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TM PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine Inc PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL Print Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic Kristen Brooke Kainrath Columnists TABLE OF CONTENTS April Features SALES MARKETING PR Lindy Kleivo PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Mike Mantucca PRINT DIGITAL MONTHLY Reaching DuPage Kane Kendall with 6 Area Specific Titles Monthly 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 Have Your Area s Magazine Delivered Direct subscriptions glancermagazine com PUBLISHED BY Glancer Magazine Inc 80 Main Street Suite C Sugar Grove IL 60554 630 428 4387 www glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine s West Suburban titles highlighting DuPage Kane Kendall Counties are produced by Glancer Magazine Inc Glancer Magazine You ve Been Glanced and the Glancer logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine Inc All rights reserved Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited MODERN WOMEN Career Family Love Passion Projects and More April 2019 April is a month for blossoming from tree buds turning into beautiful flowers to hobbyists of all sorts delving into new escapes Springtime season is full of new promise This issue celebrates all that we love about spring starting with the Modern Women in our lives who manage career family and love in a way that is truly inspiring to those around them Nominated by their family and peers each women featured has a unique story to share In addition to our Cover Story we feature 7 Spectacular Passion Projects to Love all created by local area women Be sure to visit us online at www glancermagazine com to share each individual story in social media to help us celebrate these amazing stories Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director West Suburban Area lkleivo glancermagazine com 5 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 9 Scene Around Suburbia 11 Easter Fun 2019 13 Celebrity Allure Literary Local 14 ON THE COVER 17 Dining Entertainment 18 Featuring Career Vison 20 To Give To Inspire 23 Home Enhancement Guide 26 GUIDE Summer Fun 2019 28 Mom s Little Black Book 29 Kid Stuff 30 7 Spectacular Passion Projects KANE SOUTH St Charles Geneva Batavia Sugar Grove Elburn April 2019 Vol 18 Modern Women Featuring Modern Women throughout the Community and their Everyday Lifestyles From Career Motherhood to Friendship and Sisterhood Plus All of Your Monthly Favorites In Dining Cabaret Health Beauty Home Design Family and More Become a Registered Glancer Get Listed In Your Category Copy right 2 0 1 9 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine Inc Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 5

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5 Things to Do KANE LIVING 2 ROSIE THE RIVETS April 13 Club Arcada ST CHARLES Rosie The Rivets are the Premier Retro Rock Roll Show performing the best danceable music of the 1950 s and early 1960 s along with some current music with a retro twist Take a step back in time and enjoy a night like no other 9pm 15 Club Arcada 105 E Main St St Charles www arcadalive com 1 BLUE SKY FARM GOAT YOGA April 26 SUGAR GROVE A little bit Yoga a little bit Animal Therapy and a whole lot of fun on April 26th from 6pm to 7 30pm at Blue Sky Farm in Sugar Grove Spend an hour interacting with the goats while led through a gentle flow yoga class Afterwards get the perfect selfie and visit with the other animals that call Blue Sky Farm home www blueskyfarmgoatyoga com 4 VISIT VELVET GRACE FOR ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL OSWEGO Velvet Grace all things beautiful Nestled in charming log cabins right outside of downtown Oswego Velvet Grace is worth the trip with TWO shops to enjoy In the Velvet Grace boutique we specialize in unique home d cor creatively displayed in various vignettes while nestling in the latest and greatest in gifts and jewelry In the Velvet Grace Style Studio we offer the latest in trending apparel for every season We are excited to introduce new brands arriving daily at Velvet Grace including MAGNOLIA HOME by Joanna Gaines pillows throws and candles BedStu leather shoes boots and handbags Regina Andrews and Lush Design handcrafted jewelry and apparel from Lovestitch Blu Pepper Lush Elan and many more Velvet Grace 4025 US Highway 34 Oswego www velvetgrace net 630 636 6570 3 2019 ELBURN CHAMBER SPRING CRAFT FAIR ELBURN Don t miss the 2019 Elburn Chamber Spring Craft Fair on Saturday April 27th from 9am 3pm at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn All vendors will have original work no manufactured or consignment items www facebook com ElburnChamberCraftFair 5 FARMYARD FITNESS RELAY DAY April 20 10 30am 2pm ST CHARLES Test your farm strength and spring into a new workout routine with Primrose Farm s first ever relay day on April 20th from 10 30am 2pm Get your heart rate rising across the one mile relay course while you confront several farmyard obstacles After crossing the finish line enjoy some healthy snacks and hydration with friends and family outside of the barn www primrosefarmpark com Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 7

