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JANUARY 2020

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FOR MANY OF US THE UPCOMING NEW YEAR REPRESENTS THE PROVER-

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BIAL CLEAN SLATE, IF YOU WILL, TO BEGIN AGAIN. I found yoga at a time in

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my life where I was unexpectedly in a transition. It has provided me with a practice that gives me the opportunity to take time for myself to mentally recharge. As a former athlete I also enjoy the way yoga can challenge me. I challenge you this new year, this new season, to start your clean slate from the inside out. What foods can you incorporate to nourish your body and mind? Find a fitness routine that helps relieve

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stress. Join a fitness club that offers you a community of other individuals that, like you, need a place to just let go. In this Health and Wellness issue, we want you to discover the local opportunities to be able to achieve all of these things. We talk with two fitness professionals of different disciplines, with the same results in mind. And we provide you with information about a wonderful organization that provides you with local opportunities to give back in many different ways. “Each New Year, we have before us a brand new book containing 365 blank pages.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 14 Columbia’s New Fitness Hot Spot Come and discover the workout that is all about you

18 Post Holiday Spending Tips Recovering from the splurge of holiday spending

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34 What’s in Your Gym Bag? Chief Myers! What’s in Your Gym Bag?

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Holland Awards Dinner The Holland Awards Dinner: An Evening Celebrating Promise and Potential was held on October 17th at the Turf Valley Resort. The event, named for Reverend John Holland, recognizes individuals or organizations that demonstrate extraordinary dedication to serving the most vulnerable in Howard County. Raising critical funding, CAC provides food, housing and energy assistance, and early childhood education to families.

Beer, Burbon and Bags On November 14, 2019, Blossoms of Hope sponsored Beer, Bourbon and Bags. The event incorporated beer and bourbon tasting with the "Power of the Purse" - a gently-used handbags sale. Live music, games, a Silent Auction, and delicious food from Cured 18th and 21st made for a great time.

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AROUND TOWN

MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PRESENTED TO HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Recreation and Parks, and the U.S. Youth Cricket Association will host the 2020 National Women’s Cricket Tournament. The matches will be held at

Howard Community College has been honored

Schooley Mill Park in Highland and Murray Hill

with the nation’s only presidential-level honor for

Middle School in Laurel, and will feature some of

performance excellence in organizations.

the top women cricket players in the U.S., along

The

school is noted as having made great strides in

with at least two teams of junior players.

closing the achievement gap, increasing comple-

According to Visit Howard County, the economic

tion, and preparing students for the workforce.

impact on the county is expected to be significant,

College President, Dr. Kate Hetherington credits

generating well over $1.5 million in booked hotel rooms

"the hard work by faculty, staff, and trustees who are

and visitor spending over the course of four days.

dedicated to the college’s mission of providing path-

The 2020 National Women's Cricket Tournament

ways to success.” Within two years of entry, HCC

will bring some of the very best athletes in the coun-

increased its graduation rate by 168% and tripled

try to our community," Howard County Executive

the graduation rates for first-time-to-college Black/

Calvin Ball said in a statement. "I encourage long-

African American and Hispanic/Latino students.

time fans of cricket, as well as new fans looking to

According to the school's News and Events page, 100 percent of graduates in the areas of nursing, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technician, diagnostic med-

broaden their horizons, to come enjoy this event.

SHERATON COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER HOTEL RENOVATION

ical sonography, emergency medical services,

Construction on the newly purchased Sheraton

and physical therapy assistant found employ-

Columbia Town Center Hotel began in fall of 2019.

ment after graduating.

Costello Construction will take the 290-room

HCC will receive its Baldrige Award during a

facility and add two new wings with an addition

ceremony in March at the Baldrige Program’s

of 76 uniquely appointed guest rooms. All existing

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2019 FARM-CITY CELEBRATION

throughout the entire property will be overhaled and 13’ wide terraces will be added to the lakefront units. Once complete, the new hotel will feature

Farm City is a two-week celebration bringing

212 rooms, a new rooftop swimming pool, a new

rural and urban communities together through

restaurant and bar-front terrace overlooking the

fun events across Howard County. Students from

lakefront, and an exclusive bar/lounge terrace.

