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Henry Winkler to Share 2016 Delray Beach His Story at THE EVENT Open Set to Thrill

BOCA RATON, FL – From synagogues, partner agencies and schools, and from long-time donors of all ages to newcomers, hundreds from throughout South Palm Beach County’s diverse Jewish community will come together on Feb. 23, at Congregation B’nai Torah, 6261 Southwest 18th Street in Boca Raton, to acknowledge and celebrate all the good the community does together at THE EVENT. They’ll also hear from Henry Winkler, an iconic Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, author and adventurer, best known for his unforgettable, award-winning role of “The Fonz” on Happy Days for 10 seasons.

Festivities will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a showcase of the Jewish community’s wealth of resources. At 7:30 p.m., the program will remind the audience of how much the South Palm Beach County Jewish community’s help means for neighbors and the global Jewish family. They’ll also hear about recipients whose lives have been changed through this assistance, demonstrating the power of this community to make a difference. Then, in his own humorous way, Winkler will relate his Jewish journey amid anecdotes from his decades as a popular actor.

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DELRAY BEACH, FL – The world’s only 10-day tennis event consisting of an ATP Champions Tours event and an ATP World Tour event will take place Feb. 12-21, 2016, at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach.

The Delray Beach Open’s ATP World Tour event is one of only 11 ATP events in the United States and consists of single-elimination singles and doubles events featuring many of the top-ranked men’s professionals in the world. Featured players include Canadian Milos Raonic, currently No. 14 in the world and winner of nine ATP titles in 16 finals and the Bryan Brothers – twins Bob and Mike – who have won a record 109 doubles titles together.

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New FlowerBar Brings Beautiful Blooms to Boca

BOCA RATON, FL – Field of Flowers has taken curating beautiful blooms to a new level. The prestigious retailer with three locations in Boca Raton, Miami and Davie, where its flagship flower mart is located, has created the DIY FlowerBar as the chic new way to blend crafting fun with fresh flowers and friends. An afternoon at the FlowerBar results in hand-made custom arrangements. FlowerBar participants are set up with everything that’s required from floral shears, vases and flowers to specialty trimmings and a custom box to transport DIY creations home.

While guests engage with the FlowerBar floral expert, they learn how to place curly willows, calla lilies, hydrangea and spray roses like a pro. As practical tips are shared, including the trend of cutting flower stems shorter, or how to mix and match blooms, guests sip champagne and nibble on elegant hors d’oeuvres.

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Boca Kids “Spark” their creative spirit

Sugar Sand Park invites children and families to Arts Spark Kids Fest to experience the cultural arts first-hand.

This 3rd annual interactive festival takes place on Sunday, February 21 from 11am-4pm and celebrates the creative, performing and visual arts for children. Admission is $10 for kids 16 and under, adults free with paid child(ren). Enjoy a multitude of activities including interactive performances, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and make & takes.

Local businesses and organizations will contribute with unique outdoor activity booths. Kids can create an abstract canvas art piece, a shaving cream swirl color masterpiece, tie dye take home craft, poetry cards, as well as learn about musical instruments, sewing, aerial arts, and many more activities. Outdoor booths will be

open all day while supplies last.

Interactive workshops range from dance, puppetry, balloon twisting, and gymnastics, to theater, drawing, music, drumming and more. Each 20- to 30-minute workshop takes place indoors at specified times throughout the day, and are tailored towards age groups ranging from 1-16 years old. Space will be limited.

S e v e r a l performances take place throughout the day on the outdoor stage. Shows include Rick Hubbard’s The Kazoobie Kazoo Show, where your kids will become part of the band as Rick plays guitar, banjo, steel drum and slide whistle, and the audience receives a FREE kazoo; Maggie Baugh, Boca Raton resident and rising country star, will perform two interactive shows that Continued on page 5 get the audience dancing, and

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AVDA Celebrated 30 Years of Hope at Night of Inspiration Honors 9 Local Women vital in all aspects of local Jewish life.”

OCA RATON, FL – A groundbreaking 9th Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon “Each of the nine women we will hear evening is in store on Feb. 9, as nine

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OCA RATON, FL – AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) ninth annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon celebrated the organization’s 30th “Pearl” anniversary by recognizing “30 Years, 30 Faces – The Survivors, The Champions and Those Who Serve and Protect.”

