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MAY 15 - June 4

Living Young in Kate Hunt’s New Space The new Liveyoung Studio on Jackson Street next to Bacchus is a little slice of heaven. Its airy turquoise and sleek concrete-industrial spaces give way to products, pilates, physical therapy, yoga, barre and a men’s barber and blowdry bar. You’ll want to exercise there and on the way out, outfit yourself in owner Kate Hunt’s picks for cozy garb. “I really had no plan to practice here,” Kate said, “with my Gainesville practice thriving. Instead, I leased space from Metta [Day Spa] beginning in the fall of 2013 to house a Pilates studio in an effort to meet people I might not otherwise know. The interest was incredible and my original clients could not have been more enthusiastic and trusting of me {especially as a [Florida] Gator}.” Kate outgrew the space at Metta and decided that in addition to a Pilates studio, “Thomasville also needed a killer boutique with hard-to-find workout gear, great products, health food snacks and supplements, a blow dry bar and men’s barber, and an expanded specialized therapy offering.” Liveyoung didn’t begin as a place to simply stay fit and Kate isn’t your cousin’s Pilates instructor. In her early days, she trained with the Joffrey and Pacific Northwest Ballet companies before knocking out a Bachelor’s in exercise physiology and then a Master’s in physical therapy. As a physical therapist, she led the charge in developing an assessment and clinical pathway tool

for hospitalization and fall prevention in senior living communities across Florida. Her specialty in physical therapy, she said, “had traditionally been chronically ill geriatric patients. The bigger the trainwreck, the more exciting the challenge.” The charge she took eventually led to a 50% reduction in falls and hospitalizations with over $10 million in healthcare savings. She opened her first physical therapy practice in Gainesville while her husband, Jim, completed a residency at the University of Florida {also Kate’s alma mater}. In addition to developing the fall prevention standards in senior living communities, she took on the task of developing therapy protocols for the Mayo Clinic’s ALS program across Florida. She and her family, including sons Chip and Mac {now ages 10 and 7}, landed in the ‘Ville in 2012, when Jim joined the medical staff at Archbold. Why a barber and blow dry bar at Liveyoung? “With two boys,” Kate said, “you can only give them good hair and good shoes.” Liveyoung is a Medicare-certified physical therapy provider, accepting many types of insurance. The studio offers private and group Pilates, yoga, barre and other specialty classes six days a week. Visit them at 235 West Jackson Street or visit liveyoungstudio.com for rates, hours and more.

The Center's Rockin' Summer The Center for the Arts has a summer camp with your kiddo’s name on it and registration is open! In addition to on-site camps offered by partners South Georgia Ballet and Thomasville Music Academy, the Center for the Arts will offer a 1950’s inspired “Rock Around the Clock” camp for kids ages 5 - 16 from June 15 19. A cool member registration rate of $145 isn’t bad for five days of camp from 10a - 3p, with lunch provided, if we may say so. “Rock Around the Clock” will engage your little ones in visual and performing arts and the week will end with an exhibition and revue. Hananel, Sean and Louann will surely have all of our daughters turned into a proper pack of Pink Ladies before it’s over. This year TCA is also offering an Acting Intensive, Poetry and Prose camp from July 13 - 17, which will include immersive workshops for advanced students and wrap up with a coffeehouse-style performance. Hananel

Mavity will host this camp, for kids ages 9 - 14, along with a variety of special guests. Camp runs from 10a 2p and for members, is $100. Fifty scholarship students from the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys and Girls Club will also take part in two camps established as part of the Center’s outreach efforts, to expose and encourage awareness for the arts at no cost. They’ll experience a section of “Rock Around the Clock,” and more. Registration is solely through MNWBGC. For registration and more information on these and other camps, including those provided by South Georgia Ballet and Thomasville Music Academy, visit thomasvillearts.org or call 226-0588.

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On June 5 Lotus Yoga and Holistic Wellness will be moving from its current home at Cobalt 211 to 125 East Monroe Street where it will be spreading its wings to include an array of services and class options.

Cameron is originally from the ‘Ville and found the perfect excuse to move back from Atlanta when he took over Relish. Go meet him at 107 South Broad from 9:30a – 6p, or during the upcoming extended hours where you can gather in the back for wine with friends! A question that I am sure everyone wants to ask is will the new Relish be similar to the former Relish? Very similar. Relish still has many of the same lines plus we are adding some (Big Green Egg, Wustof, All Clad) and are excited to grow.

