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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTS:2 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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CONTENTSFEATURES

Sienna Plantation News is an advertiser-supported publication wholly owned byCommunity Magazines LLC, publishers of custom publications for narrowlyfocused audiences. There is no affiliation with Sienna Plantation, SiennaPlantation Residential Association Inc. or Johnson Development.

COVER: Photo of Sienna Dance dancers by Nesossi Photography.

TOP: Members of the Missouri City Ballet Board of Directors thanklocal H-E-B Sienna Community coordinator, Kelly Matte, for thegenerous $1,000 donation given to them to assist in their efforts ofoffering superior training in classical ballet and quality performing artsproductions in the Fort Bend area. Pictured left to right: AndreaKilgore, MCB Secretary; Paula Hobbie, MCB Development andSpecial Events, Almira Lewis, MCB Co-Chairman; Kelly Matte, H-E-BCommunity Coordinator; Duff Dean, MCB Board Member andD’Ann Gimenez, MCB Executive Director.

BOTTOM: There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit thanattending Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s CASA Christmas Home Touron December 9th and 10th featuring six distinctive homes in SugarCreek, Greatwood, Sweetwater, Riverstone and Sienna Plantation.Advanced tickets are available at all Fort Bend County Kroger andRandalls stores, the Riverstone Information Center, the SiennaPlantation HomeFinder Center, or online at www.cafb.org.

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According to the AmericanCommunity Survey, apublication of the U. S. CensusBureau, Sienna Plantation

residents claimed ancestry representingover 20 different places on the globe.Topping the ancestry list were German(18.2%) followed by English (8.0%), andincluded Arab, Czech, Danish, Dutch,French, French Canadian, Greek, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish,Russian, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, Sub-Saharan African, Ukrainian, Welsh and WestIndian.Among Sienna Plantation residents labeling themselves Asian, people indicated

they were Asian Indians, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese amongother designations. Hispanic or Latino residents had roots in Mexico, Puerto Rico,Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and Spanish-speaking Central and SouthAmerican countries.Over the holiday season, its mind boggling to think of all the traditions being

celebrated, foods being prepared, and languages being spoken throughout SiennaPlantation. To me, Sienna represents what is great about America: that people of allraces, ethnicities and ancestries are free to engage in the pursuit of life, liberty andhappiness. Does our Union have imperfections? Of course. Is there any other placethat I would rather live and raise a family? Absolutely not.Zondria McKinney, a home-grown Missouri City girl and owner of Sienna Dance,

is an example of the possibilities that can be fulfilled in America. As a little girl, shedreamed of living in a community like Sienna Plantation, and now she and her familyare Sienna residents. To teach dance classes at the Brushy Lake Fitness Center toneighborhood children sharing the passion for dance she had as a child, and still hasafter 30 years of dancing, is like a dream come true. Learn more about Ms. Zondriaand Sienna Dance in the article, Dancing in Sienna.There is a saying that beauty is only skin deep. So, the European Wax Center of

Missouri City would like the men of Sienna Plantation to show a little more skin overthe holidays. If after reading, The Top Ten Reasons for Men to Keep their Body Hair, noneof those considerations are important to you, consider taking advantage of their freewax offer. (Ladies are welcome to show some skin, too.)And ladies, as the holiday season kicks into full gear, arm yourself with the power

of a new hairdo. Kricket McWashington, owner of Kafé of Image Salon invites youto try something new. Read the article, Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be You, to learn moreabout the salon, the December special offer, and upcoming events happening at Kaféof Image.In the midst of all the holiday hoopla, remember that your health is one gift you

never want to neglect. If you don’t have a physician, or if you’re thinking aboutswitching doctors, take a look through the Sienna Plantation News Doc Directory andfind someone. The docs are highly credentialed, conveniently located, and acceptingnew patients.So, however you celebrate the season, my wish is that you enjoy health and

happiness always.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

Sienna Plantation resident and ExecutiveDirector and Founder of the Missouri CityBallet, D’Ann Gimenez, has devoted mostof her adult life to teaching, training and

choreographing performance dance throughout theTexas region. With the formation of the MissouriCity Ballet (MCB), a non-profit 501(c) 3 performingarts organization, D’Ann has moved one step closerto fulfillment of a lifelong goal, the creation of asuccessful classical ballet, dance and performingarts troupe with outreach programming to supportand develop dance education amongunderprivileged youth in the Fort Bend area.

