Millcreek Business Council Winter Party!

Mark your calendars for the final event of the year for the Millcreek Business Council! Friday, December 8th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we are hosting a Winter Party at the new Millcreek City Hall (1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek, UT) on the 6th floor in the Community Room! There will be brunch, drinks, photography, a nice recap of the November Warm Winter Coat Drive, and more! Tickets are $15 per person. Thank you to the Millcreek Miracle program for sponsoring this event, Next Level Consulting for photographing, and Rancho Market for providing take home cookies for this event! Holiday attire such as ugly sweaters are highly encouraged.

RSVP HERE!

Millcreek City Hall Grand Opening Success!

The new Millcreek City Hall opened its doors to the community last Thursday at the Grand Opening event! 

Come check out the amenities that the new City Center has to offer! These amenities including Ice Skating, the Public Market on the 1st floor, The Grandview Event Space on the 6th floor of the building, the largest outdoor climbing wall in the State (opens this Spring), and more! 

We enjoyed opening the doors to the public and tabling at this wonderful event. It was a great opportunity to share with the public all the wonderful things we do as the Millcreek Business Council! Thank you to everyone who came and made the Grand Opening so very special!

Congratulations Le Studio Hair Salon! November Business of the Month!

Congratulations to Le Studio for being the November Business of the Month! Stop by their hair salon this month to tell them congratulations! They are located at 4636 S Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT! Thank you for all you do for the community!

"At Le Studio, a full-service salon in Millcreek, you will never run out beauty services or treatments to try out. Get healthy, gorgeous skin when you take advantage of a skin care treatment from this salon, such as acne treatment, chemical peel, and microdermabrasion. Take advantage of a signature nail treatment, such as no-chip gel manicures, nail art, and mani-pedis, and leave with some sassy nails. Looking for easy and quick hair removal options? Try one of Le Studio's remedies, such as waxing. Whether you are looking for a cut or color, this salon has you covered. Le Studio offers high-quality, sunless tanning at an affordable price. Looking for a wide array of beauty products like eyebrow tinting and eyelash extensions for your big night out? Look no further than Le Studio. Opt for one of the salon's massages and banish all your stress. If alternative treatments are more your style, this salon has a range of options perfect for you, including aromatherapy and reflexology. Whether you want a full-on makeover or just a quick refresher, Le Studio is where you want to be."

Intensive Physical Therapy Institute Sub 4 Santa

Some of our families have limited resources and treatment for their children can be expensive with lots of surprises and challenges and often requires more than they have. We want to support them this Christmas as inflation and rising costs stretch their resources even more. 

Saying that, we decided to do a Sub for Santa for some of our patients' families and would love as much help as we can find.  

We are also creating gift trees for our parents.  Often, our parents are stretched and tired and don't have the time to care for themselves, so we are looking for donations that would support Mom's and Dad's self care. Gift cards, massages, pedicures, movie tickets, gym visits, bath care, personal care, etc. We will accept financial donations as well to purchase gifts. This kind of donation may be easier for some rather than a family. 

We also have a foundation (Enhance Life Foundation 401(c)(3)) that helps families who cannot pay for their therapy, equipment, orthotics, adaptive renovations to their homes etc.  We would gladly accept donations for that as well. We do have donation receipts. 

Our last day open for the year will be Friday until Dec. 22, so I would say the last day for donations would need to be by Friday Dec. 15, which would give us a week to get them distributed. 

If you have questions about this Sub 4 Santa opportunity or would like to donate, please email Cathy Hawkins at iptinst@gmail.com!

Granite Credit Union's Live in the Lobby

Get wrapped up in the holidays with delightful music

Announcing our Live in the Lobby music series open to the community for free. Every Friday in December until Christmas from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, our main branch will feature beautiful live holiday music from local musicians along with our gift-wrapping fundraiser for the Granite Credit Union Foundation. Bring in your gifts to be wrapped and leave a donation to the Foundation. Fundraiser proceeds will go to supporting education, and economic financial equity in the community primarily through student scholarships and teacher grants. So, if you have time to stop by during your lunch hour, receive a little of the holiday spirit while getting all your gifts wrapped!
 
Concert schedule:

• ?? Dec 1 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Ben Young, Pianist

• ?? Dec 8 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Marissa Koriakin, Professional Harpist and Former U of U Crimson Harpist and the Hillcrest Chamber Honors Group
• ?? Dec 15 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Sarah Sun, Miss Utah, Pianist, Guitarist
• ?? Dec 20 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Marco Limón, Classical and Spanish Guitarist and Katie Damon Professional Harpist and former U of U Crimson Harpist and University of Arizona

Learn more about Live in the Lobby Here!

Millcreek Community Theater Announces 'A Christmas Carol'

Millcreek Community Theater is thrilled to announce its holiday production of the timeless classic, 'A Christmas Carol.'

This heartwarming tale of redemption and the true meaning of Christmas is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages. Performed with a talented local cast or our neighbors and friends, our rendition promises to bring Dickens' beloved characters to life in a new, enchanting light.

Performances will take place at The Jean Massieu School for The Deaf and The Blind on 3300 South 1655 E, Millcreek, UT. We love the little theater for holiday shows. Its cozy setting always amplifies the magic of our holiday shows. The dates are Nov 24, 25, 27 and Dec 1, 2. 

Tickets are very affordable. We want the entire family to be able to experience live theater! They are available for purchase directly from our website: MillcreekTheater.org. We encourage you to secure your seats as early as possible to ensure you can experience this local holiday  event.

We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to share this special holiday experience with us. Let's celebrate the season of joy and giving together with the spirit of 'A Christmas Carol.'

Epic Fitness Wellness Corner - 10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating!

By: Ben Fogel 

Here are 10 ways you can stay healthy and maintain and well-balanced nutrition and workout plan over the holidays.  The goal is to still enjoy and indulge over the holidays, but while doing it all in moderation.  Enjoy!

1. Be realistic. Don’t try to lose pounds during the holidays, instead try to maintain your current weight. The average American will gain 8 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years!  If I told you to make it a goal to just maintain through the holidays, you would do better than 99.9% of all of us!

2. Plan time for exercise. Exercise helps relieve holiday stress and prevent weight gain. A moderate and daily increase in exercise can help partially offset increased holiday eating. Try 10- or 15-minute brisk walks twice a day. In addition, a short (45 min – 1hr) resistance training workout can burn up to 500 calories!

3. Don’t skip meals. Before leaving for a party, eat a light snack like raw vegetables or a piece of fruit to curb your appetite. You will be less tempted to over-indulge. If you go to a holiday party starving, you will crave more sweets and treats and things you wouldn’t normally indulge in, and will end up overeating.

4. Survey party buffets before filling your plate. Choose your favorite foods and skip your least favorite. Include vegetables and fruits to keep your plate balanced. Try to only pick 2 sides, not every side that is offered.  This is where we can run into trouble – eating everything at the buffet.

5. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Savor your favorite holiday treats while eating small portions. Sit down, get comfortable, and enjoy. Try to eat that holiday treat slowly, you may find you won’t be able to finish it all!
   

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