The luncheon, held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in The Great Hall at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, honored the strength, courage and determination of women, especially those overcoming domestic abuse. Several domestic violence survivors spoke passionately about how AVDA helped them escape from a life of abuse.

This year’s Heart of a Woman Luncheon recognized an individual, a nonprofit and a business; Mrs. Gail Veros, who has been deeply committed to AVDA and serves on AVDA’s Advisory Board, as well as Congregation B’nai Israel of Boca Raton and NCCI Holdings Inc. were all recognized for their commitment to AVDA. Event chairs were Jeannette DeOrchis and Anne Vegso, joined by committee members, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Rosemary

Krieger, Barbara Gutin, Tish Carlo, Jean Magrella and Tami Babij.

“Everyone at the lunch was inspired to do more to prevent domestic violence, after hearing several heart-wrenching stories from domestic abuse survivors,” said DeOrchis.

In addition, the luncheon honored 30 individuals and organizations who have made a positive impact on the epidemic of domestic violence.

Sponsors included: The Pearl Anniversary Sponsor – the Vegso Family Foundation; Platinum Sponsor – Jeannette DeOrchis; Gold Sponsors – NCCI Holdings Inc., Boca Raton Magazine and Barbara Gutin; and Bronze Sponsors – Rosemary and Ben Krieger, Jan Savarick, and Spodak Dental Group.

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit AVDA’s 24-hour crisis hotline, Casa Vegso, the emergency shelter and transitional housing facility, and AVDA’s outreach, educational and prevention programs offered throughout Palm Beach County.

For more information, visit www. avdaonline.org or call (561) 265-3797.

remarkable local Jewish women take the stage at this year’s Night of Inspiration at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Each of these professionals is a significant leader in South Palm Beach County’s Jewish community, and each has an inspiring, unique perspective on Jewish life and leadership. In its second year, the program is presented by the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement, a division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

“Representing the vibrant diversity of our one-of-a-kind Jewish community, these impressive women will share from the heart their motivation and dedication,” said Rabbi Josh Broide, the Federation’s Director of Jewish Engagement, the program’s organizer.

“This is not about their agencies or synagogue resources, nor their biographies, which will be in the printed program. Rather, it’s a very special, inspirational and unusual opportunity to see why and how these dedicated women give so much of themselves to ensure that their organizations succeed in providing absolutely vital human services, Jewish education and programming.”

“I am in awe on a daily basis of how the work of this Jewish community is not just admired but deeply appreciated,” said Rabbi Jessica Brockman of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton. “I don’t think for one minute that our community’s leaders take for granted the incredible partnerships that happen and the reciprocal appreciation that goes on between lay and professional leadership and the community at large. It is a blessing to be a part of this and these community programs bring that message home.”

“If anyone has the perception that our women are not at the forefront of this Jewish community, the Night of Inspiration will put that viewpoint to rest,” said Anne Jacobson, chair designate of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “Women were instrumental in organizing this Jewish community and, each year, we see them becoming even more highly respected and

from is remarkable in her unique motivation, devotion and contribution,” continued Jacobson. “Yet, as women, even in their very different roles, they share some particular attributes. Comfortable with power and highly intelligent, they maintain the big picture and the bottom line – as they bring a woman’s nurturing and tenderness to all they do in caring for individuals and the community.”

The evening will feature these nine women leaders of our Jewish community: • Cindy Bergman, Associate Executive Director, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center • Rabbi Marci Bloch, Congregation B’nai Israel • Marla Weiss Egers, Executive Vice President, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County • Jennifer Gibber, Rebbetzin, Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla • Raina Goldberg, Executive Director, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach • Dr. Debra Hallow, Executive Director, Jewish Association for Residential Care • Danielle N. Hartman, President & CEO, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services • Helena Levine, MSW, Head of School, Donna Klein Jewish Academy • Randi Winter, Capital Campaign Director at JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Both men and women are encouraged to attend the event at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Center, located at 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. Those who plan to attend with a guest are advised to register each person individually. Rabbi Broide advises registering now, because “space is limited and last year’s Night of Inspiration drew more than 600 people on much shorter notice.”

