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PHILANTHROPY OR CHARITY

According to the Dictionary, charity and philanthropy are two different things.

CHARITY

Charity is the voluntary giving of help, typically money, to those that are suffering or in need. It tends to address an immediate problem and is a compassionate response to a natural disaster, or a token of support for the victim of crime or violence, for example. Charity can also address immediate needs for food, shelter or medical care. It is a short term response, although one may give frequently to a particular cause.

PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy is more strategic in that it seeks to root out causes of the problem and to develop long term solutions. Striving for long term solutions to problems such as addiction, housing shortages, or hunger takes time, study, and planning. This is where charity comes in, providing direct relief for people in immediate need.

Both charity and philanthropy possess the same goals of addressing needs and making the world a better place but with different approaches. One deals with direct relief and the other with root causes and finding solutions.

Is one better than the other? Of course not! They are just two different ways of solving problems and both are essential to the functioning of a decent society.

Recently, there have been changes to the tax code regarding charitable giving.

Three Acts have been passed recently - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) and the Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). All have some impact on deductibility of charitable contributions. They

also may offer some additional advantages. For example, a qualified charity may receive your IRA with no tax consequences since charities do not pay taxes. Appreciated assets are also beneficial as a gift to a charity, as capital gains tax can be avoided.

Another way to contribute is through a community foundation, which is a grant making public charity that is dedicated to improving lives in a particular community. Individuals, families, businesses and non-profit groups establish funds within the foundation in which they can contribute assets for charitable purposes. The foundation manages the assets and takes suggestions from those that set up the fund on how and where to distribute the resources. There are over 700 community foundations in the United States.

Whether one chooses charity or philanthropy, the ultimate goal is to help the community by using personal skills and resources to make a difference.

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2023

In life there are constant changes, so too in the world of interior design. Trends are always shifting. The themes for 2023 seem to be: Sustainable living and health & wellness designs. There has been a move away from minimalism to individualism which has created more personalized and decorative styles. In this new, post-Covid world, there have been many changes to the way we live, both inside and outside of the home. Many of us spend much more time in the house, so people have adjusted their priorities in the way the home is used.

With a new focus on wellness and healthy living, more attention is paid to comfort and overall well-being.

Kitchens are central to this new lifestyle and the open kitchen is an important aspect of this new trend. Most desirable are large islands that seat the family comfortably and provide lots of workspace. Upper and lower cabinets of different colors are in fashion as are stainless steel cabinetry and fixtures. To update a kitchen, a coat of paint can completely change the feel and be extremely cost effective. Lighting is also a key component, particularly if natural light is not available. A growing number of homeowners are installing led lights underneath their cabinets to illuminate the kitchen counter top.

With so many people still working at home, a designated office is often a necessity and needs to be incorporated into the design of your home. First of all, it should be comfortable and functional. It is desirable to have natural light and natural materials wherever possible. Try colors that are inspired by nature for a calming environment. For a more dramatic approach, an interesting background wall color can be useful for

all of your zoom meetings.

Furnishings will feel more organic with the use of cotton, wool, and velvet fabrics. Of course fabric decisions can depend on the location within the home; it’s recommended that the home match its natural environment. There is still a movement toward coordinating the indoor and outdoor environments. Arches and architectural details are in as are soft edges, curved sofas, and personal pieces.

Multi-function rooms that cater to entertainment and exercise are in vogue. More people will want media rooms for movies and games as well as gyms and saunas.

Mud rooms and laundry rooms are no longer just utilitarian spaces. Today, homeowners want these spaces to coordinate with the rest of the home. Sometimes they even want to accommodate a pet with a special tub. Think about maximizing natural light throughout your home. Big open

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The focus of home design in 2023 is a calm, comfortable environment in harmony with nature that incorporates work, entertainment and relaxation spaces.

windows which bring in natural light can improve mood, focus and sleep patterns which will improve one’s health.

It looks like 2023 may bring with it the end of the white wall trend. Currently, designers are reporting

clients wanting jewel tones in blues, greens and even rust, which creates a cozier environment. This is part of the eco-friendly trend of the last few years which incorporates elements of nature. Gold will also be popular as an accent color.

It is important to revisit one’s estate planning periodically, as both circumstances and laws can change without notice. If you do not have an estate plan, it is time to create one. You probably have more assets than you think.

