Vol. 3, Issue 12, December 2014
Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To Over 15,000 Homes In Westchase & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place
Celtic Day Spa Gives the Gift of Beautiful Skin By Deborah Bostock-Kelley
Westchase community, recently opened this past June. If you aren’t one to fall blissfully asleep on Annette’s table, then ask her about her products. In a rich Scottish brogue, she will explain in laymen’s terms, the myths the cosmetic indus-
tries has been marketing to its naïve and trusting public. And then, her face will light up like a child at Christmastime when she explains the organic, therapeutic products that she is gently See “Celtic Day Spa” on page 18.
Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park – Assisted Living and Memory Care for Seniors! By Alexis Selby
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dining Contest Winners...............3 Community Calendar/News....4-5 River Jordan Direct Family Medicine....................8-9 The Magic Emporium.....12-13 Area Rugs Direct.................16 ALS Fashion Show & Luncheon.......................22-23 Grout Tech.....................24-25
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Offering the very best in senior housing, assisted living and memory care, for the past 30 years the Arbor Company has been setting the precedent for senior living. From their beautiful facilities and compassionate care to their knowledgeable staff and exciting classes and activities, Arbor Terrace offers residents a truly carefree living experience. The friendly nurses and staff have a combination of experience, talents, and in-depth industry knowledge that makes them exceptionally well qualified to serve their clients' needs and together they do all they can to ensure residents feel com-
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Whether it is listening to the soothing sounds of Celtic music playing in the background or the magical hands of owner and International Master Aesthetician Annette McPhee massaging nourishing, organic products into your skin, you will leave Celtic Day Spa, completely and totally relaxed. Annette believes it to be a wonderful, personal complement, when her customers are lulled to sleep, while having their restorative facial. Nestled in the professional center behind Publix on Racetrack Road at 12181 West Linebaugh Avenue, Celtic Day Spa is a fresh face in the
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Congratulations to Winners of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest! We are excited to announce the winners of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest. Each year, we look forward to this contest because it is exciting to see how many responses we will get, and it gives us a chance to give back to our readers as a thank you for your support. This year, as in the past, our readers responded with gusto, with hundreds sending us their votes for favorite restaurants in the area. We have some excellent eateries and in some of the categories, we wish we could announce two winners because it was a close contest right up to the last entries! Not surprising to us, some of your favorite restaurants also happen to be some of our favorite advertisers and while we congratulate all of the top contending restaurants, we want
to give special congratulations to the excellent restaurants that advertise in Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. When it came to best overall favorite, there was a close battle and in the end two restaurants tied, both winning that proud designation. Those winners are Mellow Mushroom and Mystic Fish. In addition, Mellow Mushroom was also voted as the best pizza joint. Congrats to you Mellow Mushroom! Salt Rock Tavern won voters over as the best Happy Hour spot while its sister restaurant Rumba Island Bar & Grill was voted as the best restaurant for lunch. Best sushi restaurant was won by Hot Tuna, and for good reason their sushi is amazing! Congratulations to all the winning restaurants! You see a full list of
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the top-voted restaurants on page 27. Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual dining contest and congratulations to the randomly chosen winners who will receive dining gift certificates to popular local restaurants. The Grand Prize Winner of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest is Rene Stevens of Hamptons on Main Street. Rene will receive $100 in dining gift certificates to local restaurants! Congratulations to the runner-up winners, who will each receive $25 in dining gift certificates: Hemant Patel of Waterchase, Sandra Lostetter of Highland Park, Erin Silvestro of Hampton Lakes, Maria Witonski of Westchase and Nick Niehaus of West Hampton neighborhood. Thank you all for your entries!
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Community Calendar & News Briefs
Ready… Set… Shop… Are YOU coming to the Westchase Holiday Market? The fifth annual Westchase Holiday Market will be held on Sunday, December 7 from 10AM until 5PM at the Westchase Golf Club, located at 11602 Westchase Golf Drive in Tampa. All net proceeds from the event, along with ticket sales from special raffles, will be donated directly to Autism Speaks. Last year’s Market raised over $2000 for this great charity. Raffles this year will include incredible prizes from members of the Westchase Artists Society, as well as generous donations from Catch 23, RocketFizz, Ybor City Food Tours,
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Publix, and the Westchase Golf Club, to name a few! A special thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Anne Hart & Toni Cason of Florida Executive Realty. This year’s event promises to be exciting for all ages! Santa will arrive to hear wish lists and pose for pictures from noon until 3PM. A “Best of Show” juried prize will be judged and awarded by the WOW’s own Chris Barrett. Artist demonstrations will be taking place and you can grab a tasty bite from the grill at the beautiful Westchase Golf Club while listening to fabulous holiday music! There will also be face painters on hand from 1PM until 4PM. And let’s not forget the shopping!
