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reater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. –John 15:13

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It’s that time of year again when we start prepping for Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the season, we were inspired by so many people, organizations and events in our community and I am excited to share some of these with you in this issue. One of those is Teen Lifeline, an incredible organization that empowers teen to help teens, and saves lives as a result. An exciting fundraiser is planned for them on November 7 and features the talents of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Jordin Sparks.

November also brings with it the 55th annual Heart Ball on Saturday, November 22.

This year’s Phoenix Heart Ball committee consists of 90 outstanding woman who are business, civic, community and philanthropic leaders in the Valley. Check out more information in our calendar along with some other really great events going on around town this month.

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Consider giving back through attending one of the

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Around Town THREE PARADISE VALLEY RESIDENTS NAMED AMONG THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2015 The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP recently announced that attorneys Don P. Martin, P. Robert Moya and James A. Ullman – all Paradise Valley residents – have been selected by their peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America® 2015”. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 36,000 leading attorneys cast almost 4.4 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

PHILANTHROPIC SCOTTSDALE BUSINESS MAKES DONATION WITH A BIG INTERNATIONAL IMPACT In some parts of the world, children whose parents are sent to prison and who lack other guardians are locked away along with their parents.

“Waiting for Mamu,” a film by Morgan Spurlock and Susan Sarandon about the CNN 2012 Hero of the Year, Pushpa Basnet, debuted at the 2014 Sedona Film Festival earlier this month in partnership with AZADI Fine Rugs, a Scottsdale-based purveyor of rugs Founded by Valley antique collector and philanthropist David Neishabori. At the presentation of the film, the producers were thrilled by Neishabori’s surprise donation of a year’s worth of rent for the Nepal orphanage that was founded to offer a safe haven for children whose parents have been imprisoned.

“I was so tremendously moved by the film and the tireless work of Pushpa to create a haven for abandoned children that I wanted to help any way I could,” Neishabori says. “I will never forget the look on producers Susan Sarandon and Pushpa’s faces when we presented the gift to them at the Q&A session during the Sedona Film Festival.”

TALKING STICK RESORT WINS ‘BEST PLACE TO WORK’ AWARD Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), has been named the recipient of a silver award in the “Best Place to Work” category of the Best in Biz Awards 2014 International. In its second year, the awards remain the only independent business awards program judged by press and industry analysts.

“For Talking Stick Resort to be recognized for our efforts in enriching the lives of our employees is a great honor,” says Ramon Martinez, director of public relations. “Many of our employees have been with the organization for 10 years or more, and part of the reason for this is that we strive daily to promote a productive, fun work environment.” This year, more than 200 companies representing over 30 countries submitted their business for consideration. Those selected in the “Best Place to Work” category have demonstrated employee satisfaction and a collection of employee well-being programs including flexible work arrangements, mentoring, financial and lifestyle perks. A judging panel of 27 specialists ranked winners. For more information on Talking Stick Resort, visit TalkingStickResort.com or call 480.850.7777.

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Brothers will host Brophy’s annual Fashion Show with proceeds designated directly to the Brophy College Preparatory Financial Aid Fund. Chairpeople Carol Brown and Angela Ducey are both Paradise Valley residents. This year’s event, held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel will feature the fashions of Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2015 presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. Members of the Brophy Senior Class will be dressed in fashions by Brooks Brothers, Brophy Varsity Shop and Brophy Clubs and Sports. The event includes food, fashion and entertainment for all. For more information, or to sponsor a portion of the event or support it with a tax deductible donation, contact Stacy Thomas at stacy.thurston111@gmail.com or call 602.980.7843. Online reservations are available in mid-September through the Brophy website, BrophyPrep.org.

RA SUSHI BAR RESTAURANT NEW SUNDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR RA Sushi has expanded its happy hour to include Sunday evenings. Happy hour is now offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from 8 p.m. to midnight. More than 30 appetizers, sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri dishes are available ranging from $3.49 to $8.99 and more than 35 sake, beer, wine and cocktail selections are offered ranging from $3.75 to $8. The happy hour is available at all five Valley RA Sushi locations, including North Scottsdale at Kierland Commons, 7012 E. Greenway Parkway, and Old Town Scottsdale, 3815 N. Scottsdale Rd. For more information, visit RASushi.com.

