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October 20 - 26, 2010

Wachovia hosts grand opening benefiting Aventura Arts & Cultural Center plus AMC member charities BY BARI AUERBACH

t was a grand ribbon cutting/business building event when Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, invited Aventura Marketing Council members to a grand opening celebration for the new banking store, Aventura North Financial Center, conveniently located on Aventura Boulevard. For the special occasion, Wachovia made a very generous gesture by donating $25,000 to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center as presenting sponsor of their grand opening event on October 23rd featuring Broadway powerhouse singer Patti LuPone. They also donated $500 to five AMC member organizations: Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Holocaust Documentation & Education Center, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center and Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School/Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School.

North Miami Beach Councilwoman Phyllis Smith; Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka; Aventura Commissioners Billy Joel, Bob Diamond and Teri Holzberg; Fl. State Sen. Gwen Margolis; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Martin Morin, District Manager, Wachovia; Hector Ponte, President, Wachovia Community Bank (Photos by Andrew Goldstein) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Shelley Freeman, President, Florida Community Banking; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Joni Rim

Wachovia leaders including Beth Lyon, Aventura North Store Manager; Hector Ponte, Countyline Community Bank President; Martin Morin, District Manager; Shelley Freeman, Florida Community Banking President; and Kathryn Dinkin, Southeast Florida Regional President extended a grandiose welcome to AMC business and community leaders impressed by how the new banking store serves the needs of residents and small businesses on a grand scale.

“Our state-of-the-art banking store will allow our customers to do all their banking transactions safely and securely, with the quality of customer service that Wachovia is known for,” Ponte said. Guests were especially impressed by Wachovia’s interior design featuring natural light and a wall-size mural depicting an historical heritage view of Aventura. Wachovia’s grand entrance to the

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Wachovia hosts grand opening Continued from page 1 –––––––– community is also receiving rave reviews for being a LEED-certified banking store (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) using recyclable materials and an environmentally friendly, envelope-free, multi-lingual ATM. These ATMs, now in every Wachovia banking store, have saved 560 tons of paper – the equivalent of more than 100,000 trees worldwide. Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb and Commissioners Billy Joel, Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Zev Auerbach, Vice Mayor Michael Stern and City Manager Eric Soroka helped cut the ribbon on the new Wachovia banking store as Beth Lyon presented the $25,000 donation to the City of Aventura for the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. “This landmark theater will provide a wide range of cultural and educational opportunities for all age groups, all ethnicities, all of our residents and neighbors to enjoy,” Gottlieb said. While the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will play a grand role in building bridges between cultures, encouraging community involvement and promoting quality education, Wachovia shares a commitment to community outreach initiatives focused on improving quality of life and making a positive difference in neighborhoods. As part of the festivities, Wachovia held a “Customer Welcome Week” providing information on everything from education finances, retirement planning and homeownership – to establishing a strong credit history and the latest financial tools for small business. Information on these and more topics can always be obtained at the Aventura banking store where friendly associates are available to address customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

For more information about Wachovia’s Aventura North Financial Center located at 2929 Aventura Boulevard, phone 305623-4370 or visit Wachovia.com. Lobby hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Drive-up hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.

(PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

CLOCKWISE: Wachovia Recruiter John Martinez and Recruiting Managers Randy Brandon and Ben Bolanio flank Wachovia Community Bank President Hector Ponte (second from right)

Wachovia’s Service Manager Natalya Polunkina, Marketing Program Manager Alan Yabar, Marketing Assistant Elizabeth Olinto with Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician

Wachovia Aventura North Store Manager Beth Lyon (right) presents $25,000 check to City of Aventura for Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (l-r) Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb, Commissioners Billy Joel, Bob Diamond, and Teri Holzberg

Beth Lyon with Aventura Comm. Zev Auerbach

Comm. Billy Joel; Belina Nagar, ORNA Security & Camera Services; Leslie Lowenthal, Aventura City of Excellence Schools; Bob Cahn, AFLAC

