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Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County
OF COLLIN COUNTY
he mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) is to enable all young people, especially those who need guidance most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are over 200,000 youths enrolled in Collin County schools today, over 35,000 youths are from low-income families. BGCCC currently impacts around 4,500 youth annually, equaling less than 3% of the county’s youth. With your support they can do more!
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Youth today face numerous challenges and need our collective support more than ever. BGCCC knows that after school enrichment programs must be included in the framework for ensuring the youth in our community have a safe place to go. Youth in quality after school programs are more likely to stay in school, receive better grades, and not be involved in “risky behavior.” Innovative Programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives using nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people: Education, the arts, health & wellness, leadership & service, and sports & recreation.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County is committed to serving more youth and making a greater impact. In order to do this, the community must continue to invest in our youth. To donate today, please visit BGCCC.org.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PARTNERSHIP
$10,000 Provides STEM Makerspace project equipment for one club.
$2,500 Provides 3D printers and materials for three STEM labs.
$1,500 Provides one year of wellness checks for one club family.
$500 Provides Summer Camp program scholarship for one club member.
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Where Getting Away Feels Far, Far Away
Agrowing number of families from the Metroplex and beyond are starting to fill out their calendars with long weekends spent at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the AAA Four-Diamond resort on the gleaming shores of Lake LBJ. The Central Texas Hill Country destination is fresh off a $100 million plus renovation and is showing off the finest luster of its 50-year history. Known for signature events like Easter weekend's Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay hot air balloon festival, summer's Beer By the Bay Music Festival, and the autumn's Wine, Dine & Jazz fete, Horseshoe Bay recently grew its special-event legacy with this month's slate of Winter Wonderland festivities.
To kick off the holidays in style, the resort hosted the first annual Holiday Tree Lighting of its giant 50-ft tall Christmas tree. Celebrity guest tree lighters have included LPGA professional golfer Gerina Mendoza (November 25), Austin FC Goalie Brad Stuver (November 26), and Real Housewives of Dallas star Kary Brittingham (December 3). As the acclaimed resort transformed into the Central Texas Hill Country's version of the North Pole, its holiday-themed activities included a Winter Wonderland extravaganza, complimentary s'mores every Friday and Saturday evening, and a Friday Night Holiday Film Fest every Friday in December.
On December 3, Horseshoe Bay Resort guests enjoyed a Holiday Shopping Market with specially curated vendors. Outdoor activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, Texas snow, a 50-foot Christmas tree lighting, fireside s'mores, delicious hot chocolate, holiday laser light show, and a performance by Vocalibre, Texas State University's A Capella group. The alluring array of Winter Market retail vendors included Stitch and Stone, Runaway Luna Lifestyle, Plenty Boutique, Just Gotta Have It, Boat Town, JADEtribe, Know that Girlfriend Boutique, G5, Tulum 2 You, Kamo by Kary, Oak and Olive Boutique, Frankie Junior Co., Kendra Scott, Linked by Ashley, Classic Childhood, C. Jane and Lakeside Aesthetics and Skincare.
Guests who stayed over could enjoy the resort's acclaimed hospitality, dining, and amenities and plan for sunny getaways in the spring and summer.
Down on the waterfront, the resort's posh Yacht Club has an experiential pool with a beach that opens up to the bay, a main pool, an adult pool with a swim-up bar, and a "Texas-sized" hot tub – the secondlargest in the state to be exact – that emulates volcanic hot springs. When swimmers work up an appetite, the casual Waterfront Grill & Bar serves fresh salads, wraps, and other Texas fare to enjoy in the sun. Adjacent to the waterfront is a lounge area that feels like an oversized living room gazing out over the bay and beyond into Lake LBJ – an idyllic setting to sip a craft cocktail or Texas wine and watch the sunset. Club fine dining restaurant with spectacular water views, a European-inspired design, and its sleek and sophisticated Y Bar. The chef's choice and a top recommended item is the Chicken-fried Lobster. For private dining in the Yacht Club, book the newly renovated Captain's Quarters for a serene, nautical ambiance.