You’re sure to find the perfect gift to complete your holiday list. Original paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, along with handmade craft items such as cork work, crochet, glassware and woodworking are among the many types of artwork that you can expect to find. Join us as we ring in the holiday season! The Westchase Golf Club is located at 11602 Westchase Golf Drive in Tampa. For more information please visit www.westchaseartists.com/wa/holiday-form.htm.
First Exhibit of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library Art Gallery to Feature Artwork by the Westchase Artists Society: Opening Reception Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 6PM The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, located at 11211 Countryway Boulevard in Tampa, is opening its new art gallery space, and the initial exhibit, “Expressions,” will feature art-
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work from members of the Westchase Artists Society that will be on display through January 2015. The opening reception will be held at 6PM on Thursday, December 11. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Westchase Artists Society and the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. There will be an opportunity to meet the exhibiting artists and discuss their work. Funding for the beautiful new art gallery was made possible by a grant from the World of Westchase community news magazine. “Our group members are really looking forward to sharing some of their new artwork with the local community at this our first group show in over a year,” commented Teresa Trubilla, President of the Westchase Artists Society. “The exhibit will feature artwork in various mediums including oils, acrylics and pastels as well as photography, pottery and jewelry.” “The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library is excited about the new gallery and that our first show is in partnership with the Westchase Artists Society. We were honored to have been the recipient of the generous contribution from the World of Westchase, Inc. that enabled us to cre-
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ate this unique space,” said Regional Library Manager, Suzy George. Established in 2006, the Westchase Artists Society is comprised of visual artists interested in furthering the art community in the Westchase area and all of Tampa Bay. Their goal is to nurture both the artist and art lover by hosting art exhibits, providing art education, promoting art activities, and creating an opportunity for area artists to come together and share with each other and the community. Info on each member and images of their art can be found on the web at www.westchaseartists.com and on Facebook (Westchase Artists Society). For further information about the December 11 reception or the Westchase Artists Society and their future events, please contact Teresa
Sermon on the Wall explores a hand painted mural on the entire back wall of the church depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Experience a taste of first century foods and then proceed to the sanctuary in total darkness where we will reveal the wall frame by frame by spotlight as we tell the story of Jesus with music and drama. This year’s annual production will be held December 19th, 20th, or 21st. Arrive at 6:30 p.m.; the show starts promptly at 7 p.m. The Sermon on the wall will be held at Northwest Community Church, located at 14913 Hutchison Road in Tampa. FREE tickets are available at www.nwcc777.com or by calling (813) 962-4990.
to learn about and celebrate the traditions and history of Jews from Spain and the Middle East – also known as Sephardic. A three-part lecture series presents on Wednesdays, December 3, 10, and 17, professor George Zucker will lecture on the Jews of Spain from before the Spanish Inquisition through the mid-20th century. The lectures will be from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with a lunch intermission. The lunch, provided by Weinberg Kosher Catering offers participants delicious, Sephardic dishes. The charge for the lecture series, including lunches is $25 for JCC members, $30 for non-members. On Monday, December 8, 2:00 – 3:30PM, an Intergenerational Henna and Hamsa program will be enjoyed by adults of all ages, and their children or grandchildren. This is an early release day for Hillsborough County. Children from the community, JCC
Preschool, Club J, and PJ Library are all included in this celebration. Professional Henna artist, Jennifer McKnight will apply henna body art. Also, participants will create beautiful Hamsas. Everyone in attendance will be treated to Sephardic sweets. The charge for the Henna and Hamsa is $5 for members, $6 for non-members. There is no charge for children under 12 years old. On Monday, December 15, 1:30 – 3:00 Cantors Joy Katzen-Guthrie and Andres Kornworcel present a Ladino Concert. We’ll also enjoy a latke tasting – Sephardic latkes vs. Potato latkes! $5 per member, $6 nonmembers. No charge for children under 12. All of the Sephardic festival events are held on the Tampa JCC & Federation Cohn Campus, 13009 Community campus Dr, Tampa, 33625
Sephardic Festival During the month of December, the community has the opportunity