THIRSTY LION GASTROPUB & GRILL OPENING IN SCOTTSDALE Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is excited to announce its second Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square, following the success of their first valley location that opened in the Valley, at Tempe Marketplace, in 2011.

The gastropub will open its doors to the public in February of 2015 and will feature 8,500 square feet of interior seating, handcrafted food, 24 craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and over 1,500 square feet of prime patio space for enjoying the great weather. Thirsty Lion will incorporate two bars into the space including an indoor/outdoor bar that services the patio as well as an interior space that can be used for private events. The open exhibition kitchen and centerpiece bar create a sense of community. Multiple flat screens also make it the perfect spot for sports fans to enjoy delicious food, drinks and friendly service, while cheering on their favorite teams.

GOBBLE, GOBBLE: START A NEW THANKSGIVING TRADITION WITH SPRINKLES This Thanksgiving, give thanks with a Sprinkles EAT box. A heavenly alternative—or addition—to pumpkin pie, the Sprinkles EAT box includes a dozen assorted orange cranberry, red velvet, pumpkin, and dark chocolate cupcakes, decorated with adorable turkeys and sealed with an “EAT” sticker. The EAT box will be available at Sprinkles from November 21 to 30.

Salty caramel cupcakes are also available at Sprinkles November 1 to 30.

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rowing up in Iran, Johnny Nikbakht only knew of America as a land of opportunity.

Like many other boys, he went to school, played ball, and rode his bike with his friends, but he couldn’t express his views on certain subjects without fear of persecution, and the idea of belonging to a free society was always on his mind.

After school was dismissed every day, with his backpack and aspirations of a better life in tow, Johnny would go to the bazaar with his father and grandfather to sell rugs.

“I always had a passion for rugs and the craftsmanship that went into creating such masterpieces,” he says.

Without ever really knowing his family’s business would one day help him achieve the American Dream, Johnny spent years working for his predecessors, as well as other companies in the industry. He ended up in Germany and Canada pursuing professional fulfillment but encountered more setbacks than rewards.

In 2005, ultimately seeking the good fortune he knew was available to him in the United States, Johnny moved to Arizona.

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“What drew us to Arizona was the 365 days a year of clear and sunny weather, the clean and new city of Scottsdale, and the friendly people that reside in this town,” Johnny says.

He quickly discovered a niche in the area rug market and opened PV Rugs that same year.

“Our goal is to bring the best possible customer service of any rug business,” Johnny says. “We want to make our customers happy, and that pride and compassion drives us every day.”

PV Rugs offers design consultations for custom-made floor coverings, with an emphasis on educating clients about the manufacturing and pricing processes. Once a design has been finalized, details are sent abroad to countries like Persia, India, Pakistan and Turkey, where the product is hand-woven or hand-knotted. Depending on the complexity of a rug’s pattern, color combination, available dyes, how many knots per square inch, and country of origin, fulfilling a custom order can take up to four years.

“This is why I don’t think of a rug as a piece of mat you walk on,” Johnny says. “It’s a piece of art.”

For a rug without the wait, the shop’s 2,500-square-foot showroom is open daily and displays a beautiful selection of contemporary, Oriental, Persian, Southwest, and transitional tapestries.

PV Rugs also provides appraisal; repair and restoration; moth proofing; all-natural cleaning; fabric protection; and staging for model homes, weddings, and other special events.

“We wanted to create a convenience for our clients and be their one-stop shop for everything rug related,” Johnny says.

Johnny’s wife and two sons are helping accomplish that goal – taking charge of everything from customer interactions to bookkeeping to direct importing – while cultivating the familial business environment Johnny remembers as a kid.

Years from now, as his children continue on in the business (with the possibility of additional locations being opened in the future), Johnny’s legacy will remain. Through his determination, others will learn that life as an immigrant can be prosperous – and achieving the American Dream is possible.

“We plan to continue serving our loyal customers in the Valley for many years to come,” he says. “We want to be the number one rug dealer in the state and to create a mutual bond with every one of our customers that walk through our doors. This has been our endeavor for success.”

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hat do you do to feel good about yourself? Buy a new outfit? Run an extra mile? Give to someone in need? However you boost your self-esteem, having confidence gives us all the fearlessness we need to face the world.

Sometimes, such courage can be hard to find, especially for people tormented by hair loss, whose worlds may seem a little less inviting.

Take Bryce Cleveland, for instance. At 19 years old, Bryce started balding.

