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The Boca Raton Historical Society Announces Page 15

‘Keep Memories Alive’ Walk honors late Mayor Susan Whelchel

More than 200 walkers participated in last year “Keep Memories Alive” Walk, raising more than $155,000. (Florida Atlantic University photo)

By Dale King

Susan Whelchel, a long-time Boca Raton city official whose service to the community included eight years as mayor, passed away in August following a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of Florida Atlantic University’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will honor her and her strength during its 16th annual “Keep Memories Alive” Walk-in-the-mall Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road.

Serving as honorary chair is Caring Hearts Auxiliary founding board member Patricia Thomas. Jane and Jim Davidson have been named as the honorary family. Debi Feiler is walk chair for the event.

The mission of the Caring Hearts Auxiliary is to support, promote and raise funds for the programs of the Memory and Wellness Center.

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Funds raised from Keep Memories Alive Walkin-the-mall will support adult day care participants’ scholarships and caregiver programs at the center. More than 200 walkers participated in last year’s event, raising more than $155,000.

T he Memor y and Wellness Center averages about 10,000 visits per year and offers a variety of services and programs to individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their families and caregivers.

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary is seeking walkers and sponsors for the event. Walkers can sign up either individually or as part of a team. To register as a walker or team captain or for more information about sponsorships opportunities, visit fauf.fau.edu/memories.

For more information about the Caring Hearts Auxiliary, call 561-2974066 or visit nurchearts@ fau.edu.

Five community activists to be honored Jan. 14 at 25th annual OPAL Awards Page 14

Boca-based NSAL chapter holds musical social for new members

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Touts Five Special Events in November and December 2022 Page 15

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Five community activists to be honored Jan. 14 at 25th annual OPAL Awards

By Dale King One of the most elegant galas of Boca Raton’s annual social season returns to its pre-COVID digs in January when The Rotary Club of Boca Raton conducts its 25th annual OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Awards ceremony at West Boca Country Club.

Five community leaders will take home the intricately designed trophies following the gala that includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along with a seated dinner.

At the event that raises funds for Rotary scholarships, the following will be honored: •Terry Fedele – Recognized with a plaque on the Boca Raton Historical Society Walk of Recognition, she serves as chair of the Advisory Board of Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and is board president of the Caring Hearts Auxiliary of FAU’s Green Memory and Wellness Center. A former nurse administrator, she is married to Jerry Fedele, retired CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

•Gregory Hazle – Executive director and a former board member of Boca Helping Hands, he had an extensive corporate career in the public utility, independent energy, mining and construction materials industries. He served as a senior executive at NextEra (parent company of Florida Power & Light) and other Fortune 500 companies.

•Amy S. Kazma & Mike Kazma – They are connected with many events and organizations in Boca, among them, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball chair 2022, Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute foundation board and the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Amy was twice named Junior League Woman Volunteer of the Year.

•Marilynn A. Wick – Executive producer and CEO of The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, she has created a professional and regional theater presence in Boca Raton. The theater is also a showplace for a rotating exhibit of costumes from Broadway shows and films. Wick is also involved with Connected Warriors, The Pap Corps, Lynn University and the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton.

•Pia Giannone – She just established a first for The Rotary Club of Boca Raton, awarding scholarships for Palm Beach State College students in non-academic career paths such as automotive mechanics and firefighter/paramedic. She serves on many boards, among them, for the Palm Beach State College Foundation and The Intergenerational Orchestra.

Noted Boca Raton philanthropist Christine E. Lynn, chair of Boca Raton Regional Hospital board of directors and an OPAL honoree herself, will return as honorary chair. Co-chairs are Jan Savarick, Neil Saffer and Spencer Siegel.

Boca-based NSAL chapter holds musical social for new members

By Dale King The Florida Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters, based in Boca Raton, recently held a new member social at Gallery 22 in Boca Raton, hosted by Yaacov and Sue Heller.