“It’s important to me and the entire Board ofDirectors to keep arts education and performanceaccessible,” says D’Ann. Maintaining low ticketprices, training and tuition, however, means over50% of the budget needed to cover operatingexpenses must come from other sources.Community support is vital to the success of theMissouri City Ballet.

In addition to purchasing performance ticketsand supporting special events and fundraisingefforts, there are a number of ways you can supportthe MCB. They include:

Business and Individual Memberships: Joinother businesses and individuals with gifts startingas low as $50.

Sponsorship: Sponsor an MBC performance,special event or community outreach program.Sponsorships include VIP tickets, reserved seating,meet-and-greet photo opportunities with dancers,banner name recognition at events and on the MCBwebsite.

Matching Gifts: Check with your employer tosee if matching gifts are made to non-profitorganizations. If so, add the Missouri City Ballet tothe list of recepients.

In-kind donation of goods and services. Canyou help with decorations, flowers, food, beverage,printing, postage, props, storage or any thing else?There are many ways to lend in-kind support. Justask.

Advertising. Promote your business in aperformance program or on the Missouri City Ballet

Keeping ballet classicThe Missouri City Ballet

Wall of Fame. Take out an ad in theannual gala program.

Volunteer. Be an official greeterat special events or an usher duringperformances. Run concessions orthe merchandise shop. Assist theMCB staff and board members.There are numerous other ways toshare in the fun and excitement.Please inquire.

Become a Guild Member. Ifyou are a parent, grandparent or adultfamily member of a Missouri City

Ballet dancer, join a dedicated groupof supporters and become an MCBGuild member.

For more information aboutmembership, sponsorships or dona-tions, contact Paula Hobbie, Devel-opment & Special Events Director, atphobbie@entouch.net or (832) 360-7844. Make checks payable to: Mis-souri City Ballet and mail to: MissouriCity Ballet Company, 6238 Highway6, Missouri City, Texas 77459. Yourgift is tax-deductible. ■

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that are fun to do.Throughout the year, dancers have an opportu-

nity to showcase their talent at dance competitions,an annual Christmas Show held every December,and the annual Recital Show held every June at theStafford Centre.

Registration for Sienna Dance is open threetimes per year and can be completed at

Club Sienna or on your child’s first dayof class. Registration opens for the up-coming Spring Session on January 2,2012. June marks the beginning of atwo-month Summer Session fol-lowed by a month-long break in

August. Fall classes commenceafter Labor Day.

Pick up more infor-mation about Sienna

Dance at the BrushyLake Fitness Center or

Club Sienna. You can alsoreach me directly by sending an

email to mszondria@aol.com. It will be my joy tohelp your child’s dancing dreams come true. ■

When a child comes to Sienna Dance withsweet dreams of being a sugarplum princess or a rocking outjazz or tap dancer, I can def-

initely relate. From winning numerousdance awards, to television appearanceson dance shows, to being a Walt Dis-ney World Dancer, to beingCaptain of the Houston OilerDerrick Doll Cheerleaders forthree years, to being the veryfirst Houston Oiler DerrickDoll Pro Bowl Cheer-leader, since I was threeyears old, dance hasbeen a huge partof my life.

When stu-dents have a passionand love for dance, the in-struction provided at Si-enna Dance will bring out thebest in them. Located in the Brushy Lake Fitness Center on Shipman’sLanding, the programming at Sienna Dance is designed to encourage,motivate and increase mastery of proper dance technique. Since classesare small, your child will never get lost in the shuffle. Students receive in-dividualized attention which helps them become more advanced dancers.