To register, or for more information, visit www.jewishboca.org/inspiration or contact Rabbi Broide at (561) 852-3173 or joshb@ bocafed.org.

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Week of Exciting Events Planned for 2016 Allianz Tournament

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OCA RATON, FL – For the 10th consecutive year on The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, the 2016 Allianz Championship, the first fullfield PGA Champions Tour event of the season, will tee off Feb. 1-7 with a bevy of golf legends both new and old. Tournament week is packed with events before and during play with plenty of opportunities for personal interaction with the pros.

As the first tournament in the early-season Florida swing, the Allianz Championship will include 2015 defending champion Paul Goydos, 2014 champion Michael Allen, 2012 champion Corey Pavin, 2011 champion Tom Lehman, 2010 champion Bernhard Langer and others, all vying for the winner’s share of a $1.7 million purse. Jesper Parnevik will be a new face to play along with tour favorites Jeff Sluman, Fuzzy Zoeller, Mark O’Meara and Colin Montgomerie.

In addition to three days of championship play, the Allianz Championship features a Women’s Day Pro-Am presented by Van Cleef & Arpels, and a clinic presented by JM Lexus with LGPA legend Annika Sorenstam; two days of Championship Pro-Am play pairing participants with PGA pros and the popular Family Fun Day, which features mascots from all the local sports teams.

Returning once again to the Allianz Championship is the Celebrity Cruises Slush Lounge located on the exciting 16th green.

Spectators can enjoy “cool” beverage options at Slush – a frozen drinks venue – while enjoying Celebrity’s curated menu of flavorrich and fresh frozen cocktails. Slush will feature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails with perfectly balanced ingredients ranging from fresh pressed lemon juice, raspberries,

cucumbers and mint to Persian lime, Florida Valencia and Hamlin orange juice with organic agave nectar.

The 2015 Allianz Championship was named the PGA Tour Champions’ Most Improved Event. Looking to improve on the 2015 experience, fans can enjoy the following events at The Old Course at Broken Sound: WOMEN’S DAY Monday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Allianz Championship Women’s Day Presented by Van Cleef & Arpels Free to spectators: This year’s Women’s Day starts off with a clinic by LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam, with 72 victories and eight “player of the year” awards. Sorenstam’s clinic is presented by JM Lexus. Following will be the Women’s Pro-Am benefitting the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute.

ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AMS Wednesday, Feb. 3, Shotgun Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Participation Price: $3,125 per participant Thursday, Feb. 4, Shotgun Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Participation Price: $3,625 per participant Whether you’re looking for a round of golf with buddies, client entertainment or employee recognition, a memorable day of corporate camaraderie and golf ensues as foursomes are paired with a PGA Champions Tour professional. Lunch and an invitation to the VIP Draw Party presented by Celebrity Cruises with Champions Tour legends on Tuesday, Feb. 2, are included. Each player also receives a premium gift package.

FAMILY FUN ZONE Friday through Sunday, Feb. 5-7.

The 2016 Allianz Championship will be providing a weekend-long Family Fun Zone for families and children to enjoy. Included in this zone will be bounce houses, obstacle courses and many more exciting activities.

On Saturday, Feb. 6, mascots from all of the South Florida sports teams will be in attendance.

SAVOR THE GREEN Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m.

Enjoy an upscale restaurant experience like none other.

GRAPES ON THE GREEN Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Now in its seventh year, Grapes on the Green pairs the world’s top golfers with fabulous food and wine. This year’s event will also feature live music and luxury sponsor tents. $70 per ticket.

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT DAYS Friday, Feb. 5 Allianz Championship – First Round Tournament Play, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6 Allianz Championship – Second Round Tournament Play, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7 Allianz Championship – Final Round Tournament Play, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more tournament information, premium ticket packages or corporate sponsorships, call (561) 241-GOLF (4653) or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.

2015 defending champion Paul Goydos

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Achiever in 2003. The books are inspired by Winkler’s struggle throughout his education due to his learning challenges and have appeared on several best-seller lists including, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. In 2011, he published a collection of anecdotes and heartfelt observations entitled I Never Met an Idiot on the River. The book is a collection of the lessons and photos Winkler gathered while fly fishing in Montana.