Longfellow and West Friendship Elementary

New structural additions and interior remodeling

Schools were joined by Superintendent Michael J.

will bring the hotel to a coveted four-star status!

Martirano and Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Joseph Bartenfelder who read to them from the book, “Right This Very Minute", a book describing how foods go from farm to table, 2019 is the 12th year of the Student Day on the Farm program and Harper’s Choice students participated in farm life firsthand by visiting Hensing Farm. Students received a tour and an overview of animal handling and safety, and took on hands-on activities of cleaning facilities and feeding the animals. A week later, the students presented on their farm experiences at the annual luncheon attended by HCPSS representatives and business leaders.

HOWARD COUNTY TO HOST THE 2020 WOMEN’S CRICKET TOURNAMENT On July 12 -15, 2020,The Howard County Cricket League, 10

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Her tips will get you through, what can be harsh winter conditions.

Ceramide is the protein your body naturally makes to prevent water

The temperature of your shower water should be warm, not hot.

loss. It’s your skin’s water sealant. Hyaluronic acid helps to draw

Limit shower time to 5 to 10 minutes. Long hot showers may feel

water into the skin.

wonderful in the winter mornings, but as the day goes on, this causes

When winter is especially harsh and dry, consider adding an oint-

your skin to itch for the remainder of the day. Also, use gentle cleans-

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ers not laden with perfumes and detergents.

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While hot water dries out the skin, so does completely drying your

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COLUMBIA’S NE W FITNESS HOT SPOT

“I was so ill-prepared, that the race was terrible,

but the camaraderie and support from all the other competitors drew me in. I was hooked!” King recalls. He was so enthralled, that he eventually became certified as a triathlon coach to help others have a better

COME AND DISCOVER THE WORKOUT THAT IS ALL ABOUT YOU

experience than he had his first time. His love for coaching stemmed from working with his daughters, so he took those same skills and transferred them

ARTICLE ANIKA BATY-MILLS

to his work with other clients. When transitioning

PHOTOGRAPHY EDISON MANALO POEMTOGRAPHY

from coach to Title Boxing Club owner, the workout is what propelled King, he says, counting it as the greatest workout he’d ever done.

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THE DOORS, WHERE, ONCE ACROSS THE

workout, you can find something that works for you

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here. This high intensity interval training inspired

PULLS YOU IN. The Title Boxing Club, located in

workout, engages your whole body. The trainers at

beautiful downtown Columbia, is bright-both with

Title Boxing Club know exactly how to lead all fitness

beaming sunlight and bright faces. Directly across

levels safely through boxing and kickboxing work-

from The Columbia Mall parking lot, the club is a

outs, as well as private training sessions.

great place for a workout and a safe place to boot.

These workouts can be considered cross training

Owner Harry King says his number one priority

for athletes in other disciplines, or a new regimen for

is safety. He chose this location for his business

someone just starting on his or her fitness journey.

partly because his members can park safely in the

There is no judgment and no need to compare your-

parking garage and walk confidently into the club.

self to others. King emphasized that the workouts

Bonus: No matter rain sleet, or snow, members can

are designed to be “you vs. you”. The family like

get a great workout without battling the elements.

environment at Title Boxing Club allows members

He also wanted to be a part of the beautiful devel-

to be themselves, no matter what is going on in their

opment and revitalization of downtown Columbia.

lives. King says,”We are all battling something every

After teaching a 5:45 A.M. class, King is some-

day; let us be your refuge.”

how able to greet his members with a smile and by

Temi Akisanya had been interested in trying a class

name. “I want to know your name when you walk in

at Title for a while, and being a fitness enthusiast she

the door,” he says.

was up for the challenge. “I liked that, before class,

King hails from Pasadena, Maryland and his love

the trainers help wrap your hands and show you the

for fitness started as early as 7 years old. As a child,

basics,” says Temi. Her friend Nicole Jones, who was

he would watch the Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon

also visiting for the first time said,”I liked

competitions on television. So when the opportunity arose for him to participate in his first triathlon as a 40th birthday celebration with college classmates, King jumped at the chance and registered for the Lake Placid Iron Man. King was a former athlete, so he decided to train himself.

