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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13COVID-19 also cannot prevent Customer Ap-preciation Days at Oswald Pharmacy in Nap-erville which will be held on the first Saturday in December in celebration of their 145th An-niversary. The in-store and online raffle will definitely look different this year than it did back in the 1930s and 40s when Louis Oswald and Harold Kester would hold doll and toy contests for pharmacy customers; however, the energy and excitement of holiday magic will still be felt throughout the store with the ‘Old World Christmas’ handmade ornaments that are treasured traditions. “Growing up in a retail business, Christmas is a year-round event! We place some of our Christmas orders as early as January, start re-ceiving shipments in the summer, and start merchandising as early as August,” says Alex Anderson, General Manager of Oswald Pharmacy who will begin his own tradition as he becomes the new owner on January 1, 2021. 2020 has brought many new holiday events throughout the community, such as Christmas in the Movies via Zoom hosted by the Glen Ellyn His-torical Society on November 7th at 2 p.m. where historian Leslie Goddard will review the book Christmas in the Movies by Jeremy Arnold and share behind-the-scenes stories about each movie’s production, reception and legacy. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-movies-a-leslie-goddard-illustrated-lecture-tickets-122591266779). In years past, Sta-cey’s Tavern Museum hosted an interactive Pioneer Christmas where participants discovered the similarities between Pioneer celebrations at Christmas and the German traditions which were absorbed into the Amer-ican celebration and enjoyed trying their hand at making Christmas cookies , sing carols, and listen to stories about the one room school-house. Old or new, different or the same, traditions are built on family, friends, and memories that are made in the moment. Don’t’ forget to enjoy the moment this holiday season! "My personal favorite Traveler tradition is the lighting up of Christmas lights along every eave; t it gives the place a magical glow,” Bev Nickleson, Mar-keting Coordinator for The Little Traveler shares. “Luckily, that's one tra-dition social distancing can't put a stop to!" COVID-19 also cannot prevent Customer Ap-preciation Days at Oswald Pharmacy in Nap-erville which will be held on the first Saturday in December in celebration of their 145th An-niversary. The in-store and online raffle will definitely look different this year than it did back in the 1930s and 40s when Louis Oswald and Harold Kester would hold doll and toy contests for pharmacy customers; however, the energy and excitement of holiday magic will still be felt throughout the store with the ‘Old World Christmas’ handmade ornaments that are treasured traditions. “Growing up in a retail business, Christmas is a year-round event! We place some of our Christmas orders as early as January, start re-ceiving shipments in the summer, and start merchandising as early as August,” says Alex Anderson, General Manager of Oswald Pharmacy who will begin his own tradition as he becomes the new owner on January 1, 2021. 2020 has brought many new holiday events throughout the community, such as Christmas in the Movies via Zoom hosted by the Glen Ellyn His-torical Society on November 7th at 2 p.m. where historian Leslie Goddard will review the book Christmas in the Movies by Jeremy Arnold and share behind-the-scenes stories about each movie’s production, reception and legacy. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-movies-a-leslie-goddard-illustrated-lecture-tickets-122591266779). In years past, Sta-cey’s Tavern Museum hosted an interactive Pioneer Christmas where participants discovered the similarities between Pioneer celebrations at Christmas and the German traditions which were absorbed into the Amer-ican celebration and enjoyed trying their hand at making Christmas cookies , sing carols, and listen to stories about the one room school-house. Old or new, different or the same, traditions are built on family, friends, and memories that are made in the moment. Don’t’ forget to enjoy the moment this holiday season! VIEW & SHARE THIS STORY ONLINE www.GlancerMagazine.com CELEBRATING YESTERYEAR

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Mary Dougherty of Aurora Mary is a 70- year resident of Aurora, a 23-year member of the Rotary Club of Aurora and has spent 14 years participating in the Festival of Lights which is her favorite tradition of the holi-day season. She oversees the volunteers and Rotarians in Charge each night of the festival and has done everything from Chairing the event to providing food for the volunteers. She takes great pride in being a part of a club that believes in providing an important service to the community by bring-ing joy and happiness to thousands of cars while also sup-porting many area organizations through charitable donations received during the festival. Although some things will be much different this year due to COVID-19, Mary is thrilled to maintain this holiday tradition that is so special to her, and looks forward to seeing everyone in the com-munity November 27th through December 27th; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-day through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. ON THE COVER

