Beer, skincare and CrossFit

Normally you wouldn't think these three things would have anything in common.

However, thanks to generous donations, I am pleased to say their one commonality is being represented at the Denny's Shotgun Riders fundraiser!

HERITAGE BREWING COMPANY
www.heritagebrewing.com

Established in 2013, Heritage is a veteran-owned and operated microbrewery in Old Town Manassas. As veterans and patriots, Heritage finds that they owe it to their patrons to only produce the finest beer made with the best ingredients with the same level of attention to detail and passion that they brought to serving our country.

 

Sean, the owner, and his crew spent hours on end thinking of ways to recycle, reuse and reduce their footprint. Responsibility, ingenuity, quality, efficiency, community cultivation, dedication and American spirit make up the core values and culture of what drives Heritage Brewing Co. Sean, a hands-on production owner, believes in consistency being key, being creative with new tastes and ideas and, most importantly, he believes in making beer that is "good for you and approachable".

Heritage has a beer for everyone - a malted barley, a hop-rich pale ale, an amber, a honey ginger wheat, a spiced imperial winter ale, and a bold, smooth stout to name a few. Sean is even known to throw something awesome together on any given weekend as a surprise new concoction! If you are new to the world of beer or if you're a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to find something incredible at Heritage.

Heritage's Flagship beers, shown below, are each crafted with a specific theme:

Freedom Isn't Free IPA - It is paid for with the tolls of heroes past and present, it is the backbone that our nation has held to since its inception and it is the air that we breathe and the dreams that we chase. This IPA is our representation of the powerful American hopped pales that we all love and cherish. As we cherish the freedom we hold dear to us, let us rise our pints to those who have paid for it and those who still protect it. God bless the USA.

 

Make sure to check out the website for the other stories of Heritage's Flagship beers as well as the other exciting things they create such as seasonal brews, limited series beer, experimentals and my favorite, oak-aged beers! Yes, my friends, I finally found a beer that I can not only fathom but that I LOVE. Kings Mountain, aged in oak whiskey barrels (and sold in a wine bottle!), made an instant fan out of this girl!

 

"It is worth the extra effort to pay a little more, make a little less and put a whole lot of elbow grease into things to make a better product. A better product that not only tastes great, but is also made in a responsible and sustainable way. We use 100% organic 2-Row in all of our beers and each of our beers is comprised of at least 90% organic ingredients. No genetic modification, no pesticides, no BS just great beer." - Sean Arroyo

A heartfelt thanks to Sean and everyone at Heritage for their service and all that they continue to do in celebrating veterans. My dad being a Vietnam War vet gives me an even deeper connection to this brewery and I am pleased to have them represented at the fundraiser!

RODAN AND FIELDS

Rodan + Fields^® Dermatologists is changing skin and changing lives by partnering with independent business owners across the United States to redefine the future of aging. Founded by world-renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv^® Solution, Rodan + Fields' patent-pending MACRO Exfoliator™ and AMP MD™ System make real results possible at home without injections or other invasive procedures.

Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields founded Rodan + Fields^® Dermatologists in 2002 to extend their vision of bringing dermatology-based skin treatment to everyone. Originally available as a top-selling clinical skincare brand in high-end department stores, the company realized the doctors’ vision could never be fully realized when confined to the department store counter. In an unprecedented move, Rodan + Fields became the first prestige skincare line to exit the department store for the world of direct selling. Today, there are numerous Rodan + Fields independent business owners experiencing the income associated with sales volume that far exceeds what leading department store chains were able to achieve.

Rumor has it that Rodan + Fields is the anti-aging skin care company to watch and fortunate for us, my friend, Kelly, is an independent consultant and has donated services to Denny's Shotgun Riders! 

Did you know that sleeping on your back is something you should train yourself to do because over time a nightly face plant onto your pillow will cause sleep creases that will become permanently etched into your skin!??  Find out that and more from Kelly on her website at https://kjakubowicz.myrandf.com.

It was Kelly's fundraiser, representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of her aunt, at Winestyles a few years ago that inspired me to have mine in the same fashion!! I know she'll be cheering me on in spirit from Nebraska and I thank her so much for her donations!

CROSSFIT WOODBRIDGE
Tired of the same old fitness routine? Fed up with gyms that make you feel like you're walking into a nightclub and that people are constantly judging you? Not getting results you want and feel like you just can't do it anymore? Then you should try CrossFit!

CrossFit is the primary fitness program for military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders. But that doesn't mean that you have to have one of those occupations to join CrossFit! CrossFit programs are developed for scalability and allow people of ANY fitness level and experience to participate.  Everyone – adults, kids and teens alike – follows the same general program, simply modifying load and intensity based on individual ability.

 

You won’t find treadmills, stationary weight machines or mirrors in this gym. Instead, you’ll have pull-up bars, barbells, kettlebells and wide-open spaces for squatting, running, jumping, climbing, lifting and throwing. Crossfit Woodbridge workouts are comprised of exercises that mimic everyday movements and situations with a different WOD (workout of the day) to keep your body fit and your mind engaged!

 

At CFW you will find coaches who are CrossFit-certified and also avid CrossFitters themselves! The coaches provide clients with consistent, tangible feedback on their progress and listen to their individual concerns and needs. CFW is a positive place where individuals cannot only train, but learn about all aspects of fitness and nutrition and find a sense of belonging. Hard work, dedication and integrity are the pillars of the CrossFit Woodbridge program!

 

Denny's Shotgun Riders is even fortunate enough to have a CrossFit Woodbridge coach on its team!! If you have any questions about this incredible fitness program, you'll have to make sure to bend Jason's ear at the fundraiser. But don't bend it too much because he'll also be playing "bouncer" that evening! Just kidding..... maybe.

 

Many thanks to Dan Broughton, owner of CFW, for his generous donation to Denny's Shotgun Riders!!

 

Beer, skincare and CrossFit.

I can't say I ever envisioned putting those three things together but you know what?

I couldn't be more pleased to be able to do so!

 

Get your dollars and checkbooks ready, people!! We only have 17 days left until the big night!

Oh yeah, and have you bought your advanced ticket yet?

There's still time to do so. What are you waiting for?

See you soon!

 

 

 

 

 

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