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TM November Features TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine Inc PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo ASSOCIATE PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Brigitte Shepard EDITORIAL Print Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic Kristen Brooke Kainrath Columnists SALES MARKETING PR Lindy Kleivo Shannon Doll Anne Wang PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Mike Mantucca PRINT DIGITAL MONTHLY REACH DuPage Kane County Editions Naperville Wheaton Glen Ellyn Lisle Elmhurst Downers Grove Hinsdale St Charles Geneva Batavia Oswego Sugar Grove DIGITAL CONTENT Daily Weekly See Our Mobile Responsive Website at www GlancerMagazine com Glancer Go To Guide Glancer Magazine s Online Marketplace Event Site Create a FREE Membership Upload Your Local Content Today Content May Be Chosen for Print Publication Upgraded Marketing PR Memberships Available COMMUNITY FEATURES Press Releases Local Events Community News editorial glancermagazine com ADVERTISING Print Online Advertising advertising glancermagazine com SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive All Monthly Issues Delivered Direct subscriptions glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine Inc 80 Main Street Suite C Sugar Grove IL 60554 630 428 4387 info glancermagazine com www glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine West Suburban Edition highlighting DuPage Kane Counties is produced by Glancer Magazine Inc Glancer Magazine and Glancer logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine Inc All rights reserved Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited DUPAGE West Suburban Edition NOVEMBER 2018 Vol 17 Gifts Galore Featuring Holiday Shopping Events and Festivities Unique Gift Ideas Stories of Famly Tradition Winning Short Story More Copy right 2 0 1 8 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine Inc GIFTS GALORE Tis the Season for Mistletoe Markets Gifts and More November is here and Christmastime is just around the corner This issue celebrates the season with festive invitations holiday themed events and activities shopping dining and more From our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide to 7 Spectacular Places to Be Thankful For each page will delight our readers and help them get ready for the season with countless ideas on where to shop and where to give back We are excited for our upcoming December issue the last issue of 2018 featuring 15 Fascinating Faces of the Year nominated by area residents along with what s coming in the near future west suburban Chicago in 2019 and so much more Our December issue will also highlight holiday happenings more great gift ideas and holiday shopping so be sure to subscribe before November 15 if you received this issue complimentary Watch for an exciting year ahead In 2019 we will once again publish 12 uniquely themed issues for DuPage and Kane Counties with the addition of Kendall County focusing on Yorkville Oswego Plano and Bristol Send your story ideas today I d love to hear from you November is a time to give thanks and we want you all to know just how very thankful we are for your support and your readership We also want to express our sincere gratitude to our advertisers and sponsors who make our publication possible each month Please continue to support them Happy Holidays to you and yours Lindy Publishing Director West Suburban Area lkleivo glancermagazine com DuPage Highlights 5 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 9 Scene Around Suburbia 10 Literary Locals 10 West Suburban VIP 12 2018 Gift Guide 15 Dining Delights 15 Savory Sweet Sisters 16 2018 Short Story Winner 17 Mistletoe Markets More 17 To Give To Inspire 17 The Art of Good Eating 18 Kid Stuff 19 Mom s Black Book 21 Real Estate Trends More 23 Seasonal Home Design 25 Health Beauty Highlights 26 7 Spectacular Places to Be Thankful For Nominate a Neighbor at www glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 5
5 Things to Do DUPAGE LIVING 2 2018 CUP OF CHEERTM Get design inspiration from the Naperville Garden Club s Cup of CheerTM House Walk Holiday Market and Tea Tour four Naperville homes decorated for the holidays Shop the Market for artisan gifts Enjoy cookies and tea and keep the cup Preview Day is December 6th from 9 am 4 pm for 55 Cup of CheerTM Day is December 7th from 9 am 4 pm for 40 Go to www napervillegardenclub org for ticket information 1 WHEATON HOLIDAY HOUSEWALK November 10 10am 4pm WHEATON Ignite your holiday spirit and design inspiration at the fifth annual Wheaton Holiday Housewalk Savor four spectacular Wheaton homes decorated for the holidays by local merchants Whether your taste is historic charm sophisticated elegance global transformation or farmhouse modern you are sure to be delighted and inspired All proceeds benefit Wheaton North s award winning show choir Flight Tickets 30 pre sale 35 at the door More details at www wheaton holidayhousewalk com 4 DUPAGE MUSIC MAKERS WHEATON On exhibit at the DuPage County Historical Museum DuPage Music Makers showcases an era of popular musicians who called DuPage County home like the Plain White T s Muddy Waters and Jim Peterik of Survivor Learn their stories and how they influenced their genres locally and nationally The museum is open seven days a week free to the public at 102 E Wesley Street in Wheaton Learn more at www dupagemuseum org 3 TIS THE SEASON TO DINE NAPERVILLE NAPERVILLE There s no place like Naperville for the holidays This season check out some of the 260 restaurants the city has to offer Enjoy a family dinner at any of the fine dining