Life + Culture

Don't Wait for Giving Tuesday!

GreyStone Gives Back! Article and Photography by November is here, and that means it’s almost Giving Tuesday, which falls on Dec. 2, 2025, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. On this day, millions of Americans unite to support nonprofits across the country, donating billions to causes that strengthen their communities. At GreyStone, members don’t have to wait for Giving Tuesday to make a difference. Through the Operation Round Up® program, members can give back every month by rounding up their...

Arts + Culture

Behind the Lens

BronzeLens Film Festival Artistic Director Deidre McDonald Article by Gabrielle Latimore | Photography by Courtesy of BronzeLens Before the lights, camera, action of BronzeLens, the founding artistic director of the BronzeLens Film Festival was a girl from Washington, DC, who loved to read. Her love for the arts was shaped by her mother, an aspiring actress, who immersed Deidre McDonald in a variety of artistic experiences from an early age. Film was not initially her interest, but stories...

Arts + Culture

Behind the Magic of Luzia

Cirque du Soleil Performers Olivia Aepli and Terrance Robinson Article by Gabrielle Latimore | Photography by Matt Beard 2016 Cirque du Soleil Cirque Du Soleil's Luzia is a one-of-a-kind experience described as "a surrealist escape to an imaginary Mexico," with its blend of visuals, acrobatics, and water effects that represent themes such as culture and nature. Yet, the true magic behind the show is its performers, such as Olivia Aepli and Terrance Robinson, who have put in hard work to make...

Health + Wellness

Healing Together

Holiday HUGS and Helping Kids Grieve at Kate's Club Article by Zaria Samuel Inspired by her own journey with childhood loss, Kate’s Club Founder Kate Atwood turned personal grief into purpose. Kate’s Club’s pivotal work began in 2003 when six children gathered at a bowling alley to find connection in their grief. Atwood created Kate’s Club to uplift and empower children, teens, and families facing the death of a loved one. Today, the organization proudly serves more than 10,000 grieving...