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Maybe it’s you

Patricia C.Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Are things always going wrong in your life? Are bad things always happening to you? Did you ever stop to think that it might be you? You might be the cause of all of your misfortunes. Some people are quick to blame others for every thing negative that happens to them. They are always the innocent victims. They are preyed upon, picked on and taken advantage of. They are martyrs full of suffering and woe. A victim is always the injured party. A victim does not see how they actually cause their own bad luck. It may sound sad to be a victim but there are definitely some rewards. The individual can manipulate others and exert a lot of control over them. They become the good person and everyone else is bad. They feel blameless about everything and feel everyone else is to

blame. People offer them sympathy and extra support. People are also afraid to upset them and add to their burdens. Victims actually enjoy being the victim. It is a role they usually do not want to relinquish. However, you can stop being the victim if you want. You can stop bad things from happening in your life and you can make things go smoothly. It takes a very mature person to want to change the way they see the world and the way they interact with the world. If you want things to be better then you have to take responsibility for the situations, relationships and events that happen in your life. You have to accept the fact that you might be the cause of all of your calamities. You have to acknowledge that you have control over what happens to you. If you do not accept responsibility and if you do not recognize the control that you have, then you cannot change anything. If you want your life to be better then it is vital to accept the part that you might play in your own life. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212-308-0309

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Bnai Zion Foundation and Vi at Aventura join forces to host Israeli speaker BY LYNN CARROLL

What’s the latest news from Israel? Find out at a public briefing from David Baker, senior foreign press coordinator of the office of the prime minister of Israel, to be held at 3 p.m. on October 27th at Vi at Aventura, 19333 West Country Club Drive. Baker’s visit is part of a U.S. tour sponsored by Bnai Zion Foundation, says Eileen Glastein, the Foundation’s director of the southeast region. “David Baker is a long-time friend of Bnai Zion,” she says. “He’s a compelling and educational speaker, and will bring us up to date on the press information coming out of Israel.” The event is part of Vi at Aventura’s Guest Lecture Series, says Community Relations Manager Marjorie Aloni. “As part of our ongoing activities,” she says, “we offer our residents and members of the community at large an opportunity to hear outstanding guest lectures on current event topics. Rabbi Sy Friedman, a resident of Vi at Aventura, will be the MC for this event.” Bnai Zion, in existence for over a century, does humanitarian work in Israel, where it currently supports five projects. Vi at Aventura, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt, is a luxury continuing life-care community. Baker will also be speaking at three other events sponsored by Bnai Zion in the area, Glastein says.

David Baker ––––––––––––––––––––––

On October 26th he’ll speak at the Broken Sound Men’s Club in Boca Raton, and also at an America-Israel Chamber of Commerce event at Higer Lichter & Givner in Aventura. After speaking at Vi Living on the afternoon of October 27th, he will address Allies for Ahava, a group of young professionals dedicated to raising funds for Ahava Village for Children and Youth, one of Bnai Zion’s projects. RSVP is required for the October 27th event at Vi at Aventura. To RSVP, call Paula DeMello at 305-692-4792; admission is free, light refreshments will be served.

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Dr. Mars of Dental CareGroup gives away iPADS during ‘Invisalign Days’ If you have been thinking about Invisalign, now is the time to get that great smile that you deserve! Dr. Rick Mars of the Dental CareGroup in Aventura and Pembroke Pines has announced “Invisalign Days” from October 28th to November 1st. During “Invisalign Days”, you or a loved one will get the gift of a great smile and you will also be receiving a free iPAD when your Invisalign is delivered. “Free consultations, free Dr. Rick Mars computerized simulation, no ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– records fees, free tray whitening for life and discounts on every wires and brackets, awards Premier Invisalign case are the highlights of Provider status to a select group of ‘Invisalign Days,’ but the free iPAD is Invisalign practitioners in the U.S. and what our patients are most excited Canada. To qualify, doctors must about” says an enthused Dr. Mars. “We demonstrate an exceptional level of work in tandem with Invisalign to make Invisalign experience and keep current on the latest Invisalign techniques. In this a very special event,” he adds. Dr. Mars is proud to have been recog- addition, Dr. Mars will be the featured nized as an Invisalign Premier Provider speaker at a conference for Invisalign again in 2010, placing him among doctors in Costa Rica next year. “There is no better time to get that approximately the top five percent of Invisalign submitting practitioners in beautiful smile that you have always North America. Each year, Align wanted,” says Dr. Mars. To reserve your Technology, Inc. the inventor of the spot for a free consultation call 305-935Invisalign system, a clear, removable 2797 in Aventura or 954-430-2300 in method of straightening teeth without Pembroke Pines. Space is limited.