restaurants Stroll along the city streets decorated with holiday lights and pop into a shop for a warm holiday treat This year more than ever Naperville has fun things to do and delicious foods to eat Don t miss out on the holiday food fun Go to www dinenaperville com for more information 5 ALL IS CALM ALL IS BRIGHT DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE THIS SEASON DOWNERS GROVE Downtown Downers Grove kicks off the Holiday Season with the annual Gingerbread Festival Nov 23 25 The Gingerbread Festival offers something for all ages to enjoy Gingerbread Storytime Tree Lighting Ceremony Gingerbread Man Hunt vote for your favorite Gingerbread House visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House Small Business Saturday take a picture with the Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing town Breakfast with Santa Complimentary Carriage Rides a Holiday Window Display contest Details at www downtowndg org Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 7
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SCENE AROUND SUBURBIA YOU VE BEEN GLANCED AT Cal s Give Cancer the Boot Luncheon Oct 14 Held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton this fabulous event emceed by Fred of 103 5 KISS FM included lunch raffles entertainment fall fashions by Jeans and a Cute Top Shop prizes and more The fun and relaxed afternoon supported Cal s Angels mission of granting WISHES raising AWARENESS and funding RESEARCH all to help stomp out pediatric cancer More details at www calsangels org Glancer Magazine was a proud sponsor of this event Photos by Mike Catuara for Glancer Magazine scenearound Visit Us Online for Hundreds More Photos from Each Event at www GlancerMagazine com scene around suburbia Suburbia TM You ve Been Glanced TM YOU VE BEEN GLANCED AT Fall Style Weekend Sep 28 30 Ladies of all ages enjoyed fashion food and fun over a 3 day period celebrating the new styles and colors of the season Guests enjoyed great fall sales and events all weekend long Many guest salso enjoyed the Wine Walk that was happening downtown Naperville that same weekend www downtownnaperville com Photos by Mike Catuara for Glancer Magazine Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 9
LITERARY LOCALS WEST SUBURBAN VIP Best Selling Author EMILY GIFFIN NAPERVILLE NATIVE Recently featured at Anderson s Bookshop in Naperville Giffin is a proud graduate of Naperville North Class of 1990 Her fondest memories are of simple things going to one dollar movies with friends at Ogden 6 working at Colonial Ice Cream with her thenboyfriend playing soccer working as the editor in chief of the high school newspaper and cheering on the football team on Friday nights Go Huskies STEVE DOLINSKY Pizza City USA 101 Reasons Why Chicago is America s Greatest Pizza Town CHICAGOLAND Chicagoan Steve Dolinsky 13 time James Beard Awardwinning food reporter and current ABC7 Chicago Hungry Hound host was tired of reading yet another poorly researched listicle of the 7 Hottest Pizzas in Chicago He decided to tackle the project of finding the best pizzas in the city and suburbs Over the course of a year he managed to sample pizzas from 185 locations whittling it down to his top 101 spots My family was incredibly supportive says Steve Not only going with me but also putting up with pizza almost every night for months Steve s research led to two major epiphanies first of all Chicago is a thin town since most of the pizzerias in the region specialize in tavern style pizza that is square cut thin and crispy Second the reason the Windy City is Pizza City USA is because there are ten distinctive styles of pizza as opposed to New York s five The book features Steve s top choices in every major category separated by city and suburbs This is his first book but he would love to do another Probably not another pizza book though he says I ve had enough cheese sausage and tomato sauce to last a lifetime Pizza City USA is available on Amazon and in stores along with his many in person events and signings Mindy Kyle Features Writer Know a Local Author in DuPage or Kane County Introduce Us at editorial glancermagazine com 10 Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY She eventually went on to pursue law at University of Virginia Law School I m not exactly sure why I decided to pursue a law degree Looking back I think I had the sense that I had to get a real job first that I couldn t graduate and promptly sit down to write a novel Emily says I took a lot of history and political science classes as an undergraduate so law school became a logical next step but in the back of my mind I knew I would always return to writing After law school Emily Giffin moved to Manhattan and practiced litigation for several years but still dreamed of becoming a writer Despite the rejection of her first manuscript Giffin persisted retiring from the legal profession and writing Something Borrowed 2004 proving dreams really do come true as she signed a two book deal on both sides of the Atlantic Now an acclaimed 1 New York Times Best Selling Author Giffin has since released eight more novels most recently All We Ever Wanted this past year With this book she knew she wanted to explore the themes of privilege and entitlement especially how these relate to parenthood I have twin sons who are now fourteen years old as well as an eleven year old daughter and I ve begun to observe so much about the choices we make both in my own household and in the wider community and how sometimes even well intentioned decisions can impact families in a negative way Giffin says I also wanted to explore what happens when our values are in conflict with something or someone else we hold dear Although she holds a very special place in her heart for her book Something Blue 2005 Giffin thinks All We Ever Wanted is probably her most well written book and the one for which she is the most proud Along the way she has discovered that nearly every author no matter how accomplished has writer s block over their career but ultimately Giffin believes that writing is mostly about hard work perseverance and keeping faith in yourself Kristen Kucharski Features Writer
