Brooke’s Notes – May 2024 – Forsyth Family Magazine

Brooke’s Notes – May 2024

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The month of May is filled with exciting holidays!

May 1st is celebrated as “May Day” in many countries, marking the beginning of Spring with festivals and dances.
May 4th has been unofficially dubbed as “Star Wars Day” with the pun “May the Fourth be with you,” referencing the famous line “May the Force be with you” from Star Wars.
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day but commemorates the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over the French Empire.
Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May (don’t forget to mark your calendar).
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27th.

Additionally, May 11th holds special significance for me – it’s my parents’ anniversary! This year, they celebrate an incredible FORTY years of marriage. Wow! What a milestone. I recently came across a piece of wisdom: “Be kind to your parents; it’s their first time living a life, too.” It’s funny how we often see our parents as infallible role models, when in reality, they’re learning and growing just like us. Cheers to Keela and Teej on 40 years. It’s a true blessing to have parents that are not only still married, but are happily so, loving life together. I love you both so much!

This month marks our final 2024 camp issue! Sending your child to summer camp can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both children and parents alike. From nurturing independence and resilience to creating lifelong memories and friendships, summer camps are invaluable. This issue has an array of fantastic local summer camp options for your little ones.

Gracing our cover this month is the remarkable Dr. Anna Nichols! Dr. Nichols and her team at Nichols Hearing & Audiology are dedicated to providing life-changing, personalized care. Discover more about Nichols Hearing & Audiology.

As the weather warms up, we know you are going to be on the hunt for the best play and splash destinations in and around Winston-Salem. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Click here to see part one of a series we’ve got going on all summer long!

Stay connected with us beyond the magazine by following us on social media (@forsythmags), attending our events and tuning in to our podcast! The Forsyth Magazines podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast and now, YouTube!

Wishing you a happy and healthy month of May.

All my best,

Brooke Eagle

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Brooke Eagle

Brooke Eagle is the publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines and the host of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. She was born and raised in Clemmons, NC and currently resides in Winston-Salem, NC. Though Brooke graduated from High Point University with a degree in Elementary Education, she chose to join the magazines full time immediately after college. Her strong work ethic, love for community and leadership skills have been recognized by others as well! Brooke is the Immediate Past President of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Professional Women of Winston-Salem (now Triad Women’s Club) and served on the Trellis Support Leadership Council (previously Hospice of Winston-Salem). In addition to her role with the magazines, Brooke is the co-owner of Washington Park CrossFit. Her role with the magazines and the gym aligns perfectly with her personal mission of having a positive impact on the growth and development of her local community. In her spare time, Brooke loves spending time with her family and friends, especially when that time is spent on the water! She loves wake surfing, snowboarding, CrossFit, and being a dog mom to her Bernedoodle and German Shepherd.

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