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Wowza
Wowza? That’s right. I can think of no better word to express
this year’s 30th Anniversary Innsbrook After Hours concert
series. Can you? Check out the full page ad on page 2 for the
line-up. See page 5 for the cover story and more photos.
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contents
May 2015 Volume 24 No. 10
4 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
by Cindi Graesser
publisher, Innsbrook Today Magazine
www.innsbrooktoday.com
Innsbrook in May: wowza
By Cindi Allen Graesser
Founder and Publisher,
Innsbrook Today Magazine
MY E-MAIL HAS CHANGED
5
COVER STORY
Innsbrook After Hours Kicks Off 30th Anniversary
This Month with a Weekend of Concerts
6
Innsbrook Happenings
Innsbrook Celebrates the Earth Week.
Plus, Breakfast Club highlights.
7 - 10 INNSIDE INNSBROOK
Everything coming to Innsbrook This Month
11 Innsbrook Guest Column
by Yvonne Nelson
It’s all in the eyes
13 Travel Today
by Beverly McLean
Great Mom-Daughter Trips
MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS:
[email protected]
If you can come up with a more descriptive term than wowza,
send it to me at [email protected]. I’ll post it on our
website: www.innsbrooktoday.com E-mail me your name, if you
won, and tell me what concert you want to see and you’re in.
Obviously, like wowza, it doesn’t have to be a real word. We call
it editorial license. Have at it. And good luck.
Want to see how Innsbrook celebrates Earth Week? Flip to page
6. See who won the prize for bringing in the most recyclables, and
see who showed up to clean up Lake Innsbrook.
INNSIDE INNSBROOK, Innsbrook Today’s monthly special
section on Everything Coming Up, begins on page 7. Pull it out and mark your calendars. This is going to be a Big month in Innsbrook.
If you can come up with a more descriptive term than wowza, send it to me at [email protected]. I’ll post it on our website: www.innsbrooktoday.
com E-mail me your name, if you won, and tell me what concert you want to
see and you’re in. Obviously, like wowza, it doesn’t have to be a real word.
We call it editorial license. Have at it. And good luck.
Are you a student of body language? Then you know a lot can be learned about
someone by watching their eyes. Read all about it on page 11.
This month celebrates Mother’s Day. Ever considered taking mom on a vacation? just
the two of you? Turn to Beverly McLean’s Travel Today column on page 13 for great
travel ideas.
How observant are you? Just for fun, check out What’s Different on page 15. We’ve
changed 10 things in our photo. Find them all and you’re an Eagle Eye. Sorry, this one’s
just for fun; no concert tickets.
Happy May. Happy Mother’s Day. See you at Innsbrook After Hours. ITM
15 What’s Different?
Find 10 differences in this picture and you
are a true eagle eye
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INNSBROOK TODAY MAGAZINE
Founded in 1991
THE INNSBROOK DIRECTORY
Founded in 1992
INNSIDE INNSBROOK
Founded in 2009
Founder & Owner
Cindi Allen Graesser
[email protected]
Executive Editor
Cindi Allen Graesser
Kicks off
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Contributing Writers
The Wailers with Rusted Root
Laura Hatch
Cherie Blazer
Linda Bugbee, MD
Josée Covington
Paula Gulak
Sidney Gunst
Beverly McLean
Yvonne Nelson
Matthew Turner
Photography
Cindi Graesser
Celeste Joyce
Sandy Kuhn
Yvonne Nelson
Matthew Turner
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN
INNSBROOK’S MONTHLY MAGAZINE,
Contact Cindi Graesser at 804-418-7395 or
[email protected]
FOR EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS: go to
www.innsbrooktoday.com and click the
SUBMIT A STORY IDEA on the home page.
DISTRIBUTION
INNSBROOK TODAY MAGAZINE IS THE
25-YEAR-OLD OFFICIAL NEWS SOURCE FOR THE
INNSBROOK CORPORATE CENTER.
