Local Services

Dogtopia: Grooming For The Holidays

Tips To Prepare Furry Family Members For Gatherings, Pictures Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Dogtopia of Greenwood Dogtopia of Greenwood’s dog spa services include spa baths, brush-outs, ear cleaning, toothbrushing, nail trims and grooming. They apply hypoallergenic shampoos, conditioners and products designed specifically to be safe and gentle on a dog’s skin and coat.  Because dog grooming can get very busy around the holidays, it's best to book an appointment as...

Wellness

Blessed With First-Rate Hospital Care

Johnson Memorial Health Leads Patient Services, Including Being Member Of Mayo Clinic Care Network Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Johnson Memorial Health Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally recognized network of physicians, services and health care resources whose original hospital in Franklin has served patients as Johnson County’s only hospital since 1947. Johnson Memorial Health provides award-winning services including cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes...

Life + Culture

Grateful For Active Senior Life

Otterbein Franklin Life-Enriching: 'Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion, High-Quality' Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Ambs Imagine having 120 park-like acres with sidewalks, walking trails, fitness center, stocked fishing ponds, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a playground, a clubhouse and an indoor heated pool at one's disposal. Then envision adding access to a variety of other amenities, including a greenhouse, dining room, art studio, woodshop...

Wellness

Appreciation For Being Holistically Physically Fit

Journey Health + Wellness Offers Beneficial Therapies For Detoxed Well-Being Article by Julie Brown Patton To revitalize, rejuvenate and rediscover the best version of oneself is to experience truly gratifying living. Just ask the mother-daughter duo of   Kristie Geitner and Jessie Kennell, co-owners of Journey Health + Wellness in Greenwood. They state they started their health care center during January 2023 out of personal needs when traditional medical approaches couldn’t fully address...

Food + Beverage

Thank Goodness For Cornucopia Choices

How Do Your Turkey Day Foods Compare To Scrumptious Selections Of The Duke Homes, Inc. Team? Article by Julie Brown Patton While the talented team for Duke Homes, Inc., in Bargersville confirms they're most thankful this November for health, family (through blood relatives as well as those created by marriage or friendships), houses full of grandchildren and watching God’s life-changing work, they also indicate gratitude for "not having to worry about being without or not having enough." That...

Wellness

Food Choices For Body, Soul, Spirit

Advice Editorial: Cornerstone Fitness Studio's Stair-Stepping Plant-Based Foods In Diets Article by Julie Brown Patton Cornerstone Fitness Studio Owner Paul Elmore says they offer nutritional coaching and metabolism reset, in conjunction with one-on-one personal training, small group training, agility honing and youth training. Seek more ‘real’ plant-based foods and beverages that feature wholesome vegetables, nuts, seeds and plants, compared to ultra-processed plant-based choices such as...

Wellness

Teeth-Friendly Consumption Tips

Sauer Dentistry Professionals Provide Advice About What To Eat And Drink To Support Better Dental Health Article by Julie Brown Patton Professionals at Sauer Dentistry don't state that favorite candies or sugary desserts should never be eaten. However, they do recommend ways to counteract sugar and acids on teeth. Greenwood City Lifestyle asked Sauer hygienists Megan Stotts, Chaya Morris, Julie Harris, Alyssa Dolder-Negrete and Jennifer Iannotti for specific advice about how to best handle...

Food + Beverage

Something Refreshing's Brewing Around The Region

Check Out These Local Breweries With Delicious Concoctions This Fall Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Oaken Barrel Brewing Company Hometown resident and handcrafted beer enthusiast Kwang Casey owns Indiana's second-oldest craft brewery: Oaken Barrel Brewing Company in Greenwood. He started Oaken Barrel with partners Bill Fulton and Brook Belli in 1994 as a small pub restaurant/brewery, about 5,000 square feet. After expanding, they presently offer 10,000 square feet...

Food + Beverage

Homegrown Indiana Wine

How Mallow Run Uses Central Indiana’s Unique Climate To Their Advantage In Winemaking Article by Amanda Buck | Photography by Mallow Run Winery With Indiana's varying temperatures and sporadically harsh winters, most people don’t typically think of Greenwood as a winemaking region. But Mallow Run stepped up to the task and has been making quality wine beloved by the local community for almost 20 years. Here's the inside scoop on their winemaking process from J.P. Pitcock, winemaker at Mallow...

Food + Beverage

Diners DishOut Comfort Food

Cozy Corners Of Greenwood Region Provide Meals With Warmth, Nostalgia Article by Julie Brown Patton Breakfast for supper? Yes, please! Diners are casual restaurants considered to be a staple of life. These establishments are known for their wide range of food offerings, predominantly American cuisine, served in relaxed atmospheres. Some state former roadside cafes and railroad food-related stops inspired many present-day diners.  From lunch wagons to stationary hasheries (1800s to early...