Aventura Mall Chocolate Festival raises more than $15k for Children’s Craniofacial Association Delectable treats and chocolate-inspired couture were the featured attractions at this year’s Aventura Mall Chocolate Festival, an event that raised more than $15,000 for the Children’s Craniofacial Association. Thousands of Aventura Mall visitors attended the festival, delighting in an array of mouthwatering morsels from some of the area’s leading restaurants. Highlighting the event was a runway show featuring a dozen unique fashions created by Miami International University of Art & Design students. The winner: Adan Bravo and Ana Herrera’s full-length dress created entirely with Lindt chocolate ribbons, tissue paper and wrappers. The Chocolate Festival is coordinated each year by Rick Chiavari, executive chef at Turnberry Ocean Colony. “It was another fantastic event and I truly appreciate

the Aventura Mall’s partnership,” Chiavari said. “We were amazed by the fashions the students created and thrilled with the amount of money raised for such an important cause.” Aventura Mall’s Chocolate Festival participants included: Chef Allen’s, Grand Lux Café, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, The Grateful Palate, Porto Vita, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Cupcakes for Change, Starbucks, We Take the Cake, Nordstrom, Alisa’s Painted Bistro and Ocean Prime. Aventura Mall’s Chocolate Festival is sponsored by Gym Kids, New York Bakeries, Norwegian Cruise Line and Turnberry Ocean Colony. Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura Mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call 305-935-1110, visit AventuraMall.com or join the Facebook fan page.

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‘New and improved’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY Every day around town in Aventura, something “new and improved” seems to keep popping up. Here are just some of the novel attractions everyone’s talking about: Remodeled Starbucks: After desperately trying to find another Starbucks to go to while the one on 191st was being remodeled, caffeine junkies are thrilled their favorite hangout is open again…and now that the new interior décor features a super long table, many have already started asking if they can reserve it and bring the whole family for Thanksgiving dinner! New Olive Garden: Many people are still wondering how the brand new Olive Garden on Biscayne could have been built so fast considering it can sometimes take forever to just get permits pulled…Rumor has it the process might have been expedited in return for endless bowls of pasta. Groceries at Target: Now that Aventura’s Target store is adding groceries, it’s great

news for customers who will appreciate the convenience of being able to shop for virtually everything they need in just one store…Let’s just hope no one gets confused between apples and Apple iPods; pineapples and Pinesol; dressings and dresses; or Fruit Loops and Fruit of the Loom. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: The community is welcoming the new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center – a fantastic venue for diverse forms of entertainment. The city recently built a Cultural Center monument sign flashing upcoming events – but even though it was placed at the corner of 188th Street, there’s still a lot of people relying on their nav systems to figure out where the heck it is! New Rule: You may have noticed Aventura Mall has posted signs that minors have to be accompanied by adults after 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays – but why don’t the signs say anything about who has to watch the grownups? After all, we all know they often behave just like kids! Newly Re-Elected: On Nov. 2, voters will go to the polls - but if all candidates were as great as the ones we have here in Aventura, there might never even be a need for elections given the entire City Commission was recently re-elected unopposed.

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2010 AIPAC National Summit arrives in Hollywood Political leaders, international diplomats and hundreds of proIsrael Americans will converge on South Florida this weekend for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) 2010 National Summit on Foreign Policy and Politics. Widely recognized as one of America’s most exclusive annual foreign policy events, the two-day conference will include keynote addresses by top American, Israeli and international policymakers, including State Department official Dennis Ross, Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak and former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar. Members of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, as well as all three Florida Senate candidates are expected to stress their strong, bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship and reaffirm American commitment to stopping Iran’s illicit nuclear drive and the need to stand solidly by Israel in its quest for peace. “At a time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity

for America’s ally in the Middle East, the Summit is a resounding show of strong support for the U.S.-Israel relationship,” said AIPAC’s Miami Executive Council Chair Hon. Amy Dean. Nearly 1,000 pro-Israel advocates are expected to attend the Summit—an exclusive retreat reserved for AIPAC club members who donate more than $3,600

annually. The event, which will run from October 24-25 in Hollywood, will feature speeches and top-level panel discussions with some of the nation’s leading policymakers and experts on the Middle East. In addition to the hundreds of participants from all across the country, more than 150 students from area colleges and universities will also attend the events. Summit delegates will choose from dozens of panel discussions and town hall forums that address a wide array of issues concerning the U.S.-Israel relationship. Forum topics include Israel’s security challenges, Syria and Iran’s role in fostering instability in the Middle East, Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear bomb, and the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. The Summit will conclude Monday evening, with a special community-wide event featuring briefings by senior AIPAC staff. Dedicated to South Florida’s pro-Israel community, the event is $20 and is open to all. Reservations are required to attend, call 954-382-6110 or visit www.aipac.org/FLSummit.