Completely revitalized guest rooms, a renovated yacht club that now boasts a 100-seat waterfront beach bar and a new in-pool bar. The ever-growing Texas Hill Country surrounding Horseshoe Bay has become home to world-class home winery tours, and barbecue aficionados are now making pilgrimages to the Highland Lakes area for smoked-meat nirvana. Add the allure of the constantly full 6,500-acre Lake LBJ into the mix, and you see why this resort area has become a prime vacation choice for so many sun and fun seekers. heart of ruggedly beautiful Central Texas. Once inside the oasis of the 2,400-acre resort and community by the shores of Lake LBJ, you'll find a lush, tropical, and inviting outdoor paradise. The three golf courses always open to resort guests – Ram Rock, Slick Rock, and Apple Rock – were all creations of the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr., and all have undergone recent upgrades and improvements. For those seeking rejuvenation, Bayside Spa on the shores of Lake LBJ is a onestop shop for soothing services, products, and amenities. Spa guests can utilize the hot tub, resistance pool, and steam rooms and receive treatments such as massages, facials, and salon services. Whether travelers are visiting Horseshoe Bay for a golf trip or to get away from the stress of everyday life, exploring the Highland Lakes region will quench your thirst for epicurean and athletic adventure. Learn more at HSBResort.com.
What is glowing skin? What is glowing skin?
We cringe when it is dry, sallow, blemished, wrinkled and lifeless. Skincare products that offer skin renewal are more like magnets for most of us! Oddly, however, to see real rejuvenation you have to start from the inside out. Not the reverse!
Everyone’s skin is different.
Some people may be naturally more able to achieve a glowing appearance than others due to a range of factors.
Making some simple lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your skin health and appearance. 1. Stop smoking as this always causes premature aging, including wrinkles, slow wound healing and tissue breakdown. 2. Get enough sleep to support mental health and allow the body to heal from damage! Aim for 7-9 hours a night. 3. Make H2O your BFF and reduce your alcohol intake to help your liver detoxify all the pollutants and toxins your skin is exposed to every day. Set a goal of half your body weight (in ounces) of water a day (ie. If you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water a day).
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What is glowing skin? What is glowing skin? for 150 minutes a week (20 minutes a day) significantly improves skin
We all feel pride when our skin structure. is clear, smooth and radiant. 5. Relieving stress can impact your
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Everyone’s skin is different.
Some people may be naturally Aside from caring for your skin more able to achieve a glowing on the surface, often the biggest appearance than others due to a change can be seen once you start range of factors. fueling your skin cells from the inside.
Making some simple lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your skin health and appearance. 1. Stop smoking as this always causes premature aging, including wrinkles, slow wound healing and tissue breakdown. 2. Get enough sleep to support mental health and allow the body to heal from damage! Aim for 7-9 hours a night. 3. Make H2O your BFF and reduce your alcohol intake to help your liver detoxify all the pollutants and toxins your skin is exposed to every day. Set a goal of half your body weight (in ounces) of water a day (ie. If you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water a day).
GLOWING SKIN is something many people strive to have. GLOWING SKIN is something many people strive to have. For some, radiant skin is an outward sign of health, while others wish to achieve the glow for cosmetic reasons. There are many ways to improve your skin’s radiance. So read on as we look more closely at what glowing skin is and how to work towards it!
What is glowing skin? What is glowing skin?
We all feel pride when our skin Lifestyle 101 Lifestyle 101 4. Exercise will increase blood flow to the skin and promote regenis clear, smooth and radiant. eration. Research has shown that
We cringe when it is dry, sal- moderate exercise (brisk walking) low, blemished, wrinkled and for 150 minutes a week (20 minutes lifeless. Skincare products that a day) significantly improves skin offer skin renewal are more like structure. magnets for most of us! Oddly, 5. Relieving stress can impact your however, to see real rejuvena- skin. Scientists have shown that tion you have to start from the stress raises inflammation levels in inside out. Not the reverse! your body which can create delayed healing of your skin. Reduce stress-
Everyone’s skin is different. ful activities, wind down before
Some people may be naturally sleeping and practice mindfulness. more able to achieve a glowing appearance than others due to a range of factors. You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat
Genetics, lifestyle, environment, Aside from caring for your skin health conditions and skin care on the surface, often the biggest behaviors all have a role to play! change can be seen once you start fueling your skin cells from the inside.