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16 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineThe King Family of Aurora The holiday season begins the day after Thanksgiving each year for the King Family. Madeline (23), Bailey (20), Carter (16), Hannah (12), and Caroline (8) each receive Christmas PJs and wear them while watching the kick-off holiday movie that evening. It was also always the perfect day to relax prior to the many practices and performances of The Nutcracker with DanceWest Ballet in Naperville where Madeline performed for 13 years and was joined by her little sister Hannah for 4 years. The Snow Queen, Clara, Small Dancing Girl, Dancing Angel, Baby Mouse, and Sugar Plum Fairy were household names in the King house for many years. Still time was always made for traditional holiday staples such as com-memorative ornaments, Santa visits, Christmas cookie baking, and dec-orating gingerbread houses; as well as venturing to different suburbs to see the variety of light displays and events. The King Family always makes certain to end each adventure with hot chocolate or coffee and celebrate Christmas Cheer in a Cup! ON THE COVER

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17The Konzelman Family of Glen Ellyn/Wheaton The Konzelman Family welcomes the winter holiday season with Black Friday shopping and the Glen Ellyn Christmas Walk, but the core of their holiday traditions are founded on faith. A few Saturdays each December, their family of five, along with the members of One Line Church in Wheaton make cards for local firefighters and police. Then, on Christmas Eve morning, they caravan to all the police stations in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn delivering Mariano's donuts and thank you cards. Their annual festivities also include the One Line Church Christmas Vil-lage which embraces the holiday magic with real life reindeers, horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, ornament and holiday cookie making – and best of all – it’s free for the entire community. ON THE COVER

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18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineThe Pechous Family of Wheaton Since Megan was a child, her family has hosted a Christ-mas craft night and together make different Christmas or-naments each year that are passed along to their loved ones and friends. Megan carries this tradition on today, in addition to starting new traditions with her husband Robert. For the past nine (9) years, Robert and Megan have raised over $21,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of one of their close family members who suffers from MD by encour-aging free will donations for those that come to enjoy their Christmas light display at 913 E. Evergreen Street in Wheaton each year. Robert oversees the lights - designing them, programming them, and making them twirl and move about to music. The couple plans a return of the charitable show starting Sunday, December 6th through Friday, January 1st. You can share in the joy by following https://www.face-book.com/wheatonchristmaslights/. ON THE COVER

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The Krause Family of Naperville No matter how old Hailey (16) and Hannah (12) get, they enjoy maintaining their annual holiday traditions with their BFFs Danielle (17) and Sailor (14). The four have a long standing tradition of coloring Easter eggs followed by an Easter egg hunt, carving and decorating pumpkins at Halloween, and apple picking at Kuiper’s Family Farm; however, the tradition they love the most is baking cookies for Santa and decorating Gingerbread houses. They purchase the pre-assembled Gingerbread houses from Whole Foods and ensure everything they use to decorate is edible. The girls have their "must-have" candies, such as red and green Dots, M&Ms, Gumdrops, Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread family cookies, marshmallow Peeps snowmen and trees, coconut flakes, and decorat-ing icing. They complete the houses on disposable baking tins for easy portability and ensure to take the grand finale commemorative photo, complete with icing mustaches on their faces! ON THE COVER20 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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LaRae Mudd of Naperville As a 29-year Naperville resident and a Realtor for HomeSmart Realty Group, LaRae knows all to well that a house is not a home until it is filled with per-sonal memories. Drawing on these emotions, LaRae began gifting com-memorative ornaments to her children, Meghan (23) and Michael (21), each year since they were young. Each adornment would represent a special activity or event from the year prior, so when they put up their tree each Christmas, they could reminisce the fond memories and relive the joy each ex-perience conveyed again and again. Now at 23, Meghan has her own apartment. She will take all her ornaments to decorate her own very first tree. As kids mature, they take on family traditions and Meghan surprised her mom by gifting her an ornament commemorating LaRae’s late husband – a sweet and emotional gesture that encompassed a lifetime of remembrances. Milestone events are encapsuled forever and recollected with the spirit of each season. ON THE COVERGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21

