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Holiday Shopping with a Purpose Experience Parker History - Local - To-Do Events Calendar What’s Going On In Parker Parker’s Featured Events Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Turkey Day 5k Join Parker Rotary in Honoring Our Veterans The Bookends Secrets of a Charmed Life Local Author Spotlight Two Local Books to Check Out
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Downtown Parker #MadeInParker Giving Back at the Parker Task Force Dr. Dan for Today The Holiday Blues 10th Annual Harry’s Toy Drive Donate a toy for a sick child 2016 Holiday Sip & Shop Plus Santa Sightings Parker Dining and Entertainment Guide
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Holiday Shopping with a Purpose Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar Saturday, November 12th 9:00am-4:00pm Parker Fieldhouse – Free Admission
The holidays…the aroma of cinnamon, the sparkle of decorations, the, excitement of shopping…it’s all here at the Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar, to be held on Saturday November 12th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Parker Field House, 18700 Plaza Drive, in Parker. The Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar has been a Parker tradition for the last 11 years. Once again there will be a wide array of holiday shopping with 100+ artisans and vendors. Each aisle will be filled with exciting products, many handmade, sure to please everyone on your gift list. There is a wonderful array of gift items, craft and homemade goodies and delectable food items. Of special note is our own Mountain Pine Craft Booth with an incredible display of cuddly stuffed animals for children, darling clothes for the all-time favorite 18”doll, beautiful hand knitted items, pet gifts, and home décor.
and is used to benefit many charitable projects as well as supporting activities on a local, National and International level. Current projects include scholarships for college, GED scholarships and sport scholarships through the Parker Field House. In addition Mountain Pine supports Parker Task Force, Arising Hope, Streets Hope, Santa’s Workshop, and Freedom Service Dogs, all local projects within the Denver Metro and Parker area. Operation Smile, Heifer International, Canine Companions and child advocacy have been tackled on a larger scale through our parent club, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Many other charitable enterprises have been recipients in the past few years, all made possible through our annual Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar holiday event. For more information about the club, check out our website at www.mpwcparker.org.
Mountain Pine Mark your calendar Woman’s Club is proud to host this annual for Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar, always holiday event. Mountain Pine is a Parker based, the second Saturday of November; this year volunteer, nonprofit women’s club that has on November 12th. You will be inspired and over! t cartisans been involved in our community for over 25 delighted with the fabulous al ugusof r Aarray u o e Festiv e c t n a a s re is c a years. We are part of a larger organization, the and products. Come visit us and experience the elp to lorado Ren your h htalented General Federation of Women’s Clubs, with eedincredibly n t e Co artists sharing their wares. e o t w , kets ic t - Kidsto f T o S E k roots back to 1868. Both groups strive make Jewelry, pottery, food products, books, home T pac CON mily 4 OVER fa C a R U communities stronger through volunteerism and décor, fashion accessories…it’s all here for your Win RO COLO E FESTIVAL promote fellowship among women. shopping pleasure! Even better---admission is C SAN RENAIS FREE! See You There! Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar is the primary fundraiser for Mountain Pine Woman’s Club WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 4
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HOLIDAY SIP N SHOP It’s official. Halloween’s come and gone and as evident by the stores unloading decorations (some not long after the 4th of July) the holiday season has officially arrived. Part of the “hustle and bustle” of the season is the tradition of finding the perfect gifts for friends and family. For some, gift giving is something that adds to the merriment of the season. It is, after all, far better to give than to receive. Other times, finding that “just right” gift makes us feel a little more “Bah Humbug” than “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The Parker Chamber may have the perfect remedy for those who dread facing the mall or sifting through sales in cyberspace. On November 17th, The Parker Area Chamber member retailers