Innsbrook After Hours 30th Anniversary
concert series kicks off with three
days of music-filled concerts starting
Friday, May 29 with Foreigner, Lee Brice
on Saturday, May 30, and The Wailers with
Rusted Root wrapping up the weekend Sunday,
May 31. aaaaaaa
Call 804-562-0489 for details, to reserve your
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Hand-delivered to every office/building in the
Innsbrook Corporate Center.
Hand-delivered to 12,000+ homeowners in and within
a 3-mile radius of Innsbrook in affluent neighborhoods
off of Cox Road, Sadler Road, Causeway Road, Nuckols
Road, Shady Grove Road, Twin Hickory, Springfield Road
and in Wyndham.
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Hand-delivered to more than 200 news stands in high
traffic retail locations within a 3-mile radius of the
Corporate Center including Short Pump targeting banks,
restaurants, libraries and other retail locations.
Wait, there’s more. Since our last read, more killer acts have been announced:
Distribution points are subject to change.
If your home is within a 3-mile radius of the Innsbrook
Corporate Center and you do not receive Innsbrook Today
Magazine within the first week of every month, please
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businesses located within the Innsbrook Corporate
Center and to communicate to all of our 60,000+ West
End readers news and exciting events happening in
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Hank Williams Jr will perform
Saturday, Aug. 1.
O.A.R. will perform on Thursday,
August 20 with Allen Stone and
Brynn Elliott
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic hit the
Innsbrook Pavilion stage June 4.
Proceeds benefit the National Constitution Plaque Initiative, The American
Constitution Spirit Foundation, and The Innsbrook Foundation.
To advertise e-mail [email protected]
ZZ Top performs
on August 13 with
Blackberry Smoke
See you at
Innsbrook
After Hours!
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Innsbrook’s Go Green Festival Celebrates
EarthDay
Every year, Innsbrook celebrates Earth Day (April 22)
with Innsbrook Saves The Earth Week. This year’s Go Green
Festival included a Lake Clean-Up, a Recycling Contest and
other go green activities. Check out Facebook/Innsbrook for
more photos and details.
AllWeek
Shemele McSweeney
of HDR
Engineering
recycled over
500 lbs. in
our Recycling
contest and won
bragging rights.
Lake Clean-Up photos by Matthew Turner
Lingerfelt Commonwealth Partners helping with the Lake
Clean Up on The Lake at Innsbrook.
People enjoying the
Go Green Festival.
Lingerfelt Commonwealth Partners with about 20 people helping.
Amazing what
a little lake
clean up
can do.
1,004 lbs. of
recycled items
were generated
at the
Go Green
Festival.
Continued on pg 14
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This Month’s Features :
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INNSBROOK AFTER HOURS
CENTRAL VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL
INNSBROOK EXECUTIVES’ BREAKFAST
2015 INNSBROOK HAPPENINGS
AT-A-GLANCE EVENTS CALENDAR
FOREIGNER
MAY29
“FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME” WITH
FOREIGNER KICKING THINGS OFF AT OUR
30TH ANNIVERSARY OPENING WEEKEND!
WE’RE LINING UP THE BEST
OF THE BEST FOR A SEASON TO
REMEMBER
LEE BRICE
MAY 30
RUSTED ROOT & THE WAILERS
MAY 31
30 YEARS OF CONCERTS
We’re not kicking back, but we are turning up the concert venue a notch.
It brings people from around the state to share in memorable concert moments in
the spirit of community. Best of all, Innsbrook After Hours is a charitable concert
series, benefitting the National Constitution Plaque Initiative of the American
Constitution Spirit Foundation and the Innsbrook Foundation.
One hundred percent of all proceeds go to the foundations and their causes.
Join us! Concert with us!
CELEBRATING
A n d S t i l l G o i n g S t ro n g!
To sponsor an upcoming edition of Innside Innsbrook, contact
Cindi Graesser at [email protected] or (804) 418-7395
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COMING TO INNSBROOK
Sip Some Great Wines to Some Great Music
Love local wine but don’t have
time to visit all the wineries
across the state? The solution to
this delightful dilemma happens
on May 9, when the Central
Virginia Wine Festival holds its
Saturday, May 9
10th annual event. Showcasing 12:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
16 Virginia wineries, sip your way Innsbrook Pavilion
around the state while listening 4901 Lake Brook Drive
to live music, shopping with local
arts & crafts vendors, and eating delicious food.
