June 2018 Edina Magazine

In the June issue we're checking in with the Edina High School golf team plus we're giving you summer travel and adventure tips!

We can all appreciate a piece of art, so what about a photograph of a piece of art? Timothy Macht, former Edina resident and photographer, proves art can also create a beautiful, and entirely unique, photo.

 

When Cristian, Alberto and Carlos Pinos, the owners of Cahill Bistro, recall their childhoods, their eyes light up with memories of growing up on a remote farm in the south of Ecuador, 75 miles from the neare

 

By now, most Minnesotans have sprinted to the nearest water park or pool just to feel like summer is here. With June welcoming in our long-awaited season, the Edina Aquatic Center will soon open its gates.

 

If our landscape is indicative of our interests, then there’s no doubt Edina is home to some of the most avid golfers.

 

Green grass may be the hallmark of the home, but terrific turf doesn’t just happen. Take charge. Armed with the right tools and proper plans, any homeowner can turn lawn-care duty into a stress-relieving hobby.

 

They were just kids the first time they played instruments in the same city, but their passion for everything music continued for four Edina natives into their adult lives—eventually leading to the creation of their rock ’n’ roll band Medium Rustic.

 

The Golden Triangle of India. It sounds exotic, ancient and fascinating … but maybe a little too distant and confusing for a vacation destination? What if you could make that trip of a lifetime with someone who knows her way around and wants to share her knowledge with you?

 

If you have driven around the traffic circles on 70th Street toward Target and the Galleria, you may have caught a glimpse of statutes on the Edina Promenade from your car window. Or perhaps you’ve seen those utility boxes around town wrapped with art. Have you ever wondered, “What is it?

 

With age comes perspective, and perhaps that perspective is best used on the road.

 

You may have seen them around town… Eddy and Sully, the trained therapy dogs, and their person Barb Verhague, volunteer with several organizations in Edina. Eddy and Sully are hard to miss. In fact, Verhague says people light up when they see them.

 

While single-family homes are often featured in Edina Magazine, that isn’t how everyone in Edina lives. Edina’s housing is diverse and includes twin homes, townhomes and condominiums that offer a range of options for different budgets, needs and lifestyles.

 

We all have goals, and most can’t deny reaching those goals can often be difficult. One Edina resident, though, has finally done just that, bringing two of her passions into one business.

 

Selling a home can be stressful. It can be even more difficult for seniors since they often have so many years and memories invested into their home. In this case, it may make sense to seek a realtor with a special senior real estate specialist (SRES) designation.

 

A dog is a constant companion, member of the family and sometimes your partner. Those familiar with such in-depth dog partnerships are police officers in Edina’s K9 unit.

 

One of the most frightening moments of our lives is watching someone forget. Not their keys or where they parked their car, but parts of their life. Fortunately, there are several facilities in Edina to assist when this happens.