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Easter FUN 2019 Easter time is filled with faith family fun and the promise of Spring From Easter Egg Hunts and Breakast with the East Bunny there are many uniquely crafted event and activities happening throughout the Kane County area this month Celebrate the season with these exciting must attend Easter themed events brought to you by area businesses organizaztions DOGGIE EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday April 13 12 1pm BATAVIA Let your dog hunt for Easter eggs Join us at the Bark Park as your dog s hunts for Easter eggs filled with doggie treats All dogs must be leashed during the event Pre registration is requested but we will accept registration at the gate to the Bark Park starting at 11 30am Registration fee is per dog Hunt will begin at 12 00pm sharp www bataviaparks org calendar events Doggie Easter Egg Hunt 6914072583 EASTER BRUNCH AT OSCAR SWAN COUNTRY INN Sunday April 21 Easter Sunday NAPERVILLE A bountiful buffet with live music and two seatings at 11am and 2pm Oscar Swan Country Inn 1800 W State Street Geneva Reservations at 630 232 0173 SPRINGTIME FAMILY CRUISE WITH EASTER BUNNY Saturday April 20 Downtown Chicago CHICAGO Make an epic bunny hop from land to sea as you cruise along Lake Michigan this Easter This 90 minute family cruise aboard a three story luxury yacht boasts beautiful views of the Chicago skyline a dancefloor with family friendly party tunes a paper egg coloring station and even an appearance from the Easter Bunny To add to the seasonal cheer you and your whole family will get bunny ears and colorful candy filled Easter eggs It s the perfect way to spring into the holiday Event Run Time is 1 hr 30 min Anita Dee II 200 North Breakwater Access Chicago 312 379 3191 www anitadee com EASTER FUN AT ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB WHEATON Get in the Easter spirit at Arrowhead Golf Club On Saturday April 13 from 11am 1pm children can enjoy preparing and decorating egg shaped cookies complete with a chef hat and lunch from the kid s menu 25 per child ages 4 12 must be accompanied by a non paying adult Easter Brunch on Sunday April 21 will include a carving station seafood station omelette station dessert station and kids station 9 30am 2 30pm Adults 47 95 Children Ages 5 12 24 95 www arrowheadgolfclub org GENEVA BREAKFAST Saturday April 13 Stephen D Persinger Recreation Center GENEVA Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast before or after the Annual Egg Hunt Plus have your photo taken with the bunny Register for breakfast before the Egg Hunt from 8 15 9 45am or after from 10 15 11 45 am Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available for a limited time 8 30 9 30am and 10 30 11 30am Pictures will be available during breakfast so don t forget to bring your camera and or phone Pre registration is required as space is limited Cost is 5 per person 8 non resident Children less than one year of age are free but must register High chairs are not available www genevaparks org special events bunny breakfast egg hunt Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 11