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COLUMBIA’S NEW FITNESS HOT SPOT

that someone was watching what we were doing and was willing to correct us so that we didn’t hurt ourselves.” If Title Boxing Club members are the cars, the trainers are the engines. The energy they bring and the different workouts they provide enable them to help members achieve their personal goals. King explains that his trainers are chosen based on many factors, but dependability and experience are key. “My head trainer, and assistant general manager Daijah fit that bill,” he says, “She has a great personality, is experienced in the Title way, and puts on a kick-butt class.” King says. Washina, a fellow trainer, also brings great energy to the table. Daijah and Washina are just two of the wonderful trainers at Title Boxing Club. King says,” We are always looking for more great talent to help our members get a great workout. “Our vision is to be here to help people reach their health and fitness goals. Everyone is welcome here; we care about you,” says King. He explains the difference between a gym and his club. “We are not a gym. Gyms look at their members as statistics. People can come and go, and it doesn’t matter. They’re just numbers. We are a club. We care about you and you are a part of our family. We are going to challenge you and support you.” If you are interested in becoming part of the Title Boxing Cub family, contact them at 443-410-0803 or check out their website at www.titleboxingclub.com/columbia-mflats-md/

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RECOVER FROM THE SPLURGE OF HOLIDAY SPENDING

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During the first few weeks of January,

In January, the motivation to reach

wrapping paper, ornaments, garland and

health and fitness goals is high for

holiday paper goods will be 50%, 75%,

many people, but by February, their

even 80% off their original price. The

commitment has waned. Before you

temptation to buy can be overwhelming

splurge on gym memberships, workout

but limit yourself to only buying what you

equipment or food plans, make sure the

need. Excessive spending for next holi-

costs are in line with your annual bud-

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cover regular expenses early in the year.

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Many people cover their holiday spend-

The holiday season is a very busy time

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that changes our daily routine leading

When the thrill of gift giving and parties

to higher lifestyle costs like excessive

has passed, write down exactly what you

shopping and more frequent dining

owe each creditor. Then, develop a plan

out. As soon as the parties are over, it’s

to pay the debts timely to avoid negative

time to get back to home cooked meals

impacts on your credit score.

while avoiding the mall and online shopping carts.

tip #3 TALLY THE HOLIDAY EXPENSES AND PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR Take a few hours to sit down and calculate what the holiday season cost. It even helps to write down how much you spent on gifts for each person. Seeing this laid out will help you assess your spending for next year and even build the next holiday into your annual budget. January 2020 | Columbia Lifestyle

GABRIELLE HOWELL TALKS ABOUT HER JOURNEY TO WELLNESS WHILE HELPING OTHERS FIND THEIR WAY.

b re a t h e c re a t e love ARTICLE ANIKA BATY-MILLS

PHOTOGRAPHY EDISON MANALO POEMTOGRAPHY

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GROWING UP IN HARTFORD COUNTY, GABRIELLE HOWELL LIVED AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. She was a member of the Soccer Club of Baltimore, playing from 7 to 20 years old. An athlete the majority of her life, staying active was always on Howell’s mind. After moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Howell worked as a full-time graphic designer, but fitness was still in her heart. New to the area, she sought a fitness community through which she could get back in physical shape. Her relationship at the time was unhealthy, so she needed healing in her mind and in her spirit as much as in her body. As Howell committed more and more time to her practice, her instructor began to notice her exceptional progress and, encouraged Howell to become an instructor herself. One thing really did lead to another; and I would have never thought that I would be in the space that I am currently in,” Howell explains. The space she’s in is as an effective consultant with a growing business. As her class load began to grow she was able to leave her full-time job as a graphic designer and began teaching yoga full time. Eventually Howell and her family moved back to Maryland, she was able to establish a co-parenting relationship and a beautiful, healthy relationship with a supportive partner. She credits yoga for helping her heal, not only within herself, but also in her relationships. “It’s the small decisions we make every day,” she says. The acknowledgment of that is what helped Gabrielle to rewrite her story. FAST FORWARD “When I started my wellness business, my son was 4 weeks old,” Howell says. Starting a business with a small child is a feat, but Howell is no stranger to meeting challenges head on. “It sounds crazy to others, but the timing totally made sense to me. Being able to be with my children and still run my business full time. It just made sense,” says Howell. CONTINUED >