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The 2018 Gift Guide Will Also Appear In the December 2018 Issue Christkindlemarket Returns to Naperville Cosley Zoo Gift Memberships A Gift Lasting All Year NAPERVILLE Sparkling ornaments amazing performances and hot spiced wine Gl hwein served in a unique mug visitors can experience all this at the Christkindlmarket Naperville 2018 From November 23 to December 24 the German style traditional outdoor market is open to the public on select days free of admission Guests can also reserve a Stammtisch a popular German tradition of a shared table gather to enjoy food and drinks inside of the heated tent www christkindlmarket com naperville WHEATON Cosley Zoo Gift Memberships Give a gift that lasts all year Starting at 59 a Cosley Zoo family membership makes the perfect holiday gift Members receive free admission and free or discounted admission to more than 160 other zoos and aquariums Upgrade your membership for an extra 10 and receive a Cosley Zoo ornament plus 3 extra months of benefits Benefits vary by level and include animal feedings behind the scenes access event discounts and more Join at www cosleyzoo org get involved Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave Wheaton Give the Gift of Beauty For the perfect gifts visit Perich Skincare Makeup online or inside The Gnome Colony in downtown Glen Ellyn Give the gift of beauty or treat yourself this season Hailed by editors and women around the country as one of the best eye creams they have ever used you will be the unsung hero of your eye area after applying ANGEL EYES eye cream from PERICH Skincare Makeup after the very first application This eye cream is loaded with concentrated botanical extracts of Vitamin A B C E F K Licorice Root Shiitake Mushroom Aloe Algae and Rosemary that will leave even the hardest skeptic in disbelief www michaelperich com 12 Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY Start Your Holiday Season at Abbey Farms AURORA Looking for an old fashioned treat to bring to your holiday gatherings this year The Farmstead Emporium offers a wide variety of time tested flavors for your seasonal cooking at home Christmas trees and wreaths are available beginning Saturday November 17 and Santa arrives the day after Thanksgiving Enjoy a free apple cider donut when you purchase your tree and ask about our tree delivery service as well For more info visit www abbeyfarms org
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Dining DINING CABARET AND CABARET W E S T S U B U R B A N E D I B LE S T O LO VE Savory Sweet Sisters The Walrus Room 415 W State Street 105 Geneva 630 881 7557 www thewalrusgeneva com Partners Laura Bentley Marshall McCarty DU PA G E A R EA D I N I N G Holiday Inspired Dining WESTERN SUBURBS Learn to master the holiday turkey at the Backyard Hero BBQ Master Class Series Thanksgiving on November 9 611pm at Tischler s Market in Plainfield Learn to cook whole smoked turkey smoke turkey breast Thanksgiving Day Secret Recipe Fatty and Tichler s smoked sausages and then share what you learned at the Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration hosted by Kimberly and Darron Hale on November 22 at 2pm at Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora All are welcome to help out with the menu and donations Also on November 22 Rosebuds in Naperville is handling the Thanksgiving Dinner for you for 29 person Enjoy herb roasted Turkey homemade Italian sage stuffing whipped Yukon potatoes or sweet potato mash with marshmallow honey glazed baby carrots green beans and orange and cinnamon cranberry sauce plus desserts Then on November 25 from 9am to Noon enjoy a breakfast buffet with your family and Santa at Maggiano s Little Italy in Oak Brook The buffet includes an assortment of muffins breakfast favorites cinnamon streusel coffee cake Fran s Potatoes with roasted peppers onions and a candy bar as a special treat From 2 4pm head to celebrate a Dickens Christmas at Wheaton s Castle on the Corner Tour this distinctive home listen to culinary historians discuss one of literature s great food tales A Christmas Carol and how it influences today s Christmas culinary traditions Indulge in the sights sounds aromas and tastes of the holiday Kristen Kucharski A SUPPER CLUB OF SORTS The romance of the supper club dates back to the 1930s where dining started and ended at the bar the relish tray defined the supper club and going wasn t always about the meal as it was a social event Strong cocktails and familiar faces were commonplace while the no rush rule was a guarantee The Walrus Room in downtown Geneva is the modern take on the classic supper club Embracing the warmth and community while erasing the need to go out only on special occasions the Walrus Room is definitely a destination Partners Laura Bentley and Marshall McCarty live work and support local artisans Building these partnerships is just another way they connect with Geneva and the surrounding community If the old adage is true a supper club is defined by its relish tray then the Walrus Room is a step above Seasonal pickles homemade spreads cheeses and charcuteries will set the tone of your