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GIVING 72 THE GUIDE Charity Inspiration, Information, Tips And More – Everything You Need To Know For Season

LADY 82 LEADING Philanthropist Aviva Drescher Uses The Spotlight To Advocate For Amputees

Reporting On HOPE “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” ANCHOR AMY ROBACH BEAT CANCER AND NOW FIGHTS FOR A CURE

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s the authority on Boca and Beyond, The Boca Raton Observer’s mission includes giving back to the community, and our annual November Giving Issue truly embraces that important commitment. We begin this jam-packed edition with our inspiring cover personality: “Good Morning America” anchor Amy Robach, who beat breast cancer while continuing her live broadcasts. Get to know this incredible woman, now an advocate for breast cancer awareness, in “Reporting On Hope” (page 58). Next, we profile Martin Short, whose riveting speech I – along with 1,500 other people – had the pleasure of enjoying at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s 12th Annual Go Pink Luncheon. Short spoke with us and opened up about his life of tragedy and comedy in “He Must Say” (page 70). In this issue, we also profile philanthropist, former reality TV star and frequent Boca Raton visitor Aviva Drescher. Learn how Drescher, an amputee, uses the spotlight to advocate for amputees as well as cancer organizations in “Leading Lady” (page 82). And, in the true spirit of giving, we connect you with eight fantastic local nonprofits in need of volunteers right now in “Beyond The Bucks” (page 64). We’re also proud to present The Giving Guide (page 72), offering an expansive list of local charitable organizations that need your help as well as upcoming philanthropic events and giving tips. (We wish we had room to publish every charity in South Florida!) At The Boca Raton Observer, we believe strongly in philanthropy. For that reason, we’re proud to serve as the exclusive magazine sponsor for more than 40 charity events every year. One thing that makes the Boca Raton and Delray Beach area unique is the number of charitable people who share both their time and money with immeasurable generosity. It makes me grateful to live here, raise my family here and partner with so many wonderful organizations here. We’re sure this issue will inspire you to truly appreciate what you have this holiday season and, in turn, motivate you to give back to our awesome community even more. Speaking of gratitude, I want to mention that I’m personally grateful for all of you. To our wonderful readers, loyal advertisers, special community partners, my amazing team and the entire local community, thank you for your tremendous support of this publication. And thank you for the role you play in making our community such a special place to live. We wish all of you a happy, healthy, safe and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.

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hen I was growing up, Thanksgiving was a special time in my family – only I didn’t fully appreciate that as a young child. Each year, 20 or so family members from across the country would gather at my grandmother’s old ranch house in suburban Chicago. We’d spend the entire day together, the kids running up and down the hallway, the women in the kitchen cooking up a storm, the men watching football and going outside to “inspect the grass” (i.e., taking cigarette breaks). I’ll never forget the sensations of those gatherings: the warmth of a ﬁre burning in the hearth, the mouthwatering smells wafting from the kitchen, the anticipation of that moment when we’d be beckoned to the (kids’) table and dinner would begin. The cozy home brimmed with warmth, untouched by the freezing cold outside. I remember feeling safe, loved, content, carefree. I assumed things would always be that way. It never occurred to me that our annual celebration would – or could – be any different. And then things changed. Grandparents grew old and died. Parents got divorced. Kids went

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EXTRA POINT High School Football Coach Bill Ceasar’s Influence Extends Beyond The Gridiron

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school football team typically isn’t the star of the show. But that’s just the case at Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, where Bill Ceasar is equally renowned for his BBQ ribs and philanthropic efforts as he is for his coaching prowess. “I am a husband, father, teacher, football coach, BBQ owner, mentor and philanthropist,” says Ceasar, who is also a physical education teacher at Spanish River, his alma mater. The 47-year-old grew up in Delray Beach and now lives there with his wife, Pauline, and three children. In 2010, he set up shop at his church, Restoration House Empowerment Ministries International (RHEMI) in Boynton Beach, selling his jerk ribs and “famous” BBQ ribs on Saturdays to fellow congregants, friends and family. They were such a hit that, since then, Ceasar’s humble enterprise has grown into a fully ﬂedged catering company, Ceasar’s Catering and More. And that’s just his part-time gig. Three years ago, he returned to Spanish River, where he had served as assistant coach from 1994 to 2000, and took over as head coach. Now, he oversees all operations of the football pro-

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gram, which includes three teams – varsity, junior varsity and freshman – and totals more than 120 kids. “The best part about my job is

teaching young men how to become better people on and off the ﬁeld,” Ceasar says. When he’s not manning the smoker or blowing his whistle, Ceasar devotes the bulk of his spare time to giving back. “I believe it’s my calling to help people,” he says. “I have always tried

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events: a back-to-school giveaway that donates school supplies and computers; a Thanksgiving drive that donates more than 100 turkeys and 350 meals (held the Monday before Thanksgiving at RHEMI); and a Christmas drive that sponsors families in the community and provides them with presents.

I believe it’s my calling to help people. I have always tried to help people and volunteer whenever I can. – Bill Ceasar, football coach and caterer

to help people and volunteer whenever I can.” Ceasar runs a nonproﬁt, Coming Back to Give Back, which helps local children and families in need. Each year, Ceasar organizes three big

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To top it all off, Ceasar organizes a grocery drive every Sunday. The football coach says that the adage – “It’s better to give than to receive” – certainly applies to his life: “I get inspired when I see people happy. I am blessed to be a blessing.” O – Licia Avelar

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Half United co-founders and siblings Carmin and Christian Black are the children of a pastor and, as such, have been exposed to the needs of people all over the world. They’ve taken that experience and are paying it forward in their own way – the Wilmington, N.C.-based company feeds children in the U.S., Fiji, Cambodia and Haiti; builds community gardens; supports food banks; and educates children and young adults on the importance of healthy eating. And what about those bullets in their jewelry designs? “We use them to represent our ﬁght against global hunger. We have taken a symbol that is oftentimes seen as a negative, and we have transformed it into a positive.” Visit halfunited.com.

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– Meg Fitzgerald Batchelder, founder of The Ryan Batchelder Foundation, in memory of her son; the South Florida nonproﬁt gives stuffed animals to children in need

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“We hope to make this very first edition a success that will pave the way towards establishing a long-standing tradition,” notes Nora Davis, co-host of the local event. The pop-up feast has taken place in more than 60 cities worldwide since it began in Paris 25 years ago, drawing more than 100,000 foodies total. Visit dinerenblanc.info.

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PICTURE THIS The vibrant colors and lush landscaping of Boca Raton’s Old Floresta neighborhood are as pretty as a picture. So it’s not surprising that plein air artists will be gathering there this month and next to capture the classic Spanish-style homes, towering oaks draped with moss and Old Florida vibe as the area celebrates its 90th anniversary. The Art School at the Boca Raton Museum of Art partnered with Plein Air Palm Beach to commemorate the occasion – and give artists a chance to “stretch their canvases and creativity.” Artists and spectators are invited to join the fun and enjoy the winter weather. The historic neighborhood, which includes 29 homes and is located on the north side of Palmetto Park Road in east Boca, was designed and created by Addison Mizner in 1925. It became the city’s first historic district in 1990. The artists will paint pictures of houses and street views on Nov. 5 & 12 and Dec. 3 & 10. Their work will be on display at the Art School March 4-17. To join in the festivities, contact artschool@bocamuseum.org.

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HEART OF GOLD Philanthropist Marta Batmasian Promotes Peace and Honors Boca’s Best BY STACEY FEINTUCH

ity living is often compared to being a little ﬁsh in a big pond. Philanthropist Marta Batmasian, who lived in Boston before moving to Boca Raton 32 years ago, can relate to that analogy. She says that she wouldn’t have been able to make as much of an impact in Beantown as she has been able to here. “In a smaller town, you can make more of a difference,” Batmasian says. “I love to help the community. When you’ve lived here that long, you get pulled into all these wonderful causes. We have so many tremendous leaders here who’ve inspired me.” Among her many community-enhancing projects is the Garden of Humanity. On April 25 – a day after the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, of which her grandmother was a survivor and in which 1.5 million Armenians perished – the peace park was dedicated at Royal Palm Place.

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I love to help the community. When you’ve lived here that long, you get pulled into all these wonderful causes. We have so many tremendous leaders here who’ve inspired me. It’s situated near Investments Limited, which owns and manages residential and commercial properties in and around South Florida and Boston. Batmasian and her husband, James, own the company. The Garden of Humanity was built to honor, remember and memorialize victims and survivors of massacres, genocides and the Holocaust. It aims to promote peace, love, tolerance, acceptance and education – regardless of color, race or creed, Batmasian says. “We cannot be quiet and have these types of heinous crimes happen in the world,” she says. “We can do our little part to not have these 28

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types of events occur again by generating and promoting love.” An eternal ﬂame is at the center of the park. Its four sides are adorned with images of and quotes by Anne Frank, the Dalai Lama, Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and others. Plaques commemorate the Holocaust and massacres such as those in Darfur, Armenia and Cambodia. Other plaques feature symbols of various religions. “I love seeing young children and their parents holding hands and reading the inscriptions,” Batmasian says. “It’s especially rewarding since an endeavor like this has never been initiated in Boca Raton.”

Batmasian also launched the Walk of Recognition, now organized by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. An annual event since 1997, the Walk of Recognition honors and recognizes those who have made a signiﬁcant long-term commitment to and difference in Boca Raton. “It’s become a true community event when these people are dubbed as the legends of Boca Raton who have changed lives,” says Batmasian. On Nov. 11, the Walk of Recognition 2015 will recognize new inductees and honor past living recipients. New this year is a paragraph about each inductee highlighting his or her contributions, located alongside honorees’ names on the Walk of Recognition monument at Royal Palm Place. “People can read about and be inspired by leaders in the community,” Batmasian says. O

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INSIDE JOBS The Apple Founder Drove His Company’s Success – And Employees Crazy – As Depicted in “Steve Jobs” BY BILL BOWEN

he latest depiction of the convoluted events in Silicon Valley, where the personal computer was born in the late ’70s, takes a darker view of the personality of marketing impresario Steve Jobs and draws a powerful and edgy performance out of Michael Fassbender. So edgy, in fact, that it might get on your nerves. The opening sequence of “Steve Jobs” shows the computer pioneer at his most insufferable, badgering and belittling old friend and Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak (Seth Rogen) and right-hand woman

Joanna Hoffman (Kate Winslet) in a hissy ﬁt that lasts a little too long. No wonder an award was created by Apple employees (usually won by Hoffman), honoring the ability to stand up to Jobs’ impossible demands. Walter Isaacson’s book, “Steve Jobs,” from which Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin (“The Social Network,” “Moneyball”) wrote this script, was based on insights from 40 interviews with the two-time Apple CEO before his death in 2011. Fassbender (“Inglourious Basterds,” “12 Years A Slave”) uses his dramatic range to shift instantly from angry

tirade to piercing sensitivity in portraying the complex Jobs, who could charm thousands in a concert hall but couldn’t treat his closest friends and loved ones decently. His Apple team, from its earliest days in Jobs’ Los Altos, Calif., garage, included Andy Hertzfeld (Michael Stuhlbarg) and Andrea “Andy” Cunningham (Sarah Snook), always braced for the next rant. The ﬁlm is the latest to cover the same time period in Silicon Valley, when Jobs and Wozniak (mostly the latter) were building circuit boards in Jobs’ garage and Bill Gates and Paul Allen were founding Microsoft. “Pirates of Silicon Valley,” a 1999 TV movie, and “Jobs,” a 2013 movie with Ashton Kutcher in the title role, covered the same turf but barely touched on the darker side of Jobs. Sorkin’s version, directed by Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Million-

aire,” “127 Hours”) tells the story of Jobs’ daughter, Lisa (played by Perla Haney-Jardine, Ripley Sobo and Makenzie Moss), whom he denied even in the face of a positive paternity test. Eventually, they formed a relationship as she grew. Also documented are the difﬁculties faced by John Sculley (Jeff Daniels), whom Jobs woos to become Apple CEO and is then left to run the company when Jobs is forced out by the board of directors. Jobs had none of the computer skills of Wozniak yet often seemed to take credit for Apple’s inventions. His genius was in marketing, and success overshadowed his ﬂawed people skills. He will grow on you. O TIME: 2 hours, 2 minutes RATED: R for language

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Intriguing Reads About Famous Gifts Throughout History BY CHELSEA GREENWOOD AND GABRIELLA SMITH When it comes to gift-giving, they say it’s the thought that counts. But, famous royals and other wealthy individuals throughout history seemed to take a different tack, looking to impress their loved ones – and rivals – with grand gifts, often outrageous items of immeasurable worth. Whether pieces of art, exotic spaces or even live animals, the gifts themselves were often eclipsed by the intriguing circumstances surrounding them, and many remain shrouded in mystery, making for reading that’s at once educational and entertaining.

“The Amber Room: The Fate of the World’s Greatest Lost Treasure” Authors Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy “have gone further along the trail of this great lost treasure than anyone before them,” according to the book’s publisher.

By Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy In 1717, Frederick I of Prussia sent a collection of intricately carved amber panels to Peter the Great of Russia, and they were subsequently used to line the walls of a chamber. The Amber Room, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, soon came to symbolize Russia’s imperial strength and remained as such for more than 200 years.

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However, during World War II and the Nazi invasion, the panels were taken down and packed away, never to be seen again – lost in the mists of history. Since then, dozens of individuals from Russia and Germany have tried to hunt down the missing panels, and some mysteriously died during their search. Authors Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy “have gone further along the trail of this great lost treasure than anyone before them,” according to the book’s publisher, and through declassiﬁed ﬁles and intercepted German communications, the duo of-

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For 19th century Russian Orthodox Christians, Easter was a major holiday, and exchanging eggs was an annual tradition. In 1885, jeweler and craftsman Peter Carl Fabergé decided to put an elegant spin on the gift by designing what appeared to be a plain white egg, encapsulating a diamond miniature of the imperial crown and a ruby pendant. Fabergé presented it to Czar Alexander III, who gifted it to his czarina. “This gift began a tradition that would last for more than three decades: lavishly extravagant eggs commemorating public events that, in retrospect, seem little more than staging posts on the march to revolution,” according to the book’s publisher. Indeed, the eggs represented the obsession with style and indifference toward the rampant poverty in Russia that ultimately led to the end of the Romanov dynasty. Author Toby Faber takes readers inside the design process of each egg, outlines their disappearance during the revolution and recounts their re-emergence in the global marketplace as highly coveted objets d’art.

After years of study, Stephanie Dalley, an expert on ancient Babylonian language, realized there was a glaring lack of literature on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – and the only one whose location remains unknown. So she took it upon herself to unravel this mystery. There is speculation that, in 600 BC, King Nebuchadnezzar II gifted his wife, Amytis, with the hanging gardens as she longed for the greenery and mountainous terrain of her homeland. That’s where Dalley begins this “exciting story of detection involving legends, expert decipherment of ancient texts and a vivid description of a little-known civilization,” according to the book’s publisher. She takes readers through exhaustive attempts to excavate the gardens as well as her personal journey, starting with the translation of an original text and the trail of clues it uncovered. Based on her research, Dalley hypothesizes where the gardens were located, what they looked like and how they inﬂuenced garden design.

At the request of his dying wife, Emperor Shah Jahan of Mughal built the Taj Mahal to make her dreams of paradise a reality. From conception to completion, the magniﬁcent white-marble landmark – and World Heritage Site – took 17 years to build. In “Taj Mahal,” husband and wife duo and Oxford-trained historians Diana and Michael Preston explore how the construction of the Taj paralleled the history of the Moghul Empire itself, with the building representing the dynasty’s power and wealth as well as its high point. With their keen storytelling skills, the Prestons bring that sweeping history alive, detailing the daily life of imperial palacedwellers as well as the wars and rivalries that formed the empire. “‘Taj Mahal’ makes an argument for the commingling of love and architecture… A Shakespearean world of intrigue and betrayal, in which punishment was swift and brutal, and fratricide was commonplace,” according to Newsweek. Full of romance, violence, tragedy and triumph, this compelling story has it all.

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“Taj Mahal: Passion and Genius at the Heart of the Moghul Empire”

“The Medici Giraffe: And Other Tales of Exotic Animals And Power” By Marina Belozerskaya Historically, animals have played an integral role in the lives of humans, providing sustenance, companionship and assistance. But another function – almost forgotten today – is the role of exotic animals as gifts. In “The Medici Giraffe,” history buff Marina Belozerskaya explores this relationship with seven historical examples and posits the question: “Why have they been counted among the most advantageous diplomatic gifts, the most cherished royal treasures, and the most impressive symbols of power and learning?” According to Kirkus Reviews, the book is “a lively account of how exotic animals have helped further the political ends of princes and potentates, from the Ptolemys to Chairman Mao… These intriguing and little-known stories easily justify themselves. Animal lore and history have rarely been treated so delightfully.” As for that title giraffe? In 15th century Florence, Medici prince Lorenzo the Magniﬁcent worked ardently behind the scenes to consolidate his power. When an Egyptian sultan sent him a giraffe as a gift, Lorenzo took it as proof of his success. O

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SOUL SURVIVORS Daryl Hall And John Oates Bring Sizzling Sound To Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE

ans may not know their ﬁrst names, but does it even matter? Daryl Hall and John Oates have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. The longtime pals, who became musically intertwined in the ’70s, debuted with their album “Abandoned Luncheonette,” which sparked a Top 10 single, “She’s Gone.” They went on to win national acclaim and a nod in a Spin magazine story with the headline: “Why Hall and Oates are the New Velvet Underground.” They also participated in the “We Are the World” session and the Live Aid show in Philadelphia. Now, the duo will bring its catchy tunes to Seminole Hard Rock Ho-

tel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28 – no doubt launching into a few oldies but goodies, including “Sara Smile,” “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do).” Although they’ve recorded many albums together, including a box set, “Do What You Want, Be What You Are: The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates,” they’ve also made names for themselves as solo artists. Oates’ “Mississippi Mile” got three out of four stars from People magazine while Hall’s “Laughing Down Crying” received critical acclaim from The Huffington Post, Spinner and Pop Matters. And they certainly have busy lives outside the touring arena. Oates,

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his wife and son live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado on their ranch along with three dogs, a ﬂock of emus, llamas and alpacas. Oates spends his free time driving his tractor, riding his mountain bike, hiking the backcountry and skiing. Hall’s latest project is an awardwinning monthly web series, “Live from Daryl’s House,” which features musicians such as Smokey Rob-

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SENSATIONAL SEASONS Momix “Botanica” Shows Nature In New Light At Kravis Center For The Performing Arts BY LINDA HAASE

ature is a work of art – and what better way to celebrate that with music, imagery, illusions and fantasy? That’s the premise behind Momix “Botanica,” which shows a unique, captivating side of the four seasons. “With an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to Vivaldi, ‘Botanica’ reveals nature’s changing imagery,” notes the Momix website. “An herbal remedy and natural aphrodisiac, ‘Botanica’ shows off the endlessly renewable energy of the superb Momix performers, with costumes, projections and custom-made props and puppetry adding an extra dose of fantasy to the elixir. This is dance

at its most organic and inventive. The seasons will never be the same.” The show will take place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29. It has captured good reviews in other venues: “Momix deals in illusions, props and trippy images, and ‘Botanica’ has an abundance of all three,” notes The New York Times. Adds the Kravis website: “Momix is a company known for exceptional creativity and physical beauty. Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s ‘Botanica’ not only follows seasonal rhythms but also the evolution of the world and the passing of a day. Flowers bloom, go to seed and die;

vegetable, animal and mineral – all in human form – combine and metamorphose.” You may have already seen the Momix company on the small screen. The troupe of dancer-illusionists has appeared in commercials for Hanes underwear and a Target ad that premiered during the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, as well as performances on PBS’ “Dance in America” series.

“With nothing more than light, shadow, props and the human body, Momix has astonished audiences on ﬁve continents for more than 30 years,” notes its website. Want a taste of the show? Check out the jaw-dropping preview on the Kravis website. O For more information, call 561-832-7469 or visit kravis.org.

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CALIENTE CONCERT Fiesta Latina To Spice Things Up At AmericanAirlines Arena BY LINDA HAASE

ut Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull together, and you’ve got a high-energy event that will keep people dancing long after the last refrain. Ready to liven things up? Join the two mega-stars when they headline the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina concert at 8:30 p.m. on

nominated music group that performs Mexican regional music). One thing you can be sure of: Lopez will be wearing something new. She actually has a high-tech system that keeps track of everything she wears so she doesn’t repeat her outﬁts – or her shoes. And we can count on Pitbull to be dressed

Nov. 7 at AmericanAirlines Arena. They’ll be joined by performers Don Omar (a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter and actor), Wisin (a Puerto Rican reggaeton musician, songwriter and record producer), Prince Royce (whose bilingual version of “Back it Up” features J. Lo and Pitbull) and Marco Antonio Solis (a Mexican musician, composer and producer who has received ﬁve Latin Grammy Awards). Other highlights include Camila (a Mexican pop rock group), Natalia Jiménez (a Spanish singer), Becky G (an American singer, songwriter, actress and rapper), Fonseca (a Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer and activist) and Voz de Mando (a Latin Grammy Award-

to the nines: He’s always impeccably attired in a sharp suit and shades. Lopez and Pitbull both have busy schedules this month – while musician, performer, fashion icon and actor Pitbull will be performing at the Norwegian Escape cruise ship’s christening ceremony (he’s the ship’s godfather), actress, singer and reality star Lopez (once chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World) is taking on hosting duties at the American Music Awards, which will air live on ABC on Nov. 22. Obviously the pair is taking to heart the advice Pitbull espoused on his website: “Work hard, play hard and live every moment like there’s no tomorrow.” O

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feeling like a doormat or compromising your basic values.” If you find yourself changing your fundamental beliefs, morals or values, that’s a definite red flag. “Then you must stand your ground and find a way to agree to disagree,” she says. “If you do this, it’s important to let go of any resentment. I think it can be done respectfully, without alienating your partner.”

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THE ART OF COMPROMISE Giving In Without Giving Up Too Much In A Disagreement BY LINDA HAASE

he couple tried for 22 years to choose a backsplash for their kitchen. “We couldn’t agree,” they lamented in unison. So they gave up. The walls remained bare. The pair, featured on a recent episode of HGTV’s “Property Brothers,” learned a lot about compromise during the renovation of their house. “After 20 years, I got them to agree on things. I should be called

the construction counselor,” quipped Jonathan Scott, a licensed contractor and one of the show’s stars. Compromise isn’t always easy. But it’s necessary in relationships, which are full of questions, decisions and disagreements, from which house to buy to how often the in-laws should visit to what’s for dinner. But, when arguing with your signiﬁcant other, when should you give in – and perhaps more importantly – when should you stand your ground?