“My hair was everything: the Mohawks, blowouts, every color you could think of,” he says. “I was the absolute hair trendsetter.

When I started balding, it felt like I was losing a piece of me, almost as if it was a limb. It affected my confidence, the way I approached situations on business, my personal life, and, of course, my love life.”

Throwing on a hat was the easiest option, but hats aren’t always appropriate. Creams and sprays were always available, but they were messy and didn’t work. Eventually, Bryce considered a hair transplant, but it was too expensive, and the scars would have been obvious forever.

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illusion of a full head of hair. He remembered getting pretty realistic results the time he’d used a Sharpie and wondered if there was a way to get those ink dots under the skin where they couldn’t wear off.

He ran the idea by some friends, who happened to be tattoo artists, and it seemed like a hair tattoo could be the answer. After practicing with different needles and techniques, Bryce perfected a process called scalp pigmentation, which permanently implants color into the scalp. The end result is the look of new hair growth where there was none before.

Unlike commercial tattooing, scalp pigmentation uses a needle small enough to replicate a thousand follicles per square inch and charcoal-based ink custom mixed to match any hair color and resistant to turning blue over time. Plus, the needle only penetrate skin’s outer layer as opposed to all three layers, preventing ink from spreading into surrounding tissue.

If properly maintained, the procedure can last up to 10 years.

With the concept fully developed, Bryce began working on buddies who would shave their heads just for the cause. He received such positive feedback that he decided to open his own business, Scalp Aesthetics, in Rochester, New York, where he grew up.

“It just felt so good to be able to empathize

with other people,” Bryce says. “To be able to help them like I helped myself was amazing.”

Bryce says years passed before the company had built up enough credibility to convince outsiders that the process is legit, but their client list eventually started growing to include even celebrities. George Farah, a pro bodybuilder (and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s conditioning coach), is a client and spokesperson for the brand.

Since opening in New York in 2004, Scalp Aesthetics has expanded to 22 locations worldwide, including a facility in Scottsdale.

“We really create a community of people, and they feel like they’re a part of it because they were suffering,” Bryce says. “This is a real issue. It’s something men really deal with.”

Since Bryce knows that struggle firsthand and believes so strongly in this innovative solution, he is committed to spreading the love.

Twice a year, Scalp Aesthetics donates a procedure to someone with cancer or alopecia.

“We will start with your head and heal your heart,” he says. “It might seem dramatic, but it’s true. It’s the most rewarding thing ever.”

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his year’s 55th Annual Heart Ball is chaired by Brenda Howard who is dedicated in increasing the awareness of how neighbors just like you and me can get involved. One way is educating students.

“Fourteen states in America have made it mandatory that high school seniors be CPR certified before they can graduate. If more and more states adopt this requirement, 70,000 or more people will be trained each year and increase the awareness and involvement of saving lives,” explains Howard.

Arizona is not one of those states, yet. You can help by contacting your senator, the governor’s office and other state officials, and asking them to help us get this on the ballot and help save lives.

The American Heart Association offers classroom and online training. I encourage you to enroll yourself and your family in a class to learn what to do should the need arise.

Ironically, when working on this article it brought a story to mind of when my husband was working for a major corporation in Southfield, Michigan. One of his sales reps went into cardiac arrest. He knew what to do before the paramedics arrived and helped save that man’s life. Fourteen years later, it was the same

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man who was responsible to bringing my husband and me together here in Arizona.

The leading cause of death in Arizona and America is heart disease. It’s a silent killer, almost like a time bomb ready to explode without warning. That is why, since 1949, the American Heart Association has been diligent in their mission to raise awareness and help save lives. With the proper education on preventative steps and CPR training, more lives can be saved.

To help generate the necessary resources needed for medical research, the American Heart Association began holding annual Heart Balls. The first Phoenix Heart Ball was chaired by Mrs. Barry Goldwater, in 1959, and has since become the most prestigious and longest-running annual charitable function in the Valley. It’s a party held after the yearly campaign to thank their patrons and celebrate the success of their hard efforts to raise awareness and funds each year.

Since its inception, the Phoenix Heart Ball, and generous donors, have raised more than $33 million which has been used for research, prevention and education in an effort to promote good heart health and combat heart disease and stroke. The Ameri-

Heart Attack Symptoms Every 34 seconds, someone in America has a heart attack. It is caused by the reduction of blood flow that carries oxygen to the heart muscle. This can happen because the arteries have become narrowed by a buildup of fat, cholesterol or plaque.