Realizing a long-term dream is a huge accomplishment in anyone’s life. The expansion of Lotus to include services ranging from yoga to spa services to an organic juice bar as well as nutrition counseling is more than an accomplishment for owner Lindsey Pyle. Lindsey lost her beloved stepfather Tommy Williams to cancer in 2009. Recalling their last conversation before his passing she says, “His hope and wish for me was to have my own place when I finished my training.”

What made you decide to take over ownership of Relish? This is an easy one... I wanted to move back to Thomasville {I was in Atlanta in the corporate world working/traveling for healthcare consulting} and own my own business. What is your background? I graduated from VSU with a Marketing degree. From there I moved to Atlanta and worked doing business management/revenue cycle consulting for multi-facility hospitals nationwide. Being from Thomasville, I always knew I wanted to eventually move back. Thomasville has been very good to me, and I am excited to be a part of the community and focus on giving back to the town.

Inspired by his encouragement, she has worked diligently since that conversation to get to this point in her career. She completed her Masters in Holistic Healthcare and is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She opened Lotus Yoga and Holistic Wellness earlier this year and when the opportunity presented itself she was ready to jump head first into exactly what she has been envisioning for years. On the outside she seems pretty lucky. But I have always been told that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Lindsey is a fantastic example of the truth in that statement.

What new things can we expect? The back of Relish is coming back! Wine and beer will be served with light snacks. If you catch it right, you might even see a Big Green Egg going in the back! Will some of the familiar staples be available? (I'm thinking of you, candy case!) We carry most of the old familiar staples with new ones arriving. We also have a large selection of chocolates in our candy bar. The idea was to take over Relish, focus on kitchen/grilling ware while still keeping the same feel of Relish, which I think is what people really gravitate towards.

Currently, Lindsey and Lotus offer yoga classes for kids and adults, private sessions, massage and reflexology services by Krystal Gainous, and nutrition counseling. The new space allows for an expanded offering of yoga classes including Hot Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, YogaLates, Ashtanga, Acro Yoga, prenatal yoga & Mommy and Me yoga. Lindsey will no longer be the sole instructor as she is welcoming two new teachers and a guest instructor. Check the website in the coming weeks for the official announcement of those teachers.

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Krystal Gainous is making the move with Lotus to its new location. She will be joined by esthetician Cindy Phillips. Cindy will provide spa services such as facials, waxing, and make-up application and lessons. The expansion will also include a large retail space and honest juice bar. The retail space will carry prAna clothing, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gaiam and Aurorae yoga accessories, Lindsey’s organic bath salts and a line of chakra stone jewelry by You’re Maker. The honest juice bar will include organic ingredients fresh from Lotus’ backyard.

Psst... a little bird told us that a lifelong Townie and TCA staffer submitted a scarf design that was picked up by Orvis{!!} Next issue will feature the work of rising 8 - 12 graders in our Townie Takeover Camp... Watch for us around town in the meantime...

Join Lotus Yoga and Holistic Wellness for a grand opening party on June 5 from 5:30-7:30p. There will be drinks, music and class registration.

Jason Jones and S&L broke ground on a brand new facility that will include a state-of-the-art showroom and plenty of workspace...

Check http://www.lotusyogaandholisticwellness.com for updates and class schedules. For private lessons and nutrition and wellness consults contact Lindsey at 4219583. - Emily M.

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ent Calling Stud Filmmakers! Are you in college or high school and dreaming of becoming a filmmaker? Start your future right now by submitting your best short film to the first Covey Film Festival Short Film Competition. Winners receive money, prizes and of course, a screening of your winning film during the Covey Film Festival. There are two categories – High School and College.

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Covey’s jury is comprised of some special members of the film industry. Chairperson of The Covey Ambassadors is Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda. Other Ambassadors will also serve as jury and they represent many areas of the film industry from Los Angeles to New York. Some are on TV and in films this season, or helping with casting and support for films like Fast and Furious 7. One is an Academy Award nominated film editor.

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Several other Covey Ambassadors are faculty members at Florida State University and Florida A&M University who still play an active role in the industry along with helping their students become professional film makers. Covey Ambassadors have roots in the region and have a passion to help grow the Festival.