Motherhood the Musical arrives to Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Motherhood the Musical is the brandnew, hilarious and poignant 90-minute musical that will take you on a journey through the lives of four women as they make their way through the blessings and perils of Motherhood at any age. The musical “delivers” side-splitting and moving performances at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University’s Davie Campus. Featuring a cast of South Florida’s favorite actresses, the show opens at a baby shower for Amy, played by Lisa Manuli, the naive 20-something who is about to deliver her first child. Amy gets an earful about motherhood, including the good, the bad and the ugly; the diapers, the dirty laundry and the sleepless nights from her three more experienced girlfriends. Barb, played by Laura Turnbull, is the over-worked, underpaid mother of five. Brooke, played by Margot Moreland, is the lawyer who works too much and doesn’t spend enough time with her kids. And Tasha, played by Kareema Khouri, is the single mom who’s struggling to juggle it all. The musical features 18 original songs written or co-writ-

ten by Sue Fabisch, the #1 hit songwriter in Nashville, TN, and Billboard Magazine Top 10 Comedy Artist, who also wrote the play. Fabisch wrote the songs to amuse herself as she made her own way through the trials of motherhood. They include “Welcome to Motherhood,” “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy,” “Minivan,” “Costco Queen,” “I Leak,” “Baby

Weight Blues,” and the #1 hit “The Kids are Finally Asleep.” Producer Kathi Glist with GFour Productions fell in love with the project and decided to bring it to her home town to debut. “When Motherhood the Musical crossed my desk, it spoke to me! It resonated within my heart and deeply in my soul. I knew very quickly that it would do the same for audiences.” And Kathi knows from where she speaks, GFour is also the producer of the international smash hit Menopause The Musical that has been seen by millions on multiple continents. Motherhood the Musical is about climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top. It’s discovering how powerful your love can be and how quickly kids grow up. It’s helping them find their way and not losing yours. It’s about laughing and crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears . . . and all before breakfast. It will tickle your funny bone and pull at your heart strings. Tickets start at just $29.50 and include parking. To purchase tickets, call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org or MotherhoodtheMusical.com

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Wachovia hosts grand opening benefiting Aventura Wachovia Aventura North Store Manager Beth Lyon (right) presents check to Muriel Sommers and James Konschnik, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

Krystal Marcus, Krystal Marcus Realty; Doris Suttin, Doris B. Suttin Realty; Shelley Freeman, Florida Community Banking

Marcus Bary, One Biz Center; Enrique Assor; Lilian Bary; Ibiset Salinas, private banker, Wells Fargo

Beth Lyon and Wachovia Community Bank President Hector Ponte present check to Cheryl Deakter for Holocaust Documentation & Education Center

Wachovia District Manager Martin Morin and Beth Lyon present check to Dr. Robert Sheir for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Betty Griel with Wachovia Personal Bankers Anthony Adorno, Jose Echevarria and Andre Davis

Alan Yabar, Wachovia with Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb and City Manager Eric Soroka

Kim Ben-Shalom; Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort; Scott Sander, Sander & Associates; Leslie Lowenthal, Aventura City of Excellence Schools

Martin Morin and Beth Lyon present check to Belina Nagar for Michael Ann Russell Jewish Community Center

Comm. Billy Joel accepts check on behalf of Hillel

Lynda Peeler; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka

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Arts & Cultural Center plus AMC member charities Wachoviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Bolanio, John Martinez and Renato Rodriguez with Southeast Florida Regional President Kathryn Dinkin

Ann Wantuck, Wachovia; Beth Herdegan, Gulfcoast Business Finance; Lamont Leos; Shari Meehan, City of Hope

Marsha Deakter; Joy Felton, American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; Dr. Nancy Bacher, Dr. Nancy Bacher & Associates

Mike Petramalo, regional brokerage manager, Wells Fargo; Wachovia District Managers Norma Hampton and Ann Wantuck; Kellie Bagley

Kim Ben-Shalom, C&C Insurance East; Madelyn Fradkin, Mobile Assistant Direct; Lorraine Stewart, Wachovia; Shelley Costin, Miami Gardens Florist

Christer Scott, Natalya Polunkina, Martin Morin and Deloris Coleman, Wachovia

Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Silvia Rosenwasser, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Society; Kathryn Dinkin

Beth Lyon and Joanne Leon, Wachovia; Ibiset Salinas, Wells Fargo; Josh Dubin

(PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Aventura Commissioners Billy Joel and Teri Holzberg; Sen. Gwen Margolis; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb and Comm. Bob Diamond

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Breaking Fast Chinese Style BY MARY LEE