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River Jordan Direct Family Medicine By Marcy Sanford Eric J. Crall, MD opened River Jordan Direct Family Medicine after becoming frustrated with the amount of time he was spending each day on administrative tasks and paperwork instead of taking care of patients. He says, “I became a doctor to help people stay healthy. After 17 years of working as a primary care physician for a large health care system, I found myself spending less time with my patients and more time on paperwork.” Located at 4651 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, Dr. Crall’s practice is based on the Direct Patient Care model. This new model of primary care ensures that Dr. Crall’s patients receive expert personalized care and treatment for a very reasonable cost. The innovative Direct Patient Care model is now being embraced by patients, physicians, employers, and policymakers across the United States. Individual patients, families, or companies pay a low monthly fee and receive expert primary care while developing a lasting and trusting relationship with their doctor. Thanks to this model, River Jordan Direct Family Medicine patients receive unparalleled access to Dr. Crall. “Because I am working for my patients and not insurance companies, I can spend as much time with my patients in the office as needed,” says Dr. Crall. “I proactively manage my patients’ health and help them manage
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any health issues they have. I am available to my patients by phone, email, or, if appropriate, by virtual visits. This can save patients’ time and give them peace of mind whenever they have an issue or concern.” Dr. Crall schedules an hour for each patient visit, so when patients come to his office there is little to no waiting. He says, “Because I spend an hour with my patients, I have time to talk to them about all of their health issues and really get to know them so that I can provide them with the best
care possible. I am available to my patients during evenings and weekends by text or cell phone. My patients have direct access to me; they will not be talking to an answering service or an on-call physician or nurse.” “I have always loathed doctor's visits, until meeting Dr. Crall,” says River Jordan Direct Family Medicine patient Josh Parker. “I enjoyed meeting with him; he was very caring, openly sharing, and upfront about the situation at hand. He presented the options and information in an easy to
Dr. Crall is very passionate about what he does and takes the time to get to know his patients and their health care needs.
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understand manner, which helped me feel comfortable. Thank you, Dr. Crall, for being a forward thinker and offering a service that works for people like me and families like mine.” Dr. Crall is happy to help prospective patients to understand the rapidly changing landscape within the healthcare system to determine if the direct patient model would be suited to their needs. He says, “Because much of your health care is predictable, you can often save money with the direct patient model by automatically budgeting for your predictable primary care needs. You should still have insurance to cover high cost, unpredictable events, but because your day-to-day care is handled at River Jordan Direct Family Medicine, you can choose a plan with a higher deductible and a lower premium than your current plan. Most of my patients end up saving money on their health care, because of the low-cost primary care component.” At River Jordan Direct Family Medicine the monthly membership fee is as follows:
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to have good health and achieve healthy longevity.” "Dr. Crall has been my doctor for about 8 years and I couldn't be happier,” says Tom Wight. “Dr. Crall is genuinely compassionate and caring about his patients' health. He holds himself, as well as his patients, to healthy habits and focuses on longterm health and wellness, not just short term. Dr. Crall has helped me turn my health around for the better by providing the tools necessary to live a healthier lifestyle." If you are looking for a physician to be an advocate for you and your
• Ages 17 and under, $30 • Ages 18-39, $40 • Ages 40 and up, $50 • Family maximum, $150 • Student living out-of-area (whose parents are members), $10 Just a few of the ways River Jordan Direct Family Medicine patients will realize savings on their health care spending is by lower premiums for higher deductible insurance, no copays for office visits, and less need for urgent care visits, since Dr. Crall is available at night and on the week-
family’s health, you should visit Dr. Crall at River Jordan Direct Family Medicine! River Jordan Direct Family Medicine is located at 4651 Van Dyke Road in Lutz. The office is open Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Crall is always available to his patients through phone, email, or text. For more information about the direct patient care model or to schedule an appointment please call (813) 321-1783, visit rjdirectfammed.md or email drcrall@rjdirectfammed.md. Same day appointments are always available.