Contributing Writers Chaise Bishop Clay Byars Benjamin Gardner Didi Hoffman Annie Jones Natalie Kirbo Emily McKenna Denise Purvis Amanda Smith Jennifer Westfield

All proceeds from the Covey Film Festival directly benefit the Thomasville Community Resource Center, which serves over 360 children in the region, providing after school academic and enrichment support along with summer enrichment. Covey Criteria: Short Film Competition F Minimum length is 5 minutes including title and credits

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F Films must follow the theme of Nature, Community and Caring - utilizing one of the three parts of Covey's focus

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Brothers and American Entrepreneurship

The visible face of Sturdy Brothers on West Jackson Street in Thomasville is Ben Young. In 2009 his older brother, Spencer, opened Grassroots Coffee shop on Broad. With five years’ difference between siblings, Ben is now 24. They started Sturdy’s wax canvas business together: garnering start-up capital, accessing leather, canvas, and beeswax suppliers. Now, they wholesale nationwide. What must be inferred, though, is the brotherly love— one looking out for the other, whatever rivalry ever existed between brothers has been channeled into entrepreneurship— not remaking the tote bag, handbag, duffle bag, Barista apron, or kitchen and barbecue aprons—but improving them all. Sturdy’s waxed canvas is stiffer, water resistant, tactile, and rugged, as if weathered; it has a more hardy look compared to the familiar cross-hatching of canvas

products. The end result, if not a new product, is a valueadded commodity more appealing than before. Spencer and Ben began six months before FLAUNT 2014. That grand community event was a trampoline for growth. Last November and December were dizzying, according to Ben. The “Best Apiary,” honey supplier at Grassroots is the beeswax supplier for Sturdy Brothers. In addition to traditional canvas work, Sturdy also reworks wax twill, typically woven in “V” patterns rather than 90-degree fabric angles. The family that entrepreneurs together, stays together: a renewing mindset to foster renewable culture. Sturdy Brothers “… rekindling American craftmaking …” 218 West Jackson Street. FaceBook, Kickstarter. Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, www.sturdybrothers.com or at 236-7839. - Benjamin G.

Calling all Crocheters and Knitters

Southwest Georgia now has an official chapter of Crochet for Cancer called Stitches for Sister and there is a need for volunteers and knitters. "Stitches for Sister's goal is to spread hope through crochet to those battling cancer in our surrounding areas, including Albany, Thomasville and hopefully other local places," said Hillary Jones, Chapter Leader. "We will be teaching a crochet hat class at the Fuzzy Goat for those who want to help but have never crocheted a hat before. I also teach beginner crochet classes for those interested. So even if someone doesn't know how to crochet, if they have the will to learn, I would love to teach them so they can join the chapter."

There are chapters of Crochet for Cancer throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Crochet for Cancer is a Christian, volunteer based non-profit organization that gives free hand-crafted hats to those who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy or other cancer related treatments. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Hillary at StitchesforSister@gmail.com or visit the chapter Facebook page at Facebook.com/StitchesforSister. - Amanda S.

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A Townie True Story Featuring Ali McKay

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“Leadership is a lifestyle. You don’t turn it off when you leave the offIce."

Ali is a financial advisor at Edward Jones and is here, there, and everywhere. We thought it would be interesting to find out more about this Englishwoman by birth and how she came to be a Townie. TT: How long have you lived in Thomasville, and where did you live before coming here? AM: I have lived in Thomasville for ten years, and before coming here I lived in a number of different places including Dallas TX and Tallahassee, FL. I was born and raised in the United Kingdom, and I came to the States almost 18 years ago. TT: How is Thomasville different than other places you’ve lived? AM: Thomasville is unique in so many ways. There are many traditions, most of which involve art, music and some kind of food or beverage. I love the enthusiasm and sense of occasion whenever there's something to be celebrated. TT: Tell me that story about you and handsome hubby, Steve. AM: Steve and I met on the island of Majorca, Spain. He was in the Navy serving aboard the USS George Washington and I was accompanying a friend on her honeymoon after the groom had decided marriage wasn't for him. After the vacation ended we arranged to meet up again, this time in Paris, France. Following the Paris trip we flew back and forth across the Atlantic a few times and met our respective families before we were married a year later. I sold my home and all my belongings and moved to Dallas, TX where we began our lifelong adventure! Talk about culture shock!

TT: What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in Thomasville? AM: There are so many funny things that go on in this town... but I never laugh and tell. TT: You are very involved in the community. Tell me more about that... AM: I completed my six years of service with JSL and made lifelong friends in that organization. They do so much that goes unnoticed, and the work they do for local children is quite fantastic. Currently my efforts are focused on Downtown, and I serve as Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board and as VP of TOSAC. Both of these are so worthwhile. I give a huge shout-out to Karen Smith and the staff of the Main Street office; they work tirelessly to make Thomasville such a lively, fun destination. TT: What do you and your family like to do together? AM: My family and I love to travel. Our daughters, Sydney and Ashley, have traveled to foreign countries all their lives and are pros at it. When at home we like to watch movies together; there's usually some kind of home improvement project going on, and of course we attend a lot of local events. Our latest family outing was Due South, and we all agreed it would now be a family tradition. TT: What is your opinion on entrepreneurship/ business ownership in Thomasville? AM: My answer is simple. There is so much going on in Thomasville that the opportunities are endless! Support for creative, intelligent people willing to put themselves out there and think outside the box is endless in our community. Consider Grassroots, Everfan, Sturdy Bros … the list goes on. I believe as long as you're willing to