Organized by the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Tech
Alumni Association, proceeds from this event fund need-based,
academic scholarships awarded to Richmond area Virginia Tech
students.
Go to
for details.
EVENTS& ACTIVITIES
For Details On These Events
& More, Go To
FINDING, FEEDING
AND FUELING YOUR
PASSION
WHEN:
MONDAY, MAY 18
7:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
WHERE:
HILTON GARDEN INN OF INNSBROOK
4050 COX ROAD
SPEAKER:
MARK SMITH OF MIDAS
Do we have an incredible speaker lined up for May’s Executives’ Breakfast or
what?! Join us on the 18th when Mark Smith of Midas encourages all of us
to participate for the greater good of our community by supporting our local
connections and growing business in the process.
Six times a year, Mark holds a blood drive with Virginia Blood Services at his
shops that gives blood donors a free oil change. While that initiative alone is
impressive, Mark doesn’t stop there. His Midas shops also donate a backpack
full of food for needy children via the Central Virginia Food Bank for every state
inspection done at one of his local shops. He also is a regular volunteer at the
Food Bank, giving as much of his time as possible.
Register now to attend on May 18! Since Innsbrook
Executives’ Breakfast Series brings people and companies
together to get “connected,” linked in, and supported, having
Mark Smith speak this month is a perfect complement to the
series’ mission. If you would like to showcase your business
and sponsor an Executives’ Breakfast Series,
email [email protected] for details.
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Fields
5000 Dominion Boulevard
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Volleyball Courts
4600 Cox Road
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kickball League
Join coworkers and friends to have a blast playing
the classic and always fun game of kickball.
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Innsbrook Volleyball League
Innsbrook Volleyball brings people out of the office to
mix and meet for some healthy competition. Matched by
like play, the league is fun for everyone from beginners
to the more competitive teams..
Innsbrook Cornhole League
Innsbrook Courtyard Shoppes
4028 Cox Road
Grab a partner and meet at the Innsbrook Courtyard
Shoppes for the game everyone loves to say and play Cornhole.
MAY
May 2
May 2 May 2
May 2-3
May 3
May 9
May 16
May 16
SEPT. OCT.
Sept. 11-12 Richmond Corporate Games
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
May 17
May 23
8th Annual Step Up for Down
Syndrome 5K & Family Festival
NAMI Walks VA
Pumpkin Palooza
Walk MS
Walk to Cure FM
Movin’ and Shakin’ 5K
Liberty University Online Academy East
Coast Triathlon Festival
Jake’s Reindeer Race
Central Virginia Wine Festival
Great Strides Walk for the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
MISS Foundation Kindness Walk
Remembering Those We Love
March of Dimes March for Babies
Autism Society Central VA 5K
NOV.
Nov. 7
Nov. 7
Go to
MEETINGS
Around Innsbrook
Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
5000 Dominion Boulevard
Dominion Innsbrook Toastmasters
meets Mondays, specializing in
improving the communication and
leadership skills of its members in a
friendly and supportive environment.
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.asianamerican-va.com
Tuesdays, May 5, 12,
19 & 26
Innsbrook Toastmasters
Innsbrook Toastmasters
meets every Tuesday, specializing in
improving the communication and
leadership skills of its members in a
friendly and supportive environment.
Email: [email protected]
Web: Innsbrook.freetoasthost.com
June 4
June 8
Connects
Corporate
4-Miler
Innsbrook
Golf Classic
June 13
Seersucker,
Sundresses,
and Sounds
June 20
Unite at
Night Walk
June 21
Color Me RAD
June 27
Jack & Abby
5K Race for
the NICU
for details.
For Details On These Events & More, Go To
Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Parkway
National Kidney Walk
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
JUNE
Thursdays, May 7, 14,
Wednesdays, May 13 & 27
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Strayer University - Henrico Campus
11501 Nuckols Road
21 & 28
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
4036-C Cox Road
Innsbrook Rotary meets weekly
for fellowship, breakfast, and an
informative presentation from a
guest speaker.
