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FivePoint introduced the first of what is now eight communities in Great Park Neighborhoods 10 years ago with the promise that “life will be different here.” It’s more than just a slogan. It’s a goal and daily challenge to create a place with distinctive style and personality. One that’s lively and imaginative, with a few surprises and delights along the way. Beyond the creation of new streets and structures, residents and visitors tell us they feel a strong sense of community, opportunity and connection at GPN... something different than what they once knew before. As FivePoint continues to invite the community to celebrate GPN’s 10th anniversary, it’s been fun to find collaborators who share that vision and have an interest in creating a uniquely DIFFERENT kind of experience -- both for Great Park Neighborhoods residents and the surrounding community. In the spirit of a modern-day speakeasy, the Irvine location of Left Coast Brewing Co. (located a stone's throw from GPN) has introduced a special “life will be different here” blonde ale this month into its collection of craft brews. If you know to ask for it and tell them Great Park Neighborhoods sent you, you’ll get a free collectible 10th anniversary pint glass. And food/drink discounts (shh… it’ll be our secret). But for those who don't know to ask for it, we're hearing the name is piquing curiosity, inspiring taste tests, and creating conversation.   So... please stop by to raise a glass and say CHEERS TO 10 YEARS… and celebrate the beauty that comes with being different. Details: https://lnkd.in/g2NzC5rR

Starting my 4th year as a delegate for DarkSky International. Glad to say that the Forest Preserve of DuPage County, Glen Ellyn Park District, Wheaton Park District and Geneva Park District have passed Dark Sky resolutions and, most recently, State Senator Laura Ellman will sponsor an Illinois statute titled "Responsible Outdoor Lighting Act." Also, we now have a Chicago Chapter, DarkSky Chicago, www.idachicago.org. If man was causing us to lose so much natural sunlight during the day, would we address it by simply flipping a switch? Using better outdoor light fixtures? Using more amber light bulbs? Using less bright bulbs?

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STAGES to Aging is a presentation for everyone wanting to know what resources are available in their older years or for their parents. Come and check it out!

🍌🎉 Big shoutout to the Savannah Bananas for proving that going bananas over your brand can indeed peel away the conventional layers of marketing and expose the fruit of success! 🎉 Who would have thought that a baseball team named after a fruit could teach us all a masterclass in brand growth? The Savannah Bananas have shown us that the secret sauce (or should we say, the secret smoothie?) to game-changing success is a simple, yet often overlooked recipe: love your customers and put your people first. In a world where businesses often swing for the fences, the Savannah Bananas have hit a grand slam by focusing on creating a fan experience that’s as appealing as their name. It’s not just about the baseball; it’s about the entertainment, the engagement, and the sheer joy they bring to their community and fans. They’ve turned their games into a first class cirque type circus of fun, proving that when you love your customers more than your product, you turn spectators into die-hard fans. So, here’s to the Savannah Bananas 🥂, for reminding us that in the serious game of business, a little humor, a lot of love, and putting your people first can make you the top banana in your field. May your bunch continue to grow, and may we all take a page from your playbook and inject a little more fun and love into what we do. CONGRATS Jesse Cole - keep crushing it! #SavannahBananas #BrandGrowth #CustomerLove #PeopleFirst #BusinessHumor

I am excited about a presentation I am doing at Pleasant Hill Senior Center on September 17th at 1:15 pm. Stages to Aging is a presentation about the various stages of aging, starting with self-sufficiency, transitioning to interdependence, dependency, crisis management mode, and the final stage, end-of-life. Learn what resources and options are available for each stage. getting older can present challenges, but you do not have to do this alone. You have support and options. https://lnkd.in/gz2QPuMJ  

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A corporate retreat is the solution you need to re-energize your team and provide them with a renewed sense of vision about your company’s principles. 🙌 It is simply a great way to bring everyone together. Consider a corporate retreat in true Texas style! https://bit.ly/3s0AtNX

Need something to do tomorrow at 1 pm Central Time? Have I got an opportunity for you!!! Here are 5 reasons to attend "The Privilege of Privilege" Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association webinar tomorrow: 5) Witness the Magic of Multitasking (Who wouldn't want to see if I can balance serious discussions on privilege while juggling my beverage, notes, and the occasional existential crisis?) 4) Watch a large, bearded, tattooed man cry (It will happen...we never know when but my % of tearing up during this is at 100%. Fun for everyone!) 3) .1 CEUs!!!! (We all need em!) 2) It's a Really Important Topic (Seriously. Understanding privilege is crucial for fostering empathy and driving positive social change, something we all want to be better at) 1) You Miss Me and You Want to See What T-Shirt I Wear (I know the shirts are half the reason you come to these things 😊) How else could you possibly want to spend an hour of your Tuesday? Register below. https://lnkd.in/gAVnEBg