taste buds for the evening The cocktail list is creative and well balanced The White Rabbit and the Curious Feeling are just as extraordinary as their names Laura and Marshall have not only created a supper club but one with class The menu envelopes the surf and turf you would find on a typical supper club menu but takes it a step further with locally sourced ingredients creative twists and expertly prepared plates The lamb chops with a mint chimichurri and a piquillo pepper offer a light refreshing option Shaved prime rib with a touch of ceaser dressing topped with grilled red onion and tomato makes an ideal sandwich You have to try a side of the truffle parmesan fries If comfort is what you crave try the chicken pot pie The Lobster Bucatini bucatini lobster demi topped with parmesan frico is another delicious choice A few of November s specials include the Friday fish fry Saturday Prime Rib and the Dry Aged and Bourbon Washed Prime Rib All specials include house salad whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables Make sure to end the evening on a sweet note with a delectable dessert The cobblers are just the perfect way to warm up when there is a chill in the air However you probably won t need much warming up It is evident that Laura and Marshall know people families and food They are the warmth when you enter the door ABOUT THE CRITICS Stephanie right Tiffany left Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits veggies and more Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine Invite them to your eatery at editorial glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 15
Tea Winning Fictional Story by Amanda Siegel Naperville Teacher with a Side of Mystery T The evergreen trees were shimmering the crisp ivory keys were creating a serene tune the scent of peppermint was wafting in the air and the bright carolers were swiftly strolling throughout the tearoom It was Christmastime at the marvelous Drake Hotel As usual the Palm Court Tearoom was bursting at the seams with guests from all over the country trying to get their Christmas fix Today was an incredibly busy day I spent it hosting about 200 different people all happily enjoying the season Most of the guests looked as I expected them to adorned in their Christmas best with big smiles covering their faces Over tea many chatted about their upcoming holiday plans the gifts they were buying for loved ones and a few even took this afternoon to spread a little gossip to their fellow tea mates This did not surprise me though I have been hosting for a long time and quite frankly I thought I had seen and heard it all That was until this afternoon of course I was hosting a spry group from the city six ladies in all Their conversation started out jovial They were having fun telling stories about their families and travels and playfully joking with each other It was not until after they had indulged in a few glasses of sparkling wine that the conversation turned from light hearted and silly to something more intense After a long pause one of the women announced that she had something to tell the group It was clear in her face that whatever she was about to say was not an easy proclamation With great hesitation but clear resolve in her voice she declared I cannot afford to host our Christmas party this year I cannot buy anyone any gifts either If I am being completely honest I am not even sure I have the money to pay the electric bill to light the Christmas tree Wow Now that was a new one to hear over Christmas tea After a long and drawn out silence one of the women finally spoke In a loud and thunderous voice she boomed WHAT The rest of the group began to roar with questions and to my shock judgements The confessor was bombarded with retorts such as How could you let this happen and What does this mean for our Christmas now The woman completely broke down into tears These friends of hers seemed to be completely void of all scruples At the sight of her tears though her group relented apologized for their wicked behavior and softly asked for more details As the crying woman began to relieve her burden I noticed something strange happening nearby Just a few feet away from the ladies there was a somewhat ominous looking gentlemen dining alone At the sound of my guest s tears the gentleman became restless in his seat squirming like he was sitting atop of simmering hot coals He was carefully moving his chair closer to the gaggle of ladies He was unequivocally and unapologetically listening in Just as the crying woman finished telling her group about the difficulties she was facing now that her husband lost his job the tall and ominous man leapt up from his seat and strode slowly behind the ladies The crying woman met his gaze and her mouth gently fell open Before she could speak he reached for her handbag hanging gently on the back of her chair Within an instant the woman s group began to yell Thief One of the more brazen women of the group got up to chase the man The entire tearoom was gawking in shock at the gentleman reaching for the handbag 16 Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY Before the brazen woman could catch him the gentleman scooped up the handbag and dashed out of the tearoom All servers and guests were in an utter uproar Plates and utensils were falling to the ground people were clinging to each other in horror and gasps were filling the suddenly thick and tense air No one moved faster though than the woman who had been crying In a flash she cascaded out of the tearoom into the lobby As she exited she turned back and boldly commanded that no one follow her The room stood frozen all eyes on the exit waiting