“Compromise is great in small doses and a necessary part of any healthy relationship,” says Boca Raton licensed mental health counselor Jessica Marchena. “It allows both partners to feel appreciated and respected. The key is to be ﬂexible, without ending up

Marchena adds that compromise should always be a voluntary act, done after a certain amount of introspection: “You should never be forced to compromise against your core values, conscience or dignity. If you feel like you need to suppress your desires and needs for NOVEMBER 2015

life relations the good of your relationship, you are compromising too much.” But what about those who give in just to please their partners? “If it is done in the spirit of being fair or just out of love, why not? But if the compromise leads to resentment or hurt or any other negative, then it would be a good idea to check underlying motivations and feelings,” says Tina Montalvo, a West Palm Beach licensed marriage and family therapist. So just what is this art of compromise – and how do you achieve it? “The goal is to meet somewhere in the middle, where both partners get their needs met,” Marchena says. “You both can talk about what you want to do or what you need at that moment. Hear each other out. For example, maybe you will sleep with a mask and ear plugs so your husband can work on his computer or watch TV.” It’s always important, she stresses, to think about your motives. “You have to ask yourself, ‘What is my goal? Is it to win the battle? Or is it to preserve the relation-

ship?’ Those couples who focus on protecting the relationship over the long term are more likely to think this is not such a big deal.” Getting on the same page, so to speak, involves ﬁnding solutions that allow both people to feel satisﬁed with the decision they have made together, says Marchena. “For example, if you have different styles in decorating your house and can’t agree, call in a decorator who can help you come up with a look you will both love. The art of compromise must come with mutual respect, honesty and good intention on both sides. It’s a give and take, not one person always doing the compromising.”

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The art of compromise must come with mutual respect, honesty and good intention on both sides. It’s a give and take, not one person always doing the compromising.

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Boynton Beach residents Joan Friedenberg and Mark Schneider have learned to compromise on many issues, and, although they enjoy many of the same activities, like ballet, classical music and bird-watching, they feel differently about how many vacations to take each year. “He likes to be away more than I do, so we either take shorter trips or he stays longer at a destination than I do and plans it so that he does the kinds of things he prefers to do when I am back home,” Friedenberg says. The two are both activists and politically well-informed – that was a must for both when looking for a partner. “Neither of us would have married someone who was uninformed and apolitical or someone with different political and social values,” she says. “These are issues we don’t feel we could have compromised on.” Montalvo says there are three types of compromise: “The kind that couples can work out fairly easily; the kind where couples agree

to disagree; and the third, when the couple cannot talk about the topic they disagree upon without stirring up a lot of negative emotion.” The latter, she says, can make couples question their connection and lead to anger, accusations and hurt feelings. “The interaction ends with a painful emotional distance that can last for hours or days or longer,” Montalvo says. “The only solution is to find a way to talk about the vulnerable feelings underneath. When a couple finds themselves unable to reach a compromise or unable to ‘agreeably’ agree to disagree, they should look deeper, to the feelings, meanings and needs the conflict generates.” But, experts stress, there’s usually a solution. (Some couples even flip a coin.) “Sometimes, coming up with a solution is easy and, other times, less so,” Marchena says. “It is important to find a fair balance between your partner’s needs and your own. It can be challenging at times, but it’s not impossible.” O

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CHANGES IN ATTITUDE Teaching Children To Practice Gratitude In Today’s Entitled World

BY DIANNA SMITH

atching our children share with others is perhaps one of the sweetest things that we, as parents, take pleasure in. We gaze proudly, knowing that a little bit of our kindness has rubbed off on our daughters and sons, and we secretly bask in the fact that our kid isn’t the one causing a scene because he doesn’t feel like being nice. Our kids rock, we think. And so do our parenting skills. But then something happens. The ability to play nice doesn’t last long, and, more often than not, I am the parent drowning in embarrassment because my child is treating sharing as if it’s torture. I realize that little ones especially need to work on this sharing thing so they can prepare for the grown-up 48

world. I want my children to always be grateful for what they have because most children these days seem

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to expect things instead of appreciating them. And my children certainly have a better quality of life than

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scores of children around the globe. So how do we change their attitudes? Local therapists say we can start by teaching gratitude just about every day. Children are born with empathy, says Karen Deerwester, owner of Family Time Coaching and Consulting and director of the Family Time program at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Amazingly enough, toddlers even at the young age of 18 months know how to make someone else happy. And, also at this age, they know how to make themselves happy, too. “Children are very much about ‘me and mine,’” Deerwester says. “The ﬁrst step of gratitude is letting them know that they are appreciated, respected and valued

for who they are. Then show them how to be helpful to other people. They can understand that they can be a part of something bigger than themselves, and that creates people we want to be around.” She says that children today live in a “me, my, now world,” and those who don’t have gratitude usually feel that nothing is ever enough. “That creates panic and anxiety,” she says. “You’re always looking for more.” Deirdre Knapp, a licensed psychologist at Whole Health Psychological Center in West Palm Beach, says that grateful children tend to be happier and more positive, and they have better social support systems. Grateful children usually grow into grateful adults who have less stress

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and depression compared to those who don’t appreciate things. Parents need to instill gratitude by example, Knapp says. Teach toddlers to say “thank you” and make them understand that it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gift-giving. Have the child help write thank you notes for presents, and sit down as a family once a day and list things everyone is grateful for. With children in elementary school, be sure to thank them for doing nice things, such as cleaning the house, listening well or eating dinner without ﬁghting with a sibling. “Children of this age can start to take a more active role in helping others and might participate in school- or home-based charity events such as fundraisers,” Knapp says. In middle school and high school, children can be encouraged to volunteer somewhere, such as a local soup kitchen, or even arrange their own fundraiser, like a bake sale, to collect money for a cause near and dear to their hearts. Another suggestion for kids this age, Knapp says, is to leave your child gratitude notes that highlight

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something about him you are grateful for and encourage him to do the same for others. Deerwester says it’s important to help teens create self-awareness of things they like about themselves because many struggle with low self-esteem. Also, remind them to be grateful for their true friends – not the ones on Facebook or Instagram, but the ones who are there for them on a daily basis. She also offers other ideas to show gratitude: keep gratitude journals or hang a white board in the house, call it the gratitude wall and have everyone write something they’re grateful for whenever they pass it. Or create a gratitude jar and write down things you’re grateful for every day; once a week, read

those notes aloud to your family. The more often parents show gratitude, the better their children will understand how important it is. Knapp stresses that adults who demonstrate mindfulness and being present in the moment have an easier time showing and teaching gratitude. “This, too, can contribute to selfawareness, a strong sense of self and being more grateful,” she says. “Putting your cell phone down and only focusing on your child has immense beneﬁts and often says more than words alone can. Show gratitude by appreciating your time together because childhood is ﬂeeting, and, in a blink of an eye, we are parents of adults, not children, and our homes are empty again.” O

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elcome to the experience of a lifetime. One where you are whisked away in a chauffeured Maserati Quattroporte to the luxurious Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, resplendent with history and jawdropping architecture. Your spacious accommodations at the 356-acre modern Mediterranean village await: a 2,000-squarefoot suite with every imaginable amenity and panoramic views of the Intracoastal.

your wish is their command at this venue reminiscent of the Alhambra Palace in Spain (we suggest a relaxing couples massage and the signature ritual bath). Afterwards, there’s time for a nap or a stroll around the scenic property before your private sunset cruise on the Intracoastal. The enchanting evening continues at Morimoto Sushi Bar with an exclusive private dinner prepared by acclaimed Sushi Chef Takao Soejima, protégé of Iron Chef and Sushi

Does it get any better than this? Absolutely. Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has set aside a halfday for you. Don’t play tennis? No problem. Connors loves a good game of golf. He’s also up for lunch or just shooting the breeze. Your ﬁrst stop? A half-day of pampering at the 50,000-squarefoot Waldorf Astoria Spa, named the No. 1 Spa in the World in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Pick and choose, 52

Master Masaharu Morimoto. Does it get any better than this? Absolutely. Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has set aside a half-day for you. Don’t play tennis? No problem. Connors loves a good game of

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golf. He’s also up for lunch or just shooting the breeze. It’s all part of the Legends of Boca Experience, offered only at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The four-day, three-night overthe-top extravaganza also includes a round of golf on the championship course; a private beach cabana with personal concierge; a

gourmet dinner of artisanal Italian fare at Lucca; and a shopping excursion, chauffeured in a Maserati, to boutiques such as Versace, Gucci, David Yurman, Cartier, Henri Bendel, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany. The $20,000 package is customizable and can be designed to ﬁt families or couples. In other words, dream big.

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“People are seeking experiential travel more than ever before, and we sought to offer guests a truly unforgettable luxury travel experience. With the Legends of Boca Experience, the unimaginable becomes reality,” says Boca Raton Resort & Club President Richard Hayduk. “The resort’s combination of storied history and architecture with modern-day edge serves as the perfect backdrop for such an experience.” And should you need anything – before, during or even after your stay – a personal concierge is available. (Kind of like having your own fairy godmother.) The resort’s partnership with Connors, a Boca Raton resident and ﬁve-time US Open champion, has exceeded Hayduk’s expectations. “Connors is one of the most downto-earth people I’ve met, incredibly easy to talk to,” Hayduk says. “He’s

a respected athlete who has just the right amount of edginess tempered with a hefty dose of humility. He’s a lot of fun to be around.” Connors, in turn, has kind words for the resort. “Nothing quite compares to the uncompromising setting I’ve found at this resort, with all the amenities of iconic luxury,” Connors told JetsettersBlog.com. “Boasting one of the ﬁnest and most renowned

tennis and golf complexes in South Florida, this is an ideal partnership, and I look forward to spending much of my family’s and my time at Boca Raton Resort & Club.” Although the visit with Connors might be one highlight of the experience, there’s a lot more to explore and enjoy at this historical resort, designed by the legendary architect Addison Mizner. It retains vestiges of its glamorous past but has a vibrant new energy – a perfect melding of past and present. And its half-mile of pristine private beach, accessible via the luxurious Boca Beach Club, is not to be missed. Learn how to hang ten at the resort’s surﬁng school, snorkel, kayak,

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“GOOD MORNING AMERICA” ANCHOR AMY ROBACH BEAT CANCER AND NOW FIGHTS FOR A CURE

n Nov. 11, 2013, thousands of “Good Morning America” fans across the country tuned into their favorite morning show expecting a day like any other. But they were in for an emotional bombshell. At 8:19 a.m., anchor Amy Robach sat next to friend and anchor Robin Roberts on set, took a deep breath and revealed to the world: “I have breast cancer.” And it was all because Roberts had convinced her to get a mammogram live on air just a few weeks prior for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. That was two years ago, and today, Robach, 42, is healthy and active. The journalist – who has covered everything from ice road trucking across the Arctic to interviewing parents of murdered school children to working two weeks straight at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi – is now an advocate for breast cancer awareness, dedicating herself to the cause with the same passion that she brings to her job. Robach, who is married to “Melrose Place” alum and entrepreneur Andrew Shue, wants to encourage women to have mammograms and to realize that they aren’t invincible from the disease. Because that’s exactly how Robach used to think. Living through cancer has made her appreciate life a lot more, and, in a strange

way, it has helped make her better, she says: “I am a much more thoughtful, considerate person. I’ve changed how I react to things. How I parent. What kind of a wife I am. I live better.” “Better: How I Let Go of Control, Held On to Hope, and Found Joy in My Darkest Hour” happens to be the title of her new book, which debuted in October. And “Better” is also the name of a poem her daughter Ava penned about Robach while she was undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

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Better is something that Robach strives to be each and every day. “What a hopeful word,” Robach writes in her book. “Perfect… simple… powerful.”

EARLY DEDICATION Born in Michigan, Robach lived in Missouri and Georgia as a child, where beauty pageants were a sort of cultural phenomenon. She entered a few as a teenager and even while in college at the University of Georgia, where she graduated with high honors in broadcast journalism. In

credits them for encouraging her to volunteer, for helping her learn to speak in front of a crowd and for being involved in the community. All of these skills have helped her journalism career as well. When Robach was a kid, her grandmother always nudged her to go into journalism because that was something she had hoped to do herself, but she never fulﬁlled her dream due to motherhood. She wanted Robach to live that dream for her. So Robach majored in broadcasting, and her ﬁrst story was about a

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student who died of a drug overdose. She remembers interviewing the distraught father and realizing that the emotional interview could

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help prevent others from experimenting with drugs. When she ﬁgured out that being a journalist meant she could make a difference in this world, Robach was hooked. And she dove into her career with so much tenacity and determination that she wasn’t going to stop until she landed an anchor job in New York City. She even bypassed the typical college party lifestyle during her

junior year and took an internship at a local television station, waking up at 3 a.m. to work almost every morning before classes. Her hard work paid off because, after graduation, she got a job at a station in Charleston, S.C. Next, she moved to Washington, D.C., and worked at WTTG, a station known for rising broadcast stars. She made her way to NBC in 2003, where she became a national correspondent, co-host of the weekend edition of the “Today” show and an anchor on MSNBC. She left NBC for its rival, ABC, in 2012, where she had a correspondent role on “Good Morning America” and eventually landed an anchor spot. And while the show’s viewers watched Robach report daily on just about any topic with ease, what they didn’t know was that she was horribly sick from her eight rounds of chemotherapy. But not once did she think of quitting her demanding, highproﬁle job.

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“When I’m working, I’m happy,” she writes. “Whether I have ﬁve years or another 50, I want to relish every minute. And for me, that means living in the moment and doing exactly what I do because

When she figured out that being a journalist meant she could make a difference in this world, Robach was hooked. And she dove into her career with tenacity and determination. I really love it. And I hope my daughters will look back and say, ‘My mom followed her passion. We were loved and always taken care of. But she never gave up what she loved for us.’”

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FINDING STRENGTH When Breast Cancer Awareness Month was approaching in the early fall of 2013, Robach was asked by producers to get a mammogram live on air. She was told she was the perfect candidate because she was 40 years old at the time and hadn’t yet had a mammogram. Robach says her doctor had given her a prescription to get one months earlier, but she tossed it aside because she ﬁgured, since breast cancer didn’t run in her family, she was safe. Robach was a busy career woman at the time and mother to her daughters, Ava and Annalise, as well as stepmother to Shue’s three sons. (Robach met her now ex-husband, Tim McIntosh, in college, and they were married until 2008. They remain friends to this day.) Robach married Shue on her 37th birthday in 2010. She knew her loved ones would have wanted her to have the mammogram, but she wasn’t sure that doing it on television for the world to see was such a good idea. But RobNOVEMBER 2015

erts, a breast cancer survivor herself, managed to talk Robach into it. “It was through Robin telling me to do something uncomfortable because ‘you will save a life’ … that is what convinced me to go in there,” she says. “I absolutely said no initially because I didn’t think I needed it. I thought, ‘Who am I to go tell women to get a mammogram when I have no intention of doing it myself?’” Robach did do it, and she was relieved when it was over. But the show only had time for one breast to be scanned, so, after the segment ended, the technician asked if she wanted her other breast scanned, too. “I was so close to saying, ‘No, I’m good,’” Robach says. But she reluctantly agreed to ﬁnish her mammogram. Two days later, doctors found an abnormality, and a bilateral mastectomy was necessary. When Robach learned the news, she was alone in a hospital room, and she was so devastated that a therapist was sent in to comfort her. It wasn’t even the diagnosis that upset her the most: It was knowing she had to tell her daughters, then ages 10 and 7, that Mommy had cancer.

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“I told them the truth: I have the best doctors, the best care and that hopefully we caught it early,” she says. “I was so weak that entire day, but the moment I saw my kids fall apart, I became strong. You go into mom mode. It helped me get through the end of the day. I knew I had to be strong for them.” And she was. Robach endured two surgeries, breast expanders for seven months and the grueling eight rounds of chemotherapy. She

Photos courtesy of Amy Robach

still worked as much as possible through the stomach pains, nausea, hair loss and lack of sleep because she was determined not to let cancer ruin her career. But that doesn’t mean she never felt defeated. There were days when she didn’t want to get out of bed and times when she and Shue argued. On more than one occasion,

her parents begged her to stop taking so many work assignments because they wanted her to stay home and rest. As much as everyone tried to understand what she was going through, only Robach knew what she was capable of. And though there were moments when she felt sick as a dog, she mustered the strength to still be that tough journalist who had always given her all. Because Robach had never worked any other way.

Clockwise from top: Robach reveals her cancer diagnosis to Robin Roberts; Robach and husband Andrew Shue; Robach with her daughters; counting down the chemo treatments

SHARING A MESSAGE Once her chemotherapy was over, Robach started tamoxifen, a pill she (reluctantly) has to take over the next 10 years to reduce her risk of recurrence. Besides the hot ﬂashes and night sweats she experiences as side effects of the pill, Robach says that, today, she feels good. The New York City resident has enough energy to run again, a hobby she has enjoyed for years, and she has added weights and

core work into her exercise regime as well. Robach eats less red meat and more vegetables than before, and she started a garden this year. She also managed to ﬁnd time to write her book. Robach says she put pen to paper because she was surprised at how alone she felt after her diagnosis, and she thought her words might comfort other women going through the same thing. “I knew that, by sharing my story,

there would be this connectivity and this collective hug, and it makes you feel better, like you can get to the other side,” she says. “A part of my goal is to give women hope. Hope is powerful. We need hope.” She gives others hope not just through her book but also by advocating for breast cancer research and early detection. She is an ambassador for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; works with Susan G.

Komen for the Cure; and also gives speeches across the country, sharing her story as often as she can. Robach realizes that she isn’t safe from cancer and that there is a chance she could get it again. That’s a pretty tough thing not to think about. But she tries her best to focus on the present – because that’s really all she can do. “You don’t know how fragile life is until you’re staring down the possibility of death. It’s a daunting way to live,” Robach says. “So I remind myself that tomorrow is not a given, and all you have is right now. You realize how precious every second is.” O NOVEMBER 2015

Photo by Maia Jacobson Habitat For Humanity volunteers

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BEYOND THE BUCKS Don’t Just Donate: Connect With Your Cause Through Firsthand Volunteering Opportunities

inston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” We couldn’t agree more. Volunteering is a winwin situation for both the giver and the recipient. Research conducted by the Corporation for National & Community Service indicates that volunteering improves “individual health benefits as well as social benefits.” Experts acknowledge that you get a pleasant “high” when you serve others and feel better about yourself while increasing your social circle. “It’s fine to give money,” says South Florida-based psychologist Dr. Terry Lyles, an expert on trauma and stress, who has volunteered his expertise on many occasions, helping victims of earthquakes and other natural disasters around the world.

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“But when you give of your time, space and know-how, you are investing in the lives of the person or people and connecting with them.” We are blessed in South Florida to have a veritable buffet of opportunities where you can share your time, skills and knowledge. At this very minute, as you read this, local organizations are in need of educators,

Many locals are under the illusion that poverty does not exist in our area, but statistics tell a different story: Approximately 15 percent of Palm Beach County residents live below the poverty line, according to the PBC Counts data portal. That’s about one in six. Suzy Broad saw that ﬁrsthand last Christmas Eve. Broad and her volun-

“Habitat for Humanity is a great way for young people to get community service hours while working hard but having fun.” – Julia Rowe, Habitat For Humanity of South Palm Beach County

“crafty” people, those who love to work with nature and animals, grant writers, meal servers and more. And there are countless opportunities that require no special skill or knowledge – just a genuine desire to give back.

teers from The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton were distributing presents to the residents of Dixie Manor in Boca Raton when it was brought to her attention that one particular family had no furniture. NOVEMBER 2015

She knocked on the apartment door and asked if she could come in. “There wasn’t a stick of furniture, cookware – even silverware in the place,” she says. “Only two airbeds and a pizza box on the counter.” After the volunteers ﬁnished giving out gifts, the driver of the then-empty truck took the mother and her two teenage children to The Giving Tree warehouse in Delray Beach.

local chapter, says that volunteers of all ages – including youngsters – are always needed to help, seven days a week, whether constructing new homes, stafﬁng the three ReStores or contributing to other projects. Volunteers are also needed to paint and landscape existing homes as part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, which beautiﬁes homes in need and performs repairs to ensure

Habitat For Humanity volunteer

Habitat For Humanity volunteers

“Our mission is to provide food and emergency assistance to meet basic human needs and long-term solutions to break the cycle of dependence.”

“We invited them to pick out any pieces of furniture they wanted,” Broad says. “We loaded the truck, and, by midnight, the apartment was fully furnished. I knew the woman to be a hard worker and a dedicated volunteer herself, but she’d fallen upon hard times. She could be you or me.” Want to enrich your life – and the lives of others? Read on for eight local volunteer opportunities.

BUILD A HOME Millard and Linda Fuller, a couple from Georgia, started Habitat for Humanity in 1976, and the nonproﬁt was famously publicized by former President Jimmy Carter, who built houses alongside other volunteers in the ’80s. Now, Habitat for Humanity of South

is on the verge of celebrating its 25th anniversary, in 2016. Julia Rowe, volunteer engagement director of the

Palm Beach County

safety. Volunteers don’t need special construction skills as safety and orientation sessions are held onsite daily. Register online the night before or commit to a set time in the future. Volunteers work alongside prospective homeowners, who must complete 400 hours of labor to qualify for the lowcost housing and interestfree mortgage provided by Habitat for Humanity. “This is a great way for young people to get community service hours while working hard but having fun,” Rowe says.

Habitat For Humanity volunteers

Call 561-819-6070 or visit habitatsouthpalm beach.org.

FEED THE HUNGRY There is such a thing as a free lunch, and it’s served up six days a week at Boca Helping Hands for anyone in need. “Our mission is to pro-

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Boca Helping Hands volunteers

Habitat for Humanity photos by Maia Jacobson

– Deanna Duke, Boca Helping Hands

Boca Helping Hands volunteers

Equine-Assisted Therapies photos by Arron Haggart

Equine-Assisted Therapies volunteers

Lagoon Keepers volunteers

Equine-Assisted Therapies volunteers

vide food and emergency assistance to meet basic human needs and long-term solutions to break the cycle of dependence,” says Deanna Duke, volunteer program manager, about the community-based organization, formed in 1998. “We distribute about 300 grocery bags and 200 hot meals daily.” Volunteers prepare and serve meals, wash dishes and clean up in ﬁve-hour shifts. In the warehouse, they pack bags and stock shelves. Front desk volunteers answer phones and schedule appointments. Meals are also delivered to homebound and elderly individuals, so drivers are needed as well. Boca Helping Hands also has a Job Mentor Program, and volunteers are needed to teach computer classes and assist in interview preparation. At the Resource Center, which helps residents in crisis situations, volunteers schedule appointments and offer assistance. More than 300 volunteers serve Boca Helping Hands, Duke says, but the need is growing: “All the amazing volunteers at Boca Helping Hands have a voice for kindness, ears for compassion, hands for charity and a heart for love.” Call 561-417-0913, ext. 206, or visit bocahelpinghands.org.

