branch: Recess. See Nov. 1. Teen Space. See Nov. 1.
______ THURSDAY 30 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See Nov. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Nov. 2. Baptist Health: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Nov. 2. The Family Center: Night Owls Time. See Nov. 2. 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. 2-Week Childbirth Education Series. 6-9 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. F Jessamine County Public Library: Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe. 7-9 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See Nov. 2. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See Nov. 2. Northside Branch: Colorize a Black and White Photo. 6-8 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Nov. 2. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See Nov. 2. Y November 2017
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Grace Jacobs SCHOOL: Lex. Christian Academy GRADE: 11 SPORT: Soccer ACADEMICS: Grace is a straight-A student who scored 30 on the ACT as a freshman. She plays classical guitar and is a math tutor. PARENTS: Jennifer & Michael
mid all the roles that keep Grace Jacobs busy – straight A student, classical guitar player, math tutor, community volunteer, all star soccer player – she also keeps her bags packed. Soccer already has taken her across the Atlantic to Holland and will do so again in the spring when she travels with her Olympic Development Program team to Liverpool, England. This past summer she made the final US Youth Soccer ODP Region II player pool after traveling to Michigan for camp. Of course, that’s in addition to the year-round travel on weekends with her Lexington FC premier team. With all that travel, it’s a wonder the high school junior can maintain such a busy life in the classroom. It’s been nothing but A’s for Grace for as long as anyone can remember. She scored 30 on the ACT – as a freshman. She took one A.P. class as a sophomore, is taking four this year and will take four or five next year. She’s a member of the National Honor Society and the math National Honor Society. To raise money for her ODP trips abroad, she tutors younger students in math. As a volunteer, she has worked with consignment sales and Sweet Blessings Cakes, and packed Christmas boxes to be delivered to children in other
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countries. In middle school, her aquaponics experiment made her a state science fair champion, and she even took a cooking class and made Rhubarb Crumble. An avid reader, she tackled Barbara Bush’s autobiography just for fun and enjoys historical fiction. Her parents describe Grace as a hardworking, efficient and proactive time manager. Grace agrees. “I plan my work and set my own deadlines,” she said. “I have to stay up late sometimes to make sure I get everything done.” In soccer, the 5-foot-4, 120-pound midfielder cracked the LCA varsity as a freshman when she won the Coach’s Award. As a sophomore she was selected to the All-A state team and made her first varsity penalty kick in an All-A semifinal victory for LCA. On the trip to Holland last spring, she trained with professional coaches and visited Rotterdam, The Hauge and Amsterdam. She will train with her ODP team again in Liverpool next spring. Her goals are to play well in Liverpool and in the Club season, and play soccer in college while majoring in pre-med. “She is very fast and a staunch defender,” her mother Jennifer said. “She sees the field well, sets up other players and can thread a needle with a pass. She’s just a tough little defender.” Y
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Tracey Werkheiser “Students love it when I tell them they’re learning something that they’re going to use the rest of their lives.”
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ull up a chair in Tracey Werkheiser’s fifth grade classroom — you’ve got lots of choices. Along with a traditional desk and chairs, students can settle into a bean bag chair or perch on a balance ball chair. How about a table and chair set from IKEA, or a furry, cushioned stool? If you don’t like sitting, take a bar stool at the “standing station.” It’s called flexible seating and when officials at Northern Elementary in Georgetown accepted the experiment they naturally chose Werkheiser. After all, nobody embraces change like her. Just look at her resume. Out of high school, Werkheiser worked as a finance manager while teaching a Bible study class at church. “The course had a curriculum that we followed and I loved it,” she said. So she came home, told her husband she was going back to school and put her high heels in the closet for good. She was 30-years-old and the mother of two at the time. Six years later, Werkheiser earned her bachelor’s degree and celebrated by joining the Army Reserves. At 36, she endured basic training. After basic, she flew home on a Friday and started student teaching that Monday at Northern. The school hired
her full-time and she has taught fifth grade for eight years. Is flexible seating working out? “I think it’s really great because I enjoy watching the students learn in a setting that they feel comfortable in,” she said. “Our classroom is more like a home setting so I think there is less pressure.” Werkheiser also has championed technology innovation. She has used Lego Mind Storm to help students and her Student Technology and Leadership Program members learn about computer programming, video creation and even GPS tracking. Two years ago, she added the VEX I.Q. robotics program and all of her teams qualified last spring for the world competition in Lexington. The STLP and Robotics after-school programs meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Throw in a faculty meeting on Wednesday and Werkheiser is pretty much a school fixture. “She’s an awesome teacher and always the first one to volunteer for anything,” Principal Rachelle Schjoll said. “She’s innovative and a teacher leader. The staff looks to her for advice.” Said Werkheiser: “I live for the ‘aha’ moments. Students love it when I tell them that they’re learning something they’re going to use the rest of their lives.”
NOMINATIONS: Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator, contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.
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