feverishly for the finale of the drama unfolding in front of their very eyes After a few moments time the crying woman emerged from the lobby and into the tearoom looking breathless but composed and gripping her handbag As she joined her group they embraced her tightly Soon several staff members approached wanting details about the man who abducted her handbag To everyone s shock the crying woman refused to discuss the issue She explained that she had sprinted all the way to the front lobby only to find her handbag sitting on the steps completely untouched and intact The staff continued to press the issue but she implored them to stop Multiple times she reiterated to both the staff and her group that she wanted to enjoy her tea without any further discussion about the incident After a several more futile attempts to gather details they all acquiesced to her wishes Slowly the women began to trickle out of the tearoom one at a time to carry on with their day Eventually the former crying woman and one final friend were the only ones remaining from the group As they prepared to leave the last friend announced that she wanted to visit the ladies room The former crying woman said she would stay back and wait for her As her friend walked to the back of the tearoom she gingerly pulled out an envelope from inside of her handbag She opened it slowly and purposefully To her shock a ripe check was waiting inside with a short note attached The woman quietly whispered the message out loud It read Bunny Please take this to support your family this Christmas I am sorry for everything I have done Think about you every day All the love Dad Before the woman could react she noticed her friend emerging from the ladies room Quickly she slammed the envelope back in her handbag stood up to greet her friend and walked out of the tearoom After the ladies left the others in the tearoom began talking about the theatrics that occurred They immediately spoke ill of the gentleman who caused the commotion It seemed that everyone was enthralled with the idea of having such a close encounter with a perceived thief I was the only one who knew about the discovery the woman made her inside of handbag I was the only one who heard her whispery voice read the note out loud I was the only one who witnessed her smile as she reveled in her Christmas miracle I was the only one who knew that the gentleman was simply her estranged father reaching out with love I wish I could have set the record straight but that was impossible After all I am but a table Amanda Siegel inherited a love of writing from her dad He encouraged her since she was small and it has been her love ever since
TIS THE SEASON M O N T H LY CO LU M N To Give To Inspire Bonfield Express Foundation 5K and Local Turkey Trots Downers Grove Glen Ellyn Naperville CHRISTMAS ON THE FOX ART AND CRAFT SHOW Nov 24 25 Sat Sun 10am 4pm Come and enjoy the delights of the season The aroma of lighted Christmas trees heartwarming Christmas music to create the right mood for Christmas shopping an antique sleigh and many other Holiday vignettes Enjoy a catered lunch All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist There will be ornaments in a variety of media floral soap a wide array of jewelry ceramics crochet hats repurposed apparel wood toys for the little ones and children s quilts Weekend After Thanksgiving Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S Randall Rd St Charles Between Rt 64 Rt 38 www artoftheheartland com ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL AT VELVET GRACE 4th Annual Holiday Open House November 8 9 10 Enjoy our spectacular display of Christmas d cor with just the right amount of sparkle to warm your heart and soul Let Velvet Grace warm your holiday season with cozy home decor timeless furniture inspirational art and unique gifts to treat yourself or someone special Enjoy stylish women s apparel sizes small 3x featuring designs from Lush Love Stitch and Blu Pepper Stunning jewelry from Kendra Scott Mariana and My Saint My Hero Favorite holiday scented candles including Nest and Frasier Fir Velvet Grace is also a proud retailer of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint the easy to use paint for refinishing furniture cabinets and much more Can t decide No worries we also offer gift certificates Velvet Grace 4025 US 34 Oswego 630 636 65700 www velvetgrace net I went to high school in the early eighties unfortunate hint toward my age ssh I attended Downers Grove South High School and was blessed to have known Jim Bonfield as a teacher coach and our dean of students He was well liked always smiling and always encouraging In October 2003 Jim Bonfield lost his battle with Hodgkin s Disease Leukemia and Rheumatoid Arthritis As his family and friends searched for a way to pay tribute to him the idea of a Thanksgiving 5K became the favored proposition It seemed fitting to honor his memory on the morning of his favorite holiday 2018 will mark the 15th anniversary of the Bonfield Express 5K The Foundation awards several scholarships each year to high school students recognizing those who demonstrate a love of learning extra effort and or good citizenship says Deborah Hare Manager Communications and Marketing for the Bonfield Express Foundation Over 300 000 in scholarships have been awarded to students at various local high schools as well as additional programs being funded for local grade school students who have a commitment to community This year s race begins at 8 30 am on Thanksgiving morning To register volunteer or donate visit them at www bonfieldexpress com Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots that help you get