Lagoon Keepers volunteers

HELP WITH HORSES If you want a change of pace – and love horses – check out this opportunity in Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Founded in 1982 and originally named Horses and the Handicapped, EquineAssisted Therapies of South Florida

serves children and

adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, such as autism, Down syndrome or limited mobility. The 113 clients aged 3 to 74 are paired with horses that help them develop motor, cognitive and social skills in the arena. Volunteers can serve as side-walkers, following alongside horse and rider and making sure the latter is secure, and they can also groom the animals or muck out the barn. Mandy DeBord, executive director, says that volunteers often tell her: “When I started volunteering, I never realized how much of an impact it would have on my life.” Volunteers must commit to at least two hours per week, go through a training session with instructors and be 14 years or older. Call 954-974-2007 or visit equineatsf.org.

KAYAK AND CLEAN UP Gregory Reynolds formed Lagoon Keepers in 2003 after witnessing a woman casually dispose of a broken bucket in the ocean near Peanut Island. “That was it,” the conservationist says. He decided to start an organization dedicated to keeping our waterways clean and clear. His volunteers, mostly over the age of 18, must be willing and able to remove debris along the coastline and respond to calls from the Coast Guard or other organizations requiring assistance. Lagoon Keepers has already removed 4,000 pounds of debris, including 21 sunken vessels. Reynolds also established Kayak to Cleanup, a proNOVEMBER 2015

gram offering individuals and families free use of kayaks in return for cleaning up waterways. For $50 a year (per individual), a member has access to kayaks at eight locations from Tequesta to Boynton Beach, 365 days a year.

That’s why she started In Jacob’s Shoes, in memory of her son who passed away in 2008. She formed the Pompano Beach-based nonproﬁt in 2009 and, since then, has given away almost 60,000 pairs of shoes and more than 4,000

In Jacob’s Shoes volunteers

“Kids want to be accepted in school, and if they don’t have the right shoes, they feel left out and suffer low self-esteem because they are teased.” – Harlene Zweig, In Jacob’s Shoes

Call 561-255-6974 or visit lagoonkeepers.org.

CLEAN AND RECYCLE SHOES “The ﬁrst visible signs of poverty are shoes,” says Harlene Zweig.

fully stocked backpacks to children in South Florida. “Kids want to be accepted in school, and if they don’t have the right shoes, they feel left out and suffer low self-esteem because they are teased,” she says. The donated shoes are “gently worn,” and volunteers scrub them clean, disinfect them and change laces if necessary before distributing the refurbished footwear to underprivileged kids. Zweig currently has more than 1,000 volunteers who hold shoe drives, collect shoes from designated bins and

The Giving Tree volunteers

In Jacob’s Shoes volunteers

sort and stock the warehouse. “We only give out shoes in pristine condition,” says Zweig. The need has been escalating each year, so the charity could use more volunteers 14 years or older for hands-on work and fundraisers. Those under 14 can help if accompanied by an adult. Call 954-905-2505 or visit injacobshoes.org.

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“Our aim is to restore dignity, spread kindness and give hope to people who may have lost access to the basic necessities.” – Suzy Broad, The Giving Tree

if it weren’t for The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, founded more than 20 years ago. “Our aim is to restore dignity, spread kindness and give hope to people who may have lost access to the basic necessities,” says Broad, co-chair. Its programs include Holiday Gift Giving, which fulﬁlls wish lists for 2,000 needy children and seniors in the area, and Sweet

Dreams, which buys beds for children sleeping on ﬂoors. Volunteers are needed for these programs, ranging from men with strong arms and vehicles to move furniture to people willing to shop for, wrap and distribute gifts. Families are invited to come out and help so that even children get hands-on volunteering experience. The Giving Tree also provides Christmas dinner to

The Giving Tree photo by Suzy Broad

The only requirement is that members remove garbage from the water during their outings and email photos to Lagoon Keepers. The charity also needs volunteers in other areas, ranging from grant writers to legal experts.

the 100 residents of Dixie Manor, a public housing development, and needs volunteers to pick up meals from Publix and deliver them to recipients. “Our program is about families helping families, and we include everyone,” Broad says. Call 561-391-8900 or visit thegivingtreeboca.org.

TEACH SOMEONE TO READ The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County was es-

SHARE ASIAN CULTURE The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, an exquisite 16-acre property in Delray Beach, offers a breathtaking backdrop for volunteers who love to share historical knowledge and learn more about the beauty of the expansive gardens.

“We’ve had some volunteers with us for over 30 years. It’s such a soothing, meditational place to be.”

tablished in 1989 and currently has 800 volunteers who serve in various capacities, says Kristin Calder, chief executive officer: “We estimate that one in seven adults in Palm Beach County lacks basic literacy skills, meaning that they can’t read a bus schedule or fill out a job application.” The coalition has many retired educators who volunteer but offers training sessions for all reading tutors, so no prior teaching experience is needed. (For volunteers who want to read to children, no training is required.) Volunteers are also needed to serve on the coalition’s advisory board and plan special events. The usual time commitment is once or twice a week. Calder recalls how one adult student told her that being illiterate was like “having a veil over my eyes. If you cannot read, you are at the mercy of others.” Volunteers must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or the equivalent and be fluent in English.

Trained docents give tours of the museum and its revolving exhibits and offer guided tours of the gardens. As a reward, they receive substantial discounts in the Cornell Café and the gift store. Volunteers are also needed during special events throughout the year, says Diane Valentini, volunteer docent co-coordinator. “We’ve had some volunteers with us for over 30 years,” she says. “It’s such a soothing, meditational place to be.” Docents receive approximately 45 hours of training and must be able to stand for long periods of time. The Morikami also needs volunteers to staff and stock its gift store and to greet patrons. Volunteers need to be 16 years old for the weekly programs and 14 years old for helping with special events. Younger children accompanied by their parents or guardians are also welcome. O

Call 561-279-9103 or visit literacypbc.org.

Call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens volunteers

– Diane Valentini, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens volunteers

NOVEMBER 2015

Martin Short Opens Up About His Life Of Tragedy And Comedy

artin Short’s life is all about comedy, but another “c” word ultimately crept into the picture for the Canadianborn actor and comic, taking away two of his dearest loved ones: cancer. His mom, Olive, died of breast cancer in 1968 when he was just 18, and his beloved wife, Nancy Dolman, passed away in 2010 after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. But Short, 65, has a gift. He has always been able to put one foot in front of the other in the face of tragedy and pour his grief into his work, which, he tells us, is “healing.” The Emmy and Tony winner, who was in Boca Raton recently as the keynote speaker at the Boca Raton Regional 70

Hospital Foundation’s 12th Annual Go Pink Luncheon, has had multiple tragedies in his life – tragedies that would have crushed a less upbeat and optimistic person. Instead, he says these experiences have helped him learn to approach life head on. When Short was 12, his older brother David was killed in a car accident. By the time Short was 20, both of his parents were dead. In 1970, two years after his mother passed, his father, Charles, died due to complications from a stroke. Short was devastated when his wife of 30 years succumbed to ovarian cancer. But he says his history helped him through the rough spots following her death. “When I was a kid, I was scared,” he says. “When you’re met with fire early, you now have a Teflon quality about you. I’ve learned that there’s no use trying to figure out why someone gets cancer or dies too early.”

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Martin Short and Nancy Dolman photo via Newscom; Martin Short and Steve Martin photo by Neil Rasmus/BFA

remained best friends until her passing. “We had a really great relationship,” Short says. “We had a great time, and the party continued from the beginning to the end.” Short recalls the ﬁrst Thanksgiving without Dolman, sitting with their three children in their Paciﬁc Palisades home. “I looked around and said to them, ‘You know how when you break a leg, they put you in a cast? Well, right now, we’re in a full body cast,’” he says. “‘It’s going to take a long time to heal.’” Four months after her death, he returned to work. He says that happiness is his natural state, one that he chooses: “We have that choice.”

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I think I was given an insight early on as to what life was. Whether we like it or not – we think the world has ended that day – but the sun always comes up.

Last year, Short published his heartfelt memoir, “I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend,” which tracks his career from “Godspell” and the Canadian series “SCTV” to “Saturday Night Live” and comic movies, including “The Three Amigos,” “Innerspace,” “Father of the Bride” and “Father of the Bride Part II.” He also appeared on Broadway and won a Tony for “Little Me” in 1999. “I really didn’t have a message to relate in my memoir. It just sort of evolved,” he says. “But the message came afterward. I realized that I have always been striving for happiness because that is my true nature.” Currently, he’s starring with the equally legendary

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That early experience with death honed a philosophy that has served him well in other areas of his life, he says: “I think I was given an insight early on as to what life was. Whether we like it or not – we think the world has ended that day – but the sun always comes up.” Short is a passionate advocate for cancer education, awareness and early detection, campaigning vigorously for the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation that supports research and education toward early diagnosis and innovative cures. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, all close friends of Short, serve as honorary chairs of the organization. In 2011, Short and his late wife received the Courage Award from the fund. He’s a ﬁrm believer in screening and prevention, he says: “That’s where the most progress has been made. As it turns out, Nancy had the BRCA2 gene mutation, which put her at greater risk for breast cancer. Perhaps if we had known earlier, things may have been different, but who knows? Both she and my mother were healthy eaters and lived right. Sometimes it’s just in your DNA.” As a student of social work at McMaster University, he met Dolman in Toronto in 1972. He was dating Gilda Radner at the time while performing in a production of “Godspell,” and Dolman was Radner’s understudy. After a turbulent two-year relationship with Radner (who died of ovarian cancer in 1989), Short began dating Dolman and fell madly in love. They married in 1980 and

Steve Martin in a series of shows called “A Very Stupid Conversation…with Music.” The production, which features Short at his zaniest and Martin’s musical talents, is getting rave reviews. Short reveals he’s also planning a variety show for NBC next year with actress and comedienne Maya Rudolph. When you ask fans what they like best about Short, they’ll likely say it’s his kooky characters, from the irascible Jiminy Glick to the impish Ed Grimley to the heavily accented wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer. “I created them from bits and pieces of real people I know,” he says, “and because they are my creations, I have no favorites. I leave that up to the audience.”

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The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Annual Go Pink Luncheon, one of South Florida’s largest women’s health events, raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer at the hospital’s Schmidt Family Center for Breast Care in the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. For more information on the Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, visit brrh.com.

But Dolman loved Grimley. In fact, the character became their marriage counselor of sorts, Short reveals in his memoir. Fans of Grimley – he of the pointed, greased cowlick and manic grin – will recognize the “I Must Say” title as one of his signature catchphrases. “Nancy liked … Ed Grimley better than me, because Ed always sided with her. She’d say, ‘OK, I don’t want to talk to you. You’re being obnoxious. I want to talk to Ed.’ And he’d reply, ‘Oh, Miss Nancy, how boring is he? He’s so obsessed with himself, I must say.’” Short, the youngest of

five children and born into an affluent Hamilton, Ontario, family, says his childhood was filled with humor: “My parents were incredible, and we were encouraged to be open. I was a good student, but if the teacher wasn’t strict, you can be sure I’d do standup right in the classroom.” Now a naturalized U.S. citizen with homes in Canada and California, he has no plans to retire. “Retirement is for people who don’t like what they are doing and can afford to stop what they are doing,” he says. “But when you love what you do, and I make sure that my work is eclectic enough and stress-free so that I am never bored, I don’t think stopping is good for your soul.” What’s unusual about Short is that he is genuinely loved and respected by his peers. His friend and fellow comic Larry David, who praises Short as “hands down the funniest man I ever met,” says: “I’ve never heard a bad word about him. That’s a hard thing for a comedian to pull off.” Steve Martin, in a Vanity Fair article, says that author Nora Ephron, in her instructions before her death in 2012, insisted that Short speak first at her memorial service, ahead of Meryl Streep, Mike Nichols, Hanks and Wilson. “Nora Ephron called Marty ‘the best person.’ Not the best person at something, but the best person,” Martin says. Short is humbled by this statement. “It is the best legacy,” he says. “To be known as a good guy – and respected by those with whom you work and love – is truly a blessing.” We must say. O NOVEMBER 2015

The Giving Guide BY CHELSEA GREENWOOD AND LINDA HAASE

RESEARCH BY ELANA RUBINSTEIN, GABRIELLA SMITH AND AMANDA VAN WYK

Charity Inspiration, Information, Tips And More – Everything You Need To Know For Season

Season is upon us once again, and with it comes the annual parade of charity galas, luncheons, special events and more. Participating in such activities is a wonderful way to help important causes in our community, but there are many other opportunities to show your support as well – which you will discover in this article and in our “Beyond The Bucks” story (page 64).

LEND A HAND

Local Charities Fighting For Worthy Causes A PROM TO REMEMBER:

Through donations, this organization provides young cancer patients with the proms of their dreams, with limousine transportation, gowns and tuxedos, makeup, food and entertainment. Call 877-385-7766 or visit apromtoremember.org. ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Since

1969, this nonprofit has provided Palm Beach County families with social services and quality childcare so parents can work and/or attend school. Programs meet children’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs. Call 561-276-0520 or visit achievementcentersfl.org. ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.: This nonprofit is

community, and we hope this guide will give you all the inspiration, information and advice you need to make it a most meaningful season.

raisers to community education and public awareness, this West Palm Beach-based chapter offers myriad ways to help its cause. Call 561697-6600 or visit heart.org. AMERICAN RED CROSS PALM BEACHES – TREASURE COAST REGION: Through donations and

volunteers, this organization provides emergency relief to disasterstricken areas as part of the largest humanitarian effort in the world. They always need blood donations, help with fundraising, volunteers to help communities after disasters and more. Call 561-833-7711 or visit redcross.org.

dedicated to helping and strengthening low-income families by providing affordable housing, free preparation of tax returns, complimentary school supplies and more. Call 561-253-1361 or visit adoptafamilypbc.org.

ANIMAL AID INC.: This Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit runs no-kill shelters, a mobile clinic and thrift stores in three counties and holds pet adoptions. They need help with pet transport, donations of pet supplies and more. Call 754-2235378 or visit animal-aid.com.

AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE (AVDA): Through

ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY COUNSELING:

community support and private donations, this center provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy and safe housing to abused women and educates the community about domestic violence. Call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org.

A Delray Beach-based group that provides free or low-cost counseling to clients who lack resources but need mental health services. Training is offered for volunteers to work alongside professional counselors. Call 561-638-0908 or visit associationforcommunity counseling.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER: This nonprofit advocates for

patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease, provides community education and raises funds for research. Call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org.

There are so many deserving charitable organizations in our

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: From CPR classes and fund-

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – SOUTH PALM BEACH UNIT:

Provides services and support and advocates for cancer patients and their families through a number of programs and fundraisers, with numerous ways to volunteer. Call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

AWESOME GREYHOUND ADOPTIONS: This volunteer-run

service adopts out retired greyhounds to loving homes and also trains some as therapy and service dogs to be placed with veterans. Call 561-737-1941 or visit awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org. BEST BUDDIES: Founded in 1989 by Eunice Shriver, the tri-county organization pairs special-needs individuals with partners who teach lifestyle skills and provide guidance and friendship. Call 800-89-BUDDY or visit bestbuddiesflorida.org.

BEST FOOT FORWARD FOUNDATION: This Boca Raton-

BOCA HELPING HANDS:

More than a decade old, this nonprofit provides the homeless and crisis-stricken with hot meals and food delivery, groceries, mentoring, job assistance and much more. Call 561-417-0913 or visit bocahelpinghands.org.

based nonprofit helps foster kids as they “age out” of state custody, providing assistance with everything from graduation caps and gowns to housing. Call 561-4708300 or visit bestfoot.org. BICOL CLINIC FOUNDATION:

This nonprofit is a humanitarian effort to bring medical attention to people who have never received First World healthcare; they have brought their services to Haiti, Nepal, Somalia and other locales. Call 561-864-0298 or visit bicolclinic.org. BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE:

This Wellington-based no-kill dog rescue group provides shelter, care and affection to homeless and unwanted dogs of all sizes and breeds and helps find them loving homes. Call 561-791-6465 or visit bdrr.org.

BRIDGES AT LAKE PARK: Funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, this organization helps struggling parents ensure that their children are healthy, safe and able to reach their full potential. Call 561-881-5060 or visit chsfl. org/palmbeachbridges. BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:

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Dr. Mitchell Schuster with a patient in Bicol’s Boca clinic

This organization is dedicated to providing education and resources to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and help those living with it. Call 561-866-1850 or visit bocaratonspromise.org.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES: This volunteer-driven

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: This

organization aids at-risk children through unique and inclusive mentor programs. Become a mentor or help with events and fundraising. Call 561-727-3450 or visit mentorbig.org.

group’s longstanding mission is to help all children, especially those at risk, to become productive, caring and successful citizens. Call 561-683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org.

Through its nature center and wildlife hospital, this refuge aids animals and returns them to their natural habitats. You can help in myriad ways, including financial contributions or donations of time, services or materials. Call 561-575-3399 or visit buschwildlife.org. CARIDAD CENTER: Located in Boynton Beach, this center helps poor and uninsured migrant workers and their families with free healthcare, dental care, education and outreach programs. They are in need of volunteers and donations. Call 561-7376336 or visit caridad.org.

NOVEMBER 2015

THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF GIVING

CATHERINE’S HOPE FOR A CURE: This Boca Raton-based

organization aims to raise awareness and fund research for the rare and always-fatal neurodegenerative illness known as Batten disease. Call 516-993-3331 or visit catherineshopeforacure.org. CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS (CARD):

Provides training, support and consulting for people with autism and related disabilities and their families. It accepts donations and is located on the Florida Atlantic University campus in Boca Raton. Call 561-297-2023 or visit autism.fau.edu. CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION: This organization

With so many charitable organizations needing help, it’s important to choose the right ones to support. Here are 10 tips to make you an informed and savvy donor. BE PROACTIVE: Don’t donate in a knee-jerk fashion or respond to the first organization that appeals for help. Take time to identify which causes are most important to you and your family.

OBTAIN COPIES OF FINANCIAL RECORDS: Seek charities that

ELIMINATE THE MIDDLEMAN: Never

REVIEW EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: Charities need to pay top

give out personal information over the phone. If you like what you hear, hang up, investigate the charity online and send your contribution directly to the charity.

channels the arts to enrich and transform children’s educational experiences at more than 70 underperforming schools in Palm Beach County. Call 561-805-9927 or visit cceflorida.org.

easily confused by charities that have strikingly similar names as others. Take time to research the difference.

CHESED RESCUE: Chesed means

CONFIRM NONPROFIT STATUS:

“caring” and “loving” in Hebrew, and that’s what the founders of this nonprofit pet rescue mission have shown animals for 23 years. Adopt, donate or sponsor a pet. Visit chesed-rescue.org.

Don’t drop money into canisters at the checkout counter or hand cash to solicitors outside the supermarket. Support groups granted tax-exempt status under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS.

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA: The organization,

which has chapters throughout Florida, including West Palm Beach, is dedicated to helping children and breaking the cycle of abuse. They need volunteers to help tutor and mentor kids, plan events and more. Call 561-868-4300 or visit chsfl.org/palmbeach.

BE CAREFUL OF SOUND-ALIKE NAMES: Uninformed donors are

CHECK THE CHARITY’S COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY: Make

sure the charity uses an objective process to determine its CEO’s salary and has an effective governance structure and a whistleblower policy.

grow their revenue at least at the rate of inflation, continue to invest in their programs and have money saved for a rainy day.

leaders a competitive salary to attract and retain talent to run multimillion-dollar organizations and produce results. But benchmark this salary against similar-sized organizations engaged in comparable work in the same region. START A DIALOGUE: Talk with the charity to learn about its accomplishments, goals and challenges. Walk away from any charity unwilling to participate in this conversation. CONCENTRATE YOUR GIVING:

Spreading your money among multiple organizations diminishes the possibility of any of those groups bringing about substantive change.

Support your favorite charities for the long haul. Tell them your plans so they don’t waste resources by sending numerous solicitations. Source: Charity Navigator

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION – PALM BEACH: Through

fundraisers, special events, charitable walks and volunteers, this nonprofit works to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Call 561-683-9965 or visit cff.org/chapters/palmbeach. DANNY AND RON’S RESCUE:

Based in Wellington, this charity was founded by partners Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta and works diligently to help injured and homeless canines. Call 803-900-9800 or visit dannyandronsrescue.com. DRESS FOR SUCCESS: The Lan-

tana-based chapter of the national organization Dress for Success offers free makeovers, work clothing and accessories and career advice to women in need who are trying to make a new start. Call 561-2493898 or visit dressforsuccess.org. DROPS OF HOPE: Started in 2006

by Coconut Creek resident Michael Fischer, this nonprofit provides children suffering from cancer with bedroom makeovers and limousine transportation to chemotherapy appointments. Call 954-428-4552 or visit dropsofhope.com. ESTELLA’S BRILLIANT BUS:

his wife, this nonprofit provides free lodging in a safe and nurturing environment to families whose children are receiving medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. Call 954-265-3454 or visit jdchfoundation.org. CONNECTED WARRIORS: Start-

CONINE CLUBHOUSE: Started by former Florida Marlins World Series champion Jeff Conine and

CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH:

This Boca Raton-based nonprofit raises funds for international aid and, since 2001, has given $261 million to 275 programs in 42 countries. Donations and volunteers are needed. Call 800-914-2420 or visit crosscatholic.org.

MAKE A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT:

CJ FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED: This Boynton

Beach-based nonprofit provides scholarships, therapy and inspirational resources to help people adapt, cope and overcome challenges, with an emphasis on autism, cancer, education and children with special needs. Call 561364-2001, ext. 1115, or visit www.cjfoundation.net.

ects. It’s the longest-running nonprofit for South Florida families affected by cancer. Call 561-7411144 or visit connormoran.org.

ed by Boca Raton yoga instructor Judy Weaver, this organization provides free yoga lessons to ser-

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vice members, veterans and their families. Call 954-278-3764 or visit connectedwarriors.org. CONNOR MORAN CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION: Created by a mom who lost

her son to the disease, this Tequesta-based nonprofit helps families of kids with cancer with everything from emotional support and dental work to gas money and home proj-

Honored as a CNN Hero, West Palm Beach native Estella Pyfrom started this organization to bring a customized mobile learning center to underprivileged neighborhoods in Florida and around the world. Call 561-9851889 or visit estellasbrilliantbus.org. EQUUS FOUNDATION: Founded

in 2003, this organization provides financial and managerial support to charities benefiting horses across the nation. Call 203-259-1550 or visit equusfoundation.org.