It is critical to your health and those around you to recognize the signs of someone having a heart attack. The quicker one gets help, the better chances for a positive outcome.

Here are some symptoms to watch for:

can Heart Association has invested over $3.3 billion resulting in major medical breakthroughs, which include the first artificial heart valve; techniques and standards for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); implantable pacemakers; cholesterol inhibitors and microsurgery.

• The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort, a feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest.

• Uncomfortable pressure, a squeezing, sense of fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It can last more than a few minutes or it can go away and come back.

• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• A shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

• Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

• Women are more likely than men to experience shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting and back or jaw pain.

If you or someone you notice is having these signs, do not delay calling 911 for help.

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Funding and Volunteering

In addition to the donations, eight multi-year grants have been awarded to the American Heart Association totalling $1.3 million. These grant dollars have been distributed to the following five institutions: Barrow Neurological Institute, Mayo Clinic, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, and the University of Arizona, Phoenix and the University of Arizona, Tucson.

This year’s Phoenix Heart Ball committee consists of 90 outstanding woman who are business, civic, community and philanthropic leaders in the Valley. The participants are by invitation only and each year the committee forms anew.

The Phoenix Heart Ball is the only one in the country where the committee selects their chairman. From the kickoff in February to the Heart Ball in November, the members of the committee work as ambassadors building awareness American Heart Association of heart health.

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Most people only get serious about preventive measures after they or someone close to them had experienced a heart attack. But precautionary measures can be beneficial to your health and quality of life. Even if you have heard of these recommendations before, a reminder is always good, especially if you have yet to include these into your daily routine.

• Quit smoking • Exercising a minimum of 30 minutes a day • Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, fish and beans • Limit or avoid red meats, fried foods, margarine, baked goods, saturated fats •Maintain a healthy weight • Get plenty of sleep • Get routine health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes • Limit intake of alcohol

difference in the lives of those around us by donating. For more information, visit their website at AmericanHeartAssociation.org.

This year’s Phoenix Heart Ball is Saturday, November 22.

For more information on and/or to purchase tickets visit PhoenixHeartBall.org or call Maria Cody at 602.414.5332.

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een Lifeline started after a movie titled “Surviving” staring Molly Ringwald, aired on prime time network television in 1985. The movie spurred a public discussion on teen suicide. As a result, mental health agencies began to look at the issues raised in the movie and it was discovered that Arizona’s teen suicide rate was double the national average. Arizona ranked second in the nation for the rate of teen suicide.

As a result, in 1986, through a grant from the McKesson Foundation, Teen Lifeline began as a program of Southwest Behavioral Health Services training teens from central High School. In 1988, we expanded recruitment and began taking teen volunteers throughout Maricopa County. In 1991, through a grant from the Marshall Fund of Arizona, we created an 800 number to reach teens across Arizona with a life saving hotline.

Teen Lifeline is a very grassroots organization relying heavily on teen volunteers. In the early years, before social media and the internet, most of our outreach was conducted in the school and by word of mouth. Many teens learned of the hotline through a friend or family member.

Many of the volunteers describe Teen Lifeline as a home away from home. Longevity is part of the legacy at Teen Lifeline. I was fortunate to have been involved with the research and development of Teen Lifeline in the beginning and have had many roles

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over my 26-year tenure at Teen Lifeline. In addition, our Clinical Director Nikki Kontz started with the agency 20 years ago as a teen volunteer herself. The average length of stay for a teen volunteer is 3 ½ years. Over the past 28 years, more than 1,700 teens have participated in our life skills training program to become teen peer counselors.

Teen Lifeline is growing as an organization. Our hope is to continue to expand our Prevention and Education services to reach all communities across Arizona. In fact, this year we have been able to expand targeted outreach to Prescott and Tucson.

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What happens here on a daily basis is nothing short of extraordinary. Teens helping teens is what makes Teen Lifeline both unique and incredibly successful.

In the next 3 years, we plan on adding texting services and expanding the hotline to teens across the nation. Before we do, we want to make sure we are meeting the needs of Arizona’s youth first.

Our three programs continue to grow by more than 10 percent annually. This year we anticipate receiving over 13,000 calls, reach more the 37,000 through our Community Education and Preventions services, and we will train approximately 65 teens to staff the hotline.