a healthy start to your big eating day are popular in our communities The Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K Run Walk starts at 8am beginning at Naperville Central High School Proceeds allow the Naperville Noon Lions to help over 4 000 children and families with vision hearing care and diabetes support Register at www napervilleturkeytrot com Wheaton community holds their Turkey Trot 5K Run Walk through the Emerson neighborhood including Graf Park and the DuPage County Fairgrounds Net proceeds go toward Emerson Elementary School as well as Easterseals of DuPage and Fox Valley www raceroster com events 2018 19743 wheaton il turkey trot 5k runwalk Glen Ellyn holds the Turkey Trot Predicto Race a FREE five mile run walk for those maybe looking for longer than the 5K at 8 00 am at Lake Ellyn Park No registration needed Just show up and sign the race waiver The Park District and the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry will be on site to collect non perishable donations Last year participants donated over 800lbs of food www gepark org events turkey trot So get on out and start your holiday right support a cause and earn that extra piece of pumpkin pie Mindy s November Giving Inspiration Donate to the local grocery stores that have programs in November to assist those in need with their holiday meals ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be Inspired Studios and is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full healthy and happy life She has her Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and lives in Naperville with her husband three children and the cutest dog in the land A Traditional Elegant Thanksgiving Dinner Made Just for You WASHINGTON STREET HOLIDAY MARKET Back for its 6th Year at a New Location Grab your favorite shopping buddy and join us at Naperville North High School 899 N Mill St on Saturday November 17 11am 5pm and Sunday November 18 10am 4pm You ll find more than 75 talented artisans showcasing vintage handcrafted and repurposed furniture jewelry home accessories clothing and personal care products and small batch edibles Come be inspired Let Chicago Style Chef Moskos Serve Up an Unforgettable Thanksgiving Dinner Your Guests Will Talk About for Years to Come Want the satisfaction knowing you ve created a perfect Thanksgiving gathering or the relief knowing there s nothing left to do afterwards Now you can cherish more memories at your dinner table with The Art of Good Eating Chef Moskos pictured with his family will design a meal that will dazzle your experience by removing holiday stress and mess And for your next event they offer catering and cooking classes in your location of choice Order today at www theartofgoodeating org Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 17
Kid Stuff Tis the season for holiday fun Kids all over DuPage County have so many exciting events and activities to look forward to From visiting Brookfield Zoo to spending the afternoon at DuPage Children s Museum weekends thi November and December will no doubt fill up fast Enjoy every moment together celebrating the season To view and share online at www glancermagazine com Reindeer Run 2018 Fun for the Whole Fam BROOKFIELD Ready set go Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join others for the Brookfield Zoo s inaugural Reindeer Run The run will take place on a 2 mile course situated entirely within Brookfield Zoo Participants will have the opportunity to fun run under the lights and be the first of the season to experience Holiday Magic Brookfield Zoo s annual winter lights festival Don t forget to bring your family and friends for free to help cheer you on You may enter the zoo any ime after 5 30 pm on November 24 www czs org Brookfield At the Intersection of Fun and Learning NAPERVILLE DuPage Children s Museum is where play leads the way Kids and adults together have a blast exploring the Museum s hands on exhibits making new discoveries and creating lasting memories Saturday November 17 bug out over insect themed activities and a special appearance from creepy crawly visitors provided by Men in Black Pest Control Services at Bug Bonanza The holidays are almost here Museum memberships make special gifts for teachers friends and family that give all year long www dupagechildrens org 630 637 8000 Disney s Beauty and the Beast OAK BROOK Based on the beloved Academy Award winning Disney film this nine time Tony nominated musical continues to win the hearts of people all over the globe Trapped in her provincial life a young and intelligent beauty risks everything to become the heroine of her own story and break a wicked spell imprisoning a castle of enchanted misfits and a terrifying beast Beauty and the Beast is suitable for all audiences but most enjoyable for ages 5 Check website for specific show dates and times Drury Lane Theatre 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace www drurylanetheatre com 18 Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY Santa s Workshop Saturday December 8 1 4pm Elmhurst A holiday store just for kids Santa s Workshop is a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love Items are kid priced and kid friendly Admission is free Presented by Lakeside Bank Wilder Mansion 211 S Prospect Ave Elmhurst www epd org news santas workshop wilder mansion
