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From the Publisher Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome! Experience South Aurora Local - To-Do - Where in Town? Kids Party Great places to throw your kid an epic bash! Kids Menu Area restaurants that are great for kids Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs Local Author Spotlight My Loved One Shines On
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MARCH 2017 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3
PUBLISHER MIKE WAID
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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH
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Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome! Cancer sucks. Sorry for such strong language, but I don’t know any other way to put it. Cancer just plain and simply sucks. Especially if the person battling this awful disease is a child. Not only is it scary to fight this battle, but kids also have to undergo the negative effects of treatment including losing their hair during chemo. This is where you come in. You can become a warrior against cancer, help raise money to find a cure and stand in solidarity with a proud bald head! That’s right, you going under the clippers can make the difference in this fight against pediatric cancer. Here is all you have to do. Head over to shavethemayor.com and click the GET SHAVED button at the top of the page to sign up as a “shavee” at the 5th annual Shave the Mayor fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s foundation. Once you sign up, you will set a goal to raise and start asking your friends and family to support you. Let them know
that if you reach your goal, you will go bald for them...and for all the kids who don’t have the choice to go bald, but do so while fighting cancer and undergoing treatment. Young or old, boy or girl, no matter who you are or what you do, we can all pull together to show these kids that they are not alone when they lose their hair and the we are battling along side them to find a cure. This year we are trying to get 200 people to shave their heads at our event. It is a big goal but I know we can do it. This year we lost one of the young men who we started this event for to cancer. It is in Dalton’s name that we are striving for this huge goal...and I know we can do it with your help. So please join us in becoming a cancer warrior. Head over to ShaveTheMayor.com and join me, my son Matthew and many others as we go bald on April 29th and become warriors against pediatric cancer!
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CUB CLUB Southlands Mall has something for everyone, even the littlest visitors! The Cub Club, for kids ages 3-10, is a free membership that allows your child to participate in special monthly events and activities. Each month, Cub Club members receive the club’s newsletter and each year on their birthday, members get their very own surprise (available at the management office.) March’s event is a great reason to go online and get your kids signed up. They can participate in an Irish
Dance and Cultural Lesson at the Denver International Schoolhouse (located at 6295 S. Main Street, Ste. B113) on Thursday, March 23rd. During this 45-minute performance, Heritage Step Dancers will perform a variety of dances, talking to the audience in between dances about the Irish culture. Cookies and refreshments will be included. You must RSVP by Monday, March 20th by calling 720.870.2221. Don’t forget your Cub Club Membership card! To sign up, go to www.shopsouthlands.com.
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When you’ve got growing kids, there’s nothing better than having a friend that can gift you much loved, gently used clothes that their kids have outgrown. Almost as good as the feeling you get when you score some incredible clothes for your kids is the feeling of being able to make space in closets and drawers and passing the “too smalls” in your own children’s closets on to someone else. If this sounds like a perfect solution to your kids’ wardrobe dilemmas, then My Kid’s Closet is your new best friend. Sort through things that no longer fit, making sure they are still in great condition, and bring them in – no appointment
necessary. Once sorted, an associate will make a cash offer for your items, right then and there. You can take that and be on your way, or if you’ve found some keepers while browsing the racks at the store, you can get DOUBLE the amount offered in trade on a gift card to use right then and there or during your next shopping trip. Keeping kids in clothes and shoes that fit can be challenging – let My Kid’s Closet help you lessen your load! My Kid’s Closet - 6290 S. Main Street, M102 in Southlands Mall Call 720.274.5721, Find them on Facebook or go to www.mykidsclosetcolorado.com
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Did you pinpoint the location of last month’s Where in Town photo? It was none other than the AMC Arapahoe Crossings 16 Theater! If you don’t
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look up while you’re making your way in, you might miss the unique details to the building. Next time you’re heading in to catch a flick with the family, take a second to admire the details right above you!