Now that the Jewish holidays are over, many of my “Snowbirds” will be returning to South Florida. Thank you. We missed you. Already, I’m seeing many familiar friends who left to go home for the summer. I know with-in the next two months, business will start to flourish again. Breaking fast-Chinese style- was evident at sundown of Yom Kippur. I was happy to see Epicure’s Jason Starkman and his family breaking fast with Susie Katz and her boys. Steve & Kim Schectman were also here with their family. Their daughter, Brennan, celebrated her Bat Mitzvah here this past May. Also having dinner were longtime friends, Dr. Stanley & Jan Mitchell, Carlos and Prudence d’ Gabriel, Mark & Kathy Silverman, and Jerry & Iris Kuring. South Broward Realtors Association held their annual installation dinner this past September chaired by Bonnie Gould and Susie Lewis, who won this year’s Realtor of the Year award. Congratulations Susie! The affair was attended by over 200 people who wined, dined, and danced the night away. Gerry Goodman, City Commissioner of Sunny Isles Beach, celebrated his 85th birthday with family & friends. Irv and Barbara Rubin celebrated the 60 +? Anniversary with their Jockey Club friends and family And don’t forget, Breeder’s Cup will

be running Saturday, November 6th. We will be open for lunch, 11:00 am, so come out and bet on your favorite horse. Private Suites will also available. Call Elaine at 954-270-4874 for details. My receipt for the month: Eggplant in Garlic Sauce Sauce Mix: 2 tsp Soy Sauce 1 tsp Mushroom Soy 1 tsp Sugar 1 tsp White Vinegar 1 tsp Chopped Scallion 1/2 tsp Finely Chopped Garlic 1/2 cup Water 1 tsp Sesame Oil Mix all above ingredients together- set aside 1 lb Egg plant (Chinese Eggplant preferred) 1/2 cup Julienne Green & Red Peppers 1 qt Boiling Water 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1/2 tsp Sliced Fresh Ginger 1/4 tsp. Chopped Garlic 1 tbsp Cornstarch + 1/4 cup Water –mixed 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions Cut Eggplant in 1 inch thick by 2 inch long. Blanch in boiling water 5 minutes-drain. Heat fry pan with oil, sauté ginger, garlic, and red & green peppers. Add sauce mixture and eggplant. Cook until bubbles. Thicken with cornstarch mix. Sprinkle with scallions. Christine Lee’s is located at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. To place an order or to make reservations call us at 954-457-6255.

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Are artists born or made? BY CARI COHEN

You will be surprised if I tell you how many people come to my Studio saying, “I always like to paint, but I believe that I am not talented enough. I would like to give it a try…” This got me thinking, are artist born or made? What happens when we love something, but supposedly we are not so good at it? Without a doubt, there are those who are born gifted with innate talent, those that can play a song on the guitar naturally, without the aid of a music sheet, and some people may be natural born painters. On the other hand, though, we could also say that artists are made. There’s no question that people can learn to paint, or play the piano, since those are skills that we can see people acquire. Sometimes career or hobbies are chosen just because we are skilled in a specific area, leaving behind what really moves us. When this happens, the result could be that we’ll grow tired of it eventually. If something really ignites a passion in us,

what can’t be missing is, “the fire in the belly.” Our heart has to be in whatever we do. My suggestion for the ones who think that they don’t have the “necessary talent” to paint is to realize that the most valuable attributes are desire and passion. Art is an activity that connects you with your most inner soul. The more relaxed you are, the more creativity will flow. Once you stop setting up expectations and worries about creating a masterpiece for your living room, you will have a better time and more importantly, you will enjoy the moment and really have fun. Taking on a forgotten activity, letting your energy flow, or just enjoying the learning process are enough sources of motivation to get you going and make art worth a try. Marc Chagall wrote,” If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from head, almost nothing.” Do what you love, Love what you do! Cari Cohen. Artist - Abstract art -Jewelry - Adults & kids Art classes- www.caricohen.com. Can be reached at info@caricohen.com -786.301.5174. www.thefunpalette.com

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Aventura Hospital and Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center host Breast Cancer Awareness Month kick-off event In recognition of the 25-year anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) initiated the month of October with a kick-off celebration that brought together a colorful groups of volunteers, survivors, and community leaders. On Tuesday, October 5th, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted a special reception in the hospital’s main lobby and mezzanine.

