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Show Your Love With Seafood!By Blake GroomerGroomer’s Seafood(210) 377-0951

It’s already the second month of 2019, and with that comes one of the most important holidays of the year: Valentine’s Day! Planning for Valentine’s Day can be a hectic and expensive venture,

especially when trying to fi ght the crowds at your favorite restaurant. There’s just nothing romantic about a 30-minute to an hour wait to eat. For years, this is why I have been urging couples to forget the busy restaurant and opt for something a little more quiet, more romantic, and far more intimate, like a seafood dinner for two in the comfort of your own home. It’s no secret that Groomer’s puts together specials for every holiday occasion, and when it comes to our Valentine’s Day package, we have kept it more or less the same for years. Why? Because it’s just too perfect to change! Beautiful, center “captain’s cut” salmon fi llets paired with sweet and succulent East Coast Maine Lobster tails, and fresh, never frozen Texas Gulf Shrimp. The pairing is like a little taste of heaven, and a home cooked dinner speaks volumes when it comes to your affection, more than an ordered meal in a loud and noisy restaurant booth ever could!

Need some help in the recipe department? Don’t worry, our fi shmongers are equipped to walk you through an easy and simple preparation method, and if you forget or would like a step by step walkthrough, our very own “CodFather” Rick Groomer demonstrates how easy cooking these items can really be on our YouTube channel. Nothing says “I love you” like lobster! Be sure to sign up on our website to stay up to date with our weekly newsletter. We look forward to seeing you!

For additional information, or to schedule a complimentary appointment please contact:

Jennifer L. ScrogginsInvestment Advisor Representative

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A RELATIONSHIP OF TRUSTOur clients in the Stone Oak and Surrounding

communities have chosen to work with us because of our inegrity and commitment to building stong and lasting relationships. The real benefi t is the peace of mind and confi dence you can have in knowing you

have a partnership of advisors dedicated to positively impacting your life, lifestyle, and legacy.

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special moment came a few days before Christmas when an Independence Village Elf discovered that Mr. & Mrs. Stewart were not able to decorate their beautiful front yard as they normally do this time of year. Elf Michelle, aka the Executive Director,

mentioned this to Alan, the Safety Director and 16 year employee. Alan had been making wooden trees

out of old fence boards and just happened to have 3 of them at his desk. Within the hour, they were

adorned with lights and a display with cookies and hot chocolate w as quietly put on the Stewart’s

porch much to their surprise. Now isn’t this the true meaning of spreading holiday cheer!

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Nurturing Your Mind, Body and SpiritBy Michelle Houriet, Executive DirectorIndependence Hill Retirement Resort Community(210) 209-8956

A healthy mind, body and spirit is critical to getting the most out of life at any age, so fi nding ways to stimulate, challenge and fully engage is key. For seniors, sometimes staying engaged

can become more diffi cult as the aging process progresses; especially if they live alone. Seniors need to stay active both physically and mentally. Putting your mind, body and spirit to work in unison is the best way to live your best life at every age. At Independence Hill Retirement Community we keep this goal in mind as we plan out each month’s calendar of events.

Mind: Nourishing the mind is something we all want to work hard on. Our brains need to be stimulated to retain mental alertness. Finding an activity that will challenge your brain is much more fun when you are doing it amongst friends who share your same interests. The Independence Hill Activities Department provides a ton of options for achieving this purpose daily. Whether it is groups gathering for cards, dominoes, chess games, or learning opportunities such as lectures, museum visits or cultural/historical excursions, art classes, or monthly wellness talks, residents are encouraged to participate as much as possible. It is never too late to learn something new.

Lifelong learning will keep your mind sharp and fully engaged. We do not believe the old saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!” It is simply not true. Learning is happening every day at Independence Hill amongst an amazing group with ages ranging from 55 to 103! In fact, one of our most popular offerings is Tech Time with Tommie, where residents can learn all aspects of using technology. It might be a phone app that helps distant family/friends communicate with one another or new technology that helps monitor your health, learning how to navigate the internet and all the power and learning opportunities that it can create opens so many doors. The opportunities

are endless.Body: We were born to move so why stop just because you have

a few more years under your belt? There are a variety of group classes offered at Independence Hill including water aerobics, yoga, Texercise, Sittercise, fi tness, Zumba Gold, and dance classes six days per week. Our residents not only receive the physical benefi ts of regular exercise, but also the socialization with friends working toward the same goal. We must remember that living a sedentary lifestyle can increase the effects of many chronic illnesses, and can also cause the onset of many other illnesses.

Spirit: It is so important to make time to explore your spirituality. It is truly just as important as your mental and physical wellbeing. Spirituality can mean religious beliefs to some, and for others it might mean simply having faith in something greater than themselves, giving

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Submitted By Yvette Lashway

This year marks a huge milestone in remembering Ian Fincke and the impact Ian’s Foundation has had on advancing safety awareness to youth through education, scholarships,

and helmet distributions in our city!Some may recall Ian’s tragic accident resulting

from riding a skateboard without a helmet that inspired his family on a mission to inform our community about Traumatic Brain Injuries and provide safety talks and protective headgear to youth. This also resulted in the Fincke’s organizing Ian’s Annual Cup Soccer Clinic and the well-known Ian’s Cup soccer match between Johnson and Reagan High Schools (JHS & RHS). Ian’s love for soccer and the family’s desire to create a legacy of giving back to players through scholarship’s awarded are the continued motivation for these two annual events.