Call: Bill Mattox (804) 788-1000
Web: InnsbrookRotary.org
Tuesday & Wednesday,
May 12 & 27
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
4880 Cox Road, Suite 200
Power Lunch Expressions Club
Bring your lunch and learn with a
friendly network of professionals
to improve your public speaking,
communication and leadership skills.
Open to the public and no RSVP
required.
Email: Richa Reddy:
[email protected]
Thursday, May 14
Safety Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
4600 Cox Road, James A Salon
Meets the second Tuesday of every
month from noon - 1:00 p.m.
and the fourth Wednesday every
month from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Guests and visitors are all welcome
to this open Toastmasters Club.
You’re invited to the
Innsbrook Safety Board
Meeting. We take safety
seriously for the companies
and people of Innsbrook.
Email Rock Johnson:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Call Sandy Kuhn:
(804) 864-3756
Thursday, May 14
May Wellness Forum
Seasonal Allergies
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
4501 Highwoods Parkway, Salon A
Seasonal Allergies discussion with Eric Colpo, RPh of
Walgreens.
Wednesday, May 20
Innsbrook Business Book &
Writers Club
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Innsbrook 1N A
Discusses general business books including
self-improvement, motivational and
non-technical business books.
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, May 21
Foundation Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Road, James A Salon
This team coordinates and delivers business
networking, recreation, wellness, clubs,
communications, sporting and special events,
and Innsbrook After Hours.
Web: www.innsbrook.com
INNSIDE INNSBROOK is a regular special
section of Innsbrook Today Magazine, the
official monthly newsmagazine of the
Innsbrook Corporate Center since 1991.
Founder and Owner
Cindi Graesser
Innsbrook Today Magazine
P. O. Box 29587
Richmond, VA 23242 (804) 418-7395
[email protected]
For more information about news or advertising
in Innside Innsbrook or Innsbrook Today Magazine,
call Innsbrook Today Magazine (804) 418-7395.
All contents of INNSIDE INNSBROOK are ©2014 by
James River Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
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M AY 2 0 1 5
E V E N T S
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY
T H U R S D AY
F R I D AY
S AT U R D AY
Liberty University Online
Academy East Coast
Triathlon - EXPO
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walk to Cure FM
Liberty University Online Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
Academy East Coast
Triathlon - RACE
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Innsbrook Cornhole League
Jake’s Reindeer Race
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Courtyard Shoppes
4028 Cox Rd.
Begins at 1:00 p.m.
North Shore Commons Lawn
4951 Lake Brook Drive
3
Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
4
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
5000 Dominion Blvd.
Innsbrook Cornhole League
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Courtyard Shoppes
4028 Cox Rd.
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Executives’
Breakfast Series
March of Dimes March
for Babies
7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
of Innsbrook,
4050 Cox Rd.
Begins at 9:00 a.m.
North Shore Commons Lawn
4951 Lake Brook Drive
Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
5000 Dominion Blvd.
Innsbrook Cornhole League
17
18
31
4901 Lake Brook Drive
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Begins at 9:00 a.m.
Central Virginia Wine
Festival
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
Innsbrook Toastmasters
5
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Power Lunch
Expressions Club
6
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
4600 Cox Road
12
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
13
Innsbrook Business Book
& Writers Club
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Innsbrook 1N A
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CF Great Strides Walk
2015 MISS Kindness Walk
Innsbrook Wellness Forum
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
4501 Highwoods Pkwy.
Salon A
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Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
4036-C Cox Rd.
Begins at 9:00 a.m.
Innsbrook Picnic Area
4222 Cox Road
16
Autism Society Central
Virginia 5K
Begins at 8:30 a.m.
North Shore Commons Lawn
4951 Lake Brook Drive
Foundation Board Meeting
4600 Cox Road
9
Begins at 10:00 a.m.
North Shore Commons Lawn
4951 Lake Brook Drive
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4600 Cox Rd.
James A Salon
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
8
Safety Board Meeting
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
4880 Cox Rd., Suite 200
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
7
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Shoppes
Strayer University - Henrico Campus, 4036-C Cox Rd.
11501 Nuckols Road
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Rd.