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DINING + COCKTAILSCCoocckkttaaiillssDININGEnjoy a Night Out with Friends at NWB One of the Western Suburb’s New Favorited Hot Spots LISLE–Have you been? This place is simply amazing and it’s in down-town Lisle! NWB is built on the foundation of elevated bar and comfort food, classic whiskey, and bourbon cocktails in a timeless space with a bit of rustic charm and Rock N Roll. There’s so much to love! At NWB you can expect a chef inspired, seasonally fresh menu highlighted by classic American comfort food. They also touch on flavors from around the globe such as Asian, Latin, and Mediterranean. Pictured is this fun drink– Live Free or Chai. You’ll love this perfect spot for a business lunch, date night, or an evening out with friends. Located at 4732 Main Street, Lisle. www.nwbars.com Hot Spiked Cider, Coming Right Up! Stay Warm & Toast at Downtown Batavia’s Bar Evolution BATAVIA–This favorite hot spot on River Street in Downtown Batavia has outdoor seating and the perfect cocktail to match! Now serving hot spiked cider and other yummy fall treats to keep you warm & toasty inside & out. Bar Evolution serves cocktails, wine & beer with live music. Located at 27 N. River Street in Downtown Batavia. www.barevolutionbatavia.comHave You Heard of the Lawless Brunch? It’s at Granite City & You’re Invited. Come Hungry! NAPERVILLE–Granite City Food & Brewery creates a distinctive dining ex-perience anchored by it’s made from scratch food and handcrafted micro brews made on-site and lately, their Lawless Brunch has the community all abuzz. Here, you’re the boss. You design your own donuts and create your perfect Omelet, Benedict or Breakfast Sandwich and more. The Carv-ing Station serves up slow roasted prime rib and there are new Chef’s reci-pes featured each week. Oh, and get ready for the 300+ combinations in their Bloody Mary Experience, you’ll never get bored! www.gcfb.com/lawless-brunch/ Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23

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10 #1 | Maison Russe, The Russian Shop LISLE • www.therussianshop.com This Russian-inpsired shop is unique and beautiful. Located in Lisle on Ogden Avenue, their Christmas selection has beautiful hand made objects to add a "touch of Russia" to your holiday. They offer hand carved Russian Santas, strikingly detailed hand painted jewelry, filigree ornaments, nesting dolls, and some unusual items. Pictured is the Large Santa Matryoshka. A wonderful large 10-nested holiday nesting doll handcrafted with skilled precision using woodburning techniques and paint. #2 | The Gift Box GENEVA • www.genevagiftbox.com The Gift Box opened its doors at 310 West State Street in Geneva, Illinois in No-vember of 1947 and specializes in Scandanavian imports. Today, the shop strives to preserve its Scandinavian heritage by selling products that are made in the Nor-dic countries. Hans and Maria Jönsson, the current owners, carry a wide range of giftware to fit any size pocketbook. Customers enjoy seeing products they re-member from their childhood, family history or their native country. TRENDSTrends In Unique Local Holiday Shops 10 TRENDS 202024 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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CREATIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES PENNY O’BRIEN – One word that consistently comes to clients’ minds when they think of Penny O’Brien is “hustle.” As a Seller Representative Specialist, she loves meeting with sellers to discuss pre-market home improvements and guide them to make their home “showtime ready” when it hits the market. She strongly believes in professional staging and offers it as a complimentary service. With a reputation for “good-looking listings,” she helps clients realize a higher return and quicker sale. Penny says “Staging transforms a home from average to amazing”. Penny O'Brien Broker Relocation Specialist / Negotiation Expert (630) 207-7001 • penny.obrien@bairdwarner.com Read Penny’s Local Industry Expert Column at www.GlancerMagazine.com PPeennnnyy OO’’BBiieenn26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2020 • Glancer MagazineGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 27AVAILABLE IN LISLE 4495 SCHWARTZ AVENUE Massive Mid-Century Masterpiece ONE OF A KIND UPDATED OPEN RANCH LOCATED IN LISLE Such a beautiful find! This home has it all with 4 bedrooms on the main level, 3.5 baths, a full walk-out finished basement and a 4-car attached garage on an estate-sized lot. This home is completely updated with all the modern trends and ready to move right in. The brand new white kitchen is absolutely stunning, with a large island, waterfall quartz counters, soft close drawers, a mas-sive 6 burner double oven, and a large pantry. Everything you could every want! The living and dining room have brand new hardwood floors, a fabulous fireplace to keep you cozy all season long, and a stunning view of the large yard and pond from the balcony. This home is beyond exquisite. The basement is outstanding with floor to ceiling windows, an exercise room, a bedroom, a bar/kitchenette, a wine cellar, a wood burning fire place, a workshop, and a full bath. The huge double deep 4-car garage, has more than enough room for all your hobbies. One of the most unique aspects to this property is the 3.66 acre lot. It has the possibility to be subdivided and being in unincorporated Lisle, this house is ideal for a business owner. Schedule a time to view this beauty inside and out– with over 3,000 sq. ft. on main level plus finished walkout basement that adds another 2500 sqft. Prepared to be wowed! Julia Hacholski / Broker @properties 130 W Park Ave., Elmhurst, Il 60126 Cell: 630.624.1168 julia@atproperties.com www.atproperties.com/user/register/ juliahacholski Stop looking, start finding® atproperties.com REAL ESTATEBEAUTIFUL