FAMILY CENTRAL: This nonprofit

FOOD FOR THE POOR: Founded

agency provides essential support and educational services to more than 110,000 needy South Florida children, their families and providers of childcare. Call 561-5143300 or visit familycentral.org.

in 1982, this Coconut Creek-based organization provides aid in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries. In addition to feeding the hungry, it builds housing, digs wells and provides life-saving medications. Call 800-427-9104 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: For fami-

lies who are homeless and jobless, this Delray Beach-based organization

FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH, INC: This nonprofit

GIFT OF LIFE BONE MARROW FOUNDATION: This Boca Raton-

based nonprofit recruits donors and makes bone marrow and stem cell matches for ill people in more than 40 countries. Call 561-982-2900 or visit giftoflife.org.

death row and keeps them safe until new homes can be found. They can always use donations of time, money or goods. Call 561-235-3647 or visit adoptthedog.com. HABILITATION CENTER:

GILDA’S CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA: Founded in honor of

late comedian Gilda Radner, this nonprofit provides free lectures, kids’ programs and more to cancer patients and their families in a supportive, home-like setting.

Vocational training and day programs are some of the services provided to adults with developmental disabilities at this Boca Raton-based nonprofit center. Call 561-483-4200 or visit habcenter.com.

Forgotten Soldiers volunteers

Students aboard Estella’s Brilliant Bus

provides a temporary place to live, as well as help finding a home and employment. Call 561-265-3370 or visit familypromisespbc.org.

HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: To reduce the

Food for the Poor’s aquaculture program

rate of infant mortality, this nonprofit facilitates access to prenatal care and provides parenting education to underserved and uninsured pregnant women. Call 888-414-4642 or visit hmhbpbc.org.

FARMWORKER CHILDREN’S COUNCIL, INC.: This Ocean Ridge-

based group provides educational, cultural, recreational and social assistance to children of workers in the agricultural, nursery and equestrian fields. Call 561-732-9779 or visit farm workerschildren.org. FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA:

Formerly the Daily Food Bank, this tri-county group solicits food donations and distributes them through a network of not-for-profit agencies such as homeless shelters, daycare agencies and emergency pantries. Call 954-518-1818 or visit feedingsouthflorida.org. FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS: Through

supporter donations, this Boca Raton-based organization provides needy children with everything from pre-school and after-school programs to mentors, summer camp and medical screenings. Call 561391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org.

sends care packages filled with donations and letters of encouragement to soldiers serving overseas. They need donations of time, money and goods. Call 561-369-2933 or visit forgottensoldiers.org. GEORGE SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND: This organization

provides full four-year scholarships to needy students attending high schools in Palm Beach County. Call 561-347-6799 or visit scholarship.org.

Call 954-763-6776 or visit gildasclubsouthflorida.org. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY:

A nonprofit that builds affordable homes for deserving families in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Grab a hammer or make a donation. Call 561-819-6070 or visit habitatsouthpalmbeach.org. HAVE A HEART, INC.: This small,

no-kill, all-volunteer organization in Boca Raton rescues dogs from

HIS CARING PLACE: As a licensed teen maternity program for young women, this faith-based organization provides a sevenbedroom home on one-and-a-half acres in Coconut Creek, plus education, counseling, job skills classes and more. Call 954-429-9222 or visit hiscaringplace.org. HOMELESS COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: On a

mission to end homelessness, this organization matches families and individuals with programs like job placement, housing and medical assistance and offers a speakers bureau. Call 561-355-4663 or visit homelesscoalitionpbc.org. IRIE FOUNDATION: Founded by official Miami Heat spin-master DJ Irie, this nonprofit empowers South

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“I’m thrilled to be a part of this vibrant and very giving community. I am committed to supporting the many worthy charities in the area through our corporate charity shopping events as well as through individual events.” – Mindy Horvitz, general manager, Lord & Taylor, Boca Raton

“Our family feels blessed for what we have and believe it’s our responsibility to give back. We support charities with a mission that resonates with our family’s values and look for agencies seeking to eliminate problems.” – Robert Weinroth, deputy mayor, City of Boca Raton

“I give back with time and inspiration – volunteering and offering support not just to many local charities but to the community as a whole. I teach and share the inspiration and life-enhancing practices I have learned over my career and make them accessible to all.” – Leslie Glickman, owner, Yoga Journey

“While I have been philanthropically involved with many charitable organizations, supporting educational initiatives has given me the most joy. Providing students with the opportunity to excel and impact the future is extremely rewarding.” – Yvonne Boice, philanthropist

“I give to organizations that move me, that touch my heart and inspire me to do everything I can to help them succeed. We are all deeply connected, so helping others means I am doing my piece to contribute to the greater whole.” – Barb Schmidt, author and founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life

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Florida’s at-risk youth through educational and extracurricular activities designed to encourage them to graduate high school and pursue higher education. Call 786-8373270 or visit iriefoundation.org. JACK THE BIKE MAN: Jack

“The Bike Man” Hairston provides new and used bicycles to needy children in South Florida during the holidays, and he established a nonprofit foundation that funds after-school programs for kids of migrant workers. Have a bike to donate? Call 561-832-0072 or visit jackthebikeman.org.

cure for juvenile diabetes. Call 561-686-7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON: Committed to volun-

teerism and helping women reach their full potential, this charitable group has been improving the lives of children and families in the South Palm Beach County area for more than 40 years. Call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org.

JACOB ISAAC RAPPAPORT FOUNDATION: This Boynton

Beach-based foundation was started in honor of Jacob, who was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disease that impairs muscles. It has raised more than $1 million for research and awareness in his honor. Call 561-649-7444 or visit ourshootingstar.com. JEWISH ADOPTION AND FAMILY CARE OPTIONS (JAFCO):

An emergency shelter, special programs and other services are available to abused, neglected and special-needs children and their families at this Sunrise-based nonprofit. Call 866-523-2645 or visit jafco.org. JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC):

This Boca Raton-based association provides long-term care and attention to adults with disabilities, offering housing assistance, day programs, training and more. Call 561-558-2550 or visit jarcfl.org. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY:

This Boca Raton-based organization engages donors, supporters and community partners in addressing and planning for current and future needs of Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world. Call 561-852-3100 or visit jewishboca.org.

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KIDSAFE FOUNDATION: Founded by Sally Berenzweig and Cherie Benjoseph with locations in Boca Raton and Coral Springs, this nonprofit’s mission is to provide education to children and adults to prevent child sexual abuse, bullying and Internet dangers. Call 1-855-844SAFE or visit kidsafefoundation.org. LAUREN’S KIDS: Founded by

Lauren Book, this organization aims to prevent sexual abuse through awareness and education and helps survivors heal through guidance and support. Call 786288-5045 or visit laurenskids.org. LEARNING ALLY: Based at Florida

Atlantic University, this nonprofit makes reading accessible to everyone by recording books for the blind and dyslexic at a studio based inside the Gladys Davis Pavilion in Boca Raton. Call 561297-4444 or visit learningally.org. LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: Since

JDRF GREATER PALM BEACH CHAPTER: This West Palm Beach-

1989, this organization has dedicated its time to ending illiteracy in Palm Beach County. Want to volunteer? Call 561-279-9103 or visit literacypbc.org.

based nonprofit organization holds various events and fundraisers to benefit research toward finding a

LOCKS OF LOVE: Lisa Ling, Ann Curry and Sammy Hagar have all

donated their hair to this West Palm Beach-based nonprofit, which provides hair prostheses for children with permanent medical hair loss. Call 561-833-7332 or visit locksoflove.org. THE LORD’S PLACE: A nonsec-

tarian organization that assists Palm Beach County’s homeless population with services such as Cafe Joshua’s Job Training and Placement Program, which offers apprenticeships in sales, culinary skills, peer advocacy and clerical skills. Call 561-494-0125 or visit thelordsplace.org. LUV A PET: Finding foster and

permanent homes for four-legged friends is the mission of this Royal Palm Beach-based nonprofit. There’s a network of volunteers who provide puppies and kittens with love, shelter, food and medical care. Call 561-748-3663 or visit luvapet.net. MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA CHAPTER: Donations

of time, money, services and more help grant wishes for ailing children throughout South Florida. Call 888-773-9474 or visit sfla.wish.org.

Notable Luncheons NOV. 6, 2015

FEB. 3, 2016

This event, benefiting Junior League of Boca Raton, features a silent auction, raffle and fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue, featuring designer Rebecca Taylor. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org/wvoy.org.

This elegant luncheon celebrates the generous women who contribute to the federation. Keynote speaker is political activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-852-6058 or visit jewishboca.org.

NOV. 11, 2015

Morselife Luncheon and Card Party

28th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

16th Annual Women of Grace Luncheon A luncheon to honor female volunteers who’ve demonstrated outstanding service. Includes raffles to benefit Bethesda Hospital’s Center for Women and Children. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-737-7733, ext. 84429, or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

NOV. 12, 2015

27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards This special day pays tribute to philanthropists who’ve made great contributions in Broward County. Takes place at Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 305-899-4834 or visit afpbroward.org.

NOV. 17, 2015

25th Annual Book & Author Luncheon

MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS PALM BEACH COUNTY:

Bring an unwrapped gift or offer a drop-off location to this nationally known organization, which has distributed more than 500 million toys to children since 1947. Visit toysfortots.org. MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES: A nonprofit

organization dedicated to providing hot and nutritious meals to the homebound seniors of Palm Beach County. They are always looking for delivery volunteers. Call 561-802-6979 or visit mealsonwheelspalmbeaches.org. MILAGRO CENTER: This Delray Beach-based organization offers a youth arts and education program to nurture self-esteem and build self-worth. Call 561-279-2970 or visit milagrocenter.org. MISSION UNITED: Part of United Way of Broward County, this pro-

Sponsored by Levis JCC, this lunch features author Alice Hoffman and others (to be announced), who will present their latest works. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. Call 561-558-2520 or visit levisjcc.org.

JAN. 20, 2016

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Lion of Judah Luncheon

FEB. 3, 2016

This annual fundraiser helps support and enhance the lives of senior citizens in Palm Beach County. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org.

FEB. 18, 2016

26th Annual Book of Hope Luncheon This signature event features a raffle, auction and lunch to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org.

FEB. 25, 2016

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Reflections of Hope Luncheon A luncheon to benefit JFS mental health programs, featuring guest speaker Melissa Rivers. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-852-5013 or visit ralesjfs.org.

MARCH 3, 2016

Old Bags Luncheon A luncheon with the chance to purchase gently used designer handbags to benefit the Center for Family Services. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-616-1257 or visit ctrfam.org.

9th Annual AVDA Heart of a Woman Luncheon

MARCH 15, 2016

A fundraising luncheon benefiting AVDA’s work to help victims of domestic abuse. Stories of domestic abuse victims will be highlighted. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org.

JAFCO 18th Annual Luncheon This event funds JAFCO’s commitment to provide love and safety to abused children. Takes place at Jungle Island in Miami. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-315-8671 or visit jafco.org.

JAN. 22, 2016

APRIL 13, 2016

A champagne reception, silent auction, raffle and fashion show by Mayda Cisneros to benefit research for multiple sclerosis. The honoree is David P. Samson, president of the Miami Marlins. Takes place at Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-731-4224 or visit nmssfls.org.

This luncheon features speaker Jacqueline Laurita of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” Benefits the Levis JCC’s Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561852-3256 or visit levisjcc.org.

JAN. 25, 2016

Men with Caring Hearts Luncheon

33rd Annual MS Gala Luncheon

Time Is of the Essence Luncheon Presented by Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, this lunch features guest Sherry Lansing. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Call 561-406-2109 or visit howflorida.org.

Shine Like A Star Luncheon

MAY 6, 2016

This annual event honors male volunteers who have improved the lives of Palm Beach County residents. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 561391-7274, ext. 128, or visit ffcdc.org. NOVEMBER 2015

gram supports members of the military by helping them re-acclimate into civilian life by aiding in finding employment, housing, legal assistance and more. Call 561-375-6600 or visit unitedwaypbc.org.

tions and more, this grassroots foundation funds cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Call 561798-3116 or visit papcorps.org.

MORGAN PRESSEL FOUNDATION: This organization started by

PLACE OF HOPE AT THE HAVEN CAMPUS: This suburban

pro golfer Morgan Pressel has raised more than $2 million for cancer research with the support of the St. Andrews Country Club. Call 561-318-7828 or visit morgan presselfoundation.com.

Boca Raton campus provides a safe and loving environment for children in need and their families. Call 561-483-0962 or visit hopeatrinkercampus.org. A PROPEL volunteer tutoring a participant

MORSE LIFE: Volunteers age 13

and older help seniors at this West Palm Beach center, from escorting them to music sessions and delivering kosher Meals on Wheels to pouring drinks at dinner and working in the gift shop. Call 561-6875794 or visit morselife.org. NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE FOUNDATION: Founded by

the iconic singer’s twin daughters, Timolin and Casey Cole, the foundation provides music education to kids with the greatest need and few-

est resources. Call 561-213-8209 or visit natkingcolegenhope.org. OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY:

Through its food pantry, women’s center, thrift store and other offerings, this organization is committed to helping Palm Beach County’s neediest residents. Call 561-967-4066 or visit oasiscompassion.org. PAINT YOUR HEART OUT: The

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HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

Donating to causes near and dear to your heart is admirable. But just how much money should you give? According to an article on the National Philanthropic Trust website, the average annual household contribution is $2,974 – and Americans gave $358 billion last year. About 65 percent of households in the United States donate to charity annually, with the average household aspiring to give 3 to 10 percent of its income. “However you decide to divvy up your donations, funding your charitable giving requires forethought,” notes an article on How Stuff Works. “A good rule of thumb is this: You should be able to pay your bills, cover expenses without the use of credit cards and put some savings away for retirement before you make a donation for charities.”

Want to be able to donate more? “Consider cutting back on nonessential outlays such as premium cable, a daily latte or a seldom-used gym membership,” suggests the article. Another idea: Make a monthly pledge and let the charity deduct the amount from your checking or savings account or ask your employer if it will send a portion of your check directly to a charity.

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Beach County offers this nonprofit volunteer-based program, which paints homes at no cost for low-income, disabled and elderly citizens. Call 561-640-4000 or visit swa.org. PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Based in Lantana, this

nonprofit agency collects food at wholesale levels and delivers it to smaller agencies that feed Palm Beach County’s neediest residents. They always need volunteers and donations. Call 561-670-2518 or visit pbcfoodbank.org.

PROPEL (PEOPLE REACHING OUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP): This Boca

Raton-based not-for-profit group provides educational support and training in life skills and leadership to at-risk youth in South Palm Beach and North Broward communities. Call 561-955-8553 or visit propelyourfuture.org. QUANTUM HOUSE: Provides

families of seriously ill children at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach with lodging, laundry facilities, a playroom, family-style kitchens staffed by volunteers serving meals and transportation. Call 561-494-0515 or visit quantum house.org.

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS:

This nonprofit professional organization puts on live theater productions starring actors of all ages. Call 561-514-4042 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org. PAP CORPS: Through golf tournaments, fashion shows, silent auc-

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES:

This nonprofit organization in Boca Raton and Delray Beach offers a range of programs and services – from food and financial assistance to mental health counseling and senior assistance – to people of all ages and beliefs. Call 561852-3333 or visit ruthralesjfs.org.

SHEPHERD HELP AND RESCUE EFFORT (SHARE): Dedicated to

placing German shepherds in loving homes, this nonprofit organization rescues dogs from no-kill shelters in the South Florida area. Email contact@shepherdhelp.org or visit shepherdhelp.org. SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER: An affiliate of the Hu-

mane Society, this Fort Lauderdalebased nonprofit is dedicated to protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and education in Palm Beach, Broward and MiamiDade counties. Call 866-7202676 or visit humanesociety.org. SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES FLORIDA: This foster care neigh-

borhood in Coconut Creek is home to upward of 75 boys and girls who come from homes of abandonment, abuse and neglect. Call 954-4205030 or visit sosflorida.com. SPIRIT OF GIVING NETWORK:

This collaborative nonprofit includes more than 60 charitable member organizations that focus on helping children and families in South Palm Beach County. Call 561-385-0144 or visit spiritofgivingnetwork.com. STAND AMONG FRIENDS:

This Florida Atlantic Universitybased nonprofit provides mainstream work and living experiences for the physically disabled and needs help with everything from workspace to assistance at its resource center. Call 561-297-4400 or visit standamongfriends.org. STUDENTS FOR THE POOR: An

offshoot of Food for the Poor, this outreach group encourages students to serve the poor in their local communities and in the Caribbean

TOMORROW’S RAINBOW:

This Broward County nonprofit runs a farm that provides miniature horses that offer grief support for children who have lost someone special. Call 954-978-2390 or visit tomorrowsrainbow.org. TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE:

Formerly the Tri-County Humane Society, this Boca Raton-based no-kill organization will not release a dog or cat to another organization that has a policy of euthanasia. Call 561-482-8110 or visit tricountyanimalrescue.com. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF PALM BEACH AND MID-COAST COUNTIES: About 800,000 Ameri-

cans live with cerebral palsy, and the local chapter works to raise funds for research and assistance programs in more than 60 locations across South Florida. Call 561-3577779 or visit ucpsouthflorida.org. VETS HELPING HEROES: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit trains service dogs and pairs them with vets and active military personnel. Call 561-707-5216 or visit vetshelpingheroes.org. WHEELS FOR KIDS, INC.:

This nonprofit provides wheelchairs to children living in Palm Beach County who suffer from long-term disabilities and whose families can’t afford one and don’t qualify for public funding or other charitable resources. Call 561-7520799 or visit wheelsforkids.org. WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.: A Fort

Lauderdale-based shelter that helps abused women reclaim their lives, providing safe family housing, support services, therapy and advocacy assistance. Call 954-7609800 or visit womenindistress.org.

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program between Temple Beth El, St. Joan of Arc Church and the First Presbyterian Church provides relief to caregivers of frail and elderly individuals. Call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org/shared-care.

nonprofit providing mentoring and educational scholarships to more than n 18,000 children in partnership with more than 800 public schools in 67 Florida counties. Call 888-322-4673 or visit takestockinchildren.org.

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mentoring program that helps local budding entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses. Call 561-9815180 or visit scoresouthflorida.net.

and Latin America. Call 877-654-2960, ext. 6641, or visit foodforthepoor.org.

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“Our family has tried to get involved both financially and vvolunteer time with over 1 18 local agencies. I strive to make children and education e a key focus of my charitable work.” – Charles Deyo, CEO, Cendyn

“I give my time and resources to many, many charitable organizations because I want to leave this planet a better place because I was here.” – Robin Rubin, social worker and owner of The Happiness Depot

“Giving back either by volunteering or through philanthropy has been a significant part of who I am since I was a teen. I truly believe that everyone has an opportunity to give back in one way or another; some of us more than others.” – Jan Savarick, owner, Savarick Consulting

“My family is passionate about our work with Urban Youth Impact, which empowers inner-city youth and their parents. I was searching for an organization to demonstrate how my sons could make a difference in a young person’s life.” – Laurie Rapaport, leisure sales manager, The Breakers Palm Beach

“As a local resident, business owner and mom, contributing to the community in which we live is vitally important. To me, it’s important to contribute my time to an organization that makes a local impact.” – Elizabeth Kelly Grace, co-owner, The Buzz Agency

“As a mother of twin 11-year-olds and owner of a rescue Lab mix, I am passionate about anything related to the welfare of children and animals. I give both monetarily and of my time to our beautiful community, which I am proud to be a part of.” – Heather Shaw, general manager, Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton

“Spending time at Boca Helping Hands is an amazing experience. When we come together to help those in need, this is our community at its best.” – Susan Haynie, mayor, City of Boca Raton

NOVEMBER 2015

GLAM GALAS

America. Takes place at the Palm Beach Zoo. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org.

band. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-209-6103 or visit morselife.org.

NOV. 21, 2015

12TH ANNUAL FAIRY TALE BALL

DEC. 5, 2015

JAFCO’S 17TH ANNUAL JACOB’S LADDER AWARD GALA

NOV. 7, 2015

A “The Princess and the Frog”themed evening with music, dinner, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. Takes place at Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-265-3454 or visit diamondangels.org.

NINTH ANNUAL WILD ABOUT KIDS GALA

NOV. 21, 2015

This event features youth performances, silent auctions, surprise guests and an after-party. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of MiamiDade. Takes place at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 305-446-9910, ext. 30, or visit bgcmia.org. NOV. 12-14, 2015

28TH ANNUAL SHOWBOATS INTERNATIONAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS RENDEZVOUS This event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County takes place on Fisher Island. Includes a line-up consisting of The Pointer Sisters, among others, and Christy and Larry Hierholzer as event chairs. Start times vary. Call 954-537-1010 or visit yachtrendezvous.com. NOV. 13, 2015

CHRIS EVERT/RAYMOND JAMES 26TH PRO-CELEBRITY DINNER DANCE & GALA A star-studded event featuring dinner, dancing, music and live and silent auctions. Part of the three-day Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-3942400 or visit chrisevert.org. NOV. 22, 2015

A pirate-themed affair with cocktails and mocktails, dinner, a treasure hunt, face-painting and crafts to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. Takes place at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Starts at 3 p.m. Call 561-6161257 or visit ctrfam.org. DEC. 2, 2015

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY’S LEADERSHIP GIFTS EVENT This elegant evening honoring donors features Ehud Barak, former Israeli prime minister. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 561852-3342 or visit jewishboca.org.

NOV. 14, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ FORT LAUDERDALE MARVELS OF MODS GALA With “Deco Drive” reporter Chris Van Vliet as emcee, this event features cocktails, dinner, music and dancing. Benefits and takes place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 954-713-0906 or visit mods.org.

DEC. 4, 2015

FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS’ WEE DREAM BALL A glamorous evening with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-3917274 or visit ffcdc.org.