During the event for members and guests, the crowd enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks while listening to beautiful performances by soprano Margarita Parsamyan and pianist Armen Martirosyan, artists from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. In addition, folks were enchanted with a wonderful performance by Dr. Juan Antonio Pena, director of the Classical Guitar Program at Florida Atlantic University.

The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) of Florida is made up of volunteers who support the aspirations of local emerging talent in the performing, visual and literary arts.

Each year, NSAL offers a variety of opportunities for students to apply for scholarships and competitions at both the local and national level.

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In addition, the chapter partners with several South Florida universities, including Lynn University and Conservatory, FAU; the New World School of the Arts and the University of Miami Frost School of Music to award annual scholarships to deserving students in various artistic disciplines.

NSAL founded the chapter in Florida in 1981 and has been affiliated with the not-forprofit parent organization ever since. Since its founding in 1944, the national organization has discovered stars such as actress/dancer/ writer Shirley MacLaine, opera singer Jessye Norman, Broadway and television star Megan Hilty, pianist Awadagin Pratt, prima ballerina Amanda McKerrow and the Florida chapter’s international success story, opera singer Nadine Sierra.

“The mission and vision of NSAL Florida can only be accomplished with the support and dedication of our loyal members,” said Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez, president. “When you become a member, you will make a difference in a young person’s life whose desire is to pursue the arts a a profeswww.bocaratontribune.com

sion. This will be achieved by your participation in our events and support of our competitions that provide scholarships to young artists.”

The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida will hold its annual Star Maker Awards Dinner on April 19, 2023, at The Addison in Boca Raton. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Arlene Herson and the event’s honorary chair is Andrea Virgin.

For more information about NSAL Florida, email nsal@achievementheights.org.

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Touts Five Special Events in November and December 2022

By Dale King

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) today announced five upcoming special events in November and December. For more information, please visit www.

BocaHistory.org, or call 561.395.6766, ext. 100.

Wednesday, November 9, at 6 pm Town Hall Talk Afghan Poet Majib Mehrdad Join us for an evening with Majib Mehrdad, acclaimed Afghan poet, writer, translator and journalist who specializes in English literature and cultural studies. The event starts at 6 pm with check-in and refreshments, and the lecture begins at 6:30 pm. FREE for BRHS members, $10 for guests.

Thursday, November 17, at 2 pm

The Boca Raton Historical Society Announces

2022 WALK OF RECOGNITION Inductees The Boca Raton Historical Society today announced the 2022 Walk of Recognition inductees. The annual honor goes to individuals and organizations that have “served for the interest of our community and have enriched the lives of the citizens of the Boca Raton.”

“Co-chaired by Marta Batmasian and Joyce DeVita, this year’s Walk of Recognition ceremony and reception will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 6 p.m., at The Addison, 2 East Camino Real in Boca Raton (33432). Designed by famed architect Addison Mizner in 1926, the exquisite and historic venue is considered one of the most important pieces of architecture in South Florida.

The 2022 Walk of Recognition inductees include: + Steven Abrams served on the Boca Raton City Council beginning in 1989 and was elected Mayor of Boca Raton three times (2001, 2003, 2005), later serving as the first Mayor of Palm Beach County, Chairman of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and Community

Town Hall Tea Time Sally Ling, Florida’s History Detective Meet local writer Sally Ling, author of 15 books, both fiction and nonfiction, including the Randi Brooks mysteries set in Boca Raton. The talk begins at 2 pm. FREE for BRHS members, $10 for guests.

Tuesday, November 29, at 6 pm Walk of Recognition The 2022 Walk of Recognition inductees will be honored at a ceremony and reception held at The Addison, 2 East Camino Real in Boca Raton (33432). This year’s inductees include former mayor of both Boca Raton and Palm Beach County Steven Abrams, philanthropists Arline and John McNally, and community garden advocate Lynn Russell. In addition, a special Historic Preservation Award will be presented to The Addison, designed in 1925 by Addison Mizner.

Tickets are $85 each and can be purchased by emailing office@bocahistory.org, or by calling 561.395.6766, ext. 101.