FAMILY TIME MO N T H L Y C O L UMN Mom s Little Black Book CURLING TRAINING Let s face it many of us didn t even know what curling was and probably didn t realize it was an Olympic sport till this past year when the U S Curling Team won their first gold medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics The excitement for the sport has since been building and everyone is jumping on the band wagon to try out the activity that looks so simple when sitting on our couches watching it on T V After all how hard can it be to launch a stone and sweep some ice with a broom Windy City Curling runs leagues Learn to Curls private and groups events through the season out of Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge After a quick session on the rules of the game we made teams and headed to the ice Our group was surprised the ice wasn t slippery We could play using our own gym shoes due to a system called pebbling which gives the ice texture Who knew how hard it was to simply throw the stone We giggled as each one of us got in position and pushed as hard as we could only to either fall over ourselves or watch our stone not go too far We laughed at how bad we were right off the bat Who knew sweeping ice while strategically moving forward in front of a delivered stone was actually complicated Boy did we make fools of ourselves as we shuffled our way to the center of the house also known as the button We had so much fun trying to improve our deliveries and getting our red colored stone more on point than our opponent s blue colored stone Although sweeping ice appears simple the strategy of helping the stone go straighter and farther was quite complicated when actually in motion I can honestly say curling was far more fun that I could have ever imagined We shared a lot of laughs during our lesson OVERVIEW Learn to Curls are events that are held throughout the year that allow anyone who is not a member of the club to try curling No experience necessary Everything needed to get you on the path to becoming an Olympic class curler is provided Windy City Curling Club 6690 IL 53 Woodridge IL 60517 630 791 0138 www windycity curling club Hours Available September through April Other events outside of season based on availability Price Prices vary based on selection ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree She is married and has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children Kristen s column titled Mom s Little Black Book is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 19
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HEALTH BEAUTY Help For Alopecia TUBELLA HAIR STUDIO Alpoecia is a misunderstood autoimmune condition that includes Alopecia Areata Alpoecia Totalis or Alopecia Universalis Nearly 5 million Americans 2 of the population are affected The cause is unknown and there is no cure Alopecia is highly unpredictable as hair loss and regrowth can occur at any time The only positive is that there is new technology to recreate someones natural hair and scalp and it s available at TuBella Hair Studio in Lisle through their new partner company Cesare Ragazzi They have developed a 3D printed hair prosthetic Visit online today for more details www tubellhairstudios com The All on 4 Treatment Concept Are You Someone Who Is Looking for a Life Changing Experience Before After WHEATON ORAL SURGERY IMPLANT CENTER If you have several missing teeth and do not want the hassle that comes along with dentures then this Naperville oral surgery office can help The All on 4 treatment concept is a revolutionary procedure used to help thousands in replacing a full set of teeth When you walk out of their office you ll go home with a set of teeth that look and feel like your own Michael S Scherer D D S M D and his team are located in Naperville Dr Scherer practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implants to wisdom teeth removal Wheaton Oral Surgery Implant Center 2323 Naperville Rd Suite 160 Naperville www wheatonoralsurgery com 630 364 2888 Service With a Smile GLEN ELLYN DENTISTRY Owner Dr Charise Petrelli has been practicing dentistry since 2002 She is skilled in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry and enjoys treating patients of all ages Boasting the latest technological advancements GED is completely paperless supporting a greener environment They only use digital x rays which contain 80 90 less radiation than traditional film x rays The newly expanded staff including Dr Christopher Zwiercan takes great pride in knowing their patients individually and treating them like family Beyond traditional services Dr Petrelli offers Velscope Vx Oral Cancer Screenings Xylitol products which help prevent cavities Philips ZOOM professional teeth whitening options and a variety of Sonicare electric toothbrushes Now offering extended hours contact Glen Ellyn Dentistry today Glen Ellyn Dentistry 577 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 100 Glen Ellyn 630 942 0727 www glenellyndentistry com 20 Off Coolsculpting WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Concierge Medical Spa Is a full service luxury medical spa and the 1 Provider of Coolsculpting in the midwest They offer non invasive procedures of aesthetic services skin rejuvenation hair removal injectables and body contouring just to name a few Their highly trained staff is specialized in the latest aesthetic medical treatments and is ready to help patients achieve their goals They customize each treatment specifically for you this personalized service begins with a complimentary consultation They know their clients have many choices for their Aesthetic Services which is why we Concierge Medical Spa strives to provide you with the best results coupled with great customer service No matter what your concerns are their experienced team looks forward to helping you look and feel your best Book your consult today see ad on inside back cover www conciergemedspa com glancer Ladies Night Out Holiday Soiree November 8 