NOV. 14, 2015

MURDER AT THE MENAGERIE

DEC. 4, 2015

Enjoy a murder mystery-themed night of auctions, raffles, cocktails, dinner and dessert. Benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of

MORSELIFE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

DEC. 10, 2015

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE’S 44TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL Help neglected and injured dogs and cats through this festive holiday event, featuring adorable animals, music and shopping at the Shaggy Shoppe boutique. Takes place at Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561472-8845 or visit peggyadams.org. DEC. 10, 2015

DEC. 5, 2015

LIFE’S 22ND ANNUAL “LADY IN RED” GALA Featuring comedian Howie Mandel and music by Will and Anthony Nunziata, this event includes poolside cocktails, dinner and dancing. Benefits the Lois Pope Life Foundation’s partnership with the American Humane Association. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES “ONCE UPON A TIME” ANNUAL GALA A fairytale-themed evening with cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-852-5013 or visit ralesjfs.org.

THIRD ANNUAL KIDS HELPING KIDS PRINCESS AND PIRATE BALL

HOPE BASH BOCA A “Wish Upon a Star”–themed event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-483-0962 or visit hopeatrinkercampus.org.

A formal evening with a seated dinner, live band, dancing and silent auctions. Raises funds for abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org.

Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-5828083 or visit life-edu.org.

Themed “The Gallery,” this event features dinner, dancing and a live

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FEELING GOOD ABOUT GIVING No doubt you’ve heard the adage: “It’s better to give than to receive.” But just why is that? There are many benefits for the philanthropic, notes healthy-living website Gaiam Life. Research – including a study by Harvard Business School, “Feeling Good about Giving: The Benefits (and Costs) of Self-Interested Charitable Behavior” – reveals five ways that your life is enriched by helping others. ➊ Giving to charity may improve your sense of well-being. Knowing that you sacrificed something, such as time, finances or property, in order to help others in need can give you a sense of purpose and inner satisfaction. ➋ Supporting a cause can keep you informed about issues of social injustice. You may discover new points of view and opinions on topics. This may help increase the awareness of social problems among those in your sphere of influence from a balanced and educated standpoint. ➌ Giving to charity out of spiritual conviction can strengthen your spiritual life. Recognizing that you have taken action in line with your spiritual beliefs by offering your resources to others in need can bring a sense of inner peace and contentment. ➍ Volunteering with a charity may result in physical and social benefits. After donating financially, you may become more involved by donating your time and skills as well. By volunteering, you have an opportunity to build your social circles while reaping physical, mental and spiritual benefits. ➎ Donations are tax-deductible. When you donate to a charitable organization or nonprofit, the amount you donate is tax-deductible, as well as any non-reimbursed money you spend on travel, parking and event fees related to the nonprofit. Source: Gaiam Life

JAN. 6, 2016

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY’S THE SANDLER FAMILY MAJOR GIFTS EVENT This event celebrates the donors who fund the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. Guest speakers include Alan Gross, U.S. humanitarian aid worker, and Ambassador Dennis Ross. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-852-6084 or visit jewishboca.org.

7 p.m. Call 561-852-3257 or visit levisjcc.org/jeans. JAN. 30, 2016

THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA A poolside event featuring cocktails, gourmet dining, dancing and silent and live auctions. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-6168682 or visit lls.org/pb. FEB. 4, 2016

JAN. 21, 2016

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY GALA Enjoy a winter wonderland-themed evening with dinner, dancing and a live auction. Benefits the Center for Family Services. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-616-1257 or visit ctrfam.org.

PALM BEACH OPERA GALA – AN EVENING WITH DIANA DAMRAU A lavish black-tie soiree with poolside cocktails, an elegant dinner and performance by internationally renowned opera singer Diana Damrau. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-835-7558 or visit pbopera.org.

JAN. 23, 2016

54TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL BALL Enjoy dinner, dancing and an exciting live auction with guest emcee Goldie Hawn. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-955-4142 or visit brrh.com. JAN. 24, 2016

13TH ANNUAL SOLIDARITY GALA DINNER Friends of the Israel Defense Forces will host this Palm Beach and Broward county event, raising funds for educational and well-being programs for IDF soldiers. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 561-4832771 or email boca@fidf.org. JAN. 30, 2016

BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART GALA & AFTER-PARTY This signature annual event, inspired by the museum’s Andy Warhol exhibitions, will include cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, dancing and entertainment by Michael Israel. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org/gala. JAN. 30, 2016

JEANS, JEWELS AND THE J Benefiting the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dining, dancing, casino and a silent auction. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at

FEB. 6, 2016

59TH INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS BALL Enjoy a lavish night welcoming ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the world. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-650-9105 or visit redcross.org/fl/palm-beach. FEB. 6, 2016

FOOD FOR THE POOR’S 21ST ANNUAL BUILDING HOPE GALA An evening with dinner, music and dancing. Benefits Food for the Poor’s mission to build homes for families in Haiti. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 954-427-2222, ext. 6678, or visit foodforthepoor. org/boca. FEB. 6, 2016

JDRF GEM OF AN EVENING GALA – ONE HOT NIGHT ON PALM BEACH A glam affair featuring an auction, music, dinner and dancing to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Takes place at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-686-7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org.

restoration science to protect and restore our ecosystem. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 305-251-0001 or visit everglades foundation.org.

A “Science of Happiness”-themed event featuring happiness expert Shawn Achor. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-370-7738 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

FEB. 19-21, 2016

10TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

MARCH 5, 2016

A three-day event with gourmet tastings, car displays, custom motorcycles, extravagant jets, dinner, an auction and performance by Jay Leno. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Takes place at Boca Raton Airport and Boca Raton Resort & Club. Times vary. Call 888-302-5439 or visit bocaratonconcours.com.

One of Palm Beach County’s oldest galas, featuring dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Bethesda Hospital Foundation and honors Dr. Robert Hill and Russell Clayton. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-7377733, ext. 84445, or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

FEB. 20, 2016

MARCH 6, 2016

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 34TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON HEART AND STROKE BALL

JARC’S 30TH ANNUAL GALA

61ST ANNUAL BETHESDA BALL

Features dinner, a live auction, entertainment and dancing. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-6976683 or visit bocaratonheartball. ahaevents.org.

“Oh, The Places JARC Will Go!” features drinks, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Benefits JARC’s Medical Education Program. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-558-2572 or visit jarcfl.org.

FEB. 20, 2016

MARCH 12, 2016

DKJA ANNUAL BENEFIT BALL & AUCTION

KIDSAFE FOUNDATION’S SEVENTH ANNUAL “SHINE THE LIGHT” GALA

This dance-party themed fundraiser benefits Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s programs and need-based financial assistance. Yafa Levit is the honoree. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 561-852-3300 or visit dkja.org. FEB. 27, 2016

LE CIRQUE DU PALM BEACH This event features cocktails, dinner, dancing, circus and acrobatic acts and auctions. Benefits 211 Palm Beach. Takes place at The Colony Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org/events. FEB. 27, 2016

UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION’S ANGEL BALL

FEB. 13, 2016

An extravagant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, auctions and fabulous entertainment. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-620-9377 or visit unicornchil drensfoundation.org.

11TH ANNUAL FOREVERGLADES BENEFIT

MARCH 2, 2016

Featuring cocktails, dinner and entertainment, this event benefits

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM GALA

Enjoy music, dancing, dinner, silent and live auctions and raffles. A night dedicated to educating attendees on child sexual abuse, bullying and Internet dangers, with Chris Hansen of “To Catch a Predator.” Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 855844-SAFE or visit kidsafefounda tion.org/special-events. MARCH 14, 2016

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOPE GALA This black-tie-optional affair features dinner, drawings, live entertainment, dancing and live and silent auctions. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-3947751 or visit cancer.org. APRIL 30, 2016

THE 19TH ANNUAL HOPE & HOME GALA Featuring dining, dancing and live and silent auctions, this event benefits SOS Florida’s goal to help local foster children. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-4205030 or visit sosflorida.com. O NOVEMBER 2015

Photo by Fernando Forero

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Leading { BY BETH SOBOL {

LADY Philanthropist Aviva Drescher Uses The Spotlight To Advocate For Amputees If there’s one thing philanthropist and activist Aviva Drescher knows, it’s that the toughest choices can sometimes yield the most rewarding results. As a 6-year-old, Drescher lost her left foot in an accident at a friend’s farm in upstate New York. “We snuck out of the house in the morning and rode the conveyor belt that moves the cow manure out of the barn,” says Drescher, 45. “On a turn, my foot got stuck and mangled. It took three hours for the rescue crew to get me out. For six weeks, doctors tried to save my foot, however, gangrene would not relent. We had to amputate at the ankle.” Twenty years later, she elected to have the rest of her leg amputated below the knee. Choosing to reamputate, she says, “was an extraordinarily hard decision” but also “the best thing I ever did as it changed my life for the better.” Not only did the second amputation offer her more physical function and a better prosthetic ﬁt, it ignited a

passion for supporting others coping with limb loss. “I naturally became this amputee role model,” Drescher says. “I didn’t foresee that I would be helping others, nor did I see the many beneﬁts of losing a limb. Now, I feel it was my calling.” Her platform expanded from local to global in 2012 when “The Real Housewives of New York City” offered her a role. Sure, she’d have to endure wacky co-stars and down-anddirty catﬁghts, but she’d also have the chance to show the world that amputees can be as smart, glamorous and fashion-forward as any-

“Amputees are not crippled. We’re not handicapped. In fact, I like to refer to amputees as ‘handiabled.’ Once adjusted, we can do anything others can do.”

one else. And that she did, each week showing off her gams – along with covetable shoes and pedicures – while sparring with her fellow castmates and gallivanting around The Big Apple, where she was born and raised and still resides. “The ability to raise awareness and help others was the deciding factor in saying yes to the show,” she says. Her message: “Amputees are not crippled. We’re not handicapped. In fact, I like to refer to amputees as ‘handiabled.’ Once adjusted, we can do anything others can do. I never want to be ‘the girl with the fake leg.’ I

am so much more than that – it just so happens that I’m missing a limb.” She left the show after two seasons but continues to write, speak and appear on television to promote her cause. She also works closely with One Step Ahead Foundation, a nonproﬁt dedicated to helping children with physical challenges (limb loss in particular) gain selfconﬁdence through sports and other activities. “I became involved through my friend Amy PalmieroWinters, an amputee who founded it,” says Drescher, national spokesperson for the organization. “I help with anything and everything. We create athletic environments for children wearing prosthetics, raise money for those whose insurance doesn’t pay for prosthetics, and I do a lot of one-on-one work with new amputees.”

Drescher with “The Real Housewives of New York City” castmates

NOVEMBER 2015

Drescher volunteering at One Step Ahead Foundation

When she does, she makes sure to sport those stilettos. “I do make a point to have heels on when I visit hospitals,” Drescher says. “I want to show new amputees that sexy is still doable!” When it comes to dealing with limb loss, however, she’s quick to point out that courage – and triumph – come in many forms. “The amputees who go out and do ‘Dancing with the Stars’ are so awesome because they shed light on the limitless abilities we have,” she says. “But I’m just as in awe of the war veteran who came back missing a limb and who, after staying in bed with depression for a year, got up and walked for the ﬁrst time. Those milestones are less public, less grandiose but, in my opinion, just as powerful. And when they pay it forward to another veteran, they become a hero.” It’s not the only cause close to her heart. Drescher is also involved with Cancer Schmancer, an organization 84

started by actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, who happens to be the ﬁrst cousin of Aviva’s husband, Reid. Taking a three-point approach to saving lives, Cancer Schmancer focuses on early detection, prevention and policy change. Like Aviva, Fran draws on

cates the public on how to rid personal environments of toxins that contribute to illness. “Not only do my husband and I support Cancer Schmancer and Trash Cancer, we also live what we preach by eating clean and not using household

“My dear friend Melissa Sohn, who I went to law school with, suffered Stage-3 melanoma years ago,” Drescher says. “She started Live4Life, a charity that funds melanoma research. I’m on the board and help with all facets where I’m able. Reid also

“I naturally became this amputee role model. I didn’t foresee that I would be helping others, nor did I see the many benefits of losing a limb. Now, I feel it was my calling.” her own experience to inspire hope in others. “Fran and I are very close,” Drescher says. “I love her for her generosity, wisdom and intelligence. She had a bout with cancer and turned something negative into a positive by ﬁghting to get insurance companies to pay for early screenings for women. She’s also a health advocate with tremendous knowledge and resources.” Fran also started the Trash Cancer movement that edu-

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chemicals,” Drescher says. Fran isn’t the only loved one Drescher nearly lost.

faced a bout of melanoma, and we got a taste ﬁrsthand of the terrifying disease.” It’s a topic that turns Drescher emotional. “I feel like everywhere I turn, someone I know is facing cancer! Recently, my friend Bari Schlesinger – a beautiful, young, kind, amazing mother of three – succumbed to breast cancer. … My sister-in-law passed away two years ago of small cell carcinoma. It’s a wretched, relentless dis-

ease taking us down way too young and with too much pain. A cure or prevention protocol must be found. Whatever I can do for this cause, for those I have lost and those who are ill, count me in.” Her four children, who range in age from 5 to 14, share their mother’s drive to be of service, Drescher says: “My kids have learned … what helping others is about. For my children, it’s almost an innate characteristic that didn’t need to be taught. Helping and giving to others isn’t something we teach at the dinner table; it’s part of our family’s culture.” Also part of her family’s culture? Vacations spent in South Florida. “I love the Boca Beach Club because it has everything for my whole family! It’s beautiful, comfortable and has a shuttle and restaurants, pools and a beach,” Drescher says. “It’s close to all the grandparents, especially my motherin-law, whom I cherish. “My children … all have a blast in Boca. We have friends who live there, and it’s almost like going to the Hamptons for us – just a quick plane ride away!” Drescher, who released “Leggy Blonde: A Memoir” in 2014 and is currently working on a new book about health and wellness, knows she lives a blessed life, which is why helping those less fortunate has become a priority. “It’s so important to use your public platform for the greater good,” she says. “With fame comes responsibility, and I enjoy using my voice to help others. I’ve always felt I’ve had an obligation to pay it forward.” O

Photos by Fernando Forero

Drescher with husband Reid and three of their children

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WONDER WOMEN Whoever said it’s a man’s world hasn’t met the intrepid businesswomen and female professionals of South Florida. Here, we bring you the best of the best. From doctors, advocates, entrepreneurs and Realtors to educators, philanthropists and spa gurus, they are all leaders in their fields. In the following profiles, we take you inside the expertise of these successful and knowledgeable females and prove to you why they truly are Wonder Women of our community.

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WONDER WOMEN

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A Champion For Justice Hava Leipzig Holzhauer Combats Anti-Semitism, Hate Crimes, Bullying And Other Forms Of Bigotry HAVA LEIPZIG HOLZHAUER

ava Leipzig Holzhauer is deeply

community. “We assist victims

served with the Palm Beach

committed to combating anti-

of discrimination and proactively

County State Attorney’s Ofﬁce,

Semitism, hate crimes, extremism,

train religious institutions to cre-

where she handled hate crime

bullying and other forms of bigotry.

ate a culture of security 365 days

cases before joining ADL in

As the Florida Regional Di-

a year. Today, we all have to be

2012. “For 102 years, ADL’s

prepared for the unexpected.”

mission has been to stop defama-

rector for the Anti-Defamation

“

We are in the business of changing hearts and minds.

”

League, she leads an ADL team

ADL recently launched a cam-

tion of the Jewish people and to

that monitors extremist activity,

paign to broaden the state’s law

secure justice and fair treatment

provides anti-bullying education

against hate crimes, in keeping

for all,” she says. “That resonates

programs and trains law enforce-

with its nationwide “50 States

with me on both a professional

ment ofﬁcers.

Against Hate” program.

and personal level.” A resident of

“We are in the business of

ADL seeks out champions

South Florida for 11 years, Hol-

changing hearts and minds,” says

who stand for civil rights, such

zhauer and her husband, Adam,

Holzhauer.

as artist Jonatas Chimen Dias

have four children.

For instance, the ADL’s “No

DaSilva-Benayon, whose family

“Whether in the news or on

Place for Hate®” initiative em-

hid its Jewish heritage for cen-

social media, we – and our chil-

powers students to recognize

turies. On Nov. 11, he will be

dren – are exposed to a great deal

bullying in school or online and

honored as “Artist of the Year”

of hate and violence,” she says.

stand up as allies.

at ADL’s ArtWorks 2015 in West

“Our job is to counteract those

Palm Beach.

trends, set the record straight

ADL also acts as the 9-1-1 for the Jewish community and more

Holzhauer is an experienced

and serve as a resource for all

frequently for the non-Jewish

civil and criminal litigator, who

those who want to live in peace.”

Anti-Defamation League is located in South Florida. For more information, call 561-988-2900 or visit florida.adl.org.

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DANA BROWN

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A Dream Job Dana Brown Prepares To Celebrate 40 Years Of Interior Design Success

ana Brown lives nearly every-

in-law, Pam Nadler, work here,

“Our clients come from all

one’s dream: She gets to shop for a

and most of our staff has been

over, so you have people from

living.

with us a long time,” Dana says.

different backgrounds with differ-

“I love what I do. We are like one

ent tastes in design,” says Dana,

big family.”

whose clients include entertainers

The owner of Brown’s Interior

Design has been on the purchasing end of the company for 35

Adds Susan: “My mother has

years. Brown’s husband, Steve,

played an integral part in the

Brown’s boasts a spectacular

until his passing last year, ran the

growth of our business. She loves

10,000-square-foot showroom

family-owned ﬁrm that specializes

what she does, and it shows.”

and design center, as well as

and sports ﬁgures.

in high-end residential interior de-

To celebrate the anniversary,

its own warehouse and delivery

sign, with locations in Boca Raton

Brown’s Interior Design has

personnel. From the moment

and Jupiter. Dana has since taken

several exciting events planned

clients walk through the door,

over, running the operation along

for throughout the year, includ-

they can be assured they’re in good

with her daughter Susan, who also

ing one to thank its many loyal

hands. The staff of 30, includ-

handles marketing and sales.

clients and the supportive local

ing 10 designers in Boca Raton,

community.

guides clients through the myriad

As Brown’s Interior Design prepares to celebrate its 40th

Whether it’s a primary resi-

decisions that go into the process.

anniversary this year, Dana reﬂects

dence or vacation home, Brown’s

From design creation to ma-

on how fortunate she has been to

Interior Design will match each

terials selection to ﬁnal touches,

keep such a family legacy.

client with a designer who can

Brown’s Interior Design helps

“We have a wonderful staff.

execute a unique, custom design

clients turn their dream homes

My daughter Susie and my sister-

plan to ﬁt any lifestyle and budget.

into reality.

“

Our clients come from all over, so you have people from different backgrounds with different tastes in design.

”

Brown’s Interior Design is located at 4501 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-2703 or visit brownsinteriors.com.

NOVEMBER 2015

WONDER

CLAIRE SHERES

WOMEN

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Tops In Palm Beach County Claire Sheres Earns Her No. 1 Ranking By Delivering Results For Clients

“F “

There is nothing tougher than a family business, but with understanding and compassion, there is nothing more gratifying than working with loved ones and helping causes that you believe in.

”

or the ﬁfth consecutive year, Claire

resourceful. You had our best in-

style. Two years ago, her then daugh-

has led the way in Palm Beach

terest in mind and your advice was

ter-in-law-to-be, Morgan, agreed

County for all Coldwell Banker

spot on. I will highly recommend

to join Sheres and pursue a real

agents,” says Duff Rubin, region-

you,” says Hillary Krouse.

estate career. “There is nothing

al senior VP Southeast Florida,

“Claire negotiated the sale and

tougher than a family business,

Coldwell Banker Residential Real

purchase of our Boca homes – a

but with understanding and com-

Estate. And reading clients’ tes-

true professional. You deﬁnitely

passion, there is nothing more

timonials, it’s not surprising that

want Claire on your side of any

gratifying than working with loved

Claire Sheres has again received

real estate transaction,” says Mi-

ones and helping causes that you

Coldwell Banker/PREVIEWS’ top

chael Begleiter.

believe in,” says Sheres.

award as No.1 Realtor in Palm

Denis Beaulieu says, “I couldn’t

A 24-year Boca Raton resident,

Beach County. Sheres is a member

believe the activity generated by

Sheres is a Lion of Judah and sup-

of Coldwell Banker’s most presti-

your great marketing and skillful

ports the Juvenile Diabetes Re-

geous International LEGENDS

handling of the contract nego-

search Foundation and AIPAC.

Society and is Woodﬁeld Country

tiations.” Sheres attributes much

Sheres, with husband Allan, will

Club’s top producing resident

of her success to understanding

proudly be chairing the United

Realtor .

her clients’ needs, having a great

States Holocaust Memorial Muse-

Clients describe Sheres as me-

team and working with the most

um’s 2016 South Florida luncheon

ticulous and an expert in getting

respected global luxury brand,

on Feb. 22 at the Boca Raton

the job done. “Thank you for your

Coldwell Banker/PREVIEWS.”

Resort & Club. Son Robert and

hard work in selling our properties.

Family and community are in-

You are professional and extremely

tegral parts of Sheres’ balanced life-

daughter-in-law, Morgan will serve as vice-chairs for the luncheon.

Claire Sheres’ office is located at 7000 W. Palmetto Park Road, #105, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-414-4146 or visit sheresrealty.com.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

DURÉE ROSS

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Delivering Effective PR Strategies Durée Ross Leads Fast-Growing, Full-Service Firm

urée Ross understands that it

to accommodate several new posi-

says. “They recognize that moving

takes a skilled team of profession-

tions. At the same time, the ﬁrm

the needle doesn’t happen over-

als for public relations (PR) strat-

was admitted to PR Boutiques In-

night. It takes a consistent, coor-

egies to deliver a powerful return

ternational (PRBI), a select global

dinated approach.”

on a client’s investment.

network of boutique ﬁrms.

Durée & Company’s current cli-

“We take a customized ap-

Since the ﬁrm launched in

ent roster ranges from restaurants

proach, blending our services to

1999, Ross and her team have

(BRIO Tuscan Grille, BRAVO!

drive results for each client,” says

won numerous awards, including

Cucina Italiana), leading companies

Ross, whose full-service ﬁrm,

two consecutive Bernays Awards

(Coldwell Banker Residential Real

Durée & Company, Inc., is on a

from the Gold Coast PR Council

Estate) and nonproﬁts (Broward

strong growth path. “Using social

for their work with Rising Tide

County Public Schools Food and

media, e-communications, special

Car Wash, one of the nation’s

Nutrition Services, Feeding South

events, traditional PR, advertising

largest employers of people with

Florida™) to physicians (Facial

and other tools, we develop cre-

autism, and Boys & Girls Clubs

Plastic Surgeon Jacob D. Steiger,

ative strategies to increase aware-

of Miami-Dade, as well as two

M.D.), law ﬁrms (Gladstone &

ness, sales and proﬁtability, as well

American Business Awards for

Weissman, P.A. Family and Mari-

as boost donations for nonproﬁts.”

crisis communications and their

tal Law) and cultural organizations

Only two years after opening

work with Boys & Girls Clubs of

(Museum of Contemporary Art

Miami-Dade.