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Shopping. This time of year it’s a word that starts to come up often and for many, finding the perfect something special for someone else is a piece of cake. For many shoppers, especially women, finding something for you is next to impossible and makes shopping almost a dirty word. Twisted Wardrobe Boutique started for just that reason, to make shopping an enjoyable experience, not a chore. The owners met just a few short years ago and clicked immediately over their shared interests, one of which being their passion for clothes and fashion. They wanted to help women of all shapes and sizes find fantastic clothing that makes them feel good about what they’re wearing. When you feel like you look good, you look like you feel good! Francie and Denise want women to “embrace who
they are, be willing to grow and love what they’re wearing doing it!” Twisted Wardrobe offers a Boutique shopping experience in their locations in Parker and Castle Rock as well as the opportunity to browse and shop online. Pop in the boutique or get online for amazing dresses, tops, pants and jeans, accessories and even shoes and boots! Why not put yourself on your gift list this year and find the perfect something special for you? Twisted Wardrobe would love to help you find it! In Castle Rock at 514 Perry Street, Unit B 100 – 720.328.3417 In Parker at 10136 Park Glenn Way, Unit 115 – 303.803.6325 Find them on Facebook and shop online at twistedwardrobeboutique.com
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Originally from Vermont, Edward Wallace Hoskins and his wife Maude Hurbert Bicknell immigrated to Colorado in 1910 because of his failing health due to tuberculosis. Edward was a painter and decorator by trade, and when physically able, worked around the Parker area. In 1911, the Hoskins purchased a 50’ by 150’ lot in Dr. Walter Heath’s “Vermont” addition to Parker, and upon securing a $50 loan from Dr. Heath, they had a nice two-story home built on the property. Maude taught school for eight years prior to coming to Colorado and had secured a job as teacher at the Pine Grove School where she taught from 1910 to 1915. An excellent teacher and well liked, Maude was recruited to run for Superintendent of Douglas County Schools in 1914. She was elected and took office on January 1st, 1915. She initiated 5 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE
will be onsite at the PACE Center selling clothing, jewelry, home décor, beauty, skin and hair products and much, much more! To sweeten the deal a bit, a cash bar will be available with light appetizers (while they last) from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This FREE event, right in our own backyard, is perfect for gift hunters who would love to sip and socialize while they shop. Cash will be accepted by all merchants; some merchants will accept credit/debit cards. The Holiday Sip N Shop hosted by the Parker Chamber will run from 3:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, November 17th, at the PACE Center. For more information, go to parkerchamber.com or parkerarts.org.
several innovative programs while in the position and also founded the first parentteacher association in Parker. After Maude’s election as Douglas County Superintendent of Schools, the Hoskins sold their home to Thomas & Flora O’Neil for $300 and moved to Castle Rock. Edward died there, and is buried in the Castle Rock Cemetery. After serving multiple terms as Superintendent, Maude left the area and eventually remarried. Interestingly, Hoskins House is one of only two homes that escaped damage in the flood of Tallman Gulch in 1912. Since that time, it has been added on to and is now the home of a local business. It was landmarked on August 20th, 2011. www.parkerhistory.org
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NOV 3 Adult Lecture Series – The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s PACE Center 6:30pm parkerarts.org
NOV 11-20 The Diary of Anne Frank Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm PACE Center parkerarts.org
NOV 17 Therapeutic Recreation –
NOV 4 BAM Percussion:
NOV 12 Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar Parker Fieldhouse 9:00am-4:00pm mpwcparker.org
NOV 18 Wynonna and The Big Noise
NOV 12 DIY Body Care for Every Body
NOV 19 Saturday Skate Night
NOV 12 DIY Scrub Station – Make your
NOV 19 Quick Class: Sweet Potato
NOV 12 Lessons & Lemonade –
NOV 24 Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk
The Blue Barrel Show PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
NOV 5 The Uncharted Series:
Storytellers – A Night in Nashville PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
NOV 5 Quick Class: Extraordinary Cranberry Natural Grocers 1:00pm-1:30pm naturalgrocers.com