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PERSONABLE, ENERGETIC & CREATIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SUSAN COLELLA OF BAIRD & WARNER This proud Naperville resident shares that helping local sellers and buyers doesn’t feel like work making it easy to be dedicated and re-sults oriented When she is hired to list a home she gains much of the marketing inspiration from her sellers when she asks “ what do you love about your home?” From there she designs high end cus-toms booklets with professional photography & drone shots, de-scriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Restyling her listings with professional stag-ing , 3D tours great for out of state buyers and constant follow up with all parties are all included for her recipe of success! Susan is currently meeting with sellers & buyers now in anticipation of a thriv-ing Spring market~ Call luxury listing agent Susan Colella anytime to discuss your real estate goals for 2020. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813Susan ColellaREAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 31UNIQUE

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NAPERVILLE–Veterans Day is an opportunity for our country and our communities to honor and support the men and women in the military who have put their lives on the line serv-ing our country so we may enjoy our freedom. However, there really is a constant need to support our troops and their families besides honoring them on just one day. It was a sim-ple request from a local mom wanting her son to be honored after returning from deployment and then subsequent requests that in-spired the creation of Operation Welcome You Home (OWYH) in 2007. Each request became a mission to create a gathering of as many people as possible to show their support. Soon, OWYH also began taking requests to create a festive send-off for those men and women being de-ployed. “When I coordinated gatherings for families and saw their tears and emotions of joy, I knew I had to continue this mission of supporting our servicemen and women,” says Donna Morsovillo, OWYH Founder and CEO. “It always amazes me the mul-titude of local residents and dignitaries who gather for someone they have never met and sometimes even bring gifts.” She mentioned that former Nap-erville Mayor George Pradel never missed a mis-sion when it was a local event and occasionally would go to the surrounding towns as well. OWYH is a local volunteer organization that relies upon the generous donations of time, talent and re-sources of their volunteers, supporters and donors. Besides donations, funds are raised annually at their events. The 10th Annual Run for the Brave 5K Run/Walk/Ruck is cur-rently scheduled for May 29, 2021. This year the race was changed to a virtual race but still considered extremely successful in spite of the circumstances. Do-nations are used to help Veterans and their families in a variety of ways, including mobile wheel-chairs, riding lawn mowers, Action Trackers, airfare for parents to visit their Wounded Warrior, temporary financial assistance, burial ex-penses and food. During the pandemic, their goal was to assist the VA hospital who experienced low assistance with regards to PPE supplies. “As a re-sult of our generous supporters and donors, we were able to donate $7,500 worth of PPE supplies,” says Donna. Operation Welcome You Home would like to per-sonally thank each and every serviceman and woman who protect our freedom and their families for their sacrifices. To volunteer, donate or to find out when to come out to support one of their events of honor, visit and register on their website at www.welcomeyouhome.org. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and is a veteran of Chi-cago’s theater and commercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Improv School. Mindy lives in Naperville with her hus-band, three children and the cutest dog in the land. VIEW MINDY’S MONTHLY COLUMN AT www.GlancerMagazine.com/to-give-to-inspireHow Operation Welcome You Home Provides Support for Local Men & Women In The Military CARING + SHARINGGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 35