Continuing his love for children’s books, Winkler released the first installment of a new series in January 2012 entitled Ghost Buddy #1: Zero to Hero. Winkler will be starring in NBC’s celebrity adventure show Better Late Than Never, premiering in 2016. Taking a note from The Amazing Race, Winkler, alongside Terry Bradshaw, William Shatner and George Foreman, will be heading across Asia in search of new adventures and life-changing experiences in the highly anticipated new reality series.

“Last year, THE EVENT drew more than 600 people from throughout our vibrant, diverse Jewish community who came together to celebrate how we are able to do so much for so many,” said Nancy Gefen, who is co-chairing the evening, together with her husband, Greg, and Chuck and Gayle Lichtman, along with founding chairs Debra and Larry Halperin.

“With an even wider array of synagogue, school and agency partners and committed volunteers, more of our neighbors are motivated to come together this year to support our community’s efforts,” she said.

“We are excited to hear from guest speaker Henry Winkler, a legendary actor and producer whose remarks promise to be both entertaining and inspiring,” said Chuck Lichtman. “There’s a real renaissance taking place in our Jewish community, and THE EVENT will be a unique occasion to celebrate and amplify this growing awareness and pride in how we feed, protect, teach, inspire, save and comfort so many.

It’s an amazing opportunity to celebrate our collective strength and our unsurpassed potential to do even more, while educating and engaging the future generation in our vital mission of giving back.”

This special night benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will offer great food (dietary laws observed), entertainment and company for a cover charge of $95 per person. A minimum household contribution of $365 to the 2016 Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. Valet parking will be available. Early registration is recommended at www.jewishboca.org/ theevent. For more information, call (561) 852-5031 or email KathleenB@bocafed.org.

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“Our FlowerBar focuses on flower arranging for your home as a collective lifestyle experience,” says Alex Frost, director of Business Development at Field of Flowers.

“Our design-it-yourself FlowerBar is a unique custom retail experience. We’re engaging our guests in a way they are not likely to forget,” he adds.

The stylish Do-It-Yourself/Design-ItYourself (DIY) FlowerBar is intended for private parties, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, among other occasions, as well as a must for seasonal and other floral design classes. “We see The FlowerBar as the next evolution of our goal to bring the art of floral design to as many peoples’ lives as possible,” said Donn Flipse, founder and chairman of Field of Flowers.

The workstation setting enhances the already cheerful interior of Field of Flowers, where pops of color from exquisite fresh flower displays and walk-in coolers punctuate the bright, light-flooded space.

The FlowerBar is composed of oversize island workstations topped with striated marble countertops. Comfy stool-like seating accommodates small or large parties, up to 16 participants at a time.

“Our FlowerBar instructors share techniques that professional florists use.

Prepared flowers are staged in buckets for each guest as they’re led step-by-step through the process of positioning flowers,” says Frost. “It’s an entertaining way to spend an afternoon. Guests walk away from the experience with a custom arrangement they made, and great ideas about floral arranging using texture, color and depth.”

For more information, visit www. myflowerbar.com and www.fieldofflowers.com.

players, including Delray Beach resident Kevin Anderson, Bernard Tomic, Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Haas.

The 2016 event will also feature team play in the ATP Champions Tour (February 12-14).

Team USA (James Blake, Mardy Fish and Aaron Krickstein) will battle Team International lead

by Aussie Mark Philippoussis and Sebastien Grosjean to take the coveted title and trophy.

Fans who attend the event can also enjoy live music, unique exhibition booths, free WiFi and more. Group discounts, individual session and ticket packages are available at www. yellowball.com, the Tennis Center Box Office, 30 Northwest 1st Avenue (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m.) or call (561) 330-6000.

Special events and ticket promotions are scheduled throughout the Delray Beach Open including: • Senior Days “Buy One Get One Free” – Seniors 55 years of age and older will receive one FREE ticket with the purchase of a reserved or box seat for Feb. 13, Feb. 15 and/or Feb. 17 day sessions.

• Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Special – Bring your sweetheart to a special “Couples Day” on Feb. 14. All couples receive 20% off tickets on box or reserved A-J seats.

• Kidz Day Event & Art Contest – This family favorite will be held on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, featuring games, arts & crafts, face painting and more. Off and on-court activities begin at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required in order to participate at www.yellowtennisball.com/ usta-kidz-day-kidz-art-contest/, or by contacting Janet Sprague at (561) 385-7399 or e-mailing eastcoasttennis@gmail.com.

• Food Drive – Donate eight nonperishable food items on Feb. 16, and receive one FREE ticket for the day session.

Collected items benefit the C.R.O.S. Ministries Community Food Pantry Program/Christians Reaching Out to Society.

Televised in the United States and 120plus countries internationally, the tournament welcomes more than 60,000 weeklong spectators to enjoy tennis matches, live music and artisans, on-site food and beverages provided by PROM caterers, Saltwater Brewery and Maison Gervais Wine, interactive exhibits, shopping and more than 10 hospitality and special events.

The Delray Beach Open also has announced the premier offering of its Sky Suites and the new VIP Lounge experience.

For as little at $49 per ticket, fans can enjoy world-class professional tennis in a venue perfect for entertaining clients, friends and family: elevated and shaded seating, an extensive food and beverage menu, VIP parking passes and access to the VIP Clubhouse Lounge.

This year, the notable Boca Raton Resort and Spa and Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel will be sponsors of the tournament, along with Spring Hill Suites Boca Raton, Embassy Suites Boca Raton, and Fairfield Inn and Suites Delray Beach. For tickets, VIP offerings and travel packages, visit www. yellowtennisball.com/tickets.

The Delray Open is celebrating its 24th year overall and 18th in Delray Beach.

The ATP Champions Tour event is in its seventh year and was the first-ever event of its kind played on U.S. soil. Each year the Delray Beach Open brings world-class tennis players and thousands of visitors to Delray Beach and Palm Beach County.

In 2010, the tournament received the Discover The Palm Beaches Florida’s annual Providencia Award for its extraordinary contribution to tourism. The City of Delray Beach was also a finalist for the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” Award, and in 2003, the tournament was the recipient of an “ATP Award of Excellence.”

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Boca Raton Bowl Donates 10,000 Free Tickets 3rd Annual Great Give Planned for May BOCA RATON, FL – The University of Toledo wasn’t the only winning team of the second annual Marmot Boca Raton Bowl.

Spirit of Giving, a local nonprofit organization, partnered with 60-plus nonprofits and community organizations to bring more than 9,000 children and their families, along with 1,000 veterans, their families and caretakers to the Division-1 NCAA championship football game on Dec. 22.

The game between Toledo and Temple University, held at Florida Atlantic University Stadium, drew more than 25,000 attendees and was televised nationally on ESPN. For this year’s game, Spirit of Giving was able to double the number of tickets distributed in 2014 to at-risk children and their families “On behalf of Spirit of Giving, we were so honored to return as the official charity partner of the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl for the second year in a row,” said Ann Rutherford, board president of Spirit of Giving. “Between our annual Holiday Gift Drive and the Marmot Boca Bowl falling just days before Christmas, Spirit of Giving works tirelessly to make the holiday season special for thousands of at-risk children, veterans and their families during what can be a very difficult time for those who don’t have much.”

Spirit of Giving is a nonprofit organization that acts as an “umbrella” to its 60+ member organizations – charities in southern Palm Beach County. By collaborating with other local charities as well as the community,

Spirit of Giving streamlines the flow of both knowledge and resources to its member organizations. Through its partnerships, Spirit of Giving creates alliances and programs that promote lasting change.

Through collaboration with dozens of nonprofit organizations and community groups, Spirit of Giving worked tirelessly to collect names of those who wanted to attend the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl. Both tickets and transportation were provided, making the experience hassle-free and truly special.

“Our motto is: Charity. Community.

Collaboration. We are able to do charity in our community through our collaboration with ESPN West Palm Beach and the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl,” remarked Wendy Friswell, executive director of Spirit of Giving. “The heart of our mission, especially during the holidays, is to give. But the greatest gift [Spirit of Giving] can receive during the holidays is to see the smiling faces of all those we were able to help attend the game for free.”