put in the work and not be afraid to ask for help there will always be someone willing to help you toward your ultimate goal. I have had endless support and have learned a million new things in the past 5 years. TT: What have you learned about leadership? AM: Leadership is a lifestyle; you don't turn it off when you leave the office. TT: Why do you do the work you do? Where does your passion lie? AM: I am a financial advisor because I genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of my clients. I love being able to offer solutions and to go above and beyond. My passion lies in having the knowledge and the resources needed to help people reach their goals and become successful. My client's successes are my successes. TT: If you could take ONE piece of Thomasville back to your home country of England, what would it be? AM: That's a very interesting question. I think it would be Pebble Hill Plantation, I really love that place. There are many stately homes in England, but there’s nothing like Pebble Hill. TT: If you could bring ONE piece of England to Thomasville, what would it be? AM: I would bring Elizabeth Gardens. It’s a park in Salisbury with a stream running through it, and the park overlooks the Cathedral. It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places to hang out and relax with friends and family. - Dara B.

I recently completed Phase I of an absolutely divine house in Durham, North Carolina. As often is the case, my client has turned into a real friend. Over a crab cake luncheon at the fabulous Washington Duke County Club, my client, now friend, took a sip of her mimosa and asked me point blank “Davey what is it called? What you do. Taste? A look? A signature style? A design?” Good question. Since Mary was now my friend and we are quite chummy, I did not try to bluff her out or impress her with some “designer answer.” So I told her the story I will now share with you, fellow Townies. Many years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I left Savannah for New York to work on Mr. Forbes’ MY {motor yacht}, “The Highlander.” After two seasons, I was ready to jump ship. A) I did not want to go to South America, and B) I sort of fell in love with Palm Beach. So, I hopped off “Highlander” and onto another MY called the “Princessa del Mar,” which was permanently docked at the Brazilian dock on the intercostal side of PB. A pretty cushy part time gig. In my exploration of West Palm, I suddenly found myself working in the shop of an elderly designer, dealer, and dowager. Great fun. This often bizarre and completely fascinating lady shared with me her secret to having “the most terrific style,” as Little Edie would say. One Champagne Friday, which was every Friday at 4pm, I had one too many. I brazenly asked the question no gentleman ever asks a lady, “How old are you?” Well, I knew I was about to be fired. On the contrary, she smiled a Cheshire cat grin and told me. My eyes dropped out when the number was reveled! I knew she was a lady of a certain age but creepers! “Wow, you sure don’t look it!” was my next faux paux. Again the slight smile and she said to me. “I was always pretty but never enough to be the star of the show. I could pretend to be beautiful in beautiful clothes and I did that. This was the 50’s. I absolutely loathed the fashions of the 60’s and 70’s so I simply ignored them. Excepting always, Chanel. As my contemporaries were getting shag cuts and bell bottoms or Dorothy Hamil do’s, I remained in my little black dresses, shoulder length page boy and longer full skirts. My look remained unchanged since I was a girl. Therefore, I never aged. Being chic isn’t the same thing as being fashionable. The key to a great personal look is finding a style and sticking with it. Make it your own and tweak it out as needed but never follow a trend.” I never forgot that afternoon. I was twenty-five. The storyteller was eighty two and looked sixty. And fabulous. After telling the story to Mary, she said “I can see how that experience shaped you. Your look is timeless and classic and the classics never go out of style.” Thank you, Miss Mary. John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manger/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com

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Dance Card May 15

Servpro "Golf & Give" Fundraiser Benefiting the American Red Cross, Country Oaks Golf Course 8:30a-12:30p. A four-person scramble format, with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $300 per team or $75 per person. Includes all golf fees, range balls and lunch catered by JB Crumbs. Contact Lindsay Leveretteat 236-1902; lleverette@servpro9816.com.

May 16 23rd Annual Run for Rover Thomas University, 1501 Millpond Road, 8a. All proceeds benefit the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society. 5K run/walk begins at 9am. 1 mile fun-run {ages 12 and under} immediately following the 5k. Race day registration is $20. Contact Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society at 228-0613.