Sienna Dance offers ballet, fun jazz, toe stomping tap, and hip-hopclasses. Ballet classes develop technique and grace. Jazz classes developbody rhythm and flexibility. Tap classes focus on the rhythmof the feet. Hip-hop classes offer quick, sharp, funky moves

Dancing in SiennaBy Zondria McKinney, Director, Sienna Dance. Photos by Nesossi Photography

D O C D I R E C T O R YS I E N N A P L A N T A T I O N N E W S

Take a moment to review the 2011 Sienna PlantationNews Doc Directory. Some of the doctors are SiennaPlantation residents. Others are already the physicians,dentists or veterinarian of your neighbors and friends.Each practice is accepting new patients. So, when theneed arises, please give a doc listed in the SiennaPlantation News Doc Directory a call.

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CARE TODAY PA3777 Sienna ParkwayMissouri City, Texas 77459(281) 778-2800

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POWELL DENTAL CARE3681 Highway 6Sugar Land, Texas 77478(281) 302-6285

PRIMARILY KIDS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY8840 Highway 6, Suite 140Missouri City, Texas 77459(281) 778-0543

SIENNA PLANTATION ANIMAL CLINIC4225 Sienna Parkway, Suite 240Missouri City, Texas 77459(281) 778-5244

UT PHYSICIANS8810 Highway 6, Suite 100Missouri City, Texas 77459(713) 486-1200

WOMEN’S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE8810 Highway 6, Suite 100Missouri City, Texas 77459(281) 220-2069

Cardiology Endocrinology Family Medicine Simbo Chiadika, MD Neel Shah, MD Faith Atai, MD

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School: College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt Residency University of Texas Health Science Center Fellowship University of Texas Health Science Center

CCardiology ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) Family Medicine John Higgins MD Ronda Alexander, MD Neha Patel, MD

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School: University of Queensland-Herston Medical School Residency: University of Missouri at Columbia School of Medicine

Education and FellowshipsMedical School: Cornell University Medical College Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Fellowship New York Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School University of Alberta Residency: Dalhousie University Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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Family Medicine Gastroenterology (GI) Internal Medicine Carman Whiting, MD David Wolf, MD Jimin Wang, MD

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SPECIALTY Gastroenterology CERTIFIED Internal Medicine: CERTIFIED (713) 486-1200

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School Brown University School of Medicine Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Education and FellowshipsMedical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston Residency University of Texas Health Science Center Fellowship University of Texas Health Science Center

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Family Medicine Hematology Pouran Yousefi, MD Modupe Idowu, MD

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School: Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Education and FellowshipsMedical School: Texas Tech University School of Medicine Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Fellowship: University of Florida

Joan-Marie Bull, MD listed under Oncology Simbo Chiadika, MD listed under Cardiology Kevin Finkel, MD listed under Renal Diseases and Hypertension John Higgins, MD listed under Cardiology Modupe Iwoduc, MD listed under Hemotology David McPherson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FASE listed under Cardiology Neel Shah, MD listed under Endocrinology David Wolf, MD listed under Gastroenterology

Geriatrics See Faith Atai, MD listed under Family Medicine

FGastroenterology (GI) Internal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Kulvinder Bajwa, MD Ashish Asawa, MD Michael Adler, MD

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Education and FellowshipsMedical School: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio Residency Conemaugh Memorial Hospital

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Education and FellowshipsDental School Howard University School of Dentistry

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Pediatrics (Cardiology) Pediatrics (Neurology) Pediatrics (Primary) Matthew Brown, MD Timothy Foster, MD Rosemary L. Conlon, MD

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Put yourself in your pet’s placeAn unplanned trip to the animal hospital is nota visit you ever want to make, and especiallynot during the holiday season. Twinkling lightsand holiday decorations give your home afestive feel, and pose potential peril for yourpets. Strings of lights make the house lookcheery and bright, and create a stranglinghazard. Extension cords add extra reach, andan unwanted shock when used as a chew toy.Lit candles give rooms a warm glow, and thepotential for your pet to get burned. Lookaround your home. Put yourself in your pet’splace. It’s up to you to keep the holidays happyand healthy for every member of the family. ■

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Doctors’ Orders for a Happy,Healthy Holiday Season

For most people, the holiday seasonis a time of religious observation andcultural celebration. Smart planningand a few thoughtful substitutions canensure your good times don’t wreckhavoc on your waistline or wellbeing.