AHMC’s CEO Heather Rohan commenced the program by welcoming guests and stressing the importance of early detection. “The American Cancer Society predicts that in 2010, some 207,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer,” she stated. “The good news is that if breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is 96 percent. The death rate continues to decrease in the U.S. because of improved treatments, preventive measures, and increased mammography screenings rates.” A brave survivor, Maritza Lewin, shared a testimonial of her own personal triumphs in overcoming breast cancer. “Attitude is everything. It can help you survive. One can never give up,” said Lewin. “Make sure to get out of bed every day and do not forget to appreciate life more.” “I know breast cancer first hand,” said Annette Watt, director of radiology services at Aventura Hospital. “It became very personal for me six years ago when I was diagnosed. I am now blessed with an ability to empathize with patients, and I hope my story will encourage more women to get their mammography screenings early, as I did.” Patient care involves comforting the mind and spirit as Aventura Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Charles Shenker; Harriette Brotman carrying Cali; Aventura Hospital CEO well as treating the disease. Heather Rohan; Maritza Lewin, survivor; Aventura Mayor For that reason, therapy dogs Susan Gottlieb; Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry from the International Delta Goodman; Annette Watt, director of radiology services Society and the Humane and survivor; Dr. Berta Rios, American Cancer Society

Center made a special appearance during the evening, sporting their own pink outfits in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Aventura Hospital’s therapy dogs are specially trained volunteers who visit with patients with their handlers. These caring animals have undergone special evaluations to be eligible to visit and spread joy to patients and their families. Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb and Sunny Isle Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman, North Miami City Manager Russell Benford each attended the special program and presented proclamations on behalf of their municipalities urging women everywhere to get the facts about breast cancer and to take proactive measures to reduce their risks of developing breast cancer. At the conclusion of the evening, Heather Rohan, Dr. Charles Shenker, Annette Watt and Maritza Lewin were joined by, North Miami City Manager Russell Benford and Comm. Gerry Goodman for a special ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Aventura Hospital’s main fountain. As the pink ribbon was cut, the fountain sprang to life with pink water. Guests were then invited out to the front of the hospital where they witnessed that the entire building was bathed in pink lights. Aventura Hospital will remain pink for the entire month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information,contact Elizabeth Calzadilla-Fiallo at 305682-7179 or visit aventurahospital.com

Upper right center: Annette Watt, director of radiology services and survivor; Dr. Berta Rios; North Miami City Manager Russell Benford; Maritza Lewin; Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman; Dr. Charles Shenker; Heather Rohan; Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Case Navigator Phil Fusca and Medical Director Dr. Carlos Lopez Andrea A. Ramos, Lumane PluvioseClaude, PhD, Pam Solomon, City of North Miami; North Miami Police Department Chief Stephen Johnson; Heather Rohan; Miguel Seco and City Manager Russell Benford, City of North Miami; Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman

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Aventura Hospital hosts Community Yard Sale The Aventura Circle is a hospital-wide charitable effort on the part of the Aventura Hospital staff to help those less fortunate in our community. The title “Circle” serves as an acronym for the team’s motto: Community Involvement Requires Concerned Loving Employees. Each month, the Aventura Circle donates supplies and raises funds for local non-for-profit organizations that benefit poor, needy and homeless residents of all age in Miami-Dade County. On Saturday, October 23rd from 6:30 a.m. to 12 noon p.m., the Aventura Circle will be hosting a large community yard sale to benefit HCA Healthcare’s Hope Fund initiative, an employee-run, employee-supported charity founded to provide emergency support to HCA employees and their imme-

diate families who have been affected by hardships such as natural disasters and extended illnesses or injuries. The HCA Hope Fund has provided more than $10.5 million in financial support to employees across the United States since its inception five years ago. At Aventura Hospital alone, more than 110 employees have received emergency financial assistance from the HCA Hope Fund, totaling more than $80,000. Av e n t u r a C i rcle Community Ya r d S a l e Av e n t u r a H o s p i t a l S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 23 r d 6:30 a.m. to 12 noon p.m. 21110 Biscayne Boulevard • Av e n t u r a

The community yard sale is a wonderful opportunity for those looking to find great bargains on donated items, such as clothing, accessories, toys, children’s attire, home goods and much more. “The caring staff members at Aventura Hospital are dedicated not just to improving the lives of our patients but also to improving our community,” said CEO Heather Rohan. “The Aventura Circle was established as a way for us to give back to our community.”

For more information, contact Manon Lepage at 305682-7251.