NOV 7 & 21 Town Council Meeting Council Chambers, Town Hall 7:00pm parkeronline.org
NOV 8-12 Grandmother’s House Holiday Boutique Tagawa Gardens Tues-Fri 9:30am-5:00pm Sat 9:30am-4:00pm tagawagardens.com NOV 9 Super Scientific Circus PACE Center 6:30pm parkerarts.org
NOV 9 Cherry Arts “Mobile Gallery” to
support the arts in education Challenge to Excellence Charter School 16995 E. Carlson Drive 6:00pm-8:00pm cherryarts.org/mobile-art-gallery
NOV 10 Family Discovery Series: Astronomy 101-Grand Tour of Our Solar System PACE Center 7:00pm parkerarts.org
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Challenges – Presented by JD Nash, Father Who Lost His Son to Suicide Deep Space Event Center 6:30pm growcommunitycenter.org
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Natural Grocers 12:00pm-1:00pm naturalgrocers.com
own Salt & Sugar Scrub Natural Grocers 1:00pm-3:00pm naturalgrocers.com Fabric Collage Hobby Lobby 9:30am-12:45pm parkerartistsguild.com
NOV 12 The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 present “The Summit” PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
Game Night Parker Recreation Center 6:30pm-8:00pm parkerrec.com PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
Parker Fieldhouse 5:30pm-9:00pm parkerrec.com
Reigns Supreme Natural Grocers 1:00pm-1:30pm naturalgrocers.com
Parker Recreation Center 9:00am parkerrec.com
NOV 24 Thanksgiving Facility Closure Parker Fieldhouse & Recreation Center facilities will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV 26 Santa Claus Event
PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
Tagawa Gardens 12:00pm-3:00pm *Santa numbers for pictures available at 11:00am tagawagardens.com
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NOV 26 Quick Class: Celebrate Squash
NOV 13 Rusted Root
Demonstration Parker Recreation Center 6:30pm-8:00pm parkerrec.com
NOV 15 Therapeutic Recreation – Anything Can Happen Tuesday Parker Recreation Center 6:30pm-8:00pm parkerrec.com
NOV 17 Holiday Sip and Shop
PACE Center 3:00pm-7:00pm *cash bar and light appetizers from 5pm-7pm parkerchamber.com
NOV 17 Warren Miller’s
Here, There & Everywhere PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
Natural Grocers 10:00am-10:30am naturalgrocers.com
NOV 26 The Bluzinators presents
The Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org
NOV 26 Youth Enrichment – Baby sitting This class is for students ages 11-15 Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerrec.com
NOV 28 Movie Night: A Family’s
Journey from Mental Instability to Mental Stability – Q&A with Mark Norwine, Three-Time Suicide Survivor Deep Space Event Center 6:30pm-8:30pm growcommunitycenter.org
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MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING
The Trick for Less Wobble After the Gobble
Trim the Trees with the Town of Parker
If you’re looking for a little less “wobble” after you gobble, get out with your family and friends on Thanksgiving morning and join the rest of the community at Parker’s annual Turkey Day 5K. This “scaled down” version of the Town’s 5K race series is a non-sanctioned event and unofficially timed but don’t worry, participants will still receive give-aways and have chances to win prizes. For this year’s race, the runner’s course will be a loop through the community while the walker’s course will be an out-andback route on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Little ones need to be able to get in on the fun too so strollers are welcome on the course but organizers ask that walkers and runners please leave their dogs at home for this event.
With the official start of the holiday season comes one of Parker’s most time honored and anticipated traditions. On Friday, November 25th, gather with your friends and neighbors and watch Downtown Parker and O’Brien Park come alive with holiday cheer at the Mayor’s Tree Lighting. This year’s event will have everyone’s favorite traditions while offering a few new twists. Join in with the Mayor and the Parker Chorale in a sing along of Silent Night, followed by the countdown to the Town Tree and Grand Park lighting. Once the lights are twinkling, it’s time for some holiday fun in the park!
The Turkey Day 5K will be held rain, snow or shine with no refunds issued due to weather. But hey, half the fun of outdoor events in Colorado is you never know if you’ll be playing in the sun or snow! The window for $15 early registration closes on November 22nd at midnight. Race day/walk up registration will be available for $20. Race packets can be picked up from the Recreation Center between 12:30pm-5:30pm on November 22nd or on race day beginning at 6:30am. Parking for the event will be limited so it is highly encouraged for participants to carpool.
