Arts + Culture

A Thread of Warmth

The Women's Gathering Weave Community and Compassion Through Every Stitch Article by Linda Kennedy | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography On any given Thursday afternoon, in a quiet room at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, laughter and the soft clicking of knitting needles fill the air. A circle of women, some with silver hair and others still finding their footing in retirement, come together. Their hands are rarely still, moving methodically through skeins of donated yarn to create...

Food + Beverage

Sips & Smiles

Sweet Tips for Valentines Day Smiles by Dr. Nicholson at The Smile Suite Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in wine and sweets, but your teeth might not feel the same romance. According to Dr. Nicholson of The Smile Suite, protecting your smile is all about timing and TLC. "Enjoy your wine and candy in one sitting to avoid them from lingering for too long on your teeth," she advises. Afterward, give your mouth...

Education

Tiny World Changers

Bal Swan Alumna, Ursa Fitzwilliam, takes her tools and inclusive outlook with her and unites with like-minded pals to change the world, one helping hand at a time. Article by Kristen Hamm | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography “Does anyone have peanut allergies?” asks the brown-eyed seven-year-old before she pulls out her after-school snack. Her two classmates, who have joined us in a generous teacher’s classroom, shake their heads. As a mom of three elementary-aged children, I am struck by...

Health + Wellness

Fitness with Funk

Ceci Bury brings Fly Dance Fitness® to Broomfield—a studio that turns workouts into a celebration. Article by Kristen Hamm | Photography by So Many Moments Music pulses through bodies moving rhythmically on the dance floor. Smiles light up every face in the room, and uncontainable excitement bubbles up. Though it feels like the best nightclub in town, there’s a conspicuous lack of odor assaulting the senses and no unwanted people dancing a little too close for comfort. Fly Dance Fitness® (FDF)...