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expected increase in demand for holiday shipping. Their part-time jobs typically start at $8.50 an hour. If retail is more your thing, Bloomingdales is interviewing potential candidates for its new outlet store opening next month at Sawgrass Mills mall. Several Macy’s locations throughout South Florida also are hiring to fill nearly 900 openings and those jobs pay between $8 and $60 an hour. Typically, many part-time positions give job seekers a foot in the door toward fulltime work. While nobody knows how long these new jobs will last, they are expected to make the 2010 holiday season look a lot better than last year. Here are some helpful tips for getting that seasonal job you’re looking for: • Don’t procrastinate; start looking for jobs before the holidays are here. • Try to take advantage of family or friend connections to get your foot in the door. • Dress to impress for an interview because positive first impressions really do make a difference. • Look for jobs at big retail stores that always do well during the holidays. • Be prepared to sacrifice some weekends or work longer hours to do a good job. Although these tips won’t ensure you hook the job, they could help you stand out among the many people who are looking for temporary work this season. With the pace of hiring improving and more jobs opening throughout the fourth quarter, you don’t want to be overlooked. Watch Al Sunshine’s “CBS Money Watch” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon.

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Happy Hours The Village at Gulfstream Park is packed with merry-making must-see spots

Jeannie Roberts ENTERTAINMENT You work hard. You should play hard, too. From kicking back with a frothy brew to riding a mechanical bull — The Village at Gulfstream Park beckons you to bring on the night. A jaunt to The Village at Gulfstream Park offers a spate of sizzling nightlife activities. Catering to celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jon Bon Jovi, Paulina Rubio, Sammy Sosa and Lil Wayne, Santo Lounge recently opened at Gulfstream. The Hallandale location is an extension of Santo’s first lounge on Lincoln Road — but think larger and more chic. Frosty Guinness on tap? Check. Flatscreens tuned into sports and pool action? Check, check. Shepherd’s pie and fish ‘n chips? You betcha. Nope, you aren’t in Dublin, you’re at Playwright Irish Pub. The Hallandale drinking den has got it all — even gothic-style chandeliers, mahogany tables and darts to boot. If it’s ice-cold beer that quenches your thirst — Yard House is the spot. Set amongst a backdrop of vivid abstract artwork and dozens of flat-screen televisions, the Yard House is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends while grooving to classic rock tunes or cheering your fave football team. Don’t miss Happy Hour at Primebar. Heralded for its sleek urban interior, the contemporary alehouse dishes out scrumptious American fare. Spirit enthusiasts will be impressed with Primebar’s vast wine list, local micro-brews and stupendous selection of handcrafted specialty drinks. Steaks, chops, barbeque, burgers, cock-

tails and bull rides — it’s all about allAmerican fun at Cadillac Ranch. The Hallandale bar and grill boasts 10,000 square feet of rock n’ roll-inspired digs with plenty of room for family, friends, music and dancing. Giddy up, cowboys and cowgirls, there’s even a mechanical bull in the house. Yee haw! Hungry? Order up a churrasco steak at Texas de Brazil. If Mexican grub tickles your fancy, a stop at Cantina Laredo is a must. The tableside-made guacamole is not to be missed! For Tuscan treats, check out Brio Tuscan Grille. And if it’s a classic steakhouse you crave, dine at Ill Forks. Opening later this fall at The Village at Gulfstream Park is Bartini’s. The premier — you guessed it — martini lounge will host weeknight Happy Hours and $5 bar bites. Greenies everywhere, rejoice! Scheduled to open this winter, Greenhouse moves into The Village at Gulfstream Park party mix. Greenhouse prides itself on being South Florida’s first eco-friendly nightclub. Owner Jon B. says, “We are proud to be the first ones to create an event space that will merge nightlife with positive steps toward addressing global concerns and hope that eventually others will be encouraged to follow in our foot steps.” It’s groovy to be green, baby. With an eclectic mix of entertainment options — The Village at Gulfstream Park has got it all — from retail therapy to infinite happy hours. Bring on the night! Jeannie Roberts is the Director of Marketing for The Village at Gulfstream Park, south Florida’s newest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino. Ms. Roberts’ column runs the third Wednesday of each month. The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 501 South Federal Highway in beautiful Hallandale Beach, Florida. Visit thevillageatgulfstreampark.com for details.

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LET’S TALK CARS General Motors will bring the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt to Miami next week as part of a 3,400-mile, cross-country drive to showcase the company’s first electric vehicle with extended-range capability. The tour has been dubbed “Volt Unplugged” and Miami consumers get an opportunity on Oct. 28 and 29 to test drive the Volt, meet the people behind the development of the vehicles — Chevrolet engineers, designers and others — and participate in activities. Volt test cars will be parked in front of Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Dr., and available for test drives from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. GM officials say people are welcome to come by and test drive the cars. City of Miami commissioners and the mayor have been invited to attend. Later, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Volts will be at the Florida International University South Campus, 11200 SW Eighth St., where