Under the canopy of twinkling lights you can explore the park along five different paths that each lead to different displays of ice sculptures along a holiday themed scavenger hunt. You’re likely to run into Frosty the Snowman, a Toy Soldier, Ebenezer Scrooge and maybe even the Grinch, all of whom will have a story to share or an activity to show you. Be sure to stop by the Town’s tent before you begin your adventure under the lights to get your program and scavenger hunt key. Of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause will be in town for the event, they never miss it! You might even be lucky enough to spot the “Elf in a Tree” during the evening.
Thursday, November 24th | 8:00 AM Recreation Center
Start Thanksgiving Day off celebrating your health and the amazing town we live in and get out for Parker’s Turkey Day 5K!
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For more information on the Turkey Day 5K, additional sponsorship information and volunteer opportunities or to register to run (or walk) go to www.parkerrec.com
***Turkey Day 5K Images provided by Town of Parker ***Mayor’s Tree Lighting Images provided by John Ott
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Friday, November 25th | 5:30 PM Downtown Parker & O’Brien Park
Scrumptious treats from local food vendors will be available as well as the extremely popular Holiday Carriage Rides through town. Carriage rides are complementary, but tickets are required. Carolers from local high schools will add to the wonderful sounds of the season. Don’t miss the always spectacular performance by the Parker Chorale and the Nutcracker performance from Parker’s own Colorado School of Dance. The Mayor’s Tree Lighting is a perfect way to usher in the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with your family and friends. If you haven’t been a part of this night before, make sure to head out this season and start a new tradition with your family and the Town of Parker. If your business or organization would be interested in a Holiday sponsorship opportunity, contact Special Events & Sponsorship Coordinator, Brooke Spain by phone at 303.805.3253.
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Join Parker Rotary in Honoring Our Veterans
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Traditionally, Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th, to honor all those who served in our Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of the First World War were formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in the year 1918. At that time the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States did previously celebrate it as Armistice Day, but that U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Here in Parker, you can pay tribute to our Veterans at a special event in Downtown Parker on Veterans Day. Beginning at 11am, a very special dedication ceremony will commence at the Gazebo in O’Brien Park. Thanks to a generous gift from the
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Rotary Club of Parker, a new flagpole will be dedicated in honor of all our men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Participating in the dedication ceremony will be the Mayor of Parker, the Honor Guard from the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, a Colorado National Guard Chaplain, the Chaparral High School Jazz Choir singing the National Anthem, and Military Veterans, our most honored attendees. Everyone is welcome to attend this dedication event and share in our collective gratitude. If you can’t make it out to the park on Veterans Day, every day is the perfect day to thank a Veteran for their service. These brave men and women can’t be thanked enough. For more information on the Veterans Day Dedication or for more information about Parker Rotary, go to www.parkerrotary.org
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Secrets of a Charmed Life By Susan Meissner
It is World War II and children are being evacuated from London, as bombing appears imminent for the city. Emmy and Julia Downtree find themselves separated from their mother and moved to the countryside. They find a welcoming home in a cottage in Cotswold. Emmy wants to stay with her young sister, but also yearns to follow her dreams of designing wedding dresses. Emmy’s choice and the events that follow will change the course of many lives.
PAM I was drawn to this book and knew I must read it as soon as I finished the back cover. I was not disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Becky, did you find yourself engaged with this story? BECKY This book captivated me from the beginning. The story
begins in the present as Kendra, a college student, is interviewing 93 year old Isabel, a survivor of the Blitz during World War II. I thought that the story would bounce back and forth from the present to the past. I was wonderfully surprised to find that the book primarily stays in the storyline of the past. I don’t mind that type of storytelling but it seems like so many books use this style that it’s getting a little overused. Did you get enough of a glimpse into the present story or were you left wanting to know more?