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
James A Salon
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
19
Innsbrook Toastmasters
20
Power Lunch
Expressions Club
21
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4880 Cox Rd., Suite 200
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
26
22
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook Innsbrook After Hours
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Strayer University - Henrico Campus, 4036-C Cox Rd.
11501 Nuckols Road
4600 Cox Road
Gates Open At 3:00 p.m.
2
Movin’ & Shakin’ 5k
Noon – 6 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
4600 Cox Road
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Innsbrook After Hours
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
4036-C Cox Rd.
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Courtyard Shoppes
4028 Cox Rd.
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Innsbrook Pavilion
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
Innsbrook Toastmasters
5000 Dominion Blvd.
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Markel Parking Lot
4600 Cox Rd.
1
10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
23
Innsbrook After Hours
Gates Open At 3:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
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28
29
30
To sponsor an upcoming edition of Innside Innsbrook, contact
Cindi Graesser at [email protected] or (804) 418-7395
AWARD
WINNER
The Eyes Have it…
by Yvonne Elise Nelson,
Executive Director,
Innsbrook Foundation
“He took my hand and looked into my eyes,” said
the smitten young lady after meeting the man of her
dreams for the very first time. A simple handshake
with confident eye contact is what the veteran
salesman credited for closure on a major account.
This old-fashioned sentiment has the unique quality of
having significant impact whether referring to a personal
encounter or a professional one. No matter what the
context, we all want to see the eyes of the people with whom we interact.
Most people are familiar with the various studies done by leading
psychologists and have, in fact, drawn their own conclusions related to eye contact
and body language whether positive or negative. According to study-bodylanguage.com, “Darting eyes, gazing down or just simple eye contact avoidance
usually suggests deception, anxiety and nervousness. When any of these body
language indicators occur they can make people suspicious.” But, did you know
that you blink more often when you’re nervous or stressed? “When you’re bored
or relaxed, your blink rate can be less than 8 times per minute. In a normal rate it’s
between 10-20 blinks per minute. When nervous, your mind works in turbo mode - it
can go up even to the hundreds.” When spinning a tale and attempting to make the
facts align, there is an increase in anxiety and, therefore, more blinking of the eyes.
“Needless to say, people don’t like to see nervous blinking and mistrust it. There is
apparently even some connection between the amounts of eye blinks to the success
in political elections.”
“Luck is what happens when
preparation meets opportunity.”
― Seneca
But, for the sake of a fair argument, let’s say you do blink and avoid eye contact
just because it is part of your demeanor. It does seem like such a shame to go
through the trouble of getting all “gussied-up” to attend the event with your freshly
laminated and embossed business cards only to miss the opportunity for powerful
contacts because you spend more time staring at the floor than into the eyes of
colleagues. The truth is that every time a person fails to make eye contact that does
not necessarily mean an untruth is being shared. Some people are just plain shy
or insecure. An article in Forbes.com reminds us… “You know it’s not logical. A
person doesn’t have to look at you to hear you. People don’t listen with their eyes.”
Nevertheless, these “deceptive signals” speak volumes to most people. So, what
can you do to both avoid this in your own behavior and improve your ability to
correctly read the signals provided by other people.
Have you ever switched your car gasoline after hearing a “knocking sound”?
Perhaps you changed the dog food for your bright-eyed and bushy-tailed furry
companion after noticing less spring in his step. But, are you as careful with your
own preparation and maintenance? What if you combined restful sleep, exercise and
proper nutrition with the best networking events? It might just put a spring in your
step to the next level. The Innsbrook Foundation staff wants to welcome you to our
monthly Executive’s Breakfast with a firm handshake and steady eye contact…bright
eyes and bushy tails, optional. Successful experiences begin here: www.innsbrook.
com. ITM
Yvonne Nelson
Enjoy your stay
this Spring
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How to Get
the Most Out of
Mother/Daughter
Vacations
by: Beverly McLean,
Director of Social Media, Covington Travel,
located in the Innsbrook Corporate Center,
www.covingtontravel.com
Josée Covington,
President and CEO,
Covington Travel
A mother/daughter getaway is
a perfect celebration of Mother’s
Day, although it’s certainly
something that you can do
together any time of year.