North Miami, Riverwalk Arts &

the doors to a new Fort Lauderdale ofﬁce, Durée & Company

“We enjoy helping clients who

recently doubled the size of its of-

have made a strategic commit-

ﬁce space, adding 10 workstations

ment to marketing and PR,” Ross

Entertainment District). The ﬁrm also guides national

“

We enjoy helping clients who have made a strategic commitment to marketing and PR. They recognize that moving the needle doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a consistent, coordinated approach.

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brands based outside of Florida.

Durée & Company is located at 10620 Griffin Road, Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-723-9350 or visit dureeandcompany.com.

NOVEMBER 2015

WONDER WOMEN

FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: KRISTEN EVANS, YUNANDA MAUNG, BECCA ANDERSON, LISA RILEY BACK ROW FROM LEFT: CATHERINE WARREN, DANIELLE MEIGHAN, CHRISTINA SUGRUE, ALYSSA DURIVOU, GRACE WILLAFORD, ROXANNE CICCHINO, LEISA RADOSAVLJEVIC, DIANA BICK

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to Eau Spa’s beauty treatments, de-

spa brands in the market, and yet

Family Luxury

signed to accomplish exactly what

we will adapt any treatment to the

they say they do.

speciﬁcations of the guest,” War-

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ren says. “Ladies and gentlemen

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ment, we will give you the most

may bring their friends, family

soothing and calming treatment on

and loved ones for a day of luxury

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and laughter.”

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Guests are welcomed with

ultimate machine will reduce ﬁne

complimentary cupcakes, cham-

ause, Play and Perfect” not only

lines, wrinkles and lift in one ses-

pagne and a gorgeous garden with

describes the philosophy of Eau

sion. We are not going for good.

cabanas that they can luxuriate in

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We are accomplishing perfection.”

from morning to evening.

a way of life at the award-winning

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And, while parents enjoy their

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want to look younger, our CACI

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Manalapan retreat.

ing, award-winning staff (last year,

pampering experience, kids will

“We believe that each guest

they received the Forbes Five-Star

have an equally fun time at Camp

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designation, one of only 48 spas in

AquaNuts: Surf, Creative Arts and

‘to do’ list and relax while enjoy-

the world at that level) put their

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ing friends and family,” says Spa

heart and soul into making Eau

“We believe that every guest

Director, Catherine Warren. “Play

Spa a luxurious, memorable and

interaction should be fun, gra-

is very unique to our spa, because

pampering place to host both lo-

cious, formal and memorable,”

we want the guest to have fun – a

cal and international guests.

Warren says. “Our guests always

day of luxury and laughter.” And the verb “perfect” applies

“Our treatments have been custom-created with the ﬁnest luxury

feel cared for, supported and safe in our care.”

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is located at 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. For more information, call 561-540-4960 or visit eauspa.com.

WONDER WOMEN SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Emotionally Gratifying Dr. Barbara Lurie Supports JARC’s Mission For Quarter Century DR. BARBARA LURIE

s chairperson of the admissions

of JARC’s board of directors.

ticipants learn maintenance skills

committee at JARC (Jewish As-

JARC was created in 1986 to

sociation for Residential Care)

respond to the needs of families

“JARC has exposed me to a

Florida, Dr. Barbara Lurie sees

with adult children with develop-

world I knew nothing about, and

ﬁrsthand the overwhelming need

mental disabilities. Over the years,

it has been rewarding, enriching

for the organization’s services.

it has grown to operate 10 group

and emotionally gratifying,” says

And the practicing psychologist

homes for adults with develop-

Dr. Lurie.

in Boca Raton for the last 24

mental disabilities in Boca Raton

Next year marks a milestone in

years is well-equipped to under-

and Delray Beach. JARC also of-

JARC’s history – 30 years of pro-

stand those needs. So, when she

fers a supported-living apartment

viding vital services to adults with

was asked nearly a quarter of a

program for those adults who are

developmental and intellectual

century ago to become a JARC

more independent.

disabilities. To celebrate, JARC is

volunteer, Dr. Lurie said the commitment made perfect sense.

and automotive detailing.

But the services don’t stop

showcasing its history and vision

there. JARC offers training and

for the future at its gala on March

“When I was asked to volunteer,

vocational programs, including

6 at Boca West Country Club.

I knew nothing about JARC, but

its longstanding fulﬁllment pro-

JARC hopes to expand its ser-

as soon as I saw the services they

gram, where participants learn

vices to offer additional support

provide for adults with develop-

job readiness skills. There also is

to young adults with disabilities as

mental and intellectual disabilities

a 1,500-square-foot state-of-the-

it continues its mission of partner-

and met the people, I was sold,”

art culinary training facility that

ing with clients and their families

says Dr. Lurie, who, in addition to

operates Café 95 and an envi-

to promote independence, dignity

her committee work, is a member

ronmental program where par-

and self-respect.

“

JARC has exposed me to a world I knew nothing about, and it has been rewarding, enriching and emotionally gratifying.

”

JARC Florida is located at 21160 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-558-2550 or visit jarcfl.org.

NOVEMBER 2015

WONDER

DR. ROBYN SIPERSTEIN

WOMEN

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Passion In Practice Dr. Robyn Siperstein Will Leave You Glowing From The Inside Out

D “

r. Robyn Siperstein, of Siperstein

So she forged ahead and

ogy, including a brand new hair

Dermatology, did what we’re all

opened ofﬁces in Boynton Beach

removal device that’s more effec-

told is the secret of happiness: She

and Boca Raton. Apparently, her

tive and less painful. Siperstein

followed her passion. But which one?

brand of care hit the mark with

Dermatology is also on the cut-

Dr. Siperstein is just as passion-

patients, who rewarded her with

ting edge as one of the ﬁrst prac-

ate about art as she is about science

steady growth. Besides their

tices in Palm Beach County to

and business. So she found a career

glowing skin, patients’ word-of-

offer Kybella, an FDA-approved

path that combined all three and

mouth recommendations helped

injectable fat dissolver for stub-

let the magic happen.

expand the practice from one to

born chin and neck areas.

I want to go “In cosmetic dermatology, the in, enjoy my day patient’s face is my canvas,” Dr. and make a real Siperstein says. connection with As for her business side, she my patients. discovered while working for

ﬁve board-certiﬁed dermatolo-

”

gists in under ﬁve years.

Keeping up with the latest medical trends is just another way

To give patients the best qual-

the team at Siperstein Dermatol-

ity care available, Dr. Siperstein

ogy is delighting its patients.

now offers a concierge option,

That, combined with happy,

others that there was a better way

where her medical dermatol-

knowledgeable doctors and staff,

to accomplish patient care, and

ogy patients spend less time in

makes for a warm, welcoming

it wasn’t just about the numbers.

the waiting room and at least 30

and enjoyable experience.

“I wanted more patient-fo-

minutes with Dr. Siperstein.

“I want to go in, enjoy my day

cused care, and I thought I could

Her love of science is reﬂected

and make a real connection with

do it better than most of the

in two state-of-the-art facilities

my patients,” Dr. Siperstein says.

practices out there,” she says.

offering the latest in technol-

“I ﬁnd happiness in that.”

Siperstein Dermatology is located at 9897 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach and 950 Glades Road, 4th Floor, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-364-7774, 561-955-8885 or visit sipderm.com.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

WONDER WOMEN SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

A Learning Experience Nancy Goldstein Offers The Smartest Choice In Early Childhood Education NANCY GOLDSTEIN

hen Nancy Goldstein accepted

social interactions,” Goldstein says.

ish traditions. This is accomplished

the position as director of The

However, it’s not just the chil-

through various programs that

Ruth and Edward Taubman

dren who learn. The classrooms are

teach children about taking care of

Early Childhood Center at B’nai

structured by caring teachers who

each other and those who are less

Torah Congregation, she began

truly understand child development

fortunate.

with two classrooms and just 35

and who continually undergo addi-

children. Nineteen years later, she

tional training and education.

oversees about 150 children and a dozen classrooms.

“Nancy’s work as the gatekeeper to the entrance of Jewish

“Some people think that you fo-

education at B’nai Torah is vital,

cus on the children only, but I also

and her strong philosophy and

The school credits part of that

focus on my teachers’ education and

commitment is one of the many

growth to Goldstein’s educa-

my parents’ education. Because of

reasons our school is recognized

tional philosophy, which is that

that, the children are the winners,”

for excellence,” says B’nai Torah’s

a child’s work is play, and, that as

says Goldstein.

Rabbi David Steinhardt.

children play, they develop vital

The center also is the only Jewish

The center is open to children

cognitive, linguistic, social and

early childhood program in South

between the ages of 2 through

emotional skills.

Palm Beach County that is accred-

Pre-K. It also offers a program

“We believe that children learn

ited by the NAEYC, a professional

called “Family Time” where fami-

best when given opportunities to

organization that promotes excel-

lies with children from 3 months

be imaginative, explore and think

lence in early childhood education.

to 2 years are introduced to the

critically and independently. The

The staff is dedicated to the

program. During the summer, the

curriculum is developed with a fo-

strengthening of family life through

center offers Camp Keshet for

cus on activity-based learning and

the transmission of values and Jew-

children ages 2 to 6.

“

Some people think that you focus on the children only, but I also focus on my teachers’ education and my parents’ education.

”

The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation is located at 6261 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-750-9665 or visit bnaitorahecc.org.

NOVEMBER 2015

STACY ACKER

WONDER WOMEN

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Photo by Carlos Aristizabal

The Write Stuff Stacy Acker, M.A., Helps College-Bound Students Succeed

G uiding

“

I offer students tools to create essays that demand notice by admissions officers.

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students

their favor,” says Acker, who has

prompts demanding personal nar-

through their application essay

college-bound

enjoyed working with students

ratives and/or statements. By con-

process and celebrating their

accepted

sistently leading students through

success when they are accepted

University

Tulane

these challenges and toward solu-

into schools of their choice isn’t

University, Barnard College, Boston

tions, Acker sees essays evolve and

just what Stacy Acker does best –

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conﬁdence grow.

it’s her passion.

such

schools

Florida,

and Vanderbilt University. “At The

“Years in the college writing

The Adjunct Professor of Eng-

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classroom have helped me to effec-

lish Composition has created an

to create essays that demand notice

tively guide students toward their

innovative approach to helping

by admissions ofﬁcers. A dynamic,

authentic writing voice and elevate

students achieve their best work

unique, and meaningful essay will

the quality of their writing,” Acker

in college essays and beyond by

signiﬁcantly highlight who they are

says. “Students must present them-

leveraging proven writing tech-

within many application packages.”

selves as more than a GPA, a test

niques that provide them with a

Guiding

students

through

score, or number of community

competitive edge in the applica-

countless writing assignments over

service hours. Offering an essay that

tion process.

the years, Acker recognized the

is superior in quality and content is the way to accomplish that goal.”

“Faced with a college admis-

many challenges they face in

sions climate that is more competi-

writing. The struggle is evident,

“I have made it my mission to

tive than ever, students have never

she says, whether they attempt

help students discover what they

relied as heavily on their applica-

to write responses to prompts

think and how to express it,”

tion essays to help them stand out

focused on literature and criti-

Acker says. “In doing so, they

as individuals and tip the scales in

cal thinking or when faced with

discover who they are.”

The Writing Shop is located at 2600 North Military Trail, Suite 206, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-654-1903 or visit dynamicessays.com.

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY The Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival Returns For Its Sixth Year

rep your palate and save your appetite because the 6th Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival is coming back to town Nov. 20-22. Taking place at Florida Atlantic University, the festival includes four special events over the course of three days. Kick things off Friday night with the intimate VIP Dinner Under The Stars, A Four-Course Food & Wine Affair, featuring sommeliers and two South Florida “top chefs.” Or take part in the Vineyard Party, A Vine to Glass Affair, a walk through the festival grounds complete with wine tastings, light bites and live entertainment. The big event takes place on Sat-

urday evening with more than 75 chefs from all over South Florida gathering for the Grand Tasting, A Culinary Affair. “The festival grounds will be

gions as well as the Sweet Endings, Organic and Specialty Foods villages. Guests will also enjoy The Vineyard, Sensory Garden and Live Entertainment Stage and Lounge.

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tional seminars and the Consumer Challenge, with blind taste-testing. O For more information, visit boca ratonwineandfoodfestival.com.

The festival grounds will be transformed into a lavish walkway of elaborately decorated countries and regions that come alive through a gastronomic journey of tastes, sounds and visions.

transformed into a lavish walkway of elaborately decorated countries and regions that come alive through a gastronomic journey of tastes, sounds and visions,” according to the festival’s website. Highlights include the America, Mediterranean and Asia Paciﬁc re-

Plus, take your favorite ﬂavors home from the Retail & Business Shopping Bazaar and Wine Store. Wrapping up the weekend is the 2nd Annual Craft Brew Battle, A Hoppy Affair, on Sunday afternoon, featuring a wide variety of beers from around the world as well as educa-

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NOVEMBER 2015

WARMING

Trend AS TEMPERATURES BEGIN TO DROP, COZY UP TO THESE COMFORTING RECIPES

It may not feel like it, but winter – and cooler weather – is just around the corner. And it’s the perfect time to take a break from the pace of modern life, slow down and savor a nourishing home-cooked meal. Bring some warmth to your home with these mouthwatering recipes from “Winter Cabin Cooking” by Lizzie Kamenetzky, inspired by the cuisines of mountain villages and ski towns around the world. It doesn’t have to take hours. Many of these recipes just require a little preparation and then can be left to simmer or bake to perfection. So open the windows and let the cool breezes in: This is food for warming the soul.

2¼ lb. large onions, very thinly sliced Generous 1 cup dry white wine 4¹⁄³ cups rich beef stock Freshly grated nutmeg A small handful of fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh bay leaves ¹⁄³ cup good-quality Madeira 1 day-old baguette or other crusty bread, cut into slices 1 garlic clove, peeled 5 oz. Comté cheese, grated Sea salt and ground black pepper

FRENCH ONION SOUP

INSTRUCTIONS

The key to a perfect French onion soup is to cook your onions for a seriously long time until they are reduced to an unctuous, sticky, golden mass. Rich

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beef stock and a cheesy croûte top off this classic. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. olive oil

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Melt the butter in a heavy-based pan or ﬂameproof casserole, and add the oil. Add the onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for at least 45 minutes until they have reduced down to a golden, sticky mass. Add the white wine and simmer, stirring, for a minute, and then add the beef stock, a good grating of nutmeg and the herbs. Simmer for 20 minutes, add the Madeira and simmer for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning, and spoon soup into four small ovenproof bowls or dishes. Preheat the broiler to high. Toast the slices of crusty bread, and rub one side with the garlic. Put the toasts on top of the bowls so that they cover the surface of the soup. Sprinkle with lots of cheese, and put on a baking sheet under the broiler until the soup is bubbling and the toasts are melted and golden. Serve right away.

“Winter Cabin Cooking” is written by Lizzie Kamenetzky with photography by Nassima Rothacker. It’s published by Ryland Peters & Small – CICO Books – and retails for $24.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH GNOCCHI Butternut squash makes a lovely alternative to potato gnocchi, and its creamy sweetness is enhanced by the savory taste of the Parmesan and sage. (Serves 2-3)

INGREDIENTS 2¼ lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into wedges

1 tbsp. olive oil 1 egg ²⁄³ cup ricotta cheese 1¹⁄³ cups 00 flour or potato

flour, plus extra to dust Heaping ½ cup walnuts ¹⁄³ cup unsalted butter 10 sage leaves

¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Sea salt and ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Toss the squash with the oil, and season with salt and pepper, then roast for 40-45 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Mash the squash, then scoop the mash into a colander lined with a clean dish towel, and squeeze out as much water as possible. Place in a bowl, and mix with the egg and ricotta. Put the ﬂour in a food processor with the wal-

nuts, and mix until the nuts are all ground up. Add to the squash mixture, season and mix until incorporated. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour to make it easier to handle. On a lightly ﬂoured surface, roll into sausage shapes about 1⁄2 inch thick, then cut into 3 ⁄4-inch-long pieces. Use the tines on the back of a fork to roll the gnocchi, giving them the characteristic ridges. (You can cook

them now or chill for up to 24 hours.) Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes until they ﬂoat to the surface. As they cook, melt the butter in a pan, and add the sage leaves. Scoop out the gnocchi with a slotted spoon, and divide between warmed plates. Spoon over the sage butter, sprinkle with lots of Parmesan and serve.

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SWISS CHARD GRATIN This gratin is iron-rich and full of goodness, only somewhat negated by the cream and cheese. It’s great as a meal in itself with a little added bacon if you want a meaty hit. (Serves 6) INGREDIENTS 1¾ lb. Swiss chard

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3½ tbsp. butter ½ cup plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour Scant 1 cup crème fraîche 1¼ cups heavy cream Freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs Finely grated zest of 1 lemon and a good squeeze of juice Heaping ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese 1 tbsp. olive oil

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

Sea salt and ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the broiler to medium. Bring a pan of water to a boil, and blanch the chard for 2-3 minutes; drain, and refresh under cold running water. Squeeze out as much of the water as possible, and set aside.

Melt the butter in a pan, add the ﬂour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the crème fraîche, cream and a good grating of nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season. Mix the breadcrumbs with the lemon zest, cheese and olive oil. Mix the chard and the sauce together. Spoon the chard into a large ovenproof

dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, and then put under the broiler for a couple of minutes until golden brown and bubbling. (If you like, you can mix the sauce with the chard and leave until ready to cook. Heat through in a medium oven for 5-10 minutes before browning under the broiler.) Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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TROUT À LA MEUNIÈRE There is a surprising amount of fish in the mountains, such as fera and perch from the deep, cold lakes. This classic dish is delicious with rainbow or brown trout, but you could also make it with sea trout when it’s in season. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 4 trout fillets All-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, to dust Olive oil, to fry 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS

Dust the fish fillets in seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Heat a layer of oil in a nonstick skillet, and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Remove from the pan, and set aside. Add the butter to the pan, and allow to foam and start to become brown and nutty. Stir in the lemon, capers and parsley, and serve immediately with the fish.

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CLASSIC TARTE TATIN A tarte tatin – with its golden pastry, sticky caramel and tender apples – has to be one of the best desserts going. It can be prepared in advance, ready to pop into the oven to cook before serving. (Serves 6-8) INGREDIENTS 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. superfine sugar 3½ tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 4 fresh thyme sprigs 8-9 dessert apples, such as Braeburn, peeled, cored and halved All-purpose flour, to dust 13 oz. block all-butter puff pastry INSTRUCTIONS

Put the sugar in an 8-inch ovenproof skillet with 2 tbsp. water, and put over a low heat. Do not stir. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, increase the heat, and simmer until you have a rich mahoganybrown caramel. Remove from the heat, and add the butter; it will bubble and foam. Put the thyme and apples into the caramel, cutside up, packing them close together as they will shrink a bit in cooking. Place back over a low heat, and cook for 5 minutes or so; then remove from the heat, and cool completely. Preheat the oven to 400° F. On a lightly ﬂoured surface, roll out the pastry until it is 1⁄8-inch thick. Cut out a rough 10-inch disc of pastry and tuck it over the apples. Tuck the edges of the pastry around the sides of the apples. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed up. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, and then invert the tart onto a serving plate. Serve with vanilla ice cream. O 106

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The Office is a modern American gastropub that serves delicious, gourmet comfort food, in a setting reminiscent of a luxurious home office. Menu favorites include an array of juicy burgers, inventive salads, swell sandwiches, wonderful appetizers, mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Dine Indoors or on the Patio 290 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-278-9570 4520 PGA Blvd. • Palm Beach Gardens • 561-630-9899 vicandangelos.com

Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soul-satisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh ﬁsh and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday • Indoor and Outdoor Dining 201 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-276-3600 theofficedelray.com

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(Clockwise from above) Grilled Scallops; Silver Oak Brined New Zealand Lamb Rack; Ron and Rhonda Weisheit; Chef Ron at work; (Bottom) Smoked Pork Belly Dumplings

As for dessert, be sure to leave room, because it’s criminal to miss these selections. Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, with Grand Marnier crème anglaise, and Fluffer Nutter Crème Brulée, with silky peanut butter and marshmallow cream custard, are tempting choices, but nothing beats the Flourless Peppermint Patty, with chocolate torte and mint cream. The restaurant even offers micro-roasted coffee to end things on a high note. And let’s not forget about the wine. From red to white, boutique to national, there’s a wide and

LITTLE GEM Boca Raton’s Intimate TwentyTwenty Grille Shines BY CARISSA CHESANEK

and-selected wines and homemade meals go hand-in-hand at TwentyTwenty Grille, a cozy wine bar and contemporary American bistro tucked inside Royal Palm Place in Boca Raton. The husband-and-wife owners, award-winning Chef Ron and Rhonda Weisheit, strive to create a warm, welcoming environment for their loyal customers, which they do with ease. The charming venue, with a small dining room and a breezy outdoor terrace, is an ideal date spot, featuring pillow-soft booths, wine-lined walls and a mural depicting Ron and Rhonda’s culinary journey together. Serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday, TwentyTwenty Grille’s menu

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is divided into “Beginning,” “Middle” and “End,” offering contemporary takes on American cuisine, rotating seasonally. And while the menu changes, the quality does not, with Chef Weisheit sourcing locally grown, farm-raised ingredients for seafood, pasta and meat dishes.

where TwentyTwenty Grille is located at 141 Via Naranjas, #45, Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-990-7969 or visit twentytwentygrille.com.