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Are you ready to PAR-TAY! Planning a kids’ party can sometimes be a daunting task. With so many options of what to do and where to go, we thought we would help out a bit so that you can have the most awesome-est party ever for your kids. We’ve prepared a list of super cool places in our area that provide out-of-this-world kids party experiences. Now, let’s PARTY! 7 SEARCH SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE
fencingacademysport.com 12870 Stroh Ranch Ct. #105 Parker CO 80134 720-334-3579 Fencing or Jedi Training parties- Kids will learn the basics of fencing or jedi training in a safe and fun environment. Birthday parties last 2 hours and are offered for kids ages 6 and older. Party Size: Up to 24 kids Cost: $15 per person ($150 minimum charge)
Castle Rock Zip Line Tours
castlerockziplinetours.com 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109 720-733-9477 If you’re ready for the ultimate birthday adventure, then check out Castle Rock Zip Line Tours. Not only could the kids have a great time on our 10 thrilling zip lines, we also offer the EPIC Sky Trek Challenge featuring 2 full levels with over 110 challenging elements and a 42’ climbing wall! Party Size: Varies Cost: Call for details
Monart
www.parkermonart.com 10158 S. Parker Road Parker CO 80138 303-805-1900 Choose from Canvas Painting, Clay or Glass Fusing Arty Parties at Monart. Each guest will create a unique piece of art centered around a theme chosen by the birthday boy or girl. A two hour party includes all materials and instruction as well as use of our studio to celebrate with a birthday treat. Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $250-$275
Pirates Cove
www.piratescovecolorado.com 1225 W Belleview Ave Littleton CO 80120 303-762-2683 Pirates Cove is pleased to offer two Birthday Party Packages. The Captain Cook party is for up to 15 guests and the Billy Bones party is for up to 25 guests. Additional guests can be added. Go to www.partiespiratescovecolorado.com to book a party. Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $274 and $354
20 Mile Athletic Center
www.20mileathleticcenter.com 18499 Longs Way Suite 101 Parker CO 80134 303-841-9269 We offer gymnastics themed birthday parties for all ages. Our 90 minute parties include: 2 party coordinators, trampolines, age appropriate games and fun time in pit, A 20 Mile gift bag for birthday child with t-shirt, medal and 20 Mile goodies, party area with service for food, gifts and goodies, set up and clean up, complimentary Invitations. Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $185 and up
Dart Warz
www.dartwarz.com 8150 S University Blvd Centennial CO 80122 855-717-3278 Our party packages are public or private parties! 15 min in the briefing room, 1 hour and 15 min of play and 30 min in the party room! We also offer AWESOME party favors! A Dart Warz water bottle filled with a DW bracelet, candy, and a DW temp tattoo! Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $300-$550
Scale Gymnastics Center info@scalegym.com 18002 East Clarke Rd. Parker CO 80134 303-840-0424 We’ll bend over backwards to make your child’s day perfect! Treat them to a fun-filled gymnastics birthday they will flip for! Parties include private gym time, trampoline and games, party room, and balloons. Parents can sit back and relax while the Party Coordinators handle all of the fun!!! Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $200
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Fencing Academy of Parker
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Bricks 4 Kidz
www.bricks4kidz.com/435 720-216-4508 Bricks 4 Kidz® offers fun themed LEGO® birthday parties! Kids love making their own motorized models, as well as play different games and contests while using LEGO® bricks. Our birthday parties are focused on having lots of fun, enjoying time with friends, playing games, and engaging in contests. Building a unique model and making it work by using a motor, battery, and remote control is an exciting bonus for every child. We even offer Robotics birthday parties for older kids! Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $220 - $350+
Xtreme Challenge Arena
www.xtremechallengearena.com 82 Inverness Drive East A2 Englewood CO 80112 303-706-0909 Xtreme Challenge is an exciting arena filled with Ninja Warrior meets Wipe Out style group challenges for kids and adults. Featuring over 30,000 square feet of mid air stunts, suspended obstacles, launching pulleys, and hang tough challenges. BE A NINJA, Ride the Human Catapult, Fly like SUPER MAN or try the Hang Tough Aerial course! Specializing in exciting Birthday parties, Parent/ Child Events and youth sports team-bonding packages. Every event is an adrenaline RUSH.” Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $16.00 and up