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Kid StuffHands-On Virtual Learning with DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–At DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM), we’re experts at making learning FUN! We’ve created virtual programs that will inspire young learners to make big discoveries about science, engineering, math, and art. STEM with DCM labs in-spire students in grades 1–4 to experiment their way through engaging STEM challenges. Arts & Maker After School is a unique virtual program that provides children, ages 4–12 years, the materials, tools, inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration that truly lets their imaginations soar. Join us! (630) 637-8000 • www.dupagechildrens.org Decorate a Tree at Cosley Zoo WHEATON–Be part of the holiday tradition at Cosley Zoo by decorating a tree as part of Christmas Tree Lane! The zoo will provide a lit five-foot tree, a sign with your group or organization's name to be displayed on the tree, and a cup of hot chocolate for each participant on the day of decorating; your group provides wildlife-friendly or-naments and imagination. Trees are on display through the month of December. The cost to participate is $55.00 per tree. We have a limited number of trees, so please make your reservation early. Click for More Kid Stuff!One Child, One Dream Our Children’s Homestead Fundraiser AURORA–Pub 56 Food & Craft Brews will be donating 10% of all sales on December 14, 2020 to Our Children’s Homestead between 11am-5pm. We will be raffling off thousands of dol-lars in prizes in which all the monies go to the Homestead. raffle tickets are $8 each or 3 for $20. Pub 56 is your destina-tion for great food & quality craft brews. With 40 beers on tap & in house smoked meats, we're the place for the Big Game! Located at 1555 Butterfield Road, Aurora. 36 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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Naperville Park District Police Invite Donations for 2020 Toys for Tots New, Unwrapped Toys to be Collected at 5 Locations through December 12 Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2020 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at various lo-cations now through Saturday, December 12. “It’s not too early to think about purchasing a few extra toys to brighten the holidays for kids in need,” said Chief Steve Schindlbeck. “With more families experiencing financial hardships this year, your donations will be greatly appreci-ated.” Collection sites are: • Park District Administration Building Drop off toys in the collection box in the vestibule, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave. • Central Maintenance Facility Located at 427 Martin Avenue. Hours of operations are: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Located at 305 W. Jackson Ave. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Fort Hill Activity Center Located at 20 Fort Hill Drive. Hours of operation are: Mon-day-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • 95th Street Center Located at 2244 W. 95th St. Hours of operation are: Mon-day-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Toys for Tots accepts only new, unwrapped toys. Please do not donate stuffed animals or toy weapons. 38 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineLITERARYHOLIDAY HAPPY 2020

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39by Mindy Kyle Photos SubmittedColleen LeMaire I Have to Stay Home: A Kid-Friendly Story About the COVID-19 Pandemic OSWEGO–Why do we have to stay home? Why are schools closed? What’s a pandemic? These questions and more are an-swered in Oswego author Colleen LeMaire’s sixth book in her I HAVE children’s book series, I Have to Stay Home: A Kid-Friendly Story About the COVID-19 Pandemic. Colleen created The I HAVE Series to take the “scary” out of new scenarios and help calm fears in an age-appropriate manner. “In many ways, the pandemic has disrupted, shifted and changed chil-dren’s lives more than anyone else,” says Colleen. “I’m a big be-liever that when you don’t explain situations to kids, they are left to their own imaginations…and many times the conclusions they gather are a whole lot worse than what is actually happening.” Consulting a nurse, a doctor, a therapist and a school counselor to ensure she was using appropriate language and correct medical ter-minology, Colleen has written easy-to-understand explanations, tips to stay healthy and creative ideas to have fun while staying safe for this unique time in history. Other books in The I HAVE Series include, I Have Two Homes, which helps explain divorce, as well as I Have a Stepmom and I Have a Stepdad. Then came I Have Two Moms, and I Have Two Dads, representing kids with the same-sex parents. Colleen’s books are available on both Amazon and her website www.theihaveseries.com. KNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR? We’d Love to Meet Them! Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comLITERAARRYYlocalLITERARY LOCALS