they again will be available for test drives. Activity at FIU will be staged between the Gold and Blue parking lots at the end of the main driveway on the South Campus. Other South Florida activities for Oct. 30 were in the planning stages and could not be confirmed at press time. They included test drives at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, test drives with the Florida Electric Auto Association and a visit to Miami’s Terra Environmental Research Institute High School. “The Volt Unplugged tour gives people a chance to get behind the wheel of the Volt and find out for themselves what makes this vehicle so special,” said Tony DiSalle, Volt product and marketing director. “This drive will demonstrate the one-of-a-kind capabilities of the Volt, the only electric vehicle able to drive such long distances under a variety of driving conditions and climates without having to stop to recharge.” On a fully charged battery and a tank of gas, the Volt has a driving range of about 400 of miles. Because the Volt can use gasoline to create its own electricity in the extendedrange mode, long trips are possible. The Volt is powered only from electricity stored in its 16-kwh lithium-ion battery for a typical range of 25 to 50 miles depending on terrain, driving technique, temperature and battery age. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center appoints Dr. Todd Florin as the Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology BY LEE STEPHENS Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Todd Florin as the new Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Florin has been active member of Aventura Hospital’s Medical Staff for more than a decade. Previously, he served as Director of Electrophysiology and Medical Director of the Pacemaker Center at the Miami Heart Institute. Dr. Florin also served on the University of Miami faculty. “Dr. Florin brings years of clinical and leadership experience to our Electrophysiology Program,” said Heather Rohan, Chief Executive Officer of Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, “His commitment to his patients and his innovative ideas will help to expand our patient care services and ensure that Aventura Hospital continues to be on the cutting-edge of healthcare technology.” Among his many innovative accomplishments, Dr. Todd Florin was fundamental in bringing Magnetic Navigation to the state of Florida. He has been a Principle Investigator in several clinical trials utilizing this advanced technology and has also served on the advisory boards of several Medical Device Companies. Dr. Florin earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his Internship and Residency at the University of Michigan. He went on to complete a Fellowship in Cardiology and a second Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Maryland. For more information on Dr. Todd Florin and the physicians at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center call toll-free 1-888-256-7692. About Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is a 407 acute care medical/surgery facility providing award winning inpatient and outpatient diagnos-

Dr. Todd Florin, Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Aventura Hospital. tic, medical, surgical, cardiovascular and cancer services to the communities of northeast MiamiDade and southeast Broward counties since 1965. Always on the cutting-edge of healthcare technology, Aventura Hospital was the first in Dade County to install the da Vinci S HD Robot and the Elekta Synergy S. The Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is fully accredited as a Cycle II Chest Pain Center, and the Stroke Program was the first in Dade County to earn The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification Program Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality. The 24-hour Emergency Room consistently maintains an average wait time of less than 10 minutes, and the Cardiac Catheterization Lab’s average STEMI time of less than 60 minutes fulfills the standards set forth by Miami-Dade County EMS. Staffed by more than 700 physicians representing over 50 specialties and 1,300 employees, the hospital meets the healthcare needs of its neighboring communities through continuous program enhancement and service excellence.

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with different strengths and weaknesses. One shines in math, the other is a poet, the third an average student with a sunny disposition. How do we determine which child is really at the Top? Can test scores prove this? A race should also not mean that we demean competent teachers, who, like their students, comprise a top half and a bottom half when ranked; instead we should establish evaluation systems that provide direction and support, and fair compensation, with adequate base salaries. One teacher works with the gifted, the other with special education students, the third with incarcerated juveniles. Which teacher is going to be at the Top? The one whose students have the highest test scores? I strongly believe that we must stop characterizing education as a competition, for it is the wrong type of dialogue, and it harms more than it helps. If anything, great education systems are about cooperation. Individual students, groups, and teams will still compete, and will still be ranked. But the daily reality of the highly competitive model is that it creates an atmosphere of counterproductive tension: the threat that someone is doing better than the students and the teachers at that school, that for fear of this, the school day must be run with minute-to-minute, scripted interactions, that teachers must deliver that script “with fidelity” or be terminated, or that students must sacrifice any other aspect of education (such as art or physical education!) if they are in the bottom half of the rank order. None of this puts anyone at the Top. United Teachers of Dade remains committed to real reform in our schools. Real reform centers around better understanding of the human brain and of the learning process, appropriate and positive relationships between administration, staff, students and teachers, and the time to pace lessons as determined by teachers so that each student moves forward. It is not a race to be won by a single winner, but a ship that enters a harbor having crossed the ocean with all hands still safely on board. But you know that. I can tell - you were the top of your class! The United Teachers of Dade represents 38,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in creating public school reform, fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status of teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.

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