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Celebrity ALLURE WEST SUBURBAN VIP AVA MORSE Literary Local TESS KOSSOW I m Very Ferris GENEVA Like many Geneva resident Tess Kossow struggled with infertility and turned to IVF In Vitro Fertilization to help get pregnant and have her little boy Ferris After going through the process she wanted to find something that Ferris could relate to and understand how he came to be After searching the markets and finding nothing Tess decided to write her own book I m Very Ferris not only for Ferris but for all babies and families of IVF Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples says Tess In vitro fertilization needs to be celebrated with children in a way they can understand I m Very Ferris is Ferris s real life story about his entrance into the world told from a child s point of view in a beautifully illustrated rhyming book Tess based the story on hers and her husband s experiences as well as other couple s personal infertility stories This book is the start of a series that allows children to follow along with baby Ferris on everyday adventures while still giving respect and attention to the topic of IVF The next book in process is called I m Very Ferris Takes a Bubble Bath I m Very Ferris is best purchased through Amazon or on Tess s website www tesskossow com book im very ferris Know a Local Author in DuPage Kane or Kendall County Introduce Us at editorial glancermagazine com HOWIE MANDEL STANDUP COMEDY Wednesday May 1 Arcada Theatre ST CHARLES Howie Mandel s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum including television film and stage From his work on the Emmy Award winning St Elsewhere to the international animated children s series Bobby s World Howie has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene Howie hosts the hit show Deal or No Deal has judged on America s Got Talent and is now returning to the Arcada Theatre with his gut busting comedic act www arcadalive com upcomingevents AVA MORSE NAPERVILLE You Tube Sensation Actor Singer There are defining moments when we watch our children and realize how inspiring they are even at such young ages They radiant kindness are non discriminatory lack judgement and simply let their natural talents shine without reservation In Ava s first professional theatre performance she played the role of Molly in Annie at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora The way she commanded that stage was fearless says her mother Debra I thought to myself how does this six year old just know how to do that Ava s stage presence is something you simply cannot teach It is truly a gift Now 13 years old Ava launched her music career with an original debut single What True Friends Do and just released her first EP with five songs about positivity and confidence written exclusively by Ava Her EP release concert will be April 26th in Downers Grove Beyond being involved with every aspect of the production process Ava has also had roles in network television shows and in national commercials such as Kelloggs Cinnamon Frosted Flakes and Hebrew National Hot Dogs was featured in Surprise Me had a recurring role on NBC Universal s Chicago PD followed by being cast in the pilot TV series History of Us CBS Ava s growing list of theatre credits include the World Premiere of Hazel Benadetta Bomicino Gypsy Baby June Seussical The Musical Jojo Billy Elliot Ballet Girl A Christmas Carol Emily Cratchit Child in Doorwary Want Les Mis rables Little Cosette and Annie Molly Ava is also proud member of SAG AFTRA and her r sum includes an accomplished list of commercial credits and voice over credits She is a true triple threat of talent Ava trains in dance ballet contemporary jazz hip hop and privately with her vocal and acting coaches however she is also a typically teen and enjoys playing basketball volleyball and flag football She loves pop music hanging out with friends going to the mall and downtown Naperville posting live streams on Instagram and aspires to go to college to study music and engineering Her goal is to inspire others as she has been inspired by Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande After performing at the Alive Center s Dare To Be Rare fashion in show in Naperville I received a letter from a girl who was inspired to start singing in her choir at school Ava says That made me feel so good that I was her motivation Kristen Kucharski Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 13

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Women Jen Konen SUGAR GROVE Jen is a Residential Broker with Anton Agency serves as President of the Hannaford Farm HOA is the head coach of a softball team and an assistant coach on another She helps her church by making food for funeral luncheons served as a Girl Scout leader helps the PTO with special events and ran for the position of Village Trustee in Sugar Grove as a write in candidate after the recent proposal for rezoning in Sugar Grove Jen believes the Village is ready for the right kind of development and is committed to work hard to ensure it does so in a controlled way As a wife and mother of three children Lilly 11 Sydney 9 and Henry 7 she is demonstrating through actions her motto If you don t believe in yourself you can t expect others to believe in you Jen believes she can create positive change in her community if she commits herself accordingly and is inspired by her kids to continue her pursuit but like everyone she also sometimes fails It is so important to also learn from our mistakes and try again Jen says She hopes to communicate this message to her children to always work hard keep trying and commit to your community Tiffany Leung BATAVIA OAK BROOK Tiffany has earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree she coowns Align Dentistry in Schiller Park and Batavia with her husband has a 3 year old son and also participated in the ADA foundation s Give Kids A Smile program providing free oral health services for underserved kids in the area As a modern business woman she is willing to do any task for the business whether it is buying office supplies or seeing an emergency patient after hours and loves the flexibility in her schedule to always be present for her son Tiffany has grown to realize she can t do it all and has learned the art of asking for help when she needs it or delegating tasks to those she trusts Believing we all have the capability to do more than we can ever imagine she encourages people to learn new skills while being kind to others As her young son has begun to mimic those around him she is inspired to continue to be the best mom wife daughter sister and dentist that she can be and demonstrate respectable actions and words through her daily activities Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 15