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DCL.org 100 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock CO 80104 303-791-7323 Available Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., for guests ages 0-5 or 6-12. Choose from Things That Roar, Once Upon a Time, or Folklore & Fantasy. Inclusions: free book for the guest of honor, email invitation, thank-you notes, goody bags, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, setup/cleanup, and 20-30 minutes of planned activities. Party Size: 11-25 Kids Cost: $250.00
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Great Play of Parker
www.greatplay.com/parker 18425 Pony Express Dr. Ste. 107 Parker CO 80134 303-805-8844 Great Play of Parker offers high energy birthday parties for kids ages 1 to 10 years old. Great Play parties are 90 minutes of fun including our interactive throwing walls, games and time for cake. Great Play has six different themes to choose from including a Super Hero Party, Fun & Games and a Dance Party... Great Play offers endless age appropriate customization for the perfect party! Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $224-$274 Dancing Princess Parties www.dancingprincessparties.com 19215 E Cottonwood Dr#713 Parker CO 80138 303-949-1975 Dancing Princess Parties by Dance Exploration, LLC is a mobile party service. We provide standard dance parties (ballet, hip hop or cheerleading) as well as themed character parties including your favorite Princess or Super Hero Characters. Party Size: Up to 10 Cost: $100-250
The Meadows Early Learning Center
meadowselc.com 9985 S Twenty Mile Rd Parker CO 80134 720-340-3370 An amazing indoor castle to host parties with a kitchen, community room and access to an outdoor playground. Party Size: more than 25 Kids Cost: $100-$150
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DISCOUNTED AND FREE KIDS MEALS Most parents would agree that it’s important, no matter what is going on throughout the day, when families sit down and eat dinner together. If you can swing a night out together, that’s even better because no one is getting stuck with loading the dishwasher! To sweeten the deal just a bit more, here’s a list of local restaurants that will lighten the load on your wallet when you’re eating with your kids as well!
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IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase
Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase
The Egg & I: Mondays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased
Firehouse Subs: Sunday – Up to 2 free kid’s meals w/ purchase of an adult combo meal
Gunther Toody’s Diner: Kids eat free Mondays (beverage & sundae included) from 11am-close w/ purchase of adult entrée
Village Inn: Mon & Tues: 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased and don’t forget about “Free Pie Wednesday “ – get a free slice with any dine in purchase Lil Ricci’s: Tuesdays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased 4pm-close Texas Roadhouse: Kids’ Night Every Monday 5-8pm – Balloon artist, applesauce eating contest, face painting, ice cream sundae bar (dine in only, not valid on holidays)
Via Baci Italian Bistro: Sunday – Kid’s meal is $2 w/ adult entrée purchase Lodo’s Bar and Grill: Wednesday – Kids eat free w/ an adult meal purchase 6-9pm DB & Pott’s: Thursday – Kid’s meal is $1 w/ adult entrée purchase Buffalo Wild Wings: Monday - $1.99 kid’s meals after 4pm Village Inn: Monday - One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased
Joes Crab Shack: Monday – Kids 13&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (limit of 3 per party) Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Mon & Tues – Kids 12&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase Brewery Bar IV: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more) Denny’s: Wed – Kids eat free from 4-10pm w/ adult meal purchase
Mellow Mushroom: Monday – get $1 kid’s meal with every $15 spent
Fins and Noodles Italian & Seafood: Tues – Kids 10&U eat free with adult entrée purchase. Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entrée.
Jozi’s Kitchen: Wednesday – kids eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (after 4pm) – not valid with any other offer.