Making some simple lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your skin health and appearance. 1. Stop smoking as this always causes premature aging, including wrinkles, slow wound healing and tissue breakdown. 2. Get enough sleep to support mental health and allow the body to heal from damage! Aim for 7-9 hours a night. 3. Make H2O your BFF and reduce your alcohol intake to help your liver detoxify all the pollutants and toxins your skin is exposed to every day. Set a goal of half your body weight (in ounces) of water a day (ie. If you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water a day).
Lifestyle 101 Lifestyle 101 4. Exercise will increase blood flow to the skin and promote regeneration. Research has shown that moderate exercise (brisk walking) for 150 minutes a week (20 minutes a day) significantly improves skin structure. 5. Relieving stress can impact your skin. Scientists have shown that stress raises inflammation levels in your body which can create delayed healing of your skin. Reduce stressful activities, wind down before sleeping and practice mindfulness. You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat Aside from caring for your skin on the surface, often the biggest change can be seen once you start fueling your skin cells from the inside.
The best way to truly get your skin to glow from the inside is to feed it The best way to truly get your skin with some key ingredients. Foods to glow from the inside is to feed it high in healthy fats such as avowith some key ingredients. Foods cadoes, nuts and seeds provide a high in healthy fats such as avoplethora of benefits—plus they keep cados, nuts and seeds provide a you fuller longer! Avoid foods that plethora of benefits—plus they keep are high in sugar, saturated fat, and you fuller longer! Avoid foods that salt. Instead focus on fresh fruits are high in sugar, saturated fat, and and vegetables. Some of the best salt. Instead focus on fresh fruits foods for glowing skin are: Tomaand vegetables. Some of the best toes, Broccoli, Walnuts, Fish, Lemfoods for glowing skin are: Tomaons, Berries and Sweet Potatoes. A toes, Broccoli, Walnuts, Fish, Lemrecent study has shown that Cocoons, Berries and Sweet Potatoes. A nut Water has intense hydrating recent study has shown that Cocoproperties and is a good source of nut Water has intense hydrating Vitamin C, as well as potassium, calproperties and is a good source of cium and magnesium. Vitamin C, as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Make it a Habit Make it a Habit
As televised with Dr. Wright on
ABC American Health Front BEFORE AFTER
Join the growing number of people that visit our clinic to enhance their appearance! Whether you’re looking to brighten, refresh or firm your skin, one of these hard working inclinic facial treatments can offer you the perfect solution. Laser Toning is great for overall skin rejuvenation. This advanced technology was designed specifically for busy individuals who are seeking significant improvements without significant downtime. Using a laser to exfoliate allows you to achieve ultimate precision in skin resurfacing to uniformly remove uneven pigmentation, fine lines, acne scars and rough texture in a series of soft, quick and simple procedures. Fiona Wright MD is the founder of Skin MD and Beyond and TruAge Wellness Center. Over the last 22 years, she has received numerous awards for the care she provides and has earned a reputation as one of the premier physicians in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area. Dr. Wright has been featured in several NBC News Health Reports and is well known for her expertise and honest opinions. To learn more, visit us at:
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The SECRET is Out with Secret Radiofrequency Skin Needling Treatments! Skin Needling (or micro-needling) and Radiofrequency are both wellestablished treatments that are normally performed separately to jumpstart collagen production and improve the texture of your skin. The “beauty” of the SecretRF treatment is that it combines both technologies in one single treatment to provide the ultimate results in skin rejuvenation: natural, firm, smooth, tightened and glowing skin without the need for surgery! For those who may not be ready for lasers or needles, then a relaxing Oxygen Vitamin Facial is your answer! Oxygen not only soothes dry skin, but it also rehydrates and To get your “Glow On” follow a skin- disinfects even the most sensitive skin. Removing impurities and pollutants left on the skin from the care routine daily using products that suit your skin. GLOWING SKIN is something many people strive to have. GLOWING SKIN is something many people strive to have. Cleanse Twice A Day For some, radiant skin is an outward sign of health outside environment, along with , while others wish to achieve the oxygen and vitamins have healing Cleansing helps your skin ward off glow for cosmetic reasons. There are many ways to improve your skin’s radiance. So qualities that act as a detox for the dirt, excess oil, make up and dead read on as we look more closely at what glowing skin is and how to work towards it! skin cells. skin in a safe, gentle way while rejuExfoliate Once a Week venating your complexion. As we age, shedding dead skin cells What is glowing skin? What is glowing skin? becomes a task for the skin. Since they do not shed on their own, a We all feel pride when our skin little extra help is needed! is clear, smooth and radiant. Use a TonerWe cringe when it is dry, salThis is a product that aims at balanclow, blemished, wrinkled and ing your skin’s pH and can contain lifeless. Skincare products that soothing ingredients like cucumber offer skin renewal are more like and aloe.magnets for most of us! Oddly, Moisturize Twice a Day however, to see real rejuvenaMoisturizing your skin helps in tion you have to start from the repairing the barrier of your skin inside out. Not the reverse! and prevents water loss. Everyone’s skin is different. Apply a Sunscreen Some people may be naturally Prolonged exposure to the sun can more able to achieve a glowing lead to dullness, dark patches, fine appearance than others due to a lines, wrinkles and skin cancer! range of factors.