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SWING INTO ACTION AT SPRINGBROOK AND NAPERBROOK GOLF COURSES NAPERVILLE–Fall is a great time to enjoy golf at the Naperville Park District's two 18-hole golf courses. Head to Springbrook and Naperbrook this fall for great weather, challenging golf and our best rates, practice time on the range and re-laxation post-round on our welcoming patios with food and drinks. Tee time re-servations and more online. Naperville Park District’s Springbrook & Naperbrook Golf Courses www.golfnaperville.org BEAUTIFY & RELAX ST. CHARLES–Let this spa help you disconnect and im-prove your health, beauty and relaxation with specialized massages, meditation, in-frared sauna, and reiki energy work. Complete your visit with a natural hair or nail treatment to feel as beautiful outside as you do inside. Tranquility Spa 113 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles www.relaxattranquility.com NUMBER ONE PROVIDER OF COOLSCULPTING IN THE MIDWEST WESTERN SUBURBS–Concierge Medical Spa is a luxury medical spa with highly trained physicians, nurse practitioners and esthe-ticians offering the most comprehensive esthetic medical services. From body contouring to highly advanced future-forward restor-ative and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, our esthetic experts are some of the best in the industry. As the number one provider of Coolsculpting in the Midwest and Top 200 in the country of Al-lergan injectors, our services produce excellent results and have high client satisfaction. www.concier-RESTORATIVE YOGA & GONG MEDITATION TOGETHER IN ONE BATAVIA–Through holistic healing and sha-manic healing, the center offers different services from cultures around the world to bring balance and harmony to your physical and emotional planes. Find unique classes like drum circles, re-storative yoga and gong meditation here. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center 4 E. Wilson St., Suite 101, Batavia, www.healingartsmetaphysical.comFLOATING IS THE NEW CALMING TREND NAPERVILLE–Find a quiet space to just BE. Float in 10 inches of skin temperature water with 1,600 pounds of Epsom salt to keep you afloat even if you fall asleep. You have your own private Float Room and can control the un-derwater LED light and white noise. Annica Float Club, 4S100 N. IL-59, Naperville, www.floatnaperville.comHEALTH + WELLNESShheeaalltthhyy lliivviinnggGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 41

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Glancer Magazine • SEPTEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 41Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 45GET TO KNOW IN HOME FITNESS BY VAL AND HER TALENTED TEAM WESTERN SUBURBS–Transform your life today! In Home Fitness By Val & Team brings the workout to your home! Busy schedule? Not ready for a public gym? In Home Fitness by Val & Team provide private personalized workouts with real results! Whether you have a home gym or not, they provide everything you need. In Home Fitness by Val, brings professionalism and fitness expertise to you. Enjoy the convienience of an in-home workout appointment. Val and her team can't wait to help you on your fitness journey! First session is FREE. In Home Fitness by Val www.inhomefitnessbyval.com inhomefitnessbyval@gmail.com Photo by Ashley SummersVisit Our Pop-Up Shop In The Rustic FoxGET FIT

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GET TO KNOW V FUSION STUDIO GENEVA–V Fusion Studio trainers (pictued above) take con-sideration to increase your quality of life when creating classes - and now also virtually (join facebook page). Local area owner, Rachel Kowal, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in exercise physiology, and she bases all classes in the latest research. The current schedule has a variety of ef-fective, fun, and unique classes. V fusion will improve your core strength, endurance, and physique safely so you “train for life” with this popular fitness studio. You’re invited to come out and see why so many love it! Enjoy 30-days of unlimited classes for just $95 or try one week for FREE when you men-tion Glancer Magazine. V Fusion Studio, 129 W State, Geneva, www.vfusionstudio.comJOIN TODAY! www.vfusionstudio.comQuality of LifeGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 50