First of all, estate planning is an opportunity to designate who will receive your assets upon death or incapacitation. It will also allow you to designate a guardian for your children. With the advice of counsel, your plan will manage assets to minimize estate

taxes, gift taxes and any other tax issues. And most importantly, a good estate plan will avoid disagreements between heirs and probate which can be time consuming and expensive.

Begin with an assessment of all your assets, including your home and other real estate, art, collections, vehicles, and jewelry. List your checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, life insurance policies, IRA or 401 accounts and ownership interests in any businesses. Estimate the value in order to divide among your heirs.

A COMPLETE ESTATE PLAN

INCLUDES SEVERAL DOCUMENTS:

POWER OF ATTORNEY

A durable power of attorney allows a person of your choosing to handle financial, legal and other matters if you are otherwise incapacitated. It remains in effect until death or revocation.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

A revocable living trust is an instrument that allows the owner (grantor) of assets to establish a trust for beneficiaries with the help of a trustee. You can be your own trustee with an alternate upon death or incapacity. This document can be amended or revoked as needed. The most important aspect of a consuming and expensive probate.

MEDICAL CARE DIRECTIVE

A living will specifies your wishes for medical care. A medical power of attorney gives authority to a trusted person to make decisions if you are unable.

WILL

A will, though desirable, is not essential if you have a revocable trust. The main reason to write a will is to include assets which may not be included in one’s trust. A will is meant to simplify things. You can designate child custody and also the recipients of your most valuable possession, such as cars, jewelry or other personal items.

2023 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Schedule subject to change

JAN 5 - 8, 2023

JAN 12 - 15, 2023

JAN 19 - 22, 2023

JAN 25 - 28, 2023

FEB 2 - 5, 2023

FEB 9 - 12, 2023

Sentry Tournament of Champions Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI

Sony Open in Hawaii Qu Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI

The American Express Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA

Farmers Insurance Open Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), San Diego, CA

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA

WM Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, AZ

FEB 16 - 19, 2023 The Genesis Invitational The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA

FEB 23 - 26, 2023

Honda Classic PGA National Resort (The Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL

MAR 2 - 5, 2023 Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, PUR

MAR 2 - 5, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL

MAR 9 - 12, 2023

PLAYERS Championship

Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

MAR 16 - 19, 2023 Valspar Championship

Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, FL

MAR 22 - 26, 2023 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Austin Country Club, Austin, TX

MAR 23 - 26, 2023

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, DOM

MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, TX

APR 6 - 9, 2023

National Golf Club, Augusta, GA

APR 13 - 16, 2023 RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

APR 20 - 23, 2023

Zurich Classic of New Orleans Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

666,000

Cantlay/X. Schauffele $1,199,350

2023 PGA TOURNAMENT

APR 27 - 30, 2023

MAY 4 - 7, 2023

MAY 11 - 14, 2023

MAY 18 - 21, 2023

MAY 25 - 28, 2023

JUN 1 - 4, 2023

JUN 8 - 11, 2023

JUN 15 - 18, 2023

JUN 22 - 25, 2023

JUN 29 - JUL 2, 2023

JUL 6 - 9, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

JUL 20 - 23, 2023

JUL 20 - 23, 2023

JUL 27 - 30, 2023

AUG 3 - 6, 2023

AUG 10 - 13, 2023

AUG 17 - 20, 2023

Open at Vidanta Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, MEX

Fargo Championship

Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

Byron Nelson

Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX

Schwab Challenge

Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

Golf & Country Club, Toronto, Ontario, CAN

Los Angeles Country Club (North Course), Los Angeles, CA

Championship

River Highlands, Cromwell, CT

Mortgage Classic. Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI

Deere Classic PC Deere Run, Silvis, IL

Trace Golf Club (Champions Course), Nicholasville, KY

Scottish Open

Renaissance Club, North Berwick, SCO

Championship

Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, CA

Liverpool, Hoylake, Wirral, ENG

Twin Cities, Blaine, MN

Championship Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC

St. Jude Championship

Southwind, Memphis, TN

Championship

Fields Country Club (North Course), Olympia Fields, IL

2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE

LAS VEGAS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JULY

JULY 14 | LAVENDER & HONEY FESTIVAL

This “scent-sational” event features all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. It’s a festival for all ages, so invite your friends and family to enjoy a beautiful day. For more info visit: lavenderandhoneyfest.com

