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4 FULFULLING HOLIDAY WISHES WITH FRESH HARVEST FOOD BANK 5 HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH A PURPOSE 7 10TH ANNUAL HARRY SAMORA TOY DRIVE 9 WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THE HOLIDAY BLUES 10 HONORING OUR VETERANS 11 THE BOOKENDS Secrets of Charmed Life 12 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Two Local Books to Check Out 13 NO SHAVE NOVEMBER

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LONE TREE Magazine NOVEMBER 2016 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 11

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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ADVERTISING SALES JAMY BEATON

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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Fulffiilling Holiday Wishes with Fresh Harvest Food Bank

uring the holiday season, it’s nice to take a moment and reflect on everything you can be truly thankful for; your friends, your family, your health.

For many families, the holidays can be immensely difficult and making things magical for their children is that much harder. If you are fortunate to be in a position to help others, consider joining the Fresh Harvest Food Bank in fulfilling wishes and making the holidays a bit brighter for many local children through the Holiday Wishes program. Fresh Harvest is looking for individuals, families, businesses and organizations to team with them this season to help make the season magical for children right here in our community.

To participate, simply go to freshharvestfoodbank.org and complete the Donor Information Form – hit submit and wait for your confirmation. You’ll then receive an email letting you know when you or your group has been matched with a child or children in their program based on your preferences.

In that email will be a Holiday Wishes form with specific information regarding the child’s wishes as well as any other important details. Wish lists begin going out in early November, so now is the perfect time to get involved. You are not expected to purchase everything on the list, but as much information as possible is gathered on each child to give you several options for gift ideas. The focus on the wish list is the children but if you or your group would like to sponsor the adults in the household as well, gift cards to local restaurants, shopping centers and supermarkets are more than welcome. All gifts should be wrapped and identified with the Family Number you will receive in your email, the gender and age of the child but no “From” information should be listed. Gifts are often given to the children from the adults in the household or from Santa.

Once you, your family or your group or organization has completed your shopping, wrapped gifts can be dropped off at Fresh Harvest Food Bank the week of December 12th. Specific drop dates and times will be included in your Holiday Wishes confirmation email from Fresh Harvest. All donations are tax deductible as Fresh Harvest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a receipt for your donation can be provided upon request.

There are a number of other ways to help as well. Volunteers are needed throughout the holiday season. Visit the website to check out the Volunteer Sign Up Sheets for more details. Monetary donations are always welcome as each year families request holiday assistance after all donors have already been matched with children through the program. Donated funds are then used to fulfill these children’s wishes. Any excess funds are used to purchase holiday gift cards for adults in the Holiday Wishes Program. Virtual Food Drives are always encouraged as Fresh Harvest continues to run their food bank throughout the season. Virtual Food Drives help keep to shelves stocked and provide fresh produce to families. If you are interested in donating through Fresh Harvest’s new Virtual Food Drive, call (720) 381-6169 or email info@ FreshHarvestFoodBank.org if you would like to organize a Virtual Food Drive.

It is truly more important to give than to receive and what better gift to give than one that makes a child’s holiday wish come true?

For more information on Fresh Harvest Food Bank or to sign up for the Holiday Wishes Program, go to freshharvestfoodbank.org Fresh Harvest Food Bank is located at 8250 Parker Meadows Drive, Suite 130, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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Holiday Shopping with a Purpose

Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar Saturday, November 12th 9:00am-4:00pm Parker Fieldhouse – Free Admission

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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 alltime favorite 18”doll, beautiful hand knitted items, pet gifts, and home décor.

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 Woman’s Club is proud to host this annual holiday Mark your calendar for event. Mountain Pine is a Parker based, volunteer, Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar, always the second nonprofit women’s club that has been involved in our Saturday of November; this year on November 12th. r! community for over 25 years. We are part of a larger You will be inspired and delighted with the fabulous t cove Augus ce Festival r u o e t products. nCome visit us and organization, the General Federation of Women’s array of artisans and to crea do Renaissa ra ur help the o lo y o d Clubs, with roots back to 1868. Both groups strive to experience incredibly talented artists sharing their C e ne the ids, we of tickets to K T S E make communities stronger throughERvolunteerism and ck wares. Jewelry, pottery, food products, books, home CONT ily 4 pa R COV - Win a fam U O R promote fellowship Camong women. décor, fashion accessories…it’s all here for your shopping AL OLO E FESTIV C N A S pleasure! Even better---admission is FREE! See You RENAIS Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar is the primary fundraiser There! for Mountain Pine Woman’s Club and is used to 5 SEARCH LONE TREE MAGAZINE

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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

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.

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.”

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

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Toy donations can be dropped off at Waid Publishing, 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134.

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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.”

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

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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Do you have a question you would like Dr. Dan to address in a future issue? If so, send him an email at DrDan@waidpublishing.com for consideration.

Honoring Our Veterans

Locally, the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation invites you to pay tribute to our Veterans at a special event in Downtown Castle Rock. The program will begin at

11:00am at the DC Veterans Monument Plaza located at the corner of Wilcox and Fourth Streets. With the monument construction now completed, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation’s goal is to become a valuable resource that directly supports our hometown heroes, our local Veterans. They are currently accepting applications for their new Veterans Assistance Grant program.

This program is designed to lend a helping hand for ADA home modifications, funeral expenses, service dogs and any other place a gap in services exists.

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 DCVMA, visit dcvmf.org

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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.

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

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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No-Shave November A Unique Way to Grow Cancer Awareness

Countless men (and women) will find almost any excuse not to shave. Gentleman, you may fancy yourself a bit of a Viking or burly lumberjack and want to see just what kind of beard you can muster if you just put the razor down for a few weeks. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of fiddling with a debonair mustache? It might be as simple as wanting to grow out your beard for a little extra warmth on your face once the Colorado winter finally hits. For the ladies, it might be as simple as the fact that summer is over, and the pool-side maintenance schedule is over with it!

Consider adopting the hastag, #letitgrow this month in the name of cancer research or simply donate to your favorite team or participant – you can even make a general donation straight through the website.

This month, men and women have an equally fantastic reason to put down the razors and cancel the waxing appointments. No-Shave November is a month-long event in which participants forgo shaving to evoke conversations in an effort to raise cancer awareness. No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education.

If you want to keep your “man mane” in tip top shape while not shaving, head over to extraordinarybeards.com for what your beard needs to stay healthy and happy.

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The concept is simple. Grow awareness by embracing our hair, which is something many cancer patients lose, and letting it get as wild and crazy as you want to let it get. Donate the money you would typically spend on shaving and grooming to the cause in order to educate about cancer prevention, save lives and provide aid to those fighting a battle with cancer right now. Participants can get involved by growing a beard or mustache (handlebars optional) and/or leaving those legs alone all month long. Put your razor down and set up your own No-Shave November fundraising page. If you’re not quite ready to get hairy (or you’re unable to due to a strict dress code at work) you can still go to the website and support someone else who IS letting their hair down this month. If you want to participate but do need to keep your beard neatly groomed for work, that’s perfectly fine – any level of participation is welcome!

To officially sign up for No-Shave November, go to noshave.org and set up your personal fundraising page today.

If you and your hair are a bit on the competitive side, get a group together and sign up as a team. No-Shave November and its funded programs put all donation dollars straight to work by investing in groundbreaking research and providing free information and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. This year’s funded programs, the American Cancer Society, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital all will benefit from No-Shave November.

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Get ready, get set, GROW!

For more information, to donate directly or to set up your own No-Shave November fundraising page, go to no-shave.org

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