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Beth Obremski SUGAR GROVE Married for almost 25 years with three children Jessica 23 Jake 20 and Emma 14 Beth works as an Occupational Therapist for C A S E Cooperative Association for Special Education Having a career she is passionate about that also allows her the opportunity to show her kids that you can love what you do every day has been an added bonus My own mom is someone who inspires me to be the best mom I can be Beth says She has taught me to be strong and believe in myself Beth aspires to continue growing as an individual and hopes to volunteer in Animal Assisted Activities Therapy by visiting schools nursing homes etc with a therapy dog in the near future When her kids were younger she always made sure to take time off of work to volunteer in their classrooms on a regular basis and organize school spirit wear and other fundraisers for the school Beth was a Girl Scout leader and cheer coach As a family they have volunteered for Feed My Starving Children and participate in 5K fundraisers for breast cancer and Special Needs Most of all she loves to offer her services as an OT to friends and family Carrie Guerra SUGAR GROVE Sometimes it s the words of others that make us realize the affect our actions have on those around us My mom is an amazing role model for my family and friends Carrie Guerra s 18 year old son Logan shares She not only runs a busy family business but she maintains our home our schedules continues to volunteer in numerous activities and has finally after all these years taken time for herself to get fit and healthy by losing over 80 pounds Logan goes on to confide that her weight loss journey has been a long time coming due to various health issues but that she set a goal for herself and continues to break barriers thus inspiring and encouraging the rest of the family to eat healthy and get fit simply leading by example She never takes a day off from the business It s Raining Cats and Dogs a luxury pet Services Company in Sugar Grove unless it s to attend an athletic meet for my sister Lexie 20 Logan says I m proud to call her my mom my friend and my inspiration Never under estimate the power of your kindness determination and hard work ethic View More Featured Modern Women from Kendall DuPage at www glancermagazine com local women 16 KANE SOUTH APRIL 2019 Glancer Magazine

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Dining DINING ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 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 Vai s Italian Inspired Kitchen Bar 916 S Rt 59 Naperville 630 453 5200 www vaisnaperville com Owners Michael Vai Anthony Vai Sandy Georganas K A N E A R EA D I N I N G Spring Dining Delights WESTERN SUBURBS While our Modern Woman and Moms are busy inspiring others to be the best they can be our amazing dads can enjoy a night out with their daughter s at a special dinner event at Chick FilA s Daddy Daughter Date Night in Batavia spending quality time with their little girl s enjoying a unique and memorable evening on April 9th 5 8pm Join Dr Judge at a Community Dinner at Kava Diem in St Charles on April 8th from 6 30pm 8 30pm Dr Judge will break down the meaning of true health and explain the body s innate healing potential You will also learn about the chiropractic profession and why Dr Judge and his team at Judge Family Chiropractic are committed to helping you live a more extraordinary life as an inspiring woman Enjoy Easter Sunday Campagne Brunch on April 21st at Wildwood in Geneva from 10am 4pm The carving station features succulent roast prime rib leg of lamb and honey baked ham Savory omelets and pasta dishes are made to order at the omelet and pasta stations The buffet tables present a host of other breakfast and luncheon specialites seafood fruits and salads and so much more Beans Greens Proteins Mindful Eating Workshop will be held at 300 East Indian Trail Road in Aurora on April 27th from 5pm 7pm Join a guided discussion on discovering health through the science and awareness of mind body nutrition You will have the opportunity to explore your own mind body heart and soul in the process Event includes healthy food and drink tastings to enjoy Kristen Kucharski SHARING LIFE OVER PLATES From the same family that brought us food lovers Fire Wine now comes Vai s an Italian inspired kitchen and bar With the motto sharing life over plates friendly faces and food that is unforgettable it was no surprise to find a packed restaurant upon arrival Michael Vai Anthony Vai and Sandy Georganas have done it again This trio goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome and more than satisfied With personalities that will make you want to smile and above par service the staff is just as on top of it Our server Myra was knowledgeable about the menu and had several recommendations So many we couldn t decide The smaller plates are a great way to try many offerings and share with the table The meatballs either as a slider or a side are a must The zucchini Frittes had a perfectly light and crispy batter with parmesan and were just delicious dipped in the green goddess Such a beautiful sight is the mushroom carpaccio with pickled onion goat cheese and balsamic It was difficult but we saved room for the bigger plates Vai s has a wood burning char grill to cook up the best Wagyu Hanger Steak served with green beans and potatoes in garlic herb butter The chicken Milan with heirloom tomatoes fresh mozzarella rucola spaghetti and a garlic cream is a comfort food that is taken to the next level Another favorite was the Roast Wild Salmon with wild mushrooms charred carrots pea tendrils served with spaghetti and garlic cream The details are what make each dish stand out This family friendly place has one of the best kid s menus around which includes wood grilled salmon and filet mignon Vai s has a generous space to host large groups and private events Whatever the event Vai s is the place to have it As we thoroughly enjoyed our food a couple got engaged just a few tables away and then were whisked to a private dining area to be further surprised by family Along with the generous space the owners have generous hearts and a vision of sharing their new space with the community hosting fundraisers You will feel right at home at Vai s with their open arms welcoming hearts and delicious food 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 APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 17