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52 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine Karisma Boutique The ‘Best of the Best’ 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards Business of the Year Chosen from Thousands of Entries Submitted by West Suburban Residents, Introducing Karisma Boutique of Naperville Very similar to the challenging times of today, back in 2009 when Ginger Makowski decided to open her store in downtown Naperville, she was also in the midst of an unsettled time in her personal life. Mother of three, Ginger had always thought she would start a charitable organization and volunteer when she retired, but when circumstances shifted, she dug deep and pursued her dream of opening a retail store. She did not have a solid plan and just ran with it and along the way found it to be the most satisfying thing she has ever done outside of raising her children. Karisma Boutique, Naperville’s “hidden gem”, was named after her daughter Jen Hoeft who has amazing charisma and travels with Ginger to worldwide trade shows to purchase unique apparel and accessories, jewelry, scarves, purses, hats, shoes, home decor, candles, lotions, and various gift items. “We are usually buying weekly which brings in new arrivals a few times a week,” Ginger says. “It's been a challenge recently as I like to hand pick our merchandise, but I have had to rely online at this time which makes it difficult. We pride our-selves in exceptional customer service, incredible selections, affordable pricing, and also guarantee our product 100%. Satisfaction is extremely important to us.” This has been an extremely difficult year for the Boutique and without the im-promptu live online shows followed by personal delivery and curbside service, Ginger is not sure she would have made it through. She is eternally grateful for her customers and staff for keeping the dream alive and she is just as surprised as the next to see masks as the fashion statement of 2020! Ginger consciously gives back to the community by attending many charity events and hosting in store parties for her customers. She thoroughly believes it is not always about making the sale, as it is to bond a relationship that is treasured forever. View Inside the Boutique & Share Online at www.GlancerMagazine.com Karisma Boutique, 232 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540 630-355-5554 • www.karismaboutiqueshop.com BUSINESSBUSINESS OF THE YEARof the year

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4. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Mor-ton Arboretum www.mortonarb.org/illumination-event/2020 LISLE–See trees in a different light at a reimag-ined Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arbore-tum. Designed with your safety in mind, this year’s new driving experience (30–40 minutes long) features an un-paralleled spectacle of color, light, and music you won’t experience anywhere else. Lights on display from No-vember 20, 2020–January 3, 2021.1. Chicago Premium Outlet Mall www.premiumoutlets.com This is more than a shopping center, but truly a destination for shoppers and tourists visiting the Chicago area. Con-veniently located off I-88 at the Farns-worth Avenue North exit, this festive mall is outdoors with each shop of-fering unique deals & so much more. Happy shopping! 5. Downtown Naperville www.downtownnaperville.com NAPERVILLE–Come be in the mix! Whether you’re there to shop, dine, spa or stay, you’ll find the perfect mix of over 150 best-in-class stores and spas alongside Naperville’s most exciting eateries from fine dining, bistros to bites on the go. Discover your favorite shops, spas and restaurants in the pedestrian friendly, historic downtown with amenities in every direction. It’s your time, spend it well. 3. The Believe House www.believehouse.com NAPERVILLE–Each year this home invites residents to drive by and enjoy a whimsical and festival light display complete with characters from yes-teryear and more. The static display is very traditional and reminiscent of Christ-mas past and loved by all. 2. Hollywood Palms Theater www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com NAPERVILLE–Enjoy some extra special time with family and friends this season at Hollywood Palms Cinema. This one-of-a-kind dine-in theater concept, offer-ing theater-goers first-run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine and spirits. 7. Oswego Christmas Walk www.oswegochristmaswalk.com OSWEGO–This year’s event will have plenty of cheer but will look different this year! You can expect a festival of sights, sounds and smells featuring one-way foot traffic --- a stroll down Main Street -- through downtown Oswego with fewer crowd gatherings but all the same joy of the season.6. Abbey Farms www.abbeyarms.org AURORA–While you’re visiting for your freshly cut Christmas tree, be sure to stop at Pine Tree Cafe & Bar - Outdoors on the Patio! There will be a fire crack-ling, picnic tables, great farm-made food from Chef Dave & bar service including beer, wine and specialty drinks! Cheers.Though COVID-19 may have crushed many spirits these past few months, the holiday season is here and we have found some uniquely festive places throughout the western suburbs that are making spirits bright! From spending time with family to celebrating community traditions, wer encourage you and yours to stay positive and enjoy the spirit of the Christmas! Here are 7 Spectacular Places that are Making Spirits Bright this holiday season. 1.7.4.3.2.58 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2020 • Glancer MagazinePLACES THAT ARE MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHTS6.5.

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