PAM I felt that the glimpse into the present time was perfect. The author gave me enough information to know there was a connection to the past, while leaving most questions unanswered. This allowed me to discover the truths, in time, through the story of the past. Emmy has a close relationship with her sister, Julia. However, her relationship with her mother is more complicated. What did you feel was the cause of the challenges in their relationship? BECKY Anyone reading this that is a mother to a teenage girl will
completely understand the chasm between these two. Mothers and daughters, during the teen years especially can have a tumultuous relationship. Emmy wanted a future her mother didn’t support and had to parent her little sister. What teen wouldn’t dig their heels in? I thought that it was a realistic relationship and I enjoyed learning more about the mother as the story grew. We are just getting to know the dynamics of this family as the bombs start to drop. The writing lulled me in and I could hardly put the book down as the planes flew overhead and the neighborhood starts to crumple. Did the author paint a descriptive scene for you as well?
PAM I was also pulled into the book with the descriptions, as well as the characters. Many of the characters lived daily with regrets about their decisions. As I witnessed the unfolding of the story, I felt distressed by their regrets and the agony that accompanied them. If Emmy knew the outcome of her choices, do you believe she still would have been tempted to chase her dreams?
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BECKY The abrupt separation from her sister caused lifelong
issues so she certainly would have avoided that pain if possible. I do however believe that she still would have pursued her dream but that fateful day would have been handled differently. Wouldn’t we all make different choices if we could have a glimpse into the future? I would love to listen in to a bookclubs discussion about this topic. Here is another item to think about. Did you know that half a million children were evacuated from the city during this time? They
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were sent to live with families in the country for an unknown amount of time. Can you imagine being presented with that situation?
PAM I can’t imagine having to send my children away. This would be so difficult! We want our children to be safe, but it would be scary to be separated during such uncertain times. Plus, not knowing the people in charge of your children would be terrifying... such a leap of faith was required in that situation. However, the girls were extremely fortunate to connect with an amazing woman that cared deeply for them. How did you feel about this character? BECKY I really enjoyed Charlotte and although it was a small role, she has a big impact on the story. She was the motherly influence that they didn’t have back in London. I love that she not only opened her home to these two children but she also gave them chores and boundaries. However, it wasn’t enough to satisfy Emmy. After some careful planning she decides to run away and return to London for a meeting that might provide an opportunity for her to work on her dream to be a designer. How did you feel about her decision to leave Charlotte, Julia and the safety of the country?
PAM It was incredibly frustrating for me to read this part of the book. Charlotte was a stable and loving woman who was so good for these girls (and they were good for her) and Julia depended on Emmy, much like a mother figure. However, Emmy was young and determined to find her way in the world. I understood her desire to take charge of her life and strive for something more than her mother had. However, it was quite a risk to leave the safety and love of Charlotte’s home. As Emmy is preparing to leave, Julia confronts her and won’t let her go without her, creating a big decision for Emmy. Putting yourself in her shoes, would you have made the same choice? BECKY I am not a risk taker so I can’t imagine making the choice to return to war torn London. I would have happily enjoyed a quiet country life. However, Emmy’s return to the city is when the book really starts to take off. This was a great pick Pam and I can’t wait to read her other books. It’s time to leave London and the Blitz behind. However, we are still in the war zone as we read A Quilt for Christmas by local author Sandra Dallas. We will meet Eliza and a handful of other women that are struggling to keep their lives together while their husbands are fighting in the Civil War era.
Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving season!
LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT THE WISE WOMAN’S ALMANAC By Connie Pshigoda
It doesn’t matter what age you are . . . author and Natural Health Coach Connie Pshigoda has crafted a variety of seasonal health tips and delicious recipes to satisfy your hunger for a better life and year-round well-being. Within The Wise Woman’s Almanac, she connects Nature’s four distinct seasons plus a bonus one to your natural life phases. The result is the perfect formula for today’s woman. Throughout, you will use reflective questions, seasonal food lists, charts and exercises to achieve optimal well-being. You’ll discover that your physical, emotional and spiritual vitality are the essence of good health and wellness rather than just the lack of disease. Connie’s entertaining farm-life analogies bring life to each season and a lightness to the ever-daunting personal responsibility of maintaining optimal health. The Wise Woman’s Almanac may be purchased on Amazon.com
JOURNEY HOME: A THANK YOU TO AMERICAN VETERANS
Written & Illustrated by Tori Meyer
Through the eyes of a finch, young Lee takes an imaginary journey around the world following an American Soldier. During this journey, she begins to understand what freedoms are, and why we thank those who vow to protect them. Tori Meyer, a mom and artist living in Colorado, is a member of SCBWI, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the local art guild. While living outside the United States for several years, she took art classes, experimenting with sculpture, painting, and pencil drawing. Meyer has a Journalism degree from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Journey Home is available on RedBirdJourney.com and Amazon.com
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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT 1 Deep Space Workplace & Event Center 2 PACE Center and The Schoolhouse 31 Blue Talon Photography
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 3 elev. 5900 4 Fika Coffee House 5 Indochine Cuisine 6 Las Delicias 7 Nomelie Cupcakes 8 Parker Garage 9 Swirls Frozen yogurt 10 The Tailgate Tavern & Grill 12 Vines Wine Bar 35 Rocket Fizz 37 Rory’s Diner
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HEALTH & BEAUTY 11 Wolf Chiropractic 13 All EyesOn U, LLC 14 Seven Seas HAIR Salon 28 Me Me Me Salon 32 Parker Day & Med Spa 36 Mainstreet Dental
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SERVICES 15 Debbie Lewis Properties 16 Farmers Insurance 17 Mango Mortgage 18 Osgood Team Real Estate 19 Travel Leaders 29 Parker Area Chamber/Visitors Center 30 Staffing with Bliss 33 Monograms by KK 34 JTS Real Estate
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SHOPPING 20 Beautiful Art Picture Framing, Inc. 21 Bonne’ Bella Boutique 22 Fruits of our Spirit 23 Mainstreet Flower Market 24 Mainstreet General Store 25 Parker Panache 26 Pinetree Jewelers 27 Victoria Marie Jewelers
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The holiday season is around the corner and soon Parker will be bustling with shoppers and many holiday events. The evening of November 25th, the Mayors Holiday Lighting will transform Downtown Parker into an winter wonderland with a dazzling display of holiday lights that you can enjoy with free carriage rides. While you enjoying the holiday season is a great time to show your support for our local business community! There are many interesting and unique products and services that can be found right here in Parker.
Look for the official “Made in Parker” stamp pictured above in the coming weeks on Town storefronts, many of which offer products or services that can be found only in Parker. While you’re at it, make sure to take a selfie and share it with the hashtag #MadeInParker to show your support of shopping locally! Share with us online: • Facebook.com/Parker.CO •Twitter.com/TownofParkerCO • Instagram.com/TownofParkerCO
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Giving Back
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Think snow, sleigh bells, sparkling lights and Christmas music. Think hot chocolate, apple cider, pretty ribbons, toys and lots of goodies. Does this start to feel like the Christmas you and your family are planning? The Parker Task Force certainly hopes so. Unfortunately, this is not the image many of the Parker Task Force clients see when they consider the upcoming holiday season. For many of them, this season means the additional stress cold weather puts on already tight budgets. It means that the dreams and expectations that many of us take for granted are still just beyond their reach. Worse, it means that they have to say to their children, “Santa won’t be able to visit our house this year.” While Douglas County is thought of as affluent, nearly 20% of its residents struggle to meet even the basic needs of food and shelter. Parker Task Force now helps hundreds of families stay in their homes with working utilities and enough food to feed everyone in their household. The volunteers at PTF pour a tremendous amount of time and love into this work. We all know that it is not enough. We rely on the wonderful citizens in our community to help us out with donations of food and money and you do! The incredible generosity and giving spirit is a constant source of joy for all of us. If you are in a position to help another family and add just a little magic to their holiday season, the Parker