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Feel Beautiful LOOK YOUR BEST IN 2019 Say Goodbye to Painful Varicose Veins GILVYDIS VEIN CLINIC Your legs take you where you need to go in life Don t let painful varicose veins stop you The experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic offer innovative treatment options with little to no downtime With more than 20 000 successful procedures to his credit Rimas Gilvydis M D specializes in treating vein disease from inside the vein Feel confident and pain free this summer Schedule your free screening at Gilvydis Vein Clinic in Geneva at 815 981 4742 or visit online at www GilvydisVein com Look Your Best With Medically Monitored Weight Loss At ThinfastMD we specialize in Medically Monitored Weight Loss throughout the Chicagoland area Our weight loss programs are specifically customized and tailored to each patient s health and weight loss goals Whether you want to lose 5 lbs before a special occasion or 50 lbs to live a healthier medication free life we are committed to getting each of our patients to their goal Our longterm relationship with our patients not only ensures that they achieve a better lifestyle but continue to maintain one well after meeting their goals Dr Ghani our medical director and the rest of the ThinfastMD team have over 3 decades of weight loss experience We are ready to take you on a path for a lighter and healthier you Learn more at www thinfastmd com 18 KANE SOUTH APRIL 2019 Glancer Magazine

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HOME BEAUTIFUL M O N T H LY CO LU M N To Give To Inspire POISED FOR SUCCESS When I go shopping for a new outfit for an event or a night out I am looking for one that will make me feel incredible and confident There s never a more important time to feel that way then when you are interviewing for a new job Poised For Success a nonprofit agency servicing the western suburbs agrees and works to provide amazing professional clothing at no charge to women who are on assistance and who are determined to become self sufficient through gainful employment Since opening their doors in 1998 the organization has had the privilege to help thousands of remarkable women including our women veterans having served our country and transitioning to the civilian workforce This service helps them gain a sense of self worth self confidence and empowerment says Gail Foster Executive Director for Poised For Success It is like the beginning of a new chapter for them and we are so honored to be a small part of that process Each woman works one on one with a client service volunteer to help select their interview appropriate outfits from head to toe In addition to providing the clothing the volunteers assist clients in building self esteem and interview skills as well as referrals to other local service organizations providing job skills training and job placement My favorite part of the job says Gail is experiencing first hand how empowering the right outfit can be for our clients Currently Poised For Success is seeking philanthropic property owners who could help them expand their services to a new office location in the western 20 KANE SOUTH APRIL 2019 Glancer Magazine suburbs They are hoping to find a place with space to grow and provide greater services to even more women Other avenues to help are hosting clothing drives at your place of work or community organization supporting their annual fundraising dinner in November financial and clothing contributions and volunteering your time in various areas from helping with monthly intakes second Saturday of the month from 10am 1pm to supporting marketing and fundraising efforts For more information on Poised For Success and their needs visit their website at www poisedforsuccess org Together we can help these women make a better life for themselves and their families Mindy s April Giving Inspiration It is spring cleaning time Go through your closets and drawers and find the clothing you no longer wear and donate to your local charitable organizations If you have work appropriate clothes consider donating them at one of Poised For Success s monthly intakes 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