Brewery Bar III: Tuesday – one free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more)
Lone Star Steakhouse: Tues – Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult entrée
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant: Sunday –Kids eat free 4pm-close
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Culver’s: Kids 12 & U get free custard with purchase of a meal
Country Buffet: Thursday: Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 2) from 5-8pm with purchase of adult buffet
IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase
CiCi’s Pizza: Kids 10&U (up to 4) can eat for 99¢ w/ purchase of an adult pizza and drink buffet at regular price
Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant: Monday – One free kid’s meal w/ adult meal purchase ($9.75 and up) Village Inn: Monday - Free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased Black-Eyed Pea: Tuesday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase The Rockyard: Tuesday - $2.50 off kids’ meal with adult entrée purchase Applebee’s : Wednesday - $0.99 kid’s meals with adult entrée purchased - 3pmclose
Maggiano’s: Sunday - Kids 5 and U eat free, check with local restaurant for participation Marie Calendar’s: Tuesday – One free kids’ meal with each adult entrée purchased Qdoba: Kids eat free on Sun or Wed – participation varies by location Buffalo Wild Wings: Wednesday – 12 &U can order from kids’ menu for just $0.99 from 4-10pm Fazoli’s: Tuesday – Get 2 kid’s meals for $0.99 each with purchase of 1 adult entrée. 12 & U, at participating restaurants 5-8pm
Golden Corral: Kids 3&U eat free everyday with adult meal purchase Bent Noodle: 1 free kids’ meal with adult meal purchase daily Applebees: Wednesday- Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 3 per adult) IHOP: Kids eat free from 4-10pm (one child per adult) (days vary by location) Atlanta Bread: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase after 4pm Jason’s Deli: Wednesday – kids eat free 4-8pm, limit of 3 kids per adult Ajuua Mexican: Monday - free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase McCabe’s Bistro: Saturday and Sunday – kids’ meals are $1.00 each with an adult meal purchase
Which Wich: Mon and Sat – Kidswhich meals are $0.99 with purchase of 7” small Wich. 12 & U at participating locations MARCH 2017
Jersey Mike’s: Wednesday – kids eat free all day, one child per one regular sub combo purchased
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Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs
A Common Complaint in Our Kids By Dr. Rebecca Hoeck, PT, DPT inteligentmotiontherapy.com Several years ago, “Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs” were nonexistent, but these complaints are becoming more common in our kids as they hunch over smartphones and tablets. Neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, hand and thumb pain from prolonged use of these devices creates significant wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments, joints and other tissues. Placing your chin near your chest to view the mobile device, often more than a 60-degree angle, increases the pressure weight of the head from 10-12 pounds to about 60 pounds. This hunched posture changes the natural curvature of the neck creating more complaints in younger patients, problems that are normally seen in older adults due to age related changes. We often look down to read a book, write a message, prepare food or wash dishes. Texting and smartphone use, adds one more activity to this movement pattern, sometimes repeated compulsively up to four hours a day. Consequently, this repetitive activity may lead to pinched nerves, arthritis, bone spurs, damaged discs, muscle imbalances and restricted shoulder movement, as well as decreased breathing capacity. To prevent Text Neck and back-related ailments: • Keep your head upright and in line with your eyes while viewing your device • Take frequent breaks • Learn proper posture and neck alignment • Learn exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles: NECK RETRACTION: sit up tall with chin level, move your ears back and up without lifting your chin, hold for five seconds, repeat twenty times. CHEST STRETCH: stand in the middle of a doorway, place hands on both sides of the door frame, lean your body through the door, keeping arms on the frame, hold five seconds, repeat twenty times SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE: pinching shoulder blades together, hold twenty seconds, repeat twenty times • Put your smartphone down, go outside, and get moving! • See a professional if symptoms do not resolve Blackberry® thumbs are a repetitive motion injury, induced by repetitive typing on a small keyboard. The thumbs become the main digits to text, click and scroll causing the thumbs to reach beyond their natural ranges of motion, or “thumb acrobats.” Reaching farther than designed, the thumbs are vulnerable to wear and tear injuries such as: osteoarthritis, “trigger thumb,” a form of tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tingling, wrist pain and hand weakness.
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To prevent Blackberry® thumb and hand-related ailments: • Take tech holidays • Write shorter and fewer messages on your devices • Use a dictation feature • If you feel pain or strain, stop, rest, and stretch your hands • See a professional if symptoms do not resolve 13 SEARCH SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE
LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MY LOVED ONE SHINES ON! A GIFT FROM BEYOND
By Disa Van Orman & Dylan Skye Goedeker “Oh, you are wrong if you think I’m gone, I am right there in your favorite song…” is how their new adventure began. Grandmother and Grandson. Gebra and Buffalo Boy. Disa and Dylan. A poem is given to a grandmother by her 6-year-old grandson who dies suddenly. In great pain, she intends to write about the wonderful times they shared. Instead, she hears her amazing grandson tell her a poem that lets her know that he is not truly gone and is still with her. Gebra cannot see or touch him as she did before. Yet, if she uses all her senses, she is aware of his presence. As an artist and photographer, Disa uses her beautiful photographs of animals and nature to bring to life the feelings and emotions this amazing child is sharing to repair his family’s broken heart. Dylan sends her signs that he is there, right by her side. As she writes his words, he asks her to share them with the world, to young and old, to give hope to others that their loved one shines on too. “Hey, don’t forget that part about blossom, because I want this to end with, ‘Man… that would be awesome!!’”
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