Naperville The Naperville Junior Woman s club is hosting their 10th annual Ladies Night Out Holiday Soir e on Thursday November 8 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville This festive evening will include live music spa moments holiday shopping raffles cocktails amazing goodie bags and so much more Tickets are 30 for general admission and 45 for VIP Funds raised at this event support Bridge Communities Visit the Facebook page for more information www facebook com events 2105764086410652 Tickets are on sale now Exceeding the Trust Respect of Patients WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Since it s opening in 1999 Valley View Dental in Romeoville IL has grown by leaps and bounds Valley View Dental offers a full array of general dentistry services cosmetic dentistry periodontal dental implants orthodontics procedures and oral surgery We can offer our patients services like Invisalign BOOST Teeth Whitening CEREC one day crowns and even same day emergency visits Dr Khurana managing partner With a large staff of doctors and its largest on site lab and extended business hours Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients according to their own schedules and convenience Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Valley View Dental for almost 20 years Valley View Dental www vvdental com Located In Naperville Montgomery Romeoville Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 25
LOCAL PLACES TO BE THANKFUL FOR Tis the season to be thankful DuPage County is home to countless residents who give back in a variety of different ways through many organizations that put caring and sharing as their primary mission Every local family has been touched by some form of hardship or been in a position of need We are honored to share these 7 Spectacular Local Places to Be Thankful For with you this season ask that you share them too in social media by visiting us at www glancermagazine com Each is a local nonproft in need of support Please help this season by volunteering or making a donation 2 2 Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans GLEN ELLYN This NFPs mission is to provide veterans and their families with housing and supportive services that lead to self sufficiency www helpaveteran org 3 1 3 Mutual Ground AURORA Founded in 1975 this NFP provides programs that focus on Safety Healing and Prevention for domestic violence and sexual assault victims Services include 24 7 bilingual hot line emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their minor children hospital advocacy domestic violence victim advocacy counseling and support groups for victims of sexual assault medical legal advocacy court advocacy information and referrals to other agencies and prevention education programs for schools and community groups www mutualground org 1 GiGi s Playhouse Fox Valley AURORA This nonprofit Down syndrome Achievement Center offers activities resources educational programs and support for individuals with Down syndrome their families and the community Their vision is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families schools and communities Our mission is to increase positivie awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns educational programs and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome their families and the community www gigisplayhouse org foxvalley 4 4 Alive Center NAPERVILLE Naperville and Aurora s teen center helps kids discover who they are building stronger more resilient kids The center is Teen Led Teen Driven TLTD where high schoolers create and lead programs for younger kids They all become empowered in the process Alive offers free after school drop in hours for 6 12th grade with tutoring mentoring workshops and programs in a variety of practices that support physical and emotional wellbeing and inspire personal growth and purpose Topics include STEM leadership career development nutrition and healthy eating stress management community service projects healing arts through music art and dance creative writing mindfulness and more www alivenaperville com 5 5 Glen Ellyn Food Pantry GLEN ELLYN The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry is a non profit ecumenical endeavor of Glen Ellyn churches working together since 1979 to help fight hunger They work closely with their network of food pantries agencies and community to maximize their effectiveness in serving the food insecure in our service area Located at 493 Forest Avenue inside Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn www glenellynfoodpantry org 7 The DuPage Historical Museum WHEATON The DuPage County Historical Museum is operated as a facility of Wheaton Park District owned by the County of DuPage by resolution of the County Board pursuant to state statute Its principal purposes are to educate the general public through the collection preservation interpretation and exhibition of materials which document the history of DuPage County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation www dupagemuseum org 7 26 Glancer Magazine NOVEMBER 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 6 CASA DuPage County WHEATON CASA DuPage County is a nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system CASA DuPage County prevents children from falling through the cracks of the heavily populated court and child welfare system This is done by providing each child with the voice of a well trained volunteer advocate Meeting the needs of children is their priority THE PROBLEM Overwhelmed Systems THE SOLUTION Citizen Volunteers THE RESULTS Brighter Futures www dupagecasa com 6
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