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Start off with something savory like Smoked Duroc Pork Belly, with crispy green tomato and fried pickle, or keep it classic with the TwentyTwenty Charcuterie Platter, full of cheeses and house-cured meats. The Silver Oak Brined New Zealand Lamb Rack, with rosemary gnocchi, is an excellent entrée choice for meat lovers, while the Chorizo Crab Stuffed Soft Shell Crab, with tequila corn salsa and carmague red rice, provides the best of both worlds. A signature dish that seems to stay on the menu is TwentyTwenty Pasta, made with chicken and duck conﬁt in a coconut curry sauce.

thoughtful selection, including 30plus wines by the glass. Beer connoisseurs will also be pleased with the selection, featuring Left Hand Milk Stout and Wells Banana Bread, among others. People from all over South Florida ﬂock to TwentyTwenty Grille – and for good reason. With its large wine selection, creative American plates and friendly staff, this Boca Raton bistro isn’t one to miss. O

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taste listings AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES 13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL Fountains

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

DADA 52 N. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

561.409.2061

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

❘ 2200 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. THE ALCHEMIST 100 Clematis St. ❘ West Palm Beach ❘ 561.355.0691 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. ANGLE Eau Palm Beach Resort

& Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. ARMADILLO CAFÉ 8221

Glades Road ❘ #6 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday. 561.405.6152

ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch MondayFriday November-May.) BAZILLE Nordstrom, Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5820 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal

Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

B I T E S/

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821

S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED

HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

infused and grapefruit-infused vodkas, plus a dash of mint. Set sail as you sip on the St. Tropez martini, which blends amarettoinfused vodka, espresso-infused vodka, homemade raspberry sorbet and a maraschino cherry, finished with sweet chocolate sauce. Or pucker up for the Capri martini: two giant scoops of raspberry and coconut sorbet, paired with grapefruit-infused vodka. With Vic & Angelo’s decadent new martinis, you’ll travel the globe without ever leaving your seat.

Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach and 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Call 844-842-2632 or visit vicand angelos.com. – Anastasia Lugvina

561.303.1343 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

J. ALEXANDER’S University

Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly. MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive Center

Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus,

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily. MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly. NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

BURT & MAX’S Delray

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HUDSON AT WATERWAY EAST

900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

2222 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

GRAND LUX CAFE Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

HENRY’S The Shoppes at Addison

Vic & Angelo’s Debuts New Jet-Setting Martini Menu ou don’t need a passport to go around the world – at least not at Vic & Angelo’s. Come aboard and experience the restaurant’s new exotic cocktail menu, appropriately named The World in a Martini. This concept was designed to showcase locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients yet is named after international hot spots – from Greek and Caribbean islands to the French and Italian rivieras. Pick your destination. The Santorini martini will make your mouth tingle with the liveliness of the Greek isles. This concoction is created with orange-infused vodka, pineapple-infused vodka, fresh oranges and homemade mango and coconut sorbets. If you’re in a tropical state of mind, try the St. Barts martini, with mango and coconut sorbet paired with pear-

204 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.3642 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

St. Barts martini

GARY RACK’S FAT ROOSTER

561.998.3881

NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘ Capri martini

St. Tropez martini

5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Elevate your experience. Play your favorite Las Vegas style slots, enjoy the thrill of live Blackjack, indulge at the world-class NYY Steak and live it up at Legends Lounge.

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. casinococo.com Must be at least 21 years old to play Slots and Table Games or to receive Playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club benefits. Must be 18 or older to play Live Poker. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1.888.ADMIT.IT.

taste listings OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

ASIAN/SUSHI

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Court ❘

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd. ❘

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. ❘ Dinner nightly.

PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

561.450.7557

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

THE PAVILION GRILLE 301

861 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at

CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

561.981.8986

Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Road ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly. SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W.

Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation. SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Brunch Sunday. TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm

Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. 112

St. ❘ #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060 S.W. 18th

8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANTO’S MODERN BUFFET & SUSHI 3400 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch MondayThursday. Dinner daily. YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Cod and Noodles from Kapow! Noodle Bar

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. 561.392.2999

THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘ #1015 ❘

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly. LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. MAGIC RICE 1668 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 561.997.9557

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

2399 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner nightly. 561.488.9688

The Seagate Country Club

The Seagate Hotel Coral Ballroom

The Atlantic Grille

The Seagate Country Club

The perfect party always starts with the right setting. Whether you choose our chic country club with banqueting for up to 300 guests, one of our exquisite hotel ballrooms or the sleek Atlantic Grille, The Seagate has the ideal setting to set your party apart. Guests will also receive reduced room rates* the night of the event.

Call 561.510.2845 to start planning your event. TheSeagateHotel.com

Join us at The Atlantic Grille for our signature Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner with all the trimmings, including delicious desserts. For reservations, call 561.293.3218.

*Reduced rates start at $199 per night in courtyard accommodations with reduced $10 overnight valet parking (regularly $19 per night) and waived nightly resort fee (regularly $30 per night). Valid Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 2015. Blackout dates may apply.

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taste listings BURGERS BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9590 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 2009 N.E. Second St. ❘ Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.531.6168 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HABIT BURGER Delray

Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

CONTINENTAL THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE

887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily. BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837

N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily.

Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Highway ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast Monday-Friday. Lunch and dinner daily.

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

SHULA BURGER Delray

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth

Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca

Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3252 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly. LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. y y

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades

Road ❘ Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.4119 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4997-B W. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch MondaySaturday.

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.381.9970

FONDUE LITTLE CHALET 499 S.

FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

APROPO KAFE 147 S.E.

THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

561.319.9000

First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.997.7472

FRENCH FARMER’S TABLE 1901

N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm

Ave. ❘ #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday y and Sunday.

B I T E S/

Federal Highway ❘ #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic 561.455.2140

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal

Palm Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas ❘ #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and dinner MondaySaturday. CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO

GUAC OUT

Polo Shops ❘ 5030 Champion

w Twist Avocado Grill Puts A New On Guacamole

id you know? Nov. 14 is National Spicy Guacamole ole Day – although we don’t think you need a holiday to enjoy this delicious dish. Put a spin on your traditional guacamole with this popular ular recipe from Avocado Grill in West Palm Beach, which received d critical acclaim from The Palm Beach Post and New Times Palm Beach-Broward.

AVOCADO GRILL GINGER GUACAMOLE LE INGREDIENTS 3 ripe avocados 2 tbsp. tomato, diced 3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp. red onion, diced

2 tbsp. jalapeño, diced ced 3 tbsp. lime juice 1½ tbsp. ginger, finelyy chop chopped ppedd 1 tbsp. sriracha Salt and pepper to taste aste

INSTRUCTIONS th a spoo poo oon. n Place ce in bow bowl. Add 1/ /2 off tth he lilimee jjuic uice Slice avocados in half. Discard the seed. Scoop out of shell with spoon. 1/2 the juice sh to desired co consiste stency ncy. Add ncy A cho choppe p d onio oonion, nion, n, tom tomato ato,, jjala alapeñ peñoo, immediately to prevent browning. Use a fork and mash consistency. chopped tomato, jalapeño, dients. Add remainder remainde nderr of of lime me juice, juice ju ice,, and ice and then then add add salt salt and and pepper pep pper ginger, sriracha and cilantro. Stir gently to mix ingredients. h your favorite tortilla chipss for a dip, orr use use wit with ith your your favor ffavorite avoritite dish. to taste. Stir just slightly, until incorporated. Serve with

Avocado Grill is located at 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Call 561-623-0822 or visit avocadogrillwpb.com.

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Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms

Building ❘ 455 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner nightly.

GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas ❘ #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

taste listings IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison

Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ITALIAN

MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.362.8403

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE Royal

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal

MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. 561.994.3495

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal

Palm Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at

Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750 .9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SOLITA & MASTINO 25 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.899-0888

TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park ❘ 301 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Vic & Angelo’s Calamari

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TERRA FIAMMA Delray

Marketplace ❘ 9169 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E.

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096

N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily. CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S.

Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CASA D’ANGELO 171 E.

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TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA

50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner nightly. 561.620.2930

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal

Highway ❘ Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MERLINO’S 9 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.756.8437 ❘ Dinner nightly.

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second

NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner nightly.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.

2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.278.9570

VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY

1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8990 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE

3360 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT

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VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘

159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

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78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

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KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The Fountains ❘

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday- Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

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WITH A MODERN FLAIR Raﬁna Greek Taverna Located at The Boardwalk (formerly Wharfside)

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BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. MOZART CAFE The Fountains ❘ 7300 W.

Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

LATIN CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second Ave. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘ 3350 N.W.

Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH ALADDIN’S EATERY 21200 St. Andrews

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.9466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR Delray Marketplace

❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.501.4443 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Highway ❘ Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BAJA CANTINA 201 N.W. First St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR

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taste listings CASA TEQUILA 8228 Glades Road ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.430.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

EL CAMINO TEQUILA BAR 15 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.5350 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

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The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The

Garden Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

Polo Club Shoppes 5030 Champion Blvd. #D3, Boca Raton, FL 33496

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DUBLINER IRISH PUB Mizner Park ❘ 435

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2540 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. GLUTTONOUS GOAT Royal Palm Place ❘

99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #114 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ nightly.

561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner

HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

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18th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital

GOLF TOURNAMENT Beneﬁting the Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing Our deepest appreciation to our Sponsors Presenting Sponsor

SPECIALTY SPONSORS

COURSE SPONSORS

Marilyn & Stan Barry

Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, PA

Sandler Family Foundation Phyllis & Harvey, Robin & Gary Amy & David, Andrea & Larry

People’s Trust Insurance Saxon Business Systems

The GEO Group

AMENITY SPONSORS

Meryl & Ron Gallatin

Suzanne Klein-Richland Real Estate Investments

Kathy & Ron Assaf

Florida Peninsula Insurance

E.M. Lynn Foundation Jayne & Chris Malﬁtano/The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation

Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher & Miller Proskauer and Chris & Deanna Wheeler

Jonathan Berstein, Jason Freeman, Richard Schuller and Wells Fargo Private Bank

Sandra & Marvin Rubin

Greenspoon Marder Law

Subway & The Feldman Family

Boca West Country Club

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek & NYY Steakhouse

Judy & Bob Giaquinto

Frank Occhigrossi

DPR Construction

Linda & Ivan Gefen – The Regency Collection

Thank You to our Golf Committee for making the Tournament the most successful ever Honorary Chairs - Marilyn & Stan Barry Chair - Richard Schuller Robert Alrod Larry Blair Nathan Brown Mike Budd Arnold Cohen

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taste listings YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Polo Shops ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI

SEAFOOD 32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.7868

❘ Dinner nightly.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. BOCA LANDING Waterstone Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Dinner nightly. BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S.

Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st Ave. ❘

Deerﬁeld Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Breakfast Friday-Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. MUSSEL BEACH 501 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.921.6464 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR 5 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O

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HOME RUN MLB Star Alex Rodriguez Presents $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

ajor League Baseball COO and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Board of Governors Member Tony Petitti, along with Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees All-Star, presented a $1 million check to Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, and James Bernhardt, longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade board member and mentor to Rodriguez.

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Along with Major League Baseball, I am excited to help expand the reach of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. I owe the club a debt of gratitude and hope this gift will allow them to help more kids reach their potential. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alex Rodriguez, Yankees All-Star

The check is from the MLB Urban Youth Foundation, a nonproďŹ t that oversees and funds the MLB Urban Youth Academy network and similar youth-related programs. The check was presented at Yankee Stadium before a recent game.

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the MLB Urban Youth Foundation and our own Alex Rodriguez for their shared generosity,â&#x20AC;? RodriguezRoig says. As a child, Rodriguez attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Club, where he participated in its baseball program. He ďŹ&#x201A;ourished at the club, remaining a member until the day he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. He has been a Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporter since he signed his ďŹ rst professional baseball contract in 1993. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along with Major League Base-

ball, I am excited to help expand the reach of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. I owe the club a debt of gratitude and hope this gift will allow them to help more kids reach their potential,â&#x20AC;? Rodriguez says. Based on a 2013 economic impact study, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade provides an annual overall community impact totaling $78 million in income generation and savings to Miami-Dade County families and taxpayers as a whole. O For more information, visit bgcmia.org.

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Additional Stars Commit To Play In Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

he Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has announced that a handful of new stars will be participating in the 26th annual event Nov. 20-22. Chelsea Handler, Vanilla Ice, Jason Biggs and Antonio Sabato Jr. will all make their ﬁrst appearance in the charity fundraiser.

celebrities and tennis pros for two days of tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, and the weekend also includes a gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Handler has enjoyed success as a best-selling author, talk show host, stand-up comedian and actress. In addition to her four No. 1 New

The Pro-Celebrity event pairs celebrities and tennis pros for two days of tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, and the weekend also includes a gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. International Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova, former ATP pro and ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe and former WTA pros Lisa Raymond and Rennae Stubbs have also committed to play. The Pro-Celebrity event pairs

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1990. The South Florida resident is currently restoring Palm Beach mansions on “The Vanilla Ice Project.” Biggs’ notoriety began with the 1999 “American Pie” comedy, and he also spent two seasons on “Orange Is the New Black.” He recently starred in the Broadway play “The Heidi Chronicles” and has a role in the upcoming comedy “Drive, She Said.” After starring in Janet Jackson’s “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” music video, Sabato Jr. appeared in a 1990 Calvin Klein ad campaign clad only in briefs. He enjoyed a three-year run on “General Hospital” and currently hosts the reality remodeling show “Fix It & Finish It.” Tennis legend and South Florida philanthropist Evert has raised nearly $22 million through the Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic, including the $700,000 raised last year during its Silver Anniversary celebration. O For more information, call 561-3942400 or visit chrisevert.org.

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The gala, chaired by Joan Hauser and Julie Peyton Stein, is a black-tie event featuring a cocktail reception, fine dining, silent and live auctions, a nine-piece band, dancing and a presentation about JAFCO’s lifesaving work. Events like the gala help JAFCO serve its mission to provide safety, love and security to abused children through its many programs, including family preservation, foster care, adoption, mentoring, group homes, emergency care and crisis centers. All proceeds will beneﬁt JAFCO, a nonproﬁt organization established in 1992 and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families to serve abused, neglected, homeless, at-risk and developmentally disabled children in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. O For more information, call 954-315-8696 or email janet@jafco.org.

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FAIRYTALE EVENING

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services To Hold Enchanted Gala

FS invites guests to a fairytale experience at its 2015 Annual Gala, aiming to provide help and hope to those in need. “We anticipate a repeat of last year with another sold-out event. Once again, St. Andrews Country Club [in Boca Raton] will host an expected 350 close friends and supporters of JFS on Dec. 10 to celebrate and support such a critical agency to our community,” says Linda Gefen, who is co-chairing the gala with Marilyn Barry and Michele Pritzker. “This year’s gala, Once Upon a Time, sets the stage for an evening full of fantasy with a magical blend of dinner and dancing, along with exciting auction items, including travel, fashion and culinary experiences.”

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Pritzker adds: “Speaking as an event co-chair, we are thrilled to honor Anne and Norman Jacobson with the prestigious 2015 Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award. As their daughter, I could not be more proud of them. … Their commitment is beyond ﬁnancial as they contribute to JFS with all of their hearts by participating in the many activities at the food pantry and by sharing their philanthropic motivation to people of all ages.” Barry says: “We are honored to present Al Gortz/Proskauer with the fourth annual Corporate Leadership Award.” JFS provides a comprehensive range of programs and services that support people of all ages and beliefs, including food and ﬁnancial assistance, counseling and mental health, senior services, career and employment services and many volunteer opportunities. O

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Donna Klein Jewish Academy Booster Club Presents Tennis Extravaganza

onna Klein Jewish Academy’s Eagles Athletics Booster Club will present its 10th Annual Tennis Extravaganza on Nov. 9 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy an incredible day both on and off the courts. Doubles round-robin point accumulation tournaments will take place on the courts of The Polo Club. Teams with the highest point totals at each level will be awarded crystal championship awards, according to Eric Lipson, event chair. Lipson and Rebecca Spooner, event coordinator, are looking forward to this annual gathering of supporters, community members, players, spectators and special guests. A buffet luncheon, rafﬂe drawing and awards presentation will culminate the festivities. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the day and

Eric Lipson, event chair, and Rebecca Spooner, event coordinator, are looking forward to this annual gathering of supporters, community members, players, spectators and special guests.

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participate in the raffle drawings. Space is limited, and registration is accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Sign up with a partner or as an individual, and DKJA will arrange for a playing

the only K-12 Jewish day school in the country recognized as a FranklinCovey Leader in Me School. In 2015, DKJA was honored as the only Jewish day school in the world to be selected as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School – a leadership model for schools internationally. O For more information, call 561-852-5007 or visit dkja.org.

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Second Annual Boca Raton Walk To End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raises More Than $250,000

izner Park Amphitheater was home to a sea of purple on Sept. 27 as more than 2,500 people participated in the second annual Boca Raton Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which raised more than $250,000, nearly double what was raised in 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event is our biggest opportunity to reach the community and let them know everything we do from our advocacy program to our 24/7 helpline,â&#x20AC;? says Ann May, CEO of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Southeast Florida Chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people in Boca and in Southeast Florida to know we are here and to know about our resources. The Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helps us reach the community as well as helps us raise funds for research and programs.â&#x20AC;? Photo by Susan Kaplan

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Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak To Keynote Federation’s Leadership Gifts Event

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n elegant evening of celebration is planned for premier donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. They’ll gather for the Leadership Gifts Event on Dec. 2 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, featuring a cocktail reception and dinner, with an inspiring keynote presentation by Ehud Barak, former prime minister of Israel. “This event is a gathering of the most committed and generous individuals in our community,” says Meryl Gallatin, who is co-chairing the event with her husband, Ron. “It is an honor and privilege for me, as a prime minister council Lion of Judah, to be among so many who choose to make a profound difference in the lives of those less fortunate here in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world through their extraordinary giving.” Meryl and Ron Gallatin

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Adds Ron: “There has never been a better time for our federation’s leading donors to hear from the most highly decorated Israeli war hero, who became chief of staff, defense minister and prime minister: Ehud Barak.” The federation’s Ketubah Society Hall of Fame will be on proud display at the event, celebrating 45 donor families who have contributed $1 million or more cumulatively over the history of the federation’s Annual Campaigns. Also celebrated will be the members of the Prime Minister’s Council and the King David Society. “The more I see the power of our work in this community and around the world, the more I understand how essential our federation is to our Jewish family,” says Larry Feldman, the federation’s King David Society chair and vice chair of the Annual Campaign. “The impact made by the generosity of our leading donors is nothing short of transformational.” Cocktail attire is requested, and dietary laws will be observed. O For more information, call 561-852-3342 or email idan@bocafed.org. 144

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MAJOR CHANGES

Seven Board of Directors Appointments Announced At Feeding South Florida

eeding South Florida has announced several appointments to the organization’s board of directors. Harris Siskind has been appointed as board chair, Diana Brooks as immediate past board chair, Benny Gonzalez as board treasurer and Eddie Rivera as board secretary. All are previous members of the nonproﬁt’s board of directors. Michael Block, Carolyn Bolton and Don Hsieh are new appointees to the board.

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All of these individuals are highly respected members of the professional and local community and are truly passionate about ending hunger in South Florida. Michael Block

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“All of these individuals are highly respected members of the professional and local community and are truly passionate about ending hunger in South Florida,” says Feeding South Florida CEO Paco Vélez. The board of directors is a dedicated and passionate group committed to the mission of ending hunger in South Florida. According to Feeding South Florida, 785,040 people in South Florida struggle to put food on the table. Block is the co-founder and CEO of Green Monkey, a company dedicated to teaching and promoting health and well-being, and a managing partner at Just M Consulting, which provides consulting to the toy industry. Bolton is the director of special projects for Subway, managing all of the company’s responsive communications on global social media channels. Hsieh is the director of commercial and industrial marketing at Tyco Integrated Security. Prior to joining Tyco, Hsieh spent more than 20 years in the high-tech industry at such ﬁrms as Hewlett-Packard, NCR and Konica Minolta. O For more information, call 954-518-1818 or visit feedingsouthflorida.org. NOVEMBER 2015

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NOV. 15 Jake Shimabukuro has singlehandedly elevated the perception – and popularity – of the ukulele. And, in the process, the Hawaiianborn musician has been dubbed a “musical hero” by Rolling Stone and has been compared to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. “Everyone plays in Hawaii,” he says. “But I became obsessed with it.” That fascination began at age 4 with lessons from his mom. Since then, he has collaborated with music greats like Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Lyle Lovett and others; topped Billboard’s World Music Chart several times; and even performed for the Queen of England. He’ll take the stage at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, where he’ll combine elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk and flamenco. A musical interlude for sure.

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LAUGH-A-MINUTE: Clayton English will perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Kravis Center as part of the “Last Comic Standing” Live Tour

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org NOV. 5-22 “Stripped” Show times vary.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com NOV. 7 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Show begins at 8:30 p.m. NOV. 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 21, 23, 30 Miami Heat Basketball Games begin at 7:30 p.m. NOV. 14 Alejandro Fernandez Show begins at 8 p.m. NOV. 27 Hoophall Miami Invitational Game begins at 4:30 p.m.

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AutoNation IMAX Theater Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org NOV. 5-19 “SPECTRE” – The IMAX Experience Show times vary.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 N.E. 188th St., Aventura, 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org NOV. 22 Zlata Chochieva Show begins at 5 p.m. 150

MEN OF THE HOUR: Daughtry will rock out at 8 p.m. on Nov. 27 at Hard Rock Live; (Below) Jason Derulo will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Hard Rock Live

BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com NOV. 10, 12, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary.

BankUnited Center 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, 305-284-8686; bankunitedcenter.com NOV. 20 Legends Of The Old School Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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NOV. 21 Toby Mac Show begins at 7 p.m.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-344-5999; coralspringscenter forthearts.com NOV. 8 Boz Scaggs Show begins at 7:30 p.m. NOV. 10 Giada De Laurentiis Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

happenings calendar NOV. 27-29 “A Very Kosher Christmas” Featuring Music By Barrett Shuler Show times vary.

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com NOV. 12 America And Three Dog Night Show begins at 8 p.m. NOV. 13 Jason Derulo Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOV. 15 An Evening With Jake Shimabukuro Shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. NOV. 29 Momix “Botanica” Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre (formerly Coral Sky Amphitheatre) 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, 561-795-8883;

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NOV. 13 An Evening With YES Show begins at 8 p.m.

events NOV. 5-7 LPGA Legends Tour Walgreens Charity Championship Enjoy special guests and a live performance by Little River Band immediately following the tournament on Nov. 7. For tickets, visit your local Walgreens. Start times vary. Takes place at The Seagate Country Club in Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-498-8298 or visit legendstour.com.

NOV. 27 Daughtry Show begins at 8 p.m. NOV. 28 Daryl Hall & John Oates Show begins at 8 p.m.