Our focus is steadfast, reducing teen suicide and education the public on how to help teens in crisis. Our job is to reach teens before they consider suicide as an option and help them find help and hope.

Teen Lifeline is a lifesaving resource for Arizona’s youth. The peer counseling hotline itself is the heart of why we exist. We are here to save lives, and when the phone rings we get the chance. Each one is not just a call, but a child reaching out for help.

They are looking for a connection. Teen Lifeline provides that connection to hope.

Teens by the thousands find hope and help each year through our services. For 28 years our hotline has been a connection of hope for teens in crisis. Some call just needing a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on; others call as a last resort. Whatever the reason, Teen Lifeline and our counselors are here 365 days a year ready to listen and help.

The biggest factor that separates Teen Lifeline from other crisis hotlines is the people who answer the phone. We understand that when teens want to talk about their problems, more often than not, they turn to other teens. Teens helping teens is what makes Teen Lifeline both unique and incredibly successful. Our teen Peer Counselors train for months for the chance to help someone. Our volunteers can empathize and understand the problems of the callers because, in many cases, they have or are going through the same things themselves.

The Life Skills Development program pro-

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vides our Peer Counselors the highest quality training, ongoing development, adult mentorship, peer support and real-world job training.

In exchange for their service to other teens, these Peer Counselors learn the value of volunteerism, the importance of responsibility, fundamental communication and life skills.

They continue to volunteer because they know they are making a difference.

But we are more than just a Hotline. Teen Lifeline is reaching thousands more every year than with our prevention program. Through our Community Education and Outreach program, Teen Lifeline is able to reach over 36,000 people every year. Our presentations not only spread our name and hotline number, but also educate the community on important issues. This program involve diverse teaching methods that focus on increasing awareness and understanding of the problem behaviors, on acquiring or enhancing coping skills, and increasing help seeking behavior.

Our prevention programs adhere to best practice standards in suicide prevention.

Presentations include education on suicide prevention, bullying, stress, coping and grief. These efforts are provided to middle school and high school aged youth both in and out of a school setting and adults who are involved with youth. Our programs are implemented by staff members who are sensitive, competent, and trained in prevention and intervention methods which adhere to the American Association of Suicidology standards.

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The doctors and staff at the special referral and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital are 100 percent dedicated to taking care of every patient that walks through their doors. On top of their medical expertise, their friendly smiles, kind words, and patient attitudes are sure to make every owner comfortable with entrusting their furry friends into their care.

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It wasn’t long ago that I had my own personal experience with the VETMED heroes. One night while playing with our 9-month-old English bulldog, Thor), he jumped for a toy and landed with a thud. His slow movement getting up told us something was very wrong with his back left leg. Because it was after normal vet hours, my husband and I looked up emergency vet care near by. VETMED was at the top of the list. We rushed him over and they took him right in The next morning, our local veterinarian was informed of what happened and she highly recommended the care that the doctors at VETMED would offer Thor. After talking with VETMED surgeon Dr. Stephanie Foote, we gave Thor a week in a splint to see how he would progress. A week later, Foote assessed his leg again only to find that surgery was going to be necessary. She called before he went in and after he came out of anesthesia. Her care for him, I believe, would be hard to find anywhere else. Now in his continued >

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And in the event of another emergency, we wouldn’t take our Thor anywhere else.

Boomer was another patient in a sticky, life-threatening situation when the heroes at VETMED came to the rescue.

“I can’t say enough amazing things about the entire team at VETMED,” says owner Andy Gulick. “They took my Boomer in and never stopped caring for him. They saved his life. The doctors and techs were so attentive and the entire staff was the best. They told me to call anytime, and let me sit with my baby while he was in the oxygen ICU incubator!! He’s my little miracle thanks to the entire staff at VETMED.”

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For those who have entrusted the lives and well being of their loved furry friend to VETMED, including myself, I think we would all agree that the doctors and staff there fit the mold of a hero perfectly. Next time you’re in a pickle with your pet, give your local vet a call. When they refer you to VETMED, know you are in good hands. For more information on VETMED, talk to your local veterinarian or visit VetMedAZ.com.