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HOME BEAUTIFUL SPRING 2019 HOME LOVE BUY OR SELL WITH THIS EXPERIENCED REALTOR TERESA RYAN BROKER Teresa and her team at Ryan Hill Group Century 21 Affiliated have served home buyers and sellers in Naperville and the Western Suburbs since 2001 With over 1 billion sold Teresa and her team are devoted to serving the needs of luxury traditional and investment real estate clients looking to buy or sell Clients can expect Market Expertise VIP Customer Service and Best in Class Marketing By placing client needs first to ensure superior results the team is proud to give back to our Community Experience the difference Call for a personal consultation today Teresa Ryan Broker 630 253 7660 tryan ryanhillgroup comwww ryanhillgroup com BUFF COAT FLOORS HELP SELL THE HOME Impress your potential buyers with like new hardwood floors Buff Coat s dustless odorless one day process removes unsightly surface scuffs and scratches and applies a new coat of finish for a stunning look Award winning with stellar reviews and celebrating our 10th year in business Call Ray Horan for a free in home estimate at 630 689 3800 or visit www buffandcoatnow com EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS PENY O BRIEN Penny provides exemplary customer service consistently ranks in the top 1 of all Naperville brokers with over 23 million in sales in 2018 Penny s clients say she is high energy and has a strong work ethic All of Penny s listings receive Complimentary Professional Staging Photography Sit back relax and let her go to work for you Penny O Brien Broker SRS CSC SFR RENE Relocation Specialist Negotiation Expert 630 207 7001 PennyOBrien johngreenerealtor com SELDOM USED WHIRLPOOL TUB THE KITCHEN MASTER Not many homeowners with larger whirlpool bathtubs find the time to bath in them Often separate showers found in these homes are small and uncomfortable You might consider either taking out that monster whirlpool entirely or using less space with a smaller freestanding bathtub Doing this can provide ample space for a larger shower will multiple shower heads and even a seat The Kitchen Master can design and build your new bath to fit your lifestyle www thekitchenmaster com VISIT THIS 10 000 SQ FT SHOWROOM HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company this 10 000 square foot showroom is truly inspiring Family owned and operated since 1996 HomeWerks specializes in full service remodeling The kitchen and bath displays are interactive allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand With the focus of providing high quality products professional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath 1154 E Ogden Avenue Naperville 866 265 8895 www myhomewerks com Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 21

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Home ENHANCEMENT 2019 SPRING GUIDE Transform Your Kitchen Space The Art of Organization Kitchen Design Done Simply HERITAGE CABINETRY DESIGNS The Heritage Cabinetry team is well versed on bringing you designs that can transform your space creating breathtaking kitchen designs to relaxing master suites Heritage designers are also well versed in design and project management and through the use of Computer Aided Design technology and a beautiful interactive design studio featuring cabinetry quartz countertops flooring tile and fixtures there are no limits to the unique designs that await you www HeritageCabinetryDesigns com 630 553 0880 Free Design Consultation CLOSET FACTORY From closets to pantries and home offices your Closet Factory designer will act as your project manager and work hand in hand with you to design the perfect solution for your needs and ensure your project turns out just like you dreamed it would Call Closet Factory today at 866 ART 2ORG that s 866 278 2674 to schedule your FREE in home design consultation with a talented design team member See ad on this month s back cover for a special offer www closetfactory com THE KITCHEN MASTER Afraid of the complexity and worries of remodeling your kitchen or bath Join the thousands of satisfied homeowners that have put their trust in The Kitchen Master Their mission of always Exceeding Expectations is what drives their team to make certain that you enjoy The Kitchen Master experience from the first design conversation to the joy of living in your new bathroom or kitchen Stop in their beautiful showroom or call 630 369 0500 today View their work at www thekitchenmaster com Being a Source of Education Designer Baths Kitchens More Add Drama with Draperies NAPERVILLE The owner of Opal Enterprises a local remodeling company realizes there s not enough educational remodeling sources Residents have questions like What materials are best What questions should I be asking the contractors that come to my home What colors are trending right now And more As a solution Opal will be offering FREE monthly education seminars in their Naperville showroom where homeowners can come in and be presented with education so they are best prepared to enter into a remodeling project Details dates at www opalexteriors com SKILL BUILT REMODELING SPECIALISTS Making changes in the homes of customers just like you throughout the western suburbs for over 20 years there is not one room in a home that Skill Built hasn t recreated Through the years they have built a reputation of quality and trust which brings customers back time and time again Referrals from these customers are considered their greatest compliment Skill Built Remodeling Specialists Excellence Quality and Pride 630 742 1397 ROSELAND DRAPERIES Nothing adds more drama to a room than a beautiful set of custommade draperies They also add warmth softness and luxury Finding the perfect fabric is the key Roseland will bring a showroom full of fabric samples right to your home It s truly the only place to choose the right fabric in the perfect colors to match your decor See for yourself with a shop at home appointment by calling 630 355 1565 Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 23