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BREATHE CREATE LOVE

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Howell is now the proud founder and owner of Breathe Create

Staying current with continuing education is a regular part of her

Love and describers her roll as a wellness consultant. Her clients

own growth. She attend regular training that allows her to be a better

can explore a physical yoga practice through retreats, workshops,

consultant for her clients. It’s important to Howell that her clients

and private sessions. She also helps clients refine and support

understand, that as much as she is there to help them, she is doing

their diet, and helps them to explore the reasons behind their hab-

the very same work that she is asking them to do. Working (in per-

its. “I want to help people feel better in their bodies with peace,

son or online) with male and female clients in weight management,

love and compassion,” says Howell.

clean living and accountability presents opportunities to help create

Working with male and female clients, Howell recognizes that they

a path towards their goal. She helps her clients understand that

all have their struggles, which make them human. People are work-

taking time for them is important. If you are looking for guidance on

ing and dealing with something, she says, so helping them create a

your health and wellness journey, contact Howell for a consultation

path to their goals, whether it be weight maintenance, live a clean,

at ghowellart@gmail.com or 410-919-9022.

toxin free lifestyle, or help with accountability, she loves to help. 22

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Help i ng Famil ie s Buil di ng Community HOWARD COUNTY IS AFFLUENT, AND THRIVING, AND FULL OF OPPORTUNITY. But, like in every other community, there are families here who struggle every day to survive. Twenty-six percent of Howard County residents have trouble paying their bills and providing for their families. Five percent of this community lives below the poverty line and, while that may look like a small number, that figure can be deceiving without context. Poverty is determined by household size, and that line of demarcation currently sits at a paltry $25,000. A family earning anything more than that does not live in poverty, so determines the U.S. Census Bureau. But the United Way’s 2016 ALICE Report shows that it takes approximately $86,500 annually for that same family of four to meet the basic needs of living and working in Howard County. That highlights a huge gap. In the 1960s, under President Lyndon B. Johnson, a series of Community Action Agencies were created to provide a network of support, helping people become self-sufficient. The Community Action Council (CAC) of Howard County is a non-profit serving 35,000 people within the county every year. The group covers four main areas of need: Head Start and pre-kindergarten education, eviction prevention, food support, and energy bill assistance. The CAC provides all of the Head Start programming in the county through four early childhood education centers. They see 322 students in full-day programming and provide before- and after-school care. They do not directly place families currently experiencing homelessness, but they provide funding to keep families facing eviction crises. They run the Howard County Food Bank and support 14 other food pantries. And, they are the only entity in the county

HOWARD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL PROVIDES FOR THOSE IN NEED

who provides assistance for families and aging individuals who are suffering under the rising costs of energy bills. They also offer weatherization updates in multi-unit homes to make them energy efficient – a bonus to property owners, too, who won’t have to pay full price to improve this facet of their units.

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ARTICLE KENYATTA GREER PHOTOGRAPHY PAM LONG PHOTOGRAPHY

Members of the Community Action Council attending the Annual Holland Awards Dinner.