This year, the Soccer Clinic will be held on Sunday, February 17, from 2-4 p.m., at the Mays Family YMCA. All pre-registered participants will receive the signature t-shirt including training and drills conducted by Johnson and Reagan soccer players, high school and club coaches, and a tournament style second half of the clinic conducted by Neil Hull and PASS. This date also marks Ian’s 27th birthday, so this is surely a day you do not want to miss! The deadline to register is Sunday, February 10 at IansCup.com. (Cost is $25 pre-registered, $30 for walk-in’s).

The famous Ian’s Cup will be on Friday, February 22 beginning at 5 p.m. at Blossom Athletic Center. Please come out and support

the JHS and RHS soccer teams in this special memorial tribute to Ian. Scholarships will be awarded again post-game

to four seniors in addition to these players each choosing one individual local organization to

receive a matching donation in their honor. Remember to pre-order your Ian’s Cup t-shirt and other merchandise at IansCup.

com, through February 10 to ensure pre-game delivery.

Also, please mark your calendars for the following special events:

March 28, 2019 – The Big Give 2019, support with as much or as little as you can; April 1-12,

2019 – Birdies for Charity with Valero Texas Open, support with as

much or as little as you can; April 13, 2019 - Ian’s Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser at Rebecca Creek Distillery with live music by Finding Friday, tickets, donations and

sponsorship opportunities available now.Lastly, a huge and heartfelt thank you to Ian’s

Foundation past sponsors. It would be impossible to continue the mission without you! If you are

interested in continuing sponsorship or becoming a new sponsor to any events, please visit IansCup.com,

IansFoundation.org, or contact Stephanie Fincke at Stephanie@iansfoundation.org, or 210-391-3371.

his year marks a huge milestone in remembering Ian Fincke and the impact Ian’s Foundation has had on advancing safety awareness to youth through education, scholarships,

Some may recall Ian’s tragic accident resulting from riding a skateboard without a helmet that inspired his family on a mission to inform our community about Traumatic Brain Injuries and provide safety talks and protective headgear to youth. This also resulted in the Fincke’s organizing Ian’s Annual Cup Soccer Clinic and the well-known Ian’s Cup soccer match between Johnson and Reagan High Schools (JHS & RHS). Ian’s love for soccer and the family’s desire to create a legacy of giving back to players through scholarship’s awarded are the continued motivation for these two

This year, the Soccer Clinic will be held on Sunday, February 17, from 2-4 p.m., at the Mays Family YMCA. All pre-registered participants will receive the signature t-shirt including training and drills conducted by Johnson and Reagan soccer players, high school and club coaches, and a tournament style second half of the clinic conducted by Neil Hull and PASS. This date also marks Ian’s 27th birthday, so this is surely a day you do not want to miss! The deadline to register is Sunday,

The famous Ian’s Cup will be on Friday, February 22 beginning at 5 p.m. at Blossom Athletic Center. Please come out and support

the JHS and RHS soccer teams in this special memorial tribute to Ian. Scholarships will be awarded again post-game

to four seniors in addition to these players each choosing one individual local organization to

receive a matching donation in their honor. Remember to pre-order your Ian’s Cup t-shirt and other merchandise at IansCup.

com, through February 10 to ensure pre-game delivery.

Also, please mark your calendars for the following special events:

March 28, 2019 – The Big Give 2019, support with as much or as little as you can; April 1-12,

2019 – Birdies for Charity with Valero Texas Open, support with as

much or as little as you can; April 13, 2019 - Ian’s Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser at Rebecca Creek Distillery with live music by Finding Friday, tickets, donations and

sponsorship opportunities available now.Lastly, a huge and heartfelt thank you to Ian’s

Foundation past sponsors. It would be impossible to continue the mission without you! If you are

interested in continuing sponsorship or becoming a new sponsor to any events, please visit IansCup.com,

IansFoundation.org, or contact Stephanie Fincke at Stephanie@

This year, Ian’s Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary in memory of Ian Fincke.

Celebrating Ian’s Foundation 10th Anniversary

them assurance that they aren’t alone. Watching a sunrise or sunset, enjoying time outside or with animals all can certainly rejuvenate the spirit.

Volunteering is another wonderful way to fi nd a great sense of purpose while giving back to your community. It can also be very rewarding and fulfi lling. Independence Hill offers many volunteer opportunities both on our campus and within our neighboring community like our GrandPals Reading Program affi liated with Las Lomas Elementary. Our residents pay visits to students and work with them on their reading skills. Both the children and the residents are reaping the benefi ts equally from spending this amazing time together. Fulfi lling a sense of purpose can restore your spirit and energize you. Everyone needs a reason for being engaged in meaningful ways, and

seniors are no exception.There is never a shortage of social activities or ways to explore

new interests at Independence Hill. Just ask the members of our Wine Club who enjoy their time together learning about and experiencing wine. Don’t forget to participate in mind, body and spirit activities and know that it is never too late to do things that will nourish these very important parts of your life. If you would like to see how many options are available to our residents, check out our monthly newsletter/calendar on our website. Subscribe and it will be mailed to you each month.

Independence Hill is located at 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill.com.

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