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HEALTH BEAUTY FEEL YOUR BEST IN 2019 Healthy YOU 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 TuBella offers 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 www tubellhairstudios com FAMILY DENTISTRY WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES Valley View Dental offers an array of general and cosmetic dentistry periodontal dental implants oral surgery and orthodontic procedures including traditional braces Invisalign teeth whitening CEREC one day crowns and even same day emergency visits With a large staff of multi lingual doctors on site labs at each location and extended business and weekend 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 LOOK YOUNGER FEEL REJUVINATED WITH COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE THE EMPEROR S MEDICINE Providing resultbased health and wellness through acupuncture and functional medicine offering a safe effective drug free alternative for chronic pain fibromyalgia depression anxiety auto immune and women s health issues Founder and Director Dr Selma S Gladney DAOM combines many years of experience in wellness with a master s degree in Chinese Medicine to empower her patients to become their healthiest and happiness by addressing the root cause of the ailment not just the symptoms therefore promoting authentic healing and long term relief Naperville 630 428 9001 www foxvalleyacupuncture com 20 OFF COOLSCULPTING WESTERN SUBURBS Look feel beautiful in 2019 with Concierge Medical Spa 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 customizing each treatment specifically for you starting with a complimentary consultation Book your consult today receive 20 off CoolScupting when you mention Glancer Magazine See ad for specials www conciergemedspa com glancer HIGH TECH DENTAL OFFICE IN GLEN ELLYN GLEN ELLYN DENTISTRY Owner Dr Charise Petrelli pictured is skilled in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages Boasting the latest technological advancements using digital x rays which contain 80 90 less radiation than traditional film x rays Staff includes Dr Christopher Zwiercan takes great pride in knowing their patients individually and treating them like family Glen Ellyn Dentistry 462 Prospect Avenue Glen Ellyn 630 942 0727 www glenellyndentistry com LOCAL DOCTOR HELPING RESIDENTS LOOK FEEL GREAT A TO Z WELLNESS AND BODY SCULPTING Since 1989 Dr Adriana Zabrosky has been serving patients by delivering excellent chiropractic care and helping them maintaining a healthy nervous system I am so pleased to have had a long relationship with my patients their family members their friends and neighbors I decided to add body contouring technology to my practice and the results have been terrific Now not only do they feel good but they look good too said Dr Zabrosky A to Z Wellness and Body Sculpting at Zabrosky Chiropractic 630 515 0000 www zchiro com Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 25

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This West Suburban Feature Is Appearing through June 2018 Get Listed Contact Us at advertising glancermagazine com BEST SUMMER EVER West suburban Chicago has countless opportunities available to familes in the area of summer fun Keep the kids busy with these unique and exciting programs and events that are both enriching and entertaining Make sure it s a summer they ll remember forever Link up directly from our website at www GlancerMagazine com and get the kids ready for some summer fun CODEVERSE SUMMER CAMP Codeverse is a futuristic wonderland designed just for kids A world full of possibilities and adventure where kids can be creative and tinker with cutting edge technology Codeverse is Naperville s new interactive coding studio for kids aged 6 13 Located at 55 S Main St Suite 230 the state ofthe art facility is riddled with objects such as concert hall lights robots 3D printers strobe lights speakers and TV s all of which can be programmed by kids Reserve your child s spot today at www codeverse com camps or call at 844 644 CODE 26 KANE SOUTH APRIL 2019 Glancer Magazine CAMPNAPER Sprawled across 13 acres and beyond in summer day camps that are sure to capture a child s imagination Naper Settlement s unique hands on camps provide immersive experiences where learning is fun All camps include supplies and a snack and are led by experienced adult counselors Naper Settlement located at 523 S Webster St in the heart of Downtown Naperville For more details and to sign up visit www napersettlement org camp