ends. In addition, he has the time to discuss risks and benefits of medication, screening procedures and diagnostic testing, which helps his patients understand what is best for them and avoid the side effects that are always possible with testing and treatment. Additionally, you will have a doctor working for you, looking out for you and your family’s health. “I am very passionate about health promotion and disease prevention,” says Dr. Crall. “I want to help keep my patients accountable for living a healthy lifestyle so they can continue
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Magic Is Alive and Well at The Magic Emporium – Tampa’s “Best Kept Secret” By Deborah Bostock-Kelley As you open the glass and brown metal door, all the cynicism of adulthood is wiped away; you have just returned to the wonderment of childhood. For this generation of children, it’s like Harry Potter discovering Diagon Alley in the middle of a quaint Muggle neighborhood. In the far right corner of an unassuming shopping complex is a secret world filled with vintage card tricks and modern-day illusions. The shelves are lined with guides, memorabilia and novelty items. This is no ordinary shop, but a special meeting place where amateurs and professionals, young and young at heart, can purchase tricks and props and meet monthly to socialize and discuss magic. Since opening its brick and mortar location at 4429 Gunn Highway, The Magic Emporium has become a Mecca for magicians locally, throughout the United States and around the world.
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“I’ve been in the business about 10 years,” says founder Gary Barker. “We opened the shop in November 2009. Before that we were exclusively online and at magic conventions.” At the age of 8, Barker had his first introduction to magic when magician and ventriloquist Mark Wade performed at his elementary school. “I bugged my parents to take me to the library to get a book on magic and have never looked back,” he explains. Barker performs at corporate events, private parties and churches, and does a lot of charity work. He opened The Magic Emporium to give the public much more than a retail shop, but the full magic experience from a bygone era. “I have a passion for magic, but I have a passion for the experience that you get from a brick and mortar that you cannot get online,” says Gary. “I love the Internet and technology, but there is something intrinsically beautiful about doing magic and learning face-to-face. You can only get that ex-
perience in a real shop.” From beginners in preschool, elementary and high school to unconventional tattooed twentysomething’s to senior citizens honing a lifetime craft, in his shop Gary has seen the style evolution of magic, from illusionist David Copperfield to street shock magicians like Criss Angel and David Blaine. Gary says, “I personally believe what’s good for magic is good for all of us. From the different styles of performing, huge illusions to shock magic, there is a place for all of that. Magic – for most of us in the arts – is kind of a culmination of all art forms – theatre, drama and pantomime, music. It a culmination of all performing arts melting together as one.” Gary believes that even today’s youth, with technology at their fingertips, still appreciate a good magic performance. And longtime magicians Rudy Hernandez and Dick Johnson “The Old Pro”, who were meeting at the Magic Emporium for the monthly
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Founder Gary Barker Tampa Magic Club, Warren Hamilton International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) Ring 175, agree with Gary. “I’ve been a magician all of my life,” says Johnson, who regularly performs at holiday shows, especially during Halloween. “I think if the kids sit
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This is no ordinary shop, but a special meeting place where amateurs and professionals, young and young at heart, can purchase tricks and props and meet monthly to socialize and discuss magic. down and pay attention, they are not too jaded to appreciate magic. Live entertainment is still a good thing. I enjoy what I call apparatus magic – with the birds and a rabbit; I used to have a girl doing illusions with me.” Hernandez, who has been performing for 40 years, explains, “The kids today are learning magic on YouTube and away from other magicians. When I was learning, the only way you could learn was from other magicians and going to a group like this and actually having social contact. Magic is secondary to the entertainment. Magic is a tool and entertainment is the show. It’s good to have the social interaction.”
The Magic Emporium understands that technology is changing the way in which we can learn magic. The shop now offers weekly "Live Online" lectures where famous magicians from around the world teach and train magicians in the comfort of their home. These lectures are streamed live every week and magicians can stream the lecture live from the comfort of their home and then download that lecture and watch at any time from their computer, phone or tablet. "This 'At the Table' lecture series is helping them educate magicians around the world and reach to places where there is not an actual brick and mortar store like The Magic Emporium.