Thursday, December 1, at 6 pm Town Hall Talk Archeological Findings at Boca Raton Robert Carr, Executive Director of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, will discuss pre-Columbian archaeology at Ocean Strand and other Boca Raton sites. The event starts at 6 pm with check-in and refreshments, and the lecture begins at 6:30 pm. FREE for BRHS members, $10 for guests.

Wednesday, December 14, at 6 pm Town Hall Talk The Second Seminole War in Palm Beach County

Josh Liller, Historian for the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, and BRHS Curator Susan Gillis will share information on the Second Seminole War (1835-1842) and its impact on what is now Palm Beach County. The event starts at 6 pm with check-in and refreshments, and the lecture begins at 6:30 pm. FREE for BRHS members, $10 for guests.

Currently on exhibit at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum: Fifty Years of Collecting Running through December 2022 Featuring artifacts and memorabilia that represent the wide range of items that make up the ever-growing historical collections of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, the new temporary exhibition includes everything from Floy Mitchell’s flapper dress to a circa 2000 Votomatic voting machine. These items show the breadth of the Boca Raton Historical Society’s collections acquired over the past halfcentury and tell a story about how Boca Raton has changed since its establishment as a farming village in the 1890s.

About The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum: The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is located in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.

Executive Director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. During his seven years as Mayor of Boca Raton—the longest of anyone since 1950—Abrams was widely praised for his deft handling of the Anthrax attack post-9/11, spearheading the annexation of the Town Center area to shore up the city’s tax base, and successfully lowering taxes and attracting new business. According to Boca’s current Mayor Scott Singer, Abrams “set the gold standard by which future mayors will be judged through his leadership, outreach, advocacy, and mentorship.” He and his wife, public relations executive Debbie Abrams, have two children. + Arline & John McNally are selfless philanthropists that have been major supporters of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Keeping the Promise Campaign, which is funding the largest campus expansion program in the hospital’s history, and The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute’s Tree of Hope and League of Ribbons programs. Arline and John McNally have also been generous backers of Boca Helping Hands, American Association of Caregiving Youth, Sweet Dream Makers, JM Lexus Charities, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, The Boys and Girls Club, and more. According to their nomination from the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, the couple “are philanthropists who give unconditionally, looking only to make a difference or to improve the lives of others.” + Lynn Russell, who has lived in Boca Raton since 1980, has played a major role in the development and success of local community gardens, serving as manager and teacher for the Junior League Community Garden at the Library. After helping to launch Allen’s Place, a community garden across from Ebenezer Baptist Church, Russell managed this vibrant new project, where she set up a permaculture area of young fruit trees and vegetable gardens for residents of Pearl City. According to one of the letters nominating her, Russell has given “so generously of her time and expertise (that) highlighting her works could encourage others—retirees and youth—to discover their connection to the soil, to know the joys of harvesting what you sow and the satisfaction of contributing to our food supply.”

In addition, a Special Historic Preservation Award will

be presented to The Addison. Designed by famed architect, Addison Mizner in 1926, this exquisite Boca Raton historic venue is considered one of the most important pieces of architecture in South Florida. Initially created as the focal point of real estate operations for the Mizner Development Corporation, Mizner designed The Addison to serve as a visual example for his prospective clients and to house his sales offices, drafting rooms, a small apartment for himself, and a restaurant.

Modeled after Spanish painter El Greco’s home in Toledo, Spain, The Addison was known to have been one of his favorite buildings.

Today The Addison building is on the National Register of Historic places, and—under the leadership of Vice President Zoe Lanham—has been fully restored as South Florida’s historic venue, and premier wedding and event setting. Most importantly, The Addison hosts and actively supports numerous community nonprofit organizations, including the Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, Boca Helping Hands, Festival of the Arts BOCA, Tri-County Animal Rescue, American Cancer Society, Sofia’s Hope, and many others.

Tickets for the Walk of Recognition Ceremony and Reception are $100 each and can be purchased by emailing office@bocahistory.org, or by calling 561.395.6766, ext. 100.

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is located in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.

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