Mother/daughter vacations
create lasting memories but
some planning will make your
experience even better.
Choose the Destination Together
It’s important that you share an
interest in and excitement about your
destination. Find some common ground
and both of you research options. Give
younger children travel guides to pour
over, ask teens to Google destinations on
the short list, or talk with your own mom
or adult daughter about her bucket list.
Do you both crave warm sun and
sand? Consider the Florida Gulf Coast,
Caribbean or Hawaii. Are you nature
lovers? Look at the many fabulous
National Parks. Do you love the bright
lights and sophistication of a big city?
New York or San Francisco are exciting
options. Do you value a healthy, active
lifestyle? A surf camp, yoga retreat or a
cooking school would fit the bill.
Meeting other travelers
their own age gives children
cultural perspective that
may ignite a learning
discussion later. Teens and
young adults will be happy
to get some internet time
to catch up with friends
and Mom just might enjoy
indulging in a spa treatment
or lounging by the pool with
a book!
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Families that Play Together…
It’s important to include activities
that you can enjoy together. If you
both love the water, try swimming with
dolphins, a snorkeling excursion or
some beach time. If animals and wildlife
are a common bond, include a zoo, a
horseback ride or a whale watching
cruise. Build some activities around
mutual interests but be open to trying
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different interests, various ages will have
differing abilities. If you plan a nature
hike, make sure it isn’t too long or too
strenuous for either of you. For outdoor
adventure, the thrill of a zip line might
be exciting to a teen, but a young child
probably won’t qualify by height or an
older mother may have some trepidation.
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but be sure both of you are physically
capable of fully enjoying the activity.
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It’s always a good idea to build in
some alone time during your mother/
daughter vacation. It will help both of
you appreciate the time you do spend
together. Many resorts and cruises have
children’s programs where younger
kids enjoy playing with their peers.
Meeting other travelers their own age
gives children cultural perspective that
may ignite a learning discussion later.
Teens and young adults will be happy
to get some internet time to catch up
with friends and Mom just might enjoy
indulging in a spa treatment or lounging
by the pool with a book!
Whether your mother/daughter
vacation includes a school-aged child
or an octogenarian, there are a world of
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Continued from page 6.
Luck Companies’
Exec talks Branding
at Breakfast Club meeting
Photos by Matthew Turner
Last month’s Innsbrook Executives’ Breakfast Club
featured guest speaker Mark Fernandes, Chief Leadership
Officer at Luck Companies. His topic was “Adding Value
To Your Brand.” Sponsored by C&F Bank, the meeting
was held at its new location -- the Hilton Garden Inn at
Innsbrook. ITM
To RSVP for this month’s meeting,
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14 INNSBROOK TODAY • MAY 2015 To advertise e-mail [email protected]
Mark
Fernandes,
Chief
Leadership
Officer at Luck
Companies
spoke at
last month’s
Innsbrook
Executives’
Breakfast Club.
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WHAT’S DIFFERENT
EDITOR’S NOTE: Just for fun, Look at the first picture, compare
it to the second photo. Find all 10 differences and you
are an Eagle Eye. Answers appear below the second photo.
Photo by:Matthew Turner
Compare This Photo
Folks enjoying the Go Green Festival last month at Innsbrook.
With This
One
Scan for
Quick
Answers
See Any Differences?
1) Copied pamphlet on the table.
2) Removed sign from dumpster.
3) Removed woman back left in lot.
4) Removed white chair from back left lot.
5) Removed logo from woman’s sweatshirt second from left.
6) Removed napkin from middle of table.
7) Removed brown purse strap from woman front left.
8) Repositioned chair behind woman on left.
9) Added Goodwill logo to side of car.
answers
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It’s a perfect opportunity for employers to promote the message of employee health and wellness. The
Thursday evening event allows co-workers to bond after business hours in a fun, healthy atmosphere.
Then, after participants finish the 4-mile course, Innsbrook Office Park will be transformed into
the biggest office party in Richmond with live music, food, and drinks.
T H U R S D A Y
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