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NOVEMBER 6 3RD ANNUAL FALL FOR THE ARTS ARTWALK SCOTTSDALE

Held in the Scottsdale Arts District and hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and Up with Downtown Scottsdale, the ArtWalk is part of Scottsdale’s Fall for the Arts weekend. The walk from 7 to 9 p.m. is free. For more information, call 480.990.3939 or ScottsdaleGalleries.com

NOVEMBER 7 CONNECTIONS OF HOPE SCOTTSDALE

Held at the Montelucia Resort & Spa, 4949 E Lincoln Dr., the event is an evening to celebrate Arizona’s youth. All proceeds support the life-saving mission of Teen Lifeline, a safe, confidential, and crucial crisis service where teens help teens make healthy decisions together The evening begins at 6 p.m., and the night’s honoree will be Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Jordin Sparks. Tickets are $250 each, and sponsorship packages are available from $3,000 to $25,000.

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NOVEMBER 8 GEOLOGY HIKE CAVE CREEK

The “What do Our Rocks Tell Us about the Past 2 Billion Years in Cave Creek Hike?” will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek, and then caravan to geological sites selected by Tom McGuire, earth science educator and author. Sneakers/running shoes are fine; no sandals.

Expect uneven rocky ground, but no significant climbing. $25 per family, free for children. Reservations are required. Contact 480.488.2764 or CaveCreekMuseum.org.

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In partnership with the Arizona Restaurant Association, proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. For more information, visit BGCS.org/main/specialevents/live-local.aspx

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NOVEMBER 11 VETERAN’S DAY PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE PARADISE VALLEY

Held at Valley Presbyterian Church, the event includes Broadway music from Chess, 1776, The Civil War, West Side Story, George M. Cohan, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Cole Porterand Neil Diamond.

Attendees can also join in a patriotic SingA-Long with an Armed Services Honor

November 13 will take place at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. For more information, call 480.442.5806 or visit CareerConnectors.org.

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Come enjoy more than 500 arts and crafts booths, food, a competitive and juried gallery of arts and crafts, music, and live entertainment. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Parting Thoughts

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s I gathered things off of my desk, I noticed a folded piece of paper that I had previously overlooked. It had my name on the outside, so curiosity caused me to unfold it. I straightened the wrinkles in the paper with my hand and started reading the cursive writing. I became more surprised the more I read. Someone had taken time to write a handwritten thank you letter to me.

The paper wasn’t fancy, but the words were sincere. It took only a small amount of time to write it, but the impact was significant.

This simple act of gratitude made me realize how thankful I am for the people in my life.

As the holidays approach, it can be easy to experience feelings of discontentment. We can look around and see all the things that we don’t have. We recognize on paper that we should be more grateful for the people, family and opportunities in our lives. Yet, in reality, comparing our lives to others can leave us becoming more and more dissatisfied with our own life. One way we can overcome feelings of discontentment is through gratitude. The object of our attention will receive our affection. If we continually focus on our lack, all we will see is lack. Yet, if we are willing to change our perspective, we can begin to see all the blessings in our lives.

I am thankful for the people in my life, but I am not always communicating my gratitude to people in tangible ways. The people who challenge us to be better inspire us. The people who love unconditionally allow us to be genuine. The people whom we call family, whether relatives or not, share a special place in our lives.

Of all the things that I could list, I want to be most grateful for the people in my life.

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Paradise Valley Lifestyle | November 2014

What could we do this month to show gratitude to people?

Making a phone call or sending a note in the mail is a good place to start. Maybe you can invite them over for dinner and celebrate their friendship. Sometimes we assume that people know that they are loved and appreciated, but we never actually take time to verbalize it. Instead of overlooking the people, let’s communicate to them that they are appreciated.

As we gather around the table this season and remember to be thankful, let’s celebrate the blessings in our lives. Maybe you decide for the month of November that you express your gratitude to a different person in your life each day. One small act of kindness could be just the encouragement they need. As we step into a mindset of thankfulness, may it subdue any jealousy and discontentment that can easily build in our heart. May we continue to count the blessings in our lives, no matter how big or small and respond with a thankful heart. Let’s dust off the thank you notes that have been sitting in our closets too long and start sending some encouragement to someone who needs it. Saying thank you goes a long way.

Maybe that person will find the note you send hidden in a desk drawer years from now, and the simple words of encouragement you write today just might have a lifetime of influence.

Hona Amer, a MBA graduate, is a business owner, professor, author, and lover of life. She inspires people to reach their full potential. Find out more about how her book, Smart Work U, can help students navigate college and save money, as well as an inspirational blog at HonaAmer.com.

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