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Kid Stuff Spring is right around the corner and we are here to help you celebrate As winter starts to wind down there s lots to do throughout Kane County From Easter fun and zoo time delights to summer camp planning more Here are a few fun activities to add to the kid s list of fun things to do Be sure to share them online www GlancerMagazine com Earth Day at Peck Farm April 13 GENEVA Geneva celebrates going green with the City s Natural Resources Committee and Geneva Park District s Earth Day festivities at Peck Farm Park Residents can purchase rain barrels receive a bicycle safety check learn best green practices and more Bring the family for children s games and activities Creativity Is In Full Swing at DuPage Children s Museum NAPERVILLE Spark your curiosity ignite your excitement and let your creativity bloom Need some inspiration Play leads the way at DuPage Children s Museum where your family will laugh learn and love spending time together exploring hands on exhibits In April attend a Tiny Great Performance create something uniquely you in The Studio drop by for a Pajama Party on April 26 and don t miss Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood A Grr ific Exhibit open now through May 12 2019 www dupagechildrens org 630 637 8000 New Summer Exhibit to Feature Over 40 Lifesize LEGO Sculptures May 11 September 29 BROOKFIELD ZOO A roaring tiger a leaping dolphin a lounging leopard these are all animals one might expect to see on a visit to Brookfield Zoo However this summer guests will have the chance to see these creatures in an entirely different and unique way at Brick Safari The temporary exhibit which opens May 11 and continues through September 29 features more than 40 life size animal sculptures created from millions of individual colored LEGO bricks www csz org VARIETY OF PLAY CARNIVAL AT FOX VALLEY MALL Saturday May 4 11 30 1 30pm AURORA Your child with a disability and family are cordially invited to join Variety the Children s Charity of Illinois the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association and the Western DuPage Special recreation Association for a private carnival event The carnival will be closed to the general public during these times allowing families with children with any disability extra time to safely enter and exit rides which will be run at slower speeds when possible and for shorter duration if requested Complimentary ride wristbands popcorn and cotton candy will be provided along with one game prize per child Thank you to Fantasy Amusements for providing this event FREE for families of children with disabilities their parents caretakers and siblings Limit 6 free tickets and 1 date reserved per family Roald Dahl s Matilda The Musical at Drury Lane April 26 June 23 2019 OAK BROOK Wonder and amazement abound with this award winning musical Based on the novel by Roald Dahl Matilda tells the tale of a precocious 5 year old girl with special talents Facing many obstacles caused by her family and school the book loving Matilda befriends her teacher and helps the woman to reclaim her life Tied for the most Olivier Awards ever including Best New Musical Matilda went on to win five Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical Rated PG www drurylanetheatre com shows 19 20 theatrical season matilda Glancer Magazine APRIL 2019 KANE SOUTH 29

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LOCAL PASSION PROJECTS TO LOVE Passion is defined as a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something and that is what this month s feature is dedicated to Here we honor Local Passion Projects to Love and the women behind the success of each one From growing a boutique to three wildly successful locations to creating a home remodeling company based on a love for helping others each featured Pasion Project is just as inspiring as the next Enjoy 2 2 FOR ADDED PARTY FUN ST CHARLES A performer at heart Mireille Gasthaus takes her passion to the parties She s a CEO a veteran an artist and a merry maker with her face painting balloon twisting and balloon decorating business Interacting with her audience and finding that smile is what brings her joy Midwest Fun Factory www Facebook com MidwestFunFactory 1 1 TIME FOR A CUP OF TEA BATAVIA Tea in the mornings was a daily family tradition for Missi Hartman when she was growing up and she always wanted a tea shop of her own The Tea Tree is a unique retail shop that offers more than 75 varieties of fresh loose leaf teas along with balsamic vinegars olive oils essential oils and blended spices 29 North River Street Batavia www theteatreeshop com 3 3 LET THEM EAT CAKE SOUTH ELGIN Cari Novotny has always loved baking and designing Her business Cake Designs by Cari is the dream opportunity to use her creative talents in designing customized cakes cupcakes and cupcake bouquets of all kinds for special occasions and events www facebook com cakedesignsbycari 6 4 6 A MORE YOUTHFUL LOOK GENEVA Dr Gina Lesnik enjoys helping clients make simple tweaks that completely take years off their appearance She has specialized in anti aging non surgical treatments for over 12 years and at her med spa Dermatique Laser and Skin she ll discuss a treatment plan specifically for you 407 South Third Street Geneva www dermatiquelaserandskin com 4 A DATE WITH MICKEY MOUSE AURORA Kayla Stout took her love for the Magic Kingdom and created a business helping others experience their best Walt Disney vacation A free service for her clients she loves tailoring their unique trip to fit their interests and needs She is a wealth of Disney information www facebook com KaylaWithMagical AdventuresTravel 5 5 FIND THE LATEST FASHION TRENDS ST CHARLES Handpicking fashion that is on point for the season is what Jill Card loves to do for her Jeans and A Cute Top Shop She works the floor of one of her shops every day and is committed to her gratifying mission of changing the world for women one great fitting pair of jeans at a time 161 South First St St Charles www jeansandacutetopshop com 7 HAIR DESIGNS TO LOVE GENEVA Desiree Voyles and Michelle Jaynes have so much fun as they design and create new hairstyles hair colors and make up looks for their clients at the Khroma Salon and Studio Their love for what they do and the many talents they have are what keep their customers coming back again and again 140 Whitfield Dr Geneva www facebook com khromasalon140 7 30 KANE SOUTH APRIL 2019 Glancer Magazine

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