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Task Force is graciously accepting donations for their Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program. To help, go to the Donations page at www. parkertaskforce.org. Nonperishable food donations as well as monetary contributions are much needed and greatly appreciated. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off at the Food Bank during normal hours of operation; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00am until 1:00pm. The Food Bank is located at 19105 Longs Way, just behind Twisters and Pizza Hut. Donations are also welcome during the monthly food drive conducted by King Soopers, Safeway and WalMart stores on the third Saturday of the month. Local store gift cards are also a welcome donation as they are used to purchase perishable foods such as milk, eggs, meat, cheese and produce. Of course, monetary, tax-deductible donations are always appreciated. You can donate through PayPal online or make a check payable to Parker Task Force and send it to the office at 19105 Longs Way, Parker, CO, 80134. In addition to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday programs, Parker Task Force volunteers also coordinate an Easter Program to create Easter Baskets for children, a School Supply Program that puts together backpacks
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full of supplies for kids in our community, the Backpack Food Program that sends a backpack of food home with children in need every Friday to feed them through the week, 9 Cares/Colorado Shares, the PTF Senior Program, Emergency Assistance as well as help with referrals to other agencies. To donate, volunteer or for more information about any of the programs offered by the Parker Task Force, contact foodbank@parkertaskforce.org or call 303-8413460
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DR.DANFORtoday What Can I Do about the Holiday Blues? Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays; as Scrooge once said, “Bah Humbug!” Some do not see a “reason for the season” and feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of spending on gift shopping, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining. It is not uncommon to react to these stresses with sadness and depression marked by excessive substance use and eating, difficulty sleeping, physical complaints and isolation. If you experience reactions like these during the holidays, you are not alone. The Holiday Blues are quite common for many reasons, but there are ways to help overcome them.
or spend an evening with a good book. Be realistic about what you will be able to accomplish and prepare a To-Do list to help you prioritize. If you are troubled because you won’t be seeing your family, volunteer at a hospital, church, or food bank. Volunteering can help raise your spirits by turning your focus toward people who are less fortunate than you. Exercise can have a very positive impact on depression because it boosts serotonin levels. Try to get some type of exercise at least twice a week. Any moderate, continual exercise can help elevate your mood. If you have physical challenges, get cleared by your physical first.
Some may fear disappointing their families during the holidays. Even if they can’t afford to spend a lot on gifts, they feel obligated to come through with a nice gift and overspend. Giving someone an expensive present won’t necessarily strengthen a friendship or romantic relationship. When your gifts don’t produce the reactions you had hoped for, you may feel let down.
For some, holiday blues continue into the New Year, often due to feelings of disappointment during the season and physical exhaustion. The blues affect some people because the start of a new year is a time of reflection, which can bring up past regrets and hurt as well as anxiety about the future. When negative thoughts arise, journal your feelings and make a list of things you are grateful for daily. Listen to a self-help book on overcoming life’s difficulties and circumstances. Start somewhere versus ruminating on negative experiences. Remember the first law of classical physics, “An object at rest stays at rest. An object in motion stays in motion.” Momentum in life is a good process to keep us moving forward to better mental and physical health.
