Arts + Culture

A Masterclass in Creative Investment

Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Courtesy of Great Falls Studios Elizabeth Bertholon is redefining what it means to invest in a community. To step into her studio is to enter a sanctuary of sensory liberation: she is almost always barefoot, a furry rug beneath her feet, with music filling the air and a kaleidoscope of gold leaf and mirror fragments within arm’s reach. The space smells faintly of acrylic medium and fresh rain, a private gallery where every corner holds a half-finished story...

Health + Wellness

The Health Dividend:

Why Wellness is Your Family’s Greatest Financial Asset Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Courtesy of Anna Health Family Medicine A New Philosophy of Wellness A new philosophy of wellness is taking root: one that views healthcare not as a periodic necessity, but as a primary financial and emotional asset. For Dr. Anna Le and her team at Anna Health Family Medicine, the concept of "investment" is the guiding star of their practice. They are redefining community care by shifting the focus...

Local Services

The Rotary Club of Great Falls:

Planting the Seeds of Service Article by AJ Jones For the Rotary Club of Great Falls, the concept of investment is measured not in compound interest, but in the long-term vitality of the community. Guided by the motto "Service Above Self," the club views its work through a lens of quiet, enduring impact. As Dan Lundeen, Chair of the Rotary Club of Great Falls Foundation, explains, investing in service means "allocating social capital to organizations with specific needs where our volunteering...

Health + Wellness

Healthy Ingredients Make a Hot Chili!

When my husband and I decided to clean up our diet, we moved toward farm fresh foods and organic produce. Any of your family's favorite recipes can be improved with higher quality ingredients. We now belong to several farm buying clubs and frequent our local farmer's market to get the ingredients to our tried and true recipes.Recently, the McLean Business Forum hosted a Chili Cookoff for our members. I created a recipe designed to win, and fortunately the judges agreed. The recipe used no...