AUGUST

AUG 20 - 25 | STOCK HORSE SHOW

Promoting our sport, our western heritage and the rich history of the stock horse and its origination from the Spanish Vaquero tradition. The National Stock Horse Association honors past stock horses that have set the standard in cow horse competitions through their athletic talents and educates the public on the history of the stock horse and their origin from the Spanish bit tradition.For more info visit: nationalstockhorse.com

AUG

28 - 30 | RIB

COOK-OFF

Drawing top grillmasters, barbecue competitors, and rib teams from all across the nation (and even as far as Australia), this event serves up every kind of rib and barbecue style under the sun, as well as plenty of sizzling sides and vegetarian options for anyone who doesn’t show up with meat-mania. For more info visit: nuggetribcookoff.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 8 - 10 | RIB FEST

The CasaBlanca Rib Fest will fire up the streets of Mesquite with award-winning barbecue competition teams. Vendors will also serve up mouthwatering ribs and other savory barbecue classics, alongside a beer garden serving craft beers and specialty liquor. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, kid-friendly activities and other surprises to guarantee a flavorful weekend. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/30Kl1Fu

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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE

LAS VEGAS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

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SEPT 14 | FILM FESTIVAL

The Las Vegas Film Festival is a community of filmmakers and film-lovers drawn to the unique, curious and cultivating environment that is Las Vegas. The LVFF pushes the boundaries of cinema, annually presenting work by passionate, rebellious, and wild storytellers to an audience of local and national filmmakers, film lovers, journalists, and film industry representatives. For more info visit: lvifilmfestival.com

OCTOBER

OCT 2 - 6 | FOOD & WINE FEST

This is a festival featuring the world’s top spirits & wines like no other! Escape the real world for a stylistic drama combining incredible wines. Join us at this one-ofa-kind event which will be held at the legendary Tivoli Village in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Food & Wine events showcase some of the World’s best culinary talent at events. For more info visit: vegasfoodandwine.com

OCT 4 - 5 | SKY LANTERN FEST

Experience a naturally inspiring setting featuring live entertainment, gourmet food, and immersive art & spaces, including the world’s largest sky lantern release. RiSE offers a space for reflection and introspection. You can inscribe whatever you choose on your lanterns - each guest will receive two. Many utilize their lanterns to let go and set new intentions for the future, all while being lifted by the beauty of the moment. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdhsy86h

NOVEMBER

NOV 5 - 7 | NEVADA OPEN

Mesquite, Nevada is proud to present the Nevada Open Golf Championship at the Palms and CasaBlanca golf courses. With over 40 years of championship history, the Nevada Open is one of the most respected and anticipated golf tournaments in Nevada. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3isaWDh

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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LAS VEGAS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

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NOV 28 - 29 | GIFT BAZAAR

Join the BEST LV Craft & Gift Show in Las Vegas. See for yourself why we are the longest running craft show in The Valley. It’s fun for the whole family! For more info visit: lvcraftshows.com

DECEMBER

DEC

2 | SANTA RUN

The annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run benefiting Opportunity Village takes place in Downtown Las Vegas. Choose from a 5K run or a one-mile walk. The event had 8,000 Santas last year, but is looking for 10,000 this year. For more info visit: lvsantarun.com

JANUARY

JAN 12

- 13 | DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR. PARADE

The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade - starting at Fourth Street and Gass Ave. at 10 a.m.The festival features cultural booths; car, motorcycle, and truck shows; a wide range of delicious food and beverage options; an elaborate

parade, with performance groups and local political figures and celebrities joining in the festivities. For more info visit: kingweeklasvegas.com

FEBRUARY

FEB 10 | CHINESE NEW YEAR

Come celebrate as Chinese New Year begins in Las Vegas! Come celebrate the Year of the cow! For a city that enjoys celebrating cultural diversity, Chinese New Year in Las Vegas is a sight to see. Every Chinese New Year, Las Vegas resorts transform their properties with extravagant displays and elaborate décor. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2DykAFH

FEB 12 - 17 | FILM FESTIVAL

The Annual Dam Short Film Festival takes place at the fully restored Boulder Theatre in nearby Boulder City, Nevada. Their goal is to present over 100 of the highest-quality short films for attending audiences to enjoy, and the Festival had over 140 short films to screen in all

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LAS VEGAS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

genres. Sounds like a great time. For more info visit: damshortfilm.org

MARCH

MARCH

14 - 17 | ST.