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Kid’s Club The Magic Emporium also hosts a Kids Club called the Society of Young Magicians the second Saturday of each month, with its youngest regular magician with the stage-name “The Amazing John John (Humphries) having started at just 4 years old. Gary says, “At first I was bit skeptical about how engaged someone that young could become, but surprisingly over the last year he has grown, honed his skills and done a really fabulous job at learning both the tricks and how to present them well. It’s exciting to see kids especially that young really get something out of this experience.” In addition to monthly club meetings, The Magic Emporium provides magic throughout the year in various ways. "During the summer months we offer magic camps for children,” says Gary. “Every Sunday night during the summer we present The Masters of Magic, a weekly professional magic show that features various magicians from around the United States.” The Magic Emporium also provides professional entertainers; magicians, clowns, balloon artists, jugglers and other variety acts for private parties, company functions and various
events throughout Florida all year round. In his five years at his Gunn Highway location, Gary has also discovered the magic is being utilized by non-magicians in unique and innovative ways. He says, “We get a lot of educators who come in and ask for magic they can use to engage their students and use as teaching tools. We have several math and science teachers who come in frequently to get magic tricks like optical illusions that they can use to reinforce what they are teaching in their classrooms.” Several magic and balloon groups, like I.B.M., Gulfcoast chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, and the Balloon Jam, comprised of full-time and part-time entertainers, hobbyists, and new people simply interested in learning more about the craft, call the Magic Emporium home for their monthly meetings and lectures. “We live in a crazy world and the stresses of life are sometimes heavy,” concludes Gary. “Magic can take you back to that moment of wonder and belief that you had when you were a child when you had hopes and dreams and really believed they could come true. I love that about magic. If I could communicate one thing to Carrollwood it would be that we are the best-kept secret in Tampa Bay! We love magic and our community and we’d love to share that moment of wonder.” The Magic Emporium is located at 4429 Gunn Highway in Tampa. They are open Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on magic classes, lectures, shows, meetings, and camps, please call (813) 265 -9263, visit www.TheMagicEmporium.net or Facebook.com/MagicEmporium.
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Call Area Rugs Direct & Give Yourself the Gift of a Finished Home! By Katie Thomas Area Rugs Direct takes the hassle out of buying area rugs. No more worrying whether the rug will match! No more wrestling a large rug into your car, if it is even possible. Area Rugs Direct brings the selection to you! Area Rugs Direct services the entire Tampa Bay Area, Sarasota, Orlando and the surrounding areas with the best area rug inventory and delivery services for home or office. Founded in 2005, owner Tony Mogavero’s shop-from-home service is unique and sets Area Rugs Direct apart from other companies. “Our personalized, shop-at-home service makes us unique,” says Tony. Area Rugs Direct is one-of-a-kind, offering the best personalized shopping service that comes right to your door, helps you make an informed decision, then delivers and installs your new rug! Plus, customers love Tony! He has impeccable taste and loves helping his customers find the rugs that will complement the existing décor rather than competing with it. And if you call
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“Celtic Day Spa” Continued from page 1 applying to your skin. Annette reveals that no painful extractions are necessary because the patented cleansing exfoliant simply melts deep into the skin to remove any impurities. She adds, that unlike most scrubs or exfoliation processes, you do not rinse off the Celtic Day Spa exfoliation treatment. Developed by a board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon, combining science and nature, the TreSkinRX skin care line is a game-changer. “Most products are water-based – possibly like the ones you have in your cupboard – because they are cheaper to make,” explains Annette. “What we have is unique in the fact that each product base is 100 percent certified, pharmaceutical grade aloe vera that’s normally used in medical situations.” Suitable for all skin types, the TreSkinRX lineup includes products that help with skin issues like rosacea, dryness, pigmentation, eczema, keratosis pilaris, and numerous other conditions. The skin care line has also been used to lessen the inflamed skin, of cancer patients and those who have
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gone through skin graft surgery. Annette explained that she knew what it felt like to “suffer in silence” with a skin condition and when she discovered TreSkinRX on a visit to Texas, she simply had to share her story, of how these extraordinary products has the ability to change lives. When a customer comes to Celtic Day Spa, Annette will first cleanse and analyze their skin to determine their skin type. With healthy skin, there is evenness in the layers; whereas with unhealthy skin you have a thick top layer – without proper, exfoliation dead skin keeps building up and dulls the complexion. Celtic Day Spa’s deep, exfoliation process has the lowest effective pH similar to a physician’s office peel – without inflammation. Annette explained that too many people self-diagnose, or purchase products based on someone else’s experience and get the wrong type of products for their skin. “I love being able to help people get beautiful skin,” she says. “I want to show them how easy it is with these products to keep their skin looking and feeling amazing.” TreSkinRX is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial agent. Annette says, “The aloe
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vera can penetrate deep into your skin and activates your own collagen – that’s what brings the glow back to your face. It’s pretty amazing seeing the results.” Annette feels extremely privileged to have had the opportunity to help a lot of men, women and children with their various skin conditions over the years. “It’s especially rewarding helping teenagers with acne,” she adds. “It has been an amazing experience to give teenagers back their confidence by helping them clear their skin.”