Making some simple lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your skin health and appearance. 1. Stop smoking as this always causes premature aging, including wrinkles, slow wound healing and tissue breakdown. 2. Get enough sleep to support mental health and allow the body to heal from damage! Aim for 7-9 hours a night. 3. Make H2O your BFF and reduce your alcohol intake to help your liver detoxify all the pollutants and toxins your skin is exposed to every day. Set a goal of half your body weight (in ounces) of water a day (ie. If you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water a day).
As televised with Dr. Wright on
ABC American Health Front
Lifestyle 101 Lifestyle 101 4. Exercise will increase blood flow to the skin and promote regeneration. Research has shown that moderate exercise (brisk walking) for 150 minutes a week (20 minutes a day) significantly improves skin structure. 5. Relieving stress can impact your skin. Scientists have shown that BEFORE stress raises inflammation levels in your body which can create delayed healing of your skin. Reduce stressful activities, wind down before sleeping and practice mindfulness. You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat Aside from caring for your skin on the surface, often the biggest AFTER change can be seen once you start fueling your skin cells from the inside.
Join the growing number of people that visit our clinic to enhance their appearance! Whether you’re looking to brighten, refresh or firm your skin, one of these hard working inclinic facial treatments can offer you the perfect solution. Laser Toning is great for overall skin rejuvenation. This advanced technology was designed specifically for busy individuals who are seeking significant improvements without significant downtime. Using a laser to exfoliate allows you to achieve ultimate precision in skin resurfacing to uniformly remove uneven pigmentation, fine lines, acne scars and rough texture in a series of soft, quick and simple procedures. Fiona Wright MD is the founder of Skin MD and Beyond and TruAge Wellness Center. Over the last 22 years, she has received numerous awards for the care she provides and has earned a reputation as one of the premier physicians in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area. Dr. Wright has been featured in several NBC News Health Reports and is well known for her expertise and honest opinions. To learn more, visit us at:
SkinMDandBeyond.com | TruAgeMD.com #SkinMDandBeyond
Visit A “Glow” Pro! Visit A “Glow” Pro! The SECRET is Out with Secret Radiofrequency Skin Needling Treatments! Skin Needling (or micro-needling) and Radiofrequency are both wellestablished treatments that are normally performed separately to jumpstart collagen production and improve the texture of your skin. The “beauty” of the SecretRF treatment is that it combines both technologies in one single treatment to provide the ultimate results in skin rejuvenation: natural, firm, smooth, tightened and glowing skin without the need for surgery! For those who may not be ready for lasers or needles, then a relaxing Oxygen Vitamin Facial is your
Make it a Habit Make it a Habit answer! Oxygen not only soothes dry skin, but it also rehydrates and To get your “Glow On” follow a skin- disinfects even the most sensitive care routine daily using products skin. Removing impurities and polthat suit your skin. lutants left on the skin from the outCleanse Twice A Day side environment, along with proCleansing helps your skin ward off viding healing oxygen and vitamins, dirt, excess oil, make up and dead offers qualities that act as a detox skin cells. for the skin in a safe, gentle way Exfoliate Once a Week while rejuvenating your complexion. As we age, shedding dead skin cells becomes a task for the skin. Since they do not shed on their own, a little extra help is needed! Use a Toner This is a product that aims at balancing your skin’s pH and can contain soothing ingredients like cucumber and aloe. Moisturize Twice a Day Moisturizing your skin helps in repairing the barrier of your skin and prevents water loss. Apply a Sunscreen Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to dullness, dark patches, fine lines, wrinkles and skin cancer!
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