PATRICK’S DAY

On Fremont Street, everyone is Irish during our four-day, legendary celebration filled with nonstop live entertainment, events, drink specials and festive atmosphere. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/m2njjwx9

APRIL

APRIL 6 | FESTIVAL OF BEER

Experience is an all-inclusive food and beverage experience in a competition setting that celebrates ALL things craft: beer, cocktails and culinary artists. Mad Craft features over 30 chefs, mixologists and breweries all competing to be the Mad Craft Champion!For more info visit: greatvegasbeer.com

APRIL 17 - 20 | FILM FESTIVAL

Las Vegas Black Film Festival returns to celebrate the Black Impact on the Big Screen. Great films, special guests, awards, this event has it all. Plan to attend and get a chance to see the next generation of movers and shakers before the rest of the world. For more info visit: lasvegasblackfilmfestival.com

MAY

MAY 10 - 12 | MARK TWAIN DAYS

As a young journalist, Samuel Clemens would come to make his mark on Nevada and the world by turning out wild stories from the early days of the Comstock. His humor-tinged writing during the Civil War familiarized readers with much of northern Nevada. Now, Carson City and Virginia City are teaming up to throw three days of festivities dedicated to this local legend.For more info visit: https:// tinyurl.com/4539enp4

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LAS VEGAS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

May 24 - 25 | BBQ CHALLENGE

Ready to feel the thrill of the grill? Thousands of carnivores descend upon southern Nevada each spring to turn up the heat for one of Nevada’s most savory barbecue challenges. Set against Historic Downtown Boulder City, more than 40 teams go head to head for the title of best barbecue, while thousands of hungry visitors devour an eclectic lineup for barbecue samplings. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/yapuc4de

JUNE

JUNE 19 - 23 | FILM FEST

The Nevada Women’s Film Festival is an annual event to celebrate and support the fair representation of women in film. Our goal is to showcase films with a strong female presence, women at the helm, stories that depict women in a positive light and which display diversity of worldview, background and experience. For more info visit: nwffest.com

JUNE 20 - 29 | RENO RODEO

As modern as Reno feels these days, it still proudly marches cattle up its main drag to the Livestock Events Center for ten days of PRCA-sanctioned bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and entertainment, as it has every June for more than a century. An authentic benchmark of summertime in the high desert, more than 140,000 rodeo fans descend upon the Biggest Little City in the World to watch ropers, riders, and racers go head to head in a series of action-packed events at one of Nevada’s largest and oldest rodeos. For more info visit: renorodeo.com

SESSION DATE

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

TIMEFEATURED MATCHES

1Mon,January16,202311:00amMen'sandWomen's1stRound 2Mon,January16,20237:00pmMen'sandWomen's1stRound 3Tue,January17,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s1stRound 4Tue,January17,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s1stRound 5Wed,January18,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound 6Wed,January18,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound 7Thu,January19,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound 8Thu,January19,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound 9Fri,January20,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound 10Fri,January20,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound 11Sat,January21,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound 12Sat,January21,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound 13Sun,January22,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound 14Sun,January22,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound 15Mon,January23,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound 16Mon,January23,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound 17Tue,January24,202311:00am

18Tue,January24,20237:00pm

19Wed,January25,202311:00am

20Wed,January25,20237:30pm

21Thu,January26,202311:00am

22Thu,January26,20237:30pm

23Fri,January27,20233:00pm

24Sat,January28,20234:00pm

25Sun,January29,20234:00pm

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Women’s Semifinals

Men’s Semifinal

Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal

Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final

Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MONDay - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MONEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - TUEEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - WEDDay - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

MAY 31 - WEDEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 01 - THUEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SATEvening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 04 - SUNEvening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 05 - MONDay - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 05 - MONEvening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 06 - TUEEvening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 07 - WEDDay - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 07 - WEDEvening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals

JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 1

JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PMMen's Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

Mon, July 03 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

Tues, July 04 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

Wed, July 05 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Thurs, July 6 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Fri, July 07 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sat, July 08 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sun, July 09 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

Mon, July 10 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

Tues, July 11 11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Wed, July 12 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Thurs, July 13 1:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final

Fri, July 14 1:00 PMMen's Singles Semifinals

Sat, July 15 2:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final, Sun, July 16 2:00 PM

Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

- TRAVEL TO -

MASAI MARA

If you haven’t been to Africa and are looking for an amazing experience, consider a safari. The only question is where to start, as there are many African countries with amazing national parks and various wildlife, all of which can provide a once-in-alifetime vacation. The top countries for safaris are Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

JUNE -

OCTOBER

Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous. It is known for its herds of plains’ game which include Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs. The park is also home to the annual migration of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti in Tanzania.