May 21 Whet Your Palette Painting with Tracy Foutz-Hunt Studio 209, 209 West Remington Avenue, 6:30-8:30p, $25 pp. Students will recreate Lady Liberty using acrylic paint on rustic tin. The image will be created from a template, so strong drawing skills are not required. All materials provided. Call Thomasville Center for the Arts at 226-0588, or register at thomasvillearts.org.

May 23 Letter Writing Club The Bookshelf, 126 South Broad Street,10-11a The Bookshelf provides stationery, pens, and stamps. All you need to bring is your address book! Contact Annie Jones 228-7767 for more information.

May 26 - May 29 Thomasville Townie Takeover Camp Brookwood School, 301 Cardinal Ridge Road 9a-3p, $250 pp. Seats still available! Rising 8 – 12 graders will take over all production of the Townie for distribution of 2,000+ copies to our outlets the week following the camp’s end. Students will receive tutorials in writing, photography, and more, and can earn publication credits for college applications. yourtownie@gmail.com for info, or register at brookwoodschool.org.

May 26 Wild Hearts Horse Camps, Olive Creek Farm 8a-5p; Starting May 26th, Hands and Hearts for Horses will offer weekly camps ($250), overnight camps ($120), and monthly passes ($500). For more information call 403-1352.

Saturday, May 30 Mac Attack 4 Charity Disc Golf Tournament MacIntyre Park Disc Golf Course, 8a-4p Join HOTC in a Disc Golf Tournament. Proceeds to benefit Hands on Thomas County. www.handsonthomascounty.org.

Tuesday, June 2 Thomasville Beer Club Liam’s of Thomasville, 113 East Jackson Street, 6:30p Meet people interested in craft beer, brewing, beer education, and tasting. The Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at Liam’s of Thomasville. Follow them on Facebook: www. facebook.com/ThomasvilleBeerClub

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GIVE ME SUMMER, GIVE ME BOOKS: A SUMMER READING EXTRAVAGANZA.

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You read that right; local favorite Charles Martin is headed back to the shop, this time promoting his new novel, Water from my Heart. (Word has it the book is the one he’s been most passionate about in years; Water from my Heart was inspired by a Nicaraguan family Charles met while documenting a mudslide there.) Charles always draws a big crowd from both Thomasville and Tallahassee, so the Shelf Talk + Signing is a ticketed event; $15 for the event only, and $30 with a copy of the book. Go ahead and make it a date night; Charles will be here Friday night, May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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We’re smack-dab in the middle of May, so I’ve only just begun my reading for the month. Instead of the usual recaps, then, I’m happy to fill you in on all The Bookshelf has up its sleeves for these first few weeks of summer. Hold on to your hats, and mark your calendars; I have a feeling you may want to join in on some of our summer fun.

SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH CHARLES MARTIN.

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Hands & Hearts for Horses Open House + Horse Show 3824 Lower Cairo Rd, Thomasville, 10a-1:30p Hands & Hearts riders will demonstrate their skills in equitation and pole bending. Tour the facilities and meet the herd of therapy horses. Enjoy Dog World hot dogs from 11a-1p for a small contribution. Contact Brigitte Aldredge at brigitte@handsandheartsforhorses.com.

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Another Thomasville favorite — and former Rose Queen Pageant judge — Luke Murphy will be in the shop for a Shelf Talk + Signing on Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Luke is an Army vet, and his new memoir, Blasted by Adversity: The Making of a Wounded Warrior, covers his time in the Iraq war; even before its release, the book has been getting rave reviews from all kinds of media outlets. Luke’s honest look at combat and recovery is sure to appeal to other war veterans; this one would make a great Father’s Day gift later this summer. Join us for Luke’s signing and talk on May 28!

Are you planning a family vacation, but aren’t sure what books to pack? Has your normally voracious book club hit a literary dry spell? Do your children dread their school’s summer reading programs? Never fear: your local bookseller is here! On Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., we’re staying open late and sharing all of our best recommendations for summer reading. We’ll launch our own summer reading rewards program for kids ages 5 to 12, plus we’ll have entire displays devoted to our suggestions for beach reads and book club picks. It’s going to be an evening perfect for whole families of readers; we’ll even have local schools’ book lists on hand for easy shopping. (Even the most reluctant of readers are welcome; our staff loves a good challenge!) We’re also encouraging entire book clubs to attend the event together to get recommendations for their summer reading and beyond. Light refreshments and a fun atmosphere guaranteed. Come shop with us for summertime! As always, if you’ve got any questions about our upcoming events, feel free to check both our store website (www.bookshelfthomasville. com) and our Facebook page; we update both spaces regularly! See you in the shop, — Annie

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