Special Feature |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
It started with one. One doctor. One registered nurse. One staff member to handle patient check-in, billing and scheduling. One small family. One common goal to make a positive impact on the city of Montgomery.
Cover Story |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
For 36 years, the Family Sunshine Center has been a beacon of hope to victims of family violence, and/or sexual assault. This includes women, men and children. Offering hope, healing, and eventual happiness, the Family Sunshine Center’s mission is to aid victims of domestic violence and assault. Many arrive at the Family Sunshine Center with often just the clothing on their back. After a series of counseling sessions, self-esteem workshops, and other aid, these individuals gain the tools to be independent of their abusers. Although this process is not an easy one, the victims are always appreciative of the center’s aid. Many even come back to the center to share their testimonies of healing with supporters.
Special Feature |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
It’s 10:32, and you’ve already been sitting in your doctor’s office for 82 minutes. You’re sick, miserable, and you’d rather be in your pajamas with a bowl of chicken noodle soup than sitting in this hard, plastic chair next to the guy who’s hacking and sneezing. These wait times are a shared frustration for all of us. What can you do to avoid this? One option is to consider visiting a nurse practitioner.
Take Five |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
It may come as a surprise to some college students today that not all alcohol is served in a Styrofoam cup. In this edition’s Take Five, we set out to educate our readers on the five most popular types of spirit glassware as we broaden their options for enjoying their favorite drinks.
Special Feature |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
Geoffrey Sherman has been the Producing Artistic Director at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival since 2005. A native of London, Sherman has been in Montgomery for almost 13 years, and will soon retire, his last directorial production being Mary Poppins, scheduled to run through July.
In Motion |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
Fly Aerial Studio is the ideal place in Montgomery for all things ground and aerial yoga. Kimberly Sabel, owner and instructor of Fly Aerial, noticed a need for aerial yoga in the River Region. After receiving her certification in Aerial Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina, Kimberly came back to Montgomery to open her dream studio. ͞Well I’ve always wanted to be in the circus, haven’t we all?͟ Since opening her doors in December of 2016, Kimberly’s life has been a circus in more ways than just her poses on a fabric. Her busy schedule does not leave much room for downtime. But, Kimberly would not have it any other way. Fly Aerial Studio is the ideal place in Montgomery for all things ground and aerial yoga. Kimberly Sabel, owner and instructor of Fly Aerial, noticed a need for aerial yoga in the River Region. After receiving her certification in Aerial Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina, Kimberly came back to Montgomery to open her dream studio. ͞Well I’ve always wanted to be in the circus, haven’t we all?͟ Since opening her doors in December of 2016, Kimberly’s life has been a circus in more ways than just her poses on a fabric. Her busy schedule does not leave much room for downtime. But, Kimberly would not have it any other way.
The Girls |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
With the summer in full swing, you might find yourself falling into monotony. While a typical routine can seem enough for you, do not fool yourself. Hopefully this issue will give you some opportunities to try new activities around the River Region. Be sure to check out our In Motion portion on Fly Aerial Studios. It is a great way to add some flair to your workout routine. Next, flip over to Reply Yes for some inspiration on all the hot sunglass trends. Immerse yourself in Montgomery’s nonprofit scene by learning about the Family Sunshine Center’s campaign, 100 Women Strong. The ambassadors of this campaign are giving their full support, energy, and resources to bringing a greater awareness to the Family Sunshine Center’s mission.
Table Talk |
MAY/JUNE 2017 |
Earlier this year, IgniteMGM held a pitch competition to award $12,000 to entrepreneurs who contributed to Montgomery in several different ways. The grants were divided into three concepts: a digital/social concept, a community impact art concept, and finally a food truck concept. On a Roll, operated by Nick and Davena Jernigan, was one of the three finalists, along with Fire Meats Wood and NYC Gyro, in the food truck competition.
Table Talk |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
As a husband and wife who enjoy eating and drinking both with our motley crew of kids and without, the Andersons are not often blown away by new restaurants. In fact, it never really happens. But when we walked in the door of The Cork & Cleaver Gastropub, in the section of Midtown that we often cruise right by in favor of pizza, the first thing noticed was the open kitchen and the smiling face of the line cook who greeted us, pan sizzling. Her broad smile set the tone for our visit.
Don't Ask... Doc Tells |
JULY/AUGUST 2017 |
We live in a culture that is infatuated with unsolved mysteries and uncommon phenomenon. There are countless books and movies about things like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, UFOs and the list goes on and on. We hear about something odd or unique and it becomes mystified in our minds. Careers can be created out of nothing and experts named for things that may have no basis in reality. The public becomes consumed by the idea and it becomes part of our culture.