James L. Knight International Center 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com NOV. 20-21 2015 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships Show times vary. NOV. 25 Marvin Dixon’s I’m So Hood Comedy Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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NOV. 7 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Annual Take Steps Walk Take part in this familyfriendly afternoon featuring a charitable walk, kids’ zone, free food, beverages, musical entertainment and games. Takes place at City Place in West Palm Beach. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org. NOV. 7 Ninth Annual Wild About Kids Gala This event features youth performances, silent auctions, surprise guests and an after-party. Beneﬁts the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Takes place at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 305-446-9910 or visit bgcmia.org.

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NOV. 10 “Last Comic Standing” Live Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

Hanukkah and Christmas, as well as items for yearround enjoyment. Takes place at Boca Raton Garden Club. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-395-9376 or visit bocaratongardenclub.org.

NOV. 12 Kate Davis Show begins at 8 p.m.

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NOV. 6 28th Annual Woman Volunteer Of The Year Luncheon This event, beneﬁting Junior League of Boca Raton, includes a silent auction, rafﬂe and fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue, featuring designer Rebecca Taylor. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-6202553 or visit jlbr.org. NOV. 6-8 Boca Raton Garden Club’s Annual Holiday House Fundraiser Shop for handcrafted decorations for Thanksgiving,

NOV. 7 Steps For SOS Children’s Villages 5K Run/Walk Bring the family for music, food and healthy exercise for a good cause. Takes place at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Starts at 7 a.m. For more information, call 954-420-5033 or visit stepsforsos.org. NOV. 7-8 The Christmas Emporium Choose from more than 200 gift baskets, Christmas decor, the attic treasures sale, home-baked goodies and more. Takes place at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. Start times

vary. For more information, call 561-395-8285 or visit stgregorysepiscopal.org. NOV. 7-8 Delray Beach Wine And Seafood Festival Stroll the avenue, eat great seafood, sip fine wine and check out the shops. Takes place along A1A at the foot of Atlantic Avenue, directly in front of Boston’s on the Beach in Delray Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-279-0907 or visit dbwineandseafood.com. NOV. 9 Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Tenth Annual Booster Club Tennis Extravaganza Participate in doubles round-robin tournaments and enjoy a buffet lunch and raffle drawings. All attendees will receive two general admission tickets to both days of the Chris Evert/Raymond James ProCelebrity Tennis Classic. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-5007 or visit dkja.org. NOV. 9 Golish Financial Group, LLC, Annual Charity Tournaments Come and enjoy a day filled with golf, tennis and mah-jongg tournaments plus brunch, dinner, special guests, awards and an auction. Benefits the Israel Defense Forces. Takes place at Boca Lago Country Club in Boca Raton. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-869-4606 or visit helpingisraelfund.com. NOV. 10 Neiman Marcus Boca Raton Hosts Italian Jewelry Designer Marco Bicego Join Italian jewelry designer

happenings calendar Marco Bicego as he presents his latest collections in the Fine Jewelry Department. Takes place at Neiman Marcus Boca Raton. Starts at noon. For more information, call 561-417-5151. NOV. 11 16th Annual Women Of Grace Luncheon A luncheon to honor female volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service. Includes rafﬂes to beneﬁt Bethesda Hospital’s Center for Women and Children. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-737-7733 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org. NOV. 11 Veterans Day Concert Check out this concert featuring the Florida Wind Symphony to honor military personnel. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-393-7995 or visit myboca.us. NOV. 11-16 2nd Annual Fashion Week West Palm Beach This multi-day, multicultural event will feature a global collision of fashion, bringing countries from around the world together to showcase their culture through unique and inspiring designs. Locations and start times vary. For more information, call 305-7814593 or visit fashionweek westpalmbeach.com. NOV. 12 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards This special day pays tribute to philanthropists who have made great contribu154

tions in Broward County. Takes place at Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 305-899-4834 or visit afpbroward.org. NOV. 12-14 28th Annual Showboats International Boys And Girls Clubs Rendezvous Event This event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County includes a great line-up, consisting of The Pointer Sisters, among others. Takes place at Fisher Island. Start times vary. For more information, call 954537-1010 or visit yachtren dezvous.com. NOV. 13 Hope Bash Boca A “Wish Upon a Star”themed event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561483-0962 or visit hope atrinkercampus.org. NOV. 14 Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Marvels of MODS Gala With “Deco Drive” reporter Chris Van Vliet as emcee, this event features cocktails, dinner, music and dancing. Benefits and takes place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-713-0906 or visit mods.org. NOV. 14 Murder At The Menagerie Enjoy a murder mysterythemed night of auctions, raffles, cocktails, dinner

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and dessert. Beneﬁts the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org. NOV. 14 Shop Smart, Do Good: A Fundraising Day Shop Smart, Do Good is a special event hosted by Lord & Taylor in support of nonproﬁt organizations. Through the purchase of a $5 ticket, each shopper receives one 20-percentoff storewide savings pass, including 10 percent off beauty items, and two 15-percent-off single-item coupons to be used on regular-priced or sale items. Event subject to change or cancellation. Some exclusions apply to the $5 tickets. Takes place at Lord & Taylor in Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-394-5656 or visit lordandtaylor.com. NOV. 17 25th Annual Book And Author Luncheon Sponsored by Levis JCC, this lunch features author Alice Hoffman and others (to be announced), who will present their latest works. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-558-2520 or visit levisjcc.org. NOV. 18 Alzheimer’s Community Care Delray “Tea in Paris” Sip on a sweet blend of aromatic tea and taste delightful French delicacies with surprises at every turn, including an array

of silent auction items to bid on and featuring fashions and accessories by Patchington. Takes place at The Seagate Country Club in Delray Beach. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-683-2700 or visit alzcare.org. NOV. 19 Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton Hosts Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo will be in store to meet and greet clients from noon to 5 p.m. and will top off his day with a charity event to support the Caring Hearts Auxiliary Board of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center from 5-7 p.m. Takes place at Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-620-1232. NOV. 19-21 23rd Annual Southern Handcraft Society Delray Beach Arts and Craft Show This juried arts and crafts show features one-of-a-kind handmade items. Takes place at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-274-4717. NOV. 20 2015 Best Buddies Miami Gala Guests will feast on a gourmet dinner, partake in a top-notch auction and witness dazzling entertainment. Takes place at Ice Palace Studios in Miami. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 305-374-2233 or visit bestbuddiesmiami gala.org.

NOV. 20 20th Annual South Florida Business Leaders Luncheon Broward College President J. David Armstrong Jr. will be honored for his contributions to higher education. Benefits Seafarers House. Takes place aboard the MS Zuiderdam at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 954-734-1580 or visit seafarershouse.org. NOV. 20-21 The 20th Annual AT&T Jeb Bush Classic Enjoy a chic BeachBash, 65 Roses Gala, golf and fishing tournaments and more. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Locations and start times vary. For more information, call 954-739-5006 or visit jebcf.org. NOV. 21 12th Annual Fairy Tale Ball Enjoy “The Princess and the Frog”-themed evening with music, dinner, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. Takes place at Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 954-265-3454 or visit diamondangels.org. NOV. 21 Chris Evert/Raymond James 26th Pro-Celebrity Dinner Dance And Gala A star-studded event featuring dinner, dancing, music and live and silent auctions. Part of a three-day Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

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happenings calendar tastings. Tours leave from Boynton Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-243-2662 or visit tastehistory culinarytours.org. NOV. 28-29 16th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Enjoy arts, crafts and more. Takes place at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-7466615 or visit artfestival.com. NOV. 28 THROUGH DEC. 16 Ninth Annual Holiday House At Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Shop for holiday gifts and treasures to help raise funds for the historic venue’s educational programs. Takes place at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-832-5328 or visit ansg.org. DEC. 2 Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Leadership Gifts Event This elegant evening honoring donors features Ehud Barak, former Israeli prime minister. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3342 or visit jewishboca.org. DEC. 2-3 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Holiday Trunk Show Featuring more than 30 specialty vendors selling gifts for all ages. Takes place at The Seagate Hotel and Spa in Delray Beach. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org. DEC. 4 Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Wee Dream Ball This glamorous evening will feature cocktails, dinner, DJ and dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org. DEC. 4 Morselife Annual Dinner Dance Themed “The Gallery,” this event features dinner, dancing and a live band. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org. O

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happenings flash JAFCO’S IN MY SHOES LUNCHEON For the fifth year, hundreds of people attended JAFCO’s In My Shoes Luncheon at Boca West Country Club. The event – presented by Kim and Sean Fetterman in loving memory of their mother, Roberta – drew a record 750 guests and raised more than $180,000 for children with developmental disabilities. Guests enjoyed a shopping boutique, a silent auction and raffle prizes, as well as a moving speech from Honorary Chair Laina Albert.

1 Laina Albert, Lori Konsker, Kim Fetterman, Jill Kravitz and Jenn Betesh 2 Leslie Salk, Debbie Green, Hope Chernin, Paulette Aaronson, Jane Goldberg and Lilli Jagid 3 The Fetterman Family 4 Kenneth and Lori Konsker 5 In My Shoes committee

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10TH ANNUAL PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON Kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the 10th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon took place at Woodfield Country Club. Bringing together breast cancer survivors, supporters, Susan G. Komen South Florida staff and volunteers, the event featured educational presentations and moving speeches from community members.

1 Amy Ross, Susan Markowitz, Robin Rubin and Jan Savarick 2 Pink Ribbon Luncheon committee members 3 Cheryl Karadbil, Kathy Sheeran and Joy Binkovitz

4 Cindy Nimhauser, Michele Blair and Shelly Himmelrich 5 Michelle Merson and Michelle Mintz 6 Myrna Stone, Jackie Ehrlich and Jodi Snyder 7 Charlie Beth Goodman, Vered Stearns and Lisa Goodman 8 Beth Zipper, Shakira Kolber and Michelle Stallone

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happenings flash IN JACOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SHOES 5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER More than 300 guests gathered at Boca West Country Club for the In Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoes 5th Annual Celebration Fundraiser, enjoying cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and bidding on luxury prizes. Longtime supporters of the organization, Aleida Ors (Ali) Waldman and Ron Bergeron, were honored. All proceeds will help the nonprofit provide shoes, backpacks and school supplies to children in need.

1 Alicia and Zachary Zweig, Ron Bergeron, Ali Waldman, Cynthia Freedman and Harlene & Murray Zweig 2 Sion Pereira, Scott & Susan Israel, Daniel & Leslee Shooster and Dean & Kathy Mirra 3 Carol and Oren Gross, Alicia Zweig and Ira & Elise Goldman 4 Wendi & Todd Lipsich 5 Neil Marcus and Ileen Messinger 6 Murray Zweig, Mike Gauger and Harlene Zweig

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happenings flash HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY LUNCHEON AND AUCTION Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County, a nonprofit, community-based organization with a mission to reduce infant deaths, recently honored an outstanding group of individuals at The Hyatt Regency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. This event was the largest to date for the organization, raising close to $100,000. The honorees were chosen for exemplifying exceptional qualities of kindness, caring, sacrifice and generosity to children and the community. The celebrity hostess was Katina Taylor, and Gordon Latz conducted a live auction.

1 Spencer, Fred, Allie and Autumn Karlinsky and Ann Scott 2 Natalie Torres, Lohna Erickson, Clifton Harm, Wendy Smith, Joan Enghert and DeAnn Hazey 3 Michelle Reese, Steve & Nathalie Sloane and Marietta Glazer 4 Ibby & Sammy Schulman 5 Brad & Cori Meltzer

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LEVIS JCC “MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES” EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION More than 150 art lovers gathered at the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC’s Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery in Boca Raton for the recent opening of the “Multiple Perspectives: The Evolution of an Artist’s Vision” exhibition, about two dozen paintings by the renowned artist Deborah Bigeleisen. The artist’s paintings are sold in fine art galleries throughout the United States and have been exhibited in international contemporary and fine art fairs.

1 Elaine Levine, Estelle Blatt and Elinor Levine 2 Marvin Bigeleisen, Lisa Weisman, Deborah Bigeleisen, Steve Weisman and Marci & Moshe Adler 3 Lois & Ray Speigel 4 Serena Hodes and George Aprile 5 Marvin & Deborah Bigeleisen

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now&noteworthy Rales Family Continues Commitment To Jewish Family Services Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) is proud to announce that the Norman & Ruth Rales Foundation has extended its commitment to JFS by providing a second $2.4 million gift to the organization. The gift will be used to enhance the programs and services of JFS’ Center for Families & Children, established in 2014 through a grant from the foundation, as well as to create a new program for children with special needs. “We are extremely grateful to the Norman & Ruth Rales Foundation for renewing its commitment to fund the Center for Families and Children, which was originally created to address unmet needs of families and children living in South Palm Beach County,” says Danielle Hartman, president and CEO. “The center has helped JFS provide more focused services to families and children, thus helping the agency to become truly ‘full-service.’ When established in 2014, the center created four new programs – Career and Employment Services, Domestic Abuse Education and Action, Community Outreach and, for the first time in our community’s history, financial assistance for summer camp, tutoring children in grades K-12 and college test prep.” Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-852-3333; ralesjfs.org.

Crocker Partners To Revamp Boca Center In the mid-1980s, when Tom Crocker developed Boca Center, then called Crocker Center, he had a vision of creating a luxurious dining and shopping experience in the heart of Boca Raton. Almost 30 years later, Crocker Partners has repurchased Boca Center to fulfill Crocker’s vision and revitalize the center. The extensive renovation project will make Boca Center one of the finest high-end lifestyle centers in South Florida. Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-361-9804; bocacenter.com.

The Herschthal Practice Offers Newly Approved Procedure Doctors David and Jordana Herschthal are proud to offer the first and only FDA-approved injectable that improves the appearance of severe to moderate “double chin” – Kybella. Many patients experience visible contouring of their chin profile in two to four treatment sessions, spaced at least one month apart. The Herschthal Practice Aesthetic Dermatology, 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561-391-9200; or 7421 N. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-722-3900; drherschthal.com.

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Hundreds Of Animals Found Homes At Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event

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An impressive 228 animals found forever homes at the second annual adoption event, presented by The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., and hosted by Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. This event took place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and was a collaborative effort of nearly 30 local animal rescue organizations to save the lives of animals in Palm Beach County. Thousands of guests from all over Florida attended the Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event in the hopes of finding their perfect pet match. Almost 1,000 of Palm Beach County’s adoptable dogs, cats and other furry companions were onsite. The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., 1720 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 561-582-8083; countdown2zero.org. Promotion

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ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD

CONSTANTINE TAMRA

FRIEDMAN HOWARD BARRY

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD

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200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

ADDISON RESERVE

7778 VILLA D ESTE WAY

LASHER JEANETTE

FELDER ROBERT CHARLES

ADDISON RESERVE

7864 TALAVERA PL

SCULLER MARC

SOHIGIAN AMY

BEL MARRA

872 APPLEBY ST

MAN PHYLLIS

BEL MARRA

807 BERKELEY ST

HERSH BRIAN A

BOCA POINTE CC - SILVER WOODS

7425 SILVER WOODS CT

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA FLORA

$1,000,000

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

$985,000

21-NOV-12

$700,000 $550,000

$367,500

27-JUL-12

$1,000,000

$950,000

07-SEP-12

DEUTSCHE BANK NATL TRUST CO TRUSTEE

$485,000

$366,100

20-AUG-14

ROSS NANCY C

$548,000

LEZCANO JOSEPH

GUNNARSSON OLAFUR

$401,000

$270,000

03-SEP-14

6517 VIA ROSA

TUNICK KAREN M

BENTIVEGNA PETER J

$370,000

$315,000

21-OCT-09

BOCA RATON RACQUET & SAILING

1201 SW 19TH AVE

JACOBSON MAUREEN

BERKS RICK

$595,000

$750,000

11-JUL-05

BOCA RATON RACQUET & SAILING

1200 SW 19TH AVE

PERLSTEIN MITCHELL LESLIE

DIGENNARO DENISE

$1,625,000

$740,000

02-AUG-11

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

455 NE OLIVE WAY

HOLLAND TERENCE K

PAFFORD CURTIS

$1,475,000

$1,280,000

BOCA WEST CC - CEDAR GLEN

19443 CEDAR GLEN DR

AXLER LESLIE C

LASH MILLLICENT C

$450,000

BOCA WEST CC - CHAPEL CREEK

19298 CHAPEL CREEK DR

HADDAD MICHELLE

COHEN HELEN

$620,000

$450,000

01-SEP-89

CARIBBEAN KEYS

727 HAVANA DR

SAVONA ASHLELY

FERRI ARMOND

$725,000

$20,000

10-JAN-02

COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS

4800 NW 26TH AVE

GREENIDGE PAULA

COFFING TIMOTHY A

$700,000

$600,000

28-OCT-11

ESTANCIA

20988 OLIVO WAY

ROSENBLATT DINA

EISNER TODD DAVID

$900,000

$380,000

01-JUN-97

ESTANCIA

20932 PACIFICO TER

TUBIO MONICA MONTEIRO

BRIDENBAUGH PETER R

$1,625,000

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

20703 PEBBLE CREEK CT

DEJOHN SAMUEL A

GQ HOLDINGS 1329 LLC

$420,000

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

11829 ISLAND LAKES LN

SOLLY DANIEL

SPIES SYLVIA

$400,000

19-JUL-13

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

838 NE 35TH ST

GOLDBERG KENNETH

TRIPLE RIDGE LLC

$1,991,050

07-MAR-11

07-DEC-10

26-NOV-12 01-AUG-89

14-APR-09 $312,375

09-JAN-15

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LEXINGTON ESTATES

22281 TUPELO PL

MONTAGNON CAROLE

U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOC TRUSTEE

$440,000

$383,000

LEXINGTON ESTATES

22329 RUSHMORE PL

JEFFORDS BRYAN

DALL 1 LLC

$417,000

$308,160

MARBELLA LAKES

22828 MARBELLA CIR

TERSAKYAN JANET

SILVERMAN TAMMY

$350,000

MARINA DEL MAR ESTATES

5102 MARINA CIR

MEURS AMBER JOHNSON

5102 MARINA LLC

$470,000

MISSION BAY - THE ISLES

20448 SAN RAFAEL CT

ELIZER GENOMAR TELLITUD

LASKY ERIC

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8962 VALHALLA DR

OSHAUGHNESSY KEVIN M

COHEN SETH

PALM BEACH FARMS

1110 SW 14TH DR

TESSI CINTIA RODRIGUES

PALM BEACH FARMS

1201 SW 21ST ST

PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM

PRIOR SALE DATE

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$354,000

07-OCT-14

$525,000

$530,000

14-NOV-07

$1,130,000

$1,213,513

19-SEP-06

TROWBRIDGE VICKI

$490,000

$450,000

19-SEP-14

SCHATTEN KAREN

PINCUS DAVID

$605,000

$275,000

22-MAY-00

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 831

PURITA MARY

MAURO JOHN M

$499,000

$399,000

10-JUN-04

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 245

LEVY STEVEN H

DINENBERG ALAN S

$237,500

$309,000

28-FEB-05

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

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BRENDLE ERICA F

MACDONALD MICHAEL S

$1,100,000

$504,500

01-NOV-94

TIMBERCREEK NORTH

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LIPMAN STEPHANIE

SHUPLER KAREN A

$570,000

TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM

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NORWOOD PAULA F

VOLPE CHARLES J

$800,000

TROPIC ISLE

2955 FLORIDA BLVD

2955 FL BLVD LLC

GREEN SANDRA G

$395,000

TROPIC ISLE

919 JASMINE DR

KEENAN DONALD J

MILNER LLOYD S

$1,790,000

$1,195,000

31-MAR-00

TUNISON PALMS

799 NW 7TH ST

GILBERT MICHELLE

799 NW 7TH LLC

$1,080,000

$170,000

25-MAY-13

WOODFIELD CC - BRIARCLIFF

4120 NW 60TH CIR

OUELLET DENIS

PERRY CHRISTOPHER

$975,000

$1,100,000

WOODFIELD CC - CAMBRIDGE PARK

5824 NW 39TH AVE

BUELLER ALAN

U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOC TRUSTEE

$290,000

WOODFIELD CC - HAMILTON PLACE

5448 NW 41ST TER

LIPMAN JEFF

THRONE STEVEN

$580,000

$515,000

31-MAY-02

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

3122 WESTMINSTER DR

TEBOUL KATE

LENDALK PROPERTIES LLC

$539,999

$454,500

18-MAY-13

02-JUL-14 $760,000

25-APR-12 11-AUG-14

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[charity never goes out of style] NEEDED SUPPORT: (Clockwise from far left) Food for the Poor Executive Director Angel Aloma; Emmanuel enjoying a nutritious meal in Honduras; school girls getting a computer lesson in Honduras; a nurse tending to a newborn in Haiti

DECADES OF DEDICATION Now 33 Years Old, Food For The Poor Addresses Much More Than Hunger BY LICIA AVELAR

ne of the largest charity organizations in the United States resides right in our own backyard: Food for the Poor. Based in Coconut Creek, the Christian nonproﬁt has provided assistance to millions of people in need each year since it was founded by Ferdinand Mahfood. “When Food for the Poor started in 1982, it was shipping a few bags of rice to Jamaica,” says Food for the Poor Executive Director Angel Aloma. “Now, Food for the Poor, named by The Chronicle of Philanthropy as the largest international relief and development organization in the nation, does much more than feed millions of the hungry poor in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America.” The organization, now run by Mahfood’s brother Robin, distributes goods to the needy in addition to providing emergency relief assis-

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tance, clean water, medicine, educational materials, homes, support for orphans and the aged, skills training and micro-enterprise development assistance. Relationships are vital to the success of the organization. Food for the Poor has a network of local churches, clergy, missionaries and other nongovernmental organizations to determine what assistance is

the Poor has accomplished great feats, including providing more than 52 million pounds of food to the poor last year, building or rebuilding 44 schools last year and launching almost 2,000 clean water projects since 1998. And the organization is now planning

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When Food for the Poor started in 1982, it was shipping a few bags of rice to Jamaica. Now it does much more than feed millions of the hungry poor in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. – Angel Aloma, executive director

needed and where. It also has a long list of volunteers who dedicate time and travel: Almost 10,000 people have gone on more than 660 mission trips over the past 33 years. Through such missions, Food for

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to implement sustainable projects and new technology as well. “We are always looking at advances in technology to improve the circumstances of the poor,” Aloma says. “Solar-powered lights and solar-

powered water-purification systems are installed to better help those in need. We also are constantly expanding our sustainable projects, which include agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and fish farming.” While Food for the Poor has grown so much over the years – this August, the Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation recognized it as Nonprofit Organization of the Year – it remains true to its original mission, which is to link the church of the First World with the church of the Third World to help both the materially poor and the poor in spirit. O For more information, to make a donation or to volunteer, call 800427-9104 or visit foodforthepoor.org.