TACKLING THE TROUBLE

community partnerships. We may have someone who is currently

Jen Grieb, director of resource development for CAC, spends

homeless come to one of our offices. That is not really a service we

a great deal of time doing advocacy work that informs, educates,

provide, but Grassroots, another great service in our county, can

raises financial support, and engages volunteers. “My job is to

help. We refer to them,” Grieb explains.

build relationships. In a world that is so crazy, it’s probably one of

Howard County has a nonprofit collaborative where several

the biggest blessings to me to be involved with people every day

service organizations are housed, including CAC, which has seven

who want to make this world a better place,” she says.

campuses total. They are part of a referral network, and a large

The CAC partners with numerous other agencies to help address

network of church partnerships, as well. Those organizations

the need gap. “I feel like our work is impactful because of our

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(CON TI N U ED)

The Headstart program is in full swing

funnel families in crisis to CAC and vice versa. Program integration

Howard County. Through his ministry and civic leadership, he was

is when they take someone who might come in for one service and

a force in shaping the quality of life in the county.

connect them with a staff person who is cross trained and screens for other services to see how he or she might help. They have a “no

THE REASON REALIZED

wrong door” approach, so that staff do whatever they can get to get

For Grieb, there are moments that make it clear she’s doing the

families out of whatever crises they’re experiencing, no matter what

work she was meant to do. “Gwen, one of our family service work-

they came to the center for.

ers, started as a Head Start parent. She was in their shoes. She had

They satisfy part of that need through fundraisers like the Holland

a similar journey. I am frequently reminded of her mantra to avoid

Awards Dinner. The event raises funds for the organization, but it

walking in front of or behind our families, but to instead walk beside

is primarily a celebration of tremendous change-makers. The din-

them in their journey and to meet them where they are.”

ner, named in recognition of Reverend John W. Holland, annually

Much of their work is about connection, Grieb explains. They

recognizes an individual or organization that demonstrates extraor-

build engagement and activity in their clients, creating a network of

dinary commitment and dedication to serving the most vulnerable

support outside of staff and including other parents. It has helped

in Howard County. Reverend Holland was a lifelong resident of

propel many of their clients forward. They promote a coaching culture – internally and with their clients. They look for the ability to help

Columbia Lifestyle | January 2020

Getting some hands on learning at the food bank’s community garden.

stabilize families and then help them identify and work toward a goal.

Grieb recalls this moment through tears, saying, “That took resil-

For some families, that may include a parent starting or finishing col-

ience, and it took someone like Gwen emotionally walking along-

lege, earning a certification, or finding a job with a career path.

side her to present her journey in manageable chunks. Every time I

About six or seven years ago, a new client connected with Gwen and identified a goal to become a nurse. During her journey, she divorced, becoming a single mother, and had to pause and restructure her jour-

talk with her, I get emotional.” And she wants you to know that you can help facilitate moments like this.

ney. She became stable and participated in a rental assistance program that helped subsidize her rent, while she put away what she saved on

HELPING HOWARD COUNTY

living expenses to go toward finishing her education. Throughout the

Outside of the holidays, Grieb reiterates that there is always

process, she would tell herself and her CAC family, “Maybe not this year.

a need. The food bank has only six full-time employees but sees

Maybe next year.” Eventually, her “maybe next years” became “maybe

about 30,000 clients each year. Volunteers are enthusiastically

next month.” Recently, the woman, who is out of crisis and has not been

welcome to sort donations, stock shelves, help clients to shop, and

a client for several years, emailed a picture of her walking across the

harvest and plant the group’s organic community garden. There

graduation stage to Grieb. The caption read, “This is my year.” She is

are volunteers in CAC’s main office doing administrative tasks and

now a full-time emergency room nurse and her children are thriving.

in education centers reading to students.

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“Gwen, one of our family service workers, started as a Head Start parent. She was in their shoes. She had a similar journey. I am frequently reminded of her mantra to avoid walking in front of or behind our families, but to instead walk beside them in their journey and to meet them where they are.”

Item donations are appreciated, but cash donations allow the group to purchase more in bulk than what individuals can purchase themselves. There is a way for almost everyone to help. Greib’s work follows her everywhere she goes, because the need is everywhere. “When I see a panhandler at a light, I might tell him, ‘I don’t know your story. You don’t have to tell me, but you don’t have to be here either. Here’s my card. There are services that can help you. We can help you turn this around.’” Everyone has highs and lows, she says. There is no judgment. To find out how you can help, visit www.cac-hc.org or email Jen Grieb at jgrieb@cac-hc.org.

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