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“After their visit my clients cannot believe how great their skin feels; and that glow is there; it’s undeniable,” Annette explains. “With these products, you can have terrific looking skin in just a few simple steps.” With a great facial at Celtic Day Spa comes a great reward – Annette gives each of her new facial clients a complimentary trial package of the products used. “These products that I’m using allow you to walk out feeling revitalized. They are FDA-approved and safe to use every day. The EX3 deep cleansing exfoliation is so relaxing and yet it can produce powerful results. It’s all about that base of pharmaceutical grade aloe vera! That’s what counterbalances your skin back to the way it should be,” says Annette. “You will leave Celtic Day Spa with radiant, glowing skin.” But, if you can’t make time for a spa treatment in your hectic schedule, she has another option available. “Not everyone wants to take the time to visit a day spa,” she says, “I wanted to share these products with everyone, including men and women who are busy working most days or who really don’t spend enough time to learn how to maintain healthy skin. Now they
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Celtic Day Spa Holiday Gift Certificates are now available at the Spa. She concludes, “This year, give the gift of beautiful skin!” Celtic Day Spa’s hours of operation are by appointment only. The spa is open Tues. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information on TreSkinRX or to purchase products, visit www.annettemcphee.com. To make an appointment, call (813) 279-8281 or visit www.celticdayspa.com. For a limited time, trial kits of the skin care line are being sold on Celtic Day Spa’s website for $9.99. Choose from normal, oily or clearskin (acne) skin type.
can simply go on my website and order a trial kit.” For a limited time, the trial kits are being sold on her website for $9.99. Choose from normal, oily or clearskin (acne) skin type. Each skincare kit contains a two-week trial of Purifying Cleanser, a patented EX3 Daily Renewing Exfoliant, Triple Defense Day Moisturizer and either an SPF15 Sun Guard, or a Night Repair
Moisturizer that optimize skin texture, tone, and clarity. Annette adds, “After using these products for a few days, most people will know the difference. I have been an International Aesthetician for over 25 years and I’ve never seen anything like it.” Just in time for the holidays, if you visit Annette’s website, you’ll discover she has reduced all the prices in the Celtic Day Spa menu.
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“J & C Consign” Continued from page 1 including a hair salon, an on-site rehab center, a theatre room and a café, where residents can enjoy lattes, pastries, and cocktails. Conveniently located in the heart of the Citrus Park and Westchase neighborhoods and in close proximity to Carrollwood, Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park allows easy access to everything that the beautiful Tampa Bay area has to offer. Pre-leasing has already begun, and rooms are filling up fast, so if you are interested in renting one of their beautiful new suites, call Arbor Terrace today at (813) 345-4993 for more information.
Age in Place At Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park the staff will strive to carry on the mission of the Arbor Company by providing a welcoming, secure community where residents can age in place. Uniquely designed, Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park has three floors, from supervised memory care on the first, to The Bridges on the second (a program dedicated to helping patients with early onset of dementia and
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Alzheimer’s), to independent living and assisted living on the third. “As a resident, you have peace of mind knowing that we can promote your independence and still meet your needs as you age in place,” says Senior Care Counselor Diane McGauley. “It is our goal to provide all residents with a safe and positive living environment and to enhance their quality of life through our engaged living program.” By providing a diverse community, Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park is a place where, as you go through the stages of life you can receive as little or as much care as you require. Moving is already stressful enough as it is, but can you imagine having to go through this as a patient suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s? As a place that takes care of all your memory care needs, from early onset to the later stages, Arbor Terrace helps make your life and the life of your loved one as smooth a transition as possible. “We customize our care services to each individual resident,” says Diane. “We also look at customizing our activities to the needs and wants of residents.” As a community of caregivers, the staff at Arbor Terrace engages and enriches the health and spirits of their
Traci and Diane are hard at work to bring the Tampa Bay Area the very best in senior living. This beautiful new community is set to open early 2015. residents, honoring individuality and celebrating each person's unique life through deep connections with their residents and families. And, with a high staff to resident ratio, you can rest assured knowing that your loved one is in good hands and will always be taken care of and given the attention he or she needs. To further ensure the safety of their residents, Arbor Terrace at Citrus Park will have nurses on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
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should an emergency occur. Earning the prestigious Extended Congregate Care (ECC) licensure, all staff employed by the Arbor Company are well versed and expertly trained on how to care for patients of all levels. Executive Director Traci Kiklica says, “Our staff has gone above and beyond in their training; each member is specially trained in dementia using a hands-on positive approach in the care of their patients.”