For a number of families, the holidays are times of chaos and confusion. This is especially true when family members have substance abuse problems or dysfunctional ways of relating to each other. If this was true in your family in the past, you may carry memories of the disappointment and upheaval associated with the holidays. Even though things may be better now, it is difficult to forget times when holidays were ruined by substance abuse and dysfunction. Likewise, if someone important to you passed away or left you during a past holiday, you may become depressed as this anniversary approaches. The holiday blues are usually temporary and there are things to keep in mind that may help make this year’s experience more pleasant and less stressful. Don’t expect this holiday season to solve all past problems. Forced cheerfulness cannot ward off sadness or loneliness. Even though alcohol or drugs give a temporary feeling of wellbeing, they can be depressants that compound the problem of feeling disconnected. It is important to accept how you are feeling. If you have recently experienced a loss, you can’t expect yourself to put on a happy face. Tell others how you are feeling and what you need. Look for holiday activities that are free, such as driving around to admire holiday decorations. Look for ways to show people you care without overspending. Express your feelings to those around you in a constructive, honest, and open way. If you need to confront someone with a problem, begin your sentences with “I feel…when you…because.” Clinical depression is more than just feeling sad for a few weeks. The symptoms generally include changes in appetite and sleep patterns, decreased interest in daily activities, difficulty concentrating, and a general feeling of hopelessness. Clinical depression requires professional treatment. If you are concerned that a friend or relative may be suffering from more than just holiday blues, you should express those concerns. If the person expresses thoughts of worthlessness or self-harm, it is important for them to seek the help of a qualified physician and mental health professional. For individuals suffering from any form of depression and/or the holiday blues, it is important to learn about services available at mental health centers, churches, and synagogues. Many have support groups, workshops, and other activities designed to help people deal with the holiday blues. I will be doing one of these Life Lessons presentations December 10th “Why are the Holidays always so Depressing?” and another presentation January 7th “Understanding and Coping with a Depressed Family Member.” These hour long talks are being sponsored for the community through Sunset Counseling in Parker. If you are interested, please call 303-564-5956 to register.
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It’s important to schedule times to relax and take care of yourself. Take a warm bath
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Dr. Dan Trathen is a clinical psychologist, international co-author, and national speaker. His counseling office is located near the Parker Adventist Hospital at 19284 Cottonwood Dr., Suite 202. For more information, visit his website at: www. DrTrathen.com
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Harry Samora Foundation 10th Annual
TOY DRIVE A note from Mia Samora, Harry’s Mom
“Every day, all day, memories of my son flood my mind, but mostly my heart. Every day, all day I long to hold him once more. I long to look into his brown eyes that were as big as saucers when he smiled, and as big as the universe when he cried. People say, “I can’t imagine the pain.” They are right, they can’t. Losing a child is more painful than anything I had ever imagined, and much worse. When you lose a child, you have to start your life all over. You begin with learning how to breathe again. It is the first step, and the hardest, because you just can’t imagine living without your baby. Step two: You have to learn how to talk yourself into getting out of bed to face another painful day. Third: You have to find something or someone that can make this life bearable. These are ongoing, daily steps that I, and every parent who has lost a child has to partake in. When you lose a child, you lose a part of yourself. You have wonderful memories, and you try to concentrate mostly, on those. The sad memories are always there, always present, but you always try to replace that thought with a beautiful memory in an effort to make the bad one fade—sometimes it works. Some of the hardest times for me have been to think of my son’s future. When you have a child, you dream of what they will become. How will they look in their tuxedo at prom? Who will be their first love? What will his voice sound like when he enters puberty? Will he pass his driver’s license test? Where will he choose to go to college? What will it feel like to see him graduate? How exciting will it be to watch him get married, better yet…have your grandchild? There are a million “what ifs and should have beens.” All empty questions, with no answers. When you lose a child, their future is no more.
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My son lived for eight years and fifty one days. In that short time he loved helping others, loved caring for others, and especially loved to see other children smile. He was a funny boy, with silly jokes. He was a warm person, giving hugs at just the right time. At school, if a student became ill, Harry would take his work into the nurse’s office so that his friends would not be alone. His heart was huge. He was not perfect, but he was perfect to me. Just the sight of him filled my heart with love. His hugs sent me to the moon…and beyond. I can’t share a future with my son, but I can see his legacy live on. A legacy that will keep Harry’s spirit alive forever! In an effort to honor my son, I created a toy drive 10 years ago, on what would have been his 9th birthday. I gave a memorial birthday party and donated about 50 gifts to Children’s Hospital in Parker, in his name. Over the past 9 years the toy drive has grown, last year we collected almost 1700 toys! I have not done this alone, as many businesses and schools have joined in, it has become a community effort, for certain. The toys are delivered just before Christmas, making the holiday a bit more cheerful for the children that are at Children’s Hospital. These toys bring smiles to hospitalized children. I am hoping when my son looks down, he will see those smiles, and perhaps it will make him smile, too.” 29 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE
Toy donations can be dropped off at Waid Publishing, 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134.
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