LAKE NAKURU

ANYTIME

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for pink flamingos flocking along the shore of the lake. Also notable are the park’s white rhinos, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, ostriches and lions.

TSAVO

MAY - OCTOBER

Tsavo National Park, which is made up of two smaller parks, is the largest in Kenya and also the most remote. Famous for elephants playing in the Galana River, you will also find 500 species of birds and also giraffes, gazelles, lions, antelopes, impalas, hyenas and oryx.

AMBOSELI

JUNE & OCTOBER

Amboseli National Park is best known for its view of Mount Kilimanjaro and over 300 species of birds. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, jackals, giraffes and leopards.

SAMBURU

ANYTIME

Samburu Game Reserve is known for rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and the Beisa Oryx. It is also home to around 900 elephants as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 450 bird species. It is also famous for Kamunyak, the lioness that adopted 6 baby oryx.

Tanzania

There are 22 national parks in Tanzania, making it difficult to decide where to go. Serengeti, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, and Ngorongoro are the largest and most popular destinations and are often toured together along with Lake Manyara National Park. You will spot the big five mammals - buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos and 500 species of birds on your nature walk, game drive, or in a hot air balloon.

LAKE MANYARA

JUNE - OCTOBER

Lake Manyara Park was established to protect large herds of elephants and is also famous for tree-climbing lions. With its beautiful setting on the lake, it is perfect for viewing pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds.

NGORONGORO

APRIL - MAY

The Ngorongoro Conservation Centre (world heritage site) is known for the Crater which was formed when an ancient volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, creating vast plains that attracted wild life. The big five can be viewed here as well as black rhino. The Massai tribe still grazes their livestock here. Also, the Olduval Gorge is found here. This is where the Leakeys, in 1959, discovered evidence of human origins, fossilized bones, and stone tools dating back millions of years.

TRENDS FOR 2023 Health Food

Rarely do we think about what is trending in the world of food and drink, but there are organizations that study this issue constantly, including Whole Foods, Innova Market Insights and even Martha Stewart herself. The current trend seems to be towards a focus on healthier eating due to an interest in sustainable agriculture, climate change and possibly as a result of correcting those bad habits acquired during Covid lock down.

In the drink space, mocktails, or virgin cocktails, have become more and more popular for health reasons, even spawning a number of new establishments devoted exclusively to alcohol-free night life. This trend expands well beyond Shirley Temples and there is an emphasis on alcohol free cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos

and other more original creative drinks. As an example, Whole Foods points to yaupon, a caffeinated plant, to be brewed for tea and also used in new mocktail creations. Also growing in popularity are milk substitutes like oat, soy, almond, and even potato. They are typically lower in fat, sugar and are also cholesterol free.

In the world of foods, there has been significant and growing interest in nutrition and sustainability. We will be interested in more natural less processed foods as well as more traditional ethnic menus. Plant based foods will be a growth area as the number of vegans has increased significantly and most of us have cut down on meat consumption for health and environmental concerns. We will want more locally produced ingredients due to interest in climate change. There is actually a new word for this - glocal. Think global and eat local!

Plant based pasta made from chickpeas, cauliflower and zucchini are already popular but new ones made from hearts of palm and green

bananas are coming. And of course there is spaghetti squash which is the true vegetable pasta. Plant based meats have been available for quite some time but expect to see more plant based chicken and cheese.

Interestingly, mushrooms are of particular interest as they are actually a super-food and contain so many necessary nutrients such as vitamins B and D, potassium, and antioxidants that can reduce signs of aging. With over 400 species, there is always a new one to try and the latest trend is toward oyster and trumpet mushrooms. What makes mushrooms such a versatile substitute is they are naturally chewy, crisp up when cooked, and absorb a variety of sauces. Don’t forget the portobello, which is a great meat replacement or even king oyster mushrooms as a replacement for scallops.