Tips for a Hangover-FreeHoliday Season

• Some studies show that alcoholicbeverages like vodka, gin and beerproduce less severe hangovers thanbrandy, whisky and red wine.

• Have a nonalcoholic drink betweeneach alcoholic drink to keep your-self hydrated and to maintain a lowblood alcohol level.

• Slow down alcohol absorption byeating before you drink.

• Before you call it a night, drink a bigglass of water or other nonalcoholicbeverage to counterbalance the di-uretic effect of alcohol which maycontribute to hangover symptoms.

Managing Food Pushers

We all know them. And, during theholiday season they seem to come outin full force. They are food push-

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even more important when you are underincreased stress. Unfortunately, no matterhow hard you try, only twenty-four hourswill fit into a twenty-four hour day. So, be

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When joint pain and loss of mobility no longer respond to conservative treatments, joint replacement may offer a return to daily activities. Advancements in total joint

replacement surgery provide for more accurate positioning of the implanted prosthetic joints and better pain management for post-surgery recovery. In addition, a unique program at the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Total Joint Replacement Center – one that has earned 100 percent patient satisfaction – maximizes care for patients who undergo total knee and hip replacements.

Personalizing knee replacements

Progressive knee replacement technology uses custom femoral and tibial positioning guides created from each patient’s MRI or CT scan. This custom instrumentation provides surgeons with greater precision in bone cuts required to properly position the prosthesis.

Memorial Hermann-affiliated orthopedic surgeon Thomas Parr, M.D., said accuracy is the key when it comes to patient comfort and function as well as longevity of prostheses. “Implants placed properly have a much longer functional life than those placed with even a little malalignment or malrotation,” says Dr. Parr.

Improved pain management for patients in the Total Joint Replacement Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest starts with nerve blocks. Memorial Hermann-affiliated anesthesiologists manage these during the first 48 hours following surgery. With pain under control, patients are better able to regain range of motion, which helps speed recovery.

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Standardized care delivered by the same highly trained and patient- centered staff of affiliated orthopedic surgeons, nurses and therapists has driven the success of the Total Joint Replacement Center.

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have specific needs that are better met in the Center. “Having a nursing and physical therapy staff focused on these needs leads to better care,” says Dr. Jones.

Wayne Alani, M.D., agrees. “Rehabilitation is better and faster when patients stay in the Center,” says Dr. Alani, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann.

The Center’s program begins with a preoperative educational class, where patients engage in question- and-answer sessions to learn about anesthesiology, physical therapy, medications and home health needs. They also tour the hospital and meet the Center’s staff.

Following surgery, patients spend three nights in the Center on the hospital’s 9th floor. Here they join together in physical therapy and group dining.

Each day begins between 5 and 6 a.m. when patients eat breakfast in their rooms. Twice-daily physical therapy sessions are separated by rest and meals.

“They really put you through some rigorous physical therapy, but you know that’s what you need,” says Brenda Lindsey, who was able to drive one month after her knee replacement.

With the Center limited to 22 patients who undergo knee or hip replacement surgery in the same week, a special camaraderie develops. According to Deborah Collings, R.N., patients encourage and help each other. “It’s something that I haven’t seen anywhere else,” she says.

Julie Fix stayed in the Center following both her knee replacements. She praises the psychological benefits. “You know you’re not alone,” says Fix. “You share histories and recovery, and you begin to compete in physical therapy. You are consoled, inspired and challenged and I think that might be a greater benefit than the physical ones.”

Her surgeon, Lin Jones, M.D., said the emotional boost helps with a very difficult, painful operation. “The program really has been effective,” he says.

Photos by Larry Pullen Photography

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