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Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park will feature elegant, modern designs and have a warn, comfy atmosphere where residents can feel welcome and at home. A further testament to their level of care, the Resident Care Director for Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park is also an RN – in the world of assisted living that is definitely a significant plus! “Promoting continuity of care for our residents is very important to us,” says Diane. “We have partnered with medical director Dr. Atigere, who will not only be seeing our residents in our community but also caring for them should they have to go to the hospital or a skilled nursing facility – that’s a big deal.
The Bridges Helping to bridge the gap for those suffering from early stages of memory impairment, The Bridges program allows residents to peacefully transition into their new lifestyle. With a whole floor dedicated to this program, The Bridges gives married couples the option to live together in the same apartment and although it is not a full memory care unit, staff members are always on call and near by to help, should you or your loved one need assistance.
“Quite often is the case that one spouse is extremely independent, but their spouse has dementia or another disability, and they don’t feel capable of meeting their needs alone,” says Diane. “We can provide together, as much or as little assistance as they like, allowing them to still live together in the same apartment at different care levels.”
RESPITE Housing Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park will also offer short-term stays and will have furnished apartments available to accommodate these guests. RESPITE housing is perfect for those who are looking to re-cooperate or recover from a surgery and need a little extra attention before going back to their home setting. It is also a great option for when a caregiver needs to take a well-deserved vacation, as you know your loved one will be in a loving community where they will be well cared for before returning home.
Dining with Dignity With their innovative Dining with Dignity dining program, favorite foods that were once forbidden are now on the menu for residents in the Arbor Company Engaged Living memory care program who cannot easily manage utensils or swallow solid foods. This awesome new technique of preparing foods allows diners to enjoy dining options such as spaghetti and meatballs, prepared in a way where no utensils are needed; all while retaining the full taste, as well as the texture, consistency, and “five star” attractiveness of the original dish. The converted dishes are finger-ready and allow residents to once again enjoy their favorite foods in a way that was thought to be long forgotten. “Dining with Dignity will not only help make eating easier for those Westchase Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
suffering from macular degeneration and dementia, but also those who suffer from vision impairment or anyone who might have trouble using utensils,” says Traci. Since being implemented in their other locations, 30 percent of memory care residents participating in the program have shown improved intake, and 90 percent of respondents in the survey approved of the menu choices; this is just another significant offering that will really distinguish Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park. This past year, Arbor Terrace’s Dining With Dignity dining program received National recognition, proudly becoming the newest winner of the coveted Best of the Best Awards at the annual Assisted Living Federation of America conference. Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park will have three different types of apartments available for rent – studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments and private companion suites (which are essentially two bedroom suites with a shared bathroom and kitchenette). To help ensure they safety of their residents, all apartments will be equipped with an emergency call system. It is also important to note that Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park is pet friendly; although residents do have to be able to care for the pets themselves. A beautiful, brand new community that will offer the best in assisted living and memory care, Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park is simply what assisted living should be! Arbor Terrace of Citrus Park is set to open in early 2015 and will be located just south of Sickles High School at 13810 Sheldon Road in Tampa. For more information or to reserve a suite please call (813) 333-9996 or visit www.at-citruspark.com.
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ALS Fashion Show & Luncheon By Alexis Selby Raising nearly $2,300 for the Ride Operations Team and the 2014 Ride to Defeat ALS, the First Annual ALS Fashion Show and Luncheon was a huge success. Showcasing beautiful fall fashions from Dress Barn, the event drew a wonderful crowd of enthusiastic guests who came to show their support and view some of this year’s latest and greatest fashion trends. Hosted at the Cheval Golf and
Athletic Center in the beautiful golf course community of Cheval in Lutz, the event featured an exquisitely prepared lunch, which preceded the fashion show, allowing guests to relax and mingle before all the excitement of the show began. As a wonderful honor, my husband Matt and I were asked to be a part of the show and got to take part in the fun! Starting with Friday night eveningwear the ladies flaunted chic attire, featuring great wardrobe op-
A wonderful crowd of enthusiastic guests came to show their support for this fashionable event. My husband and I (upper left) were so happy to be a part of it, as were the other models who raved about the stylish outfits provided by Dress Barn. tions for that after work cocktail, dinner with friends, or a date night with your significant other. Teaming up with their partner store Justice, this set even included a
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few children’s fashions, which were wonderfully showcased by the younger models. Escorted by handsomely dressed men, in the next set the models
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strutted Saturday eveningwear, a little more elegant than the latter, which featured fancy outfits, perfect for a night out on the town. If you have not been in to Dress Barn recently, you have to go check out their excellent selection of fabulous styles, including a whole new line, which they refer to as Sunday morning casual wear. Keeping with the “weekend wardrobe” theme, this was the final set that concluded the fashion show. This super comfy line is perfect for those “lounging around the house” days, or for when you want to be super comfy, yet still trendy… because you never know who might stop by for a visit!
About the ALS Association The Association is the only nonprofit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, the Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
For more information or to donate, please visit www.alsafl.org.
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Save Time and Money with Grout Tech By Kim Thomas Before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling and re-tiling your bathroom or kitchen be sure to call Grout Tech for a FREE estimate on cleaning or repairing old dingy tile and grout. Grout Tech can breathe new life into your existing tile work, making everything shine like new at a fraction of the cost. Grout Tech is a family owned business serving Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. With over ten years of experience in the industry, Grout Tech specializes in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, recoloring grout, re-caulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles. Grout Tech will renew existing grout and tile to its original beauty by cleaning and maintaining the tile and grout lines. John Cole and his wife were ready to re-tile their entire bathroom before calling BJ at Grout Tech. “Our bathroom tile was over 40 years old it was looking grungy and very dull. We called Grout Tech and we are extremely pleased with our results!
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With the help of Grout Tech, even the dirtiest and oldest of floors can be restored and renewed to their original beauty and splendor. We saved so much money by having the grout in our shower resurfaced and the tile cleaned and it looks brand new,” John shares. BJ is happy to set your appointment, come out and give you a free estimate. She stresses, “It is important for me to be respectful of our customers’ time so I will always arrive at the time we set.” In addition to always arriving in a timely manner, BJ says that they can keep their prices low because they are a family owned business and not a franchise. She explains, “What many people don’t understand is that franchises are often forced to charge more for their services because they have to maintain their franchise fees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not
only does Grout Tech keep its rates competitive, but the company will also honor any other quote as long as it is in writing. Because grout is a porous material, trying to remove stains is seemingly impossible. BJ explains, “Color sealing grout lines is one of the many services we offer and it is definitely the most effective way to create a perfect, new look.” Using a step-by-step process, Grout Tech begins by using a cleansing product to remove all bacteria and surface dirt with special machinery. They will then apply a color seal (of your choice). Once the sealer is applied the grout lines will be permanently protected from any stains.
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The color seal also guarantees against cracking, chipping and peeling. Additionally, they will also cosmetically fix or replace chipped or cracked tiles, making your bathroom or kitchen tile like new again. Carla Bartow, a satisfied customer, shares her experience, “When BJ came out to give us a quote, she looked at the job and I could tell immediately that she knew what she was talking about. We had our family room, kitchen and dining room re-grouted. They also re-grouted the tub, shower and base of our toilet in our bathroom. They were fantastic! Not only were they professional and reliable but they also completed the job much faster than we had anticipated.”
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Excellent Service Leads to Referrals Throughout the years, Grout Tech has grown through its many referrals from happy customers. People really appreciate that Grout Tech saves them time and money, but it is the excellent service provided that has really helped this business grow. Doris Strathearn, another Grout Tech success story, said that before calling Grout Tech her bathroom and guest bathroom shower and floor grout had deteriorated over time and the tiles were dull and stained. “The
tile was in good condition but it was stained so we had Grout Tech come out and clean them and they turned out very well.” They were so pleased that they have already referred Grout Tech to neighbors in their community. Grout Tech can also remove and re-caulk around sinks, baseboards, tubs and showers serving to clean up old moldy areas and keep your dry wall free from water damage. From old to new in just one day! To find out more about Grout Tech’s services or for a free estimate call BJ at 727-768-6828.
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