“With such a large military population in our community, it was important for Spirit of Giving to include veterans in our ticket distribution this year,” said Rutherford.

Rutherford’s son, David, served as a Navy Seal and was able to attend the game with the entire family, including his wife, two daughters, brother and his parents.

If you are interested in getting involved with Spirit of Giving, please contact (561) 385-0144 or info@spiritofgivingnetwork.com.

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invite kids to help her onstage; and the award winning South Florida Cloggers.

A new feature is Coloring Book Furniture, with artist Jacklyn Laflamme. Jacklyn will create her signature design outline on several pieces of furniture for kids to paint.

Afterwards guests can enter into a drawing to win a one-of-a kind collectors piece.

Jacklyn Laflamme was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, graduating with degrees in Creative Arts and Interior Design, both with honors. She entered the world of interior

design for corporate jets and has traveled the world designing for heads of state, nobility, and the leaders of the business, sports and entertainment worlds.

The event wristband includes admission to all performances and workshops, plus strolling entertainers, vendor booths, make & takes, and one balloon creation.

Additional fees apply for face painting, sand art, airbrush tattoos, and food vendors. A complete schedule is available to help guests plan their day at www.SugarSandPark.org.

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ALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach County, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. This communitywide event, to be held on May 3, 2016, from midnight to midnight, celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits.

Every local gift made during the 24-hour period will be multiplied by additional dollars from a bonus pool raised by the Community Foundation. Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties will make May 3 even more exciting by providing cash or valuable prizes for nonprofits to compete for each hour.

Great Give is open to all eligible nonprofits in the two-county area. Nonprofits are encouraged to sign up early and start promoting.

Nonprofit representatives (marketing, communications or membership representatives) are encouraged to attend training sessions and workshops to ensure maximum success during the 24-hour fundraising event. Visit www.

GreatGiveFlorida.org for more details.

Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is part of the largest online giving event in history, Give Local America. Close to 200 communities across the country will raise millions of dollars for the greater good – all on a single day. Last year’s event raised more than $68 million nationally and $3.1 million

locally, with our Great Give ranking seventh in the country. The shared goal is to “make an even GREATer impact this year,” according to organizers.

Businesses and community members can support Great Give to help make a direct, positive impact on the lives of the neediest local residents (including the furry variety).

You can provide a prize, become a sponsor, offer an in-store incentive or simply GIVE on May 3. Please contact Alexia Savage to see how you can get involved today at AlexiaSavage@ UnitedWayPBC.org.

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pineapple slices Unicorn Children’s Foundation to honor “Everyday Angels” in support of Neurodiversity

On February 27th, 2016, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation will host its Angel Ball at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Proceeds of the evening will support awareness, education, acceptance, and opportunity for children diagnosed with special needs.

Chaired by Gregory Fried & Marie Occhigrossi and hosted by Miss Florida Teen USA Gracie Smith, the evening will feature the acclaimed speed artist Michael Israel, who will be unveiling a new series of art in support of children and their families who are challenged by neurodiversity. The event will culminate with special recognition of our honorees who work every day to support, advocate for, and empower individuals who think, communicate, and learn differently– Arthur Adler, President of Boca West Foundation, will receive the Rosenbloom Shining Star Award for using his position in life to promote awareness of and offer solutions for the struggles of children and families.

Rachel Barcellona, USA National Miss Central Florida and Miss Tampa International, will be awarded The Occhigrossi Family Youth in Service award in recognition of her exceptional work on behalf of individuals challenged by autism and related disorders.

Jeannette Stark, founding member of Unicorn’s Board of Directors, will receive the Grand Ambassador Award which recognizes individuals for their extraordinary leadership, passionate advocacy of, and long-standing generosity to The Unicorn Children’s Foundation.

Guests will dine while experiencing a variety of entertainment including live musical performances by: Soul Survivors, South Florida’s best live band; Kendra Erika, a talented young up and coming singer/songwriter recently named “Boca’s Most Fascinating Singer”; and Carlos De

Antonis, an Argentinean world-famed opera tenor extraordinaire. Angel Ball tickets are $300 per person and may be purchased through the foundation’s website www.

UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/Gala or by calling 561-620-9377.

Care). We hope you will join us to see what impact the Jewish Federation has on our local community. To RSVP, call (561) 852-3121 or email Campustours@bocafed.org.Attendees should park in front of the federation building and meet at the reception desk.

An Evening with Laura Blumenfeld

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On Feb. 17, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will present this FREE event featuring Laura Blumenfeld, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies at the Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies and a best-selling author.

Her topic will be “What is Next for Israel and America? Assessing the Past to Secure Our Future.” The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at Zinman Hall on the Jewish Federation of SPBC campus, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton.

RSVP at www.jewishboca.org/whatsnext. For more information, please call (561) 852-6022 or email marissat@bocafed.org.

Reserve Your Campus Tour Now

Visit Boca Raton’s best kept secret— The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County — during one of our campus tours.

The next tour is Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Jewish Federation of SPBC Campus, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., in Boca Raton. The Jewish Federation of SPBC serves more than 122,000 Jewish people living in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach with education, housing for low-income elderly, summer camp, exercise classes, programs for individuals with special needs, social services and much more. “Tourists” will learn about the federation’s history, hear about the wealth of programs provided by Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, see the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s newly-renovated gym and visit Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s state-of-the-art school. The last leg of the tour will end with a stop in at JARC (Jewish Association for Residential

The Boca Raton Public Library invites citizens to join its first community reading experience, “One Book Boca,” by reading the book, Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination,

by J.K. Rowling.

The book was selected by the library staff as part of the 2016 Civic Engagement theme for its inspirational message and the deeper questions of what it means to live a good life in the modern world.

Library patrons of all ages may participate in programs related to the community reading experience: • Moderated community discussion, with Florida Atlantic University creative writing Professor A. Papatya Bucak, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Library. Light refreshments will be served. Register at bocalibrary.org.

• Teen book discussion: How do young people cope with failure, and can they use it to their advantage? The event is Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Library or Feb. 8 at 4:15 p.m. at the Spanish River Library. Register at bocalibrary.org.

• A “Very Good Lives” interactive display is currently posted on the “advice board” at both libraries.

Very Good Lives… is an illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s 2008 Harvard commencement speech. Both Boca Raton libraries offer print and eBook versions.

Celebrity Sea Turtle: Dulce Does a Star Turn

In late 2014, more than 1,200 endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles were stranded in New England due to cold water temperatures.

Many of these turtles were transported to different rehabilitation facilities in the United States for treatment. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility (STRF) received 11 of these turtles. One of the turtles named Dulce was fitted with a satellite transmitter and crawled its way back to the ocean in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. on Feb. 20, 2015.

Dulce’s tag transmitted signals allowing researchers at Gumbo Limbo to see its location (visit www.seaturtle.org) for about three and a half months. When the tag stopped sending signals in June 2015, Dulce had been spending time in the inshore waters of the Florida-Georgia border, in an area known to be frequented by juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles.

Sea Rescue is an educational program that focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation and return of marine animals to their natural environment and the facilities and people that help them.

Sea Rescue produced an episode following the turtles taken off the beaches of Cape Cod throughout the United States in their journey back to the ocean. The episode, which aired

on ABC in Boca Raton on Jan. 16, included footage of Dulce’s treatment at STRF. Learn more by visiting us at www. gumbolimbo.org.

Boca Chamber’s Cookout: March 5

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The Boca Chamber will be hosting its annual Community Cookout at the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, 6631 Palmetto Circle South in Boca Raton, on March 5. This fun-filled day features food, games, bounce houses, slides, a DJ and more.

Commerce is directly correlated to the vibrancy of the community. This is why the Boca Chamber is dedicated to maintaining the unparalleled quality of life that is found in Boca Raton, according to Chamber representatives.

The Community Cookout is one of the many ways that the Chamber shows appreciation for the city of Boca Raton and helps bring residents together.

Admission to the Community Cookout is free. Meal tickets are available for $5; children under 10 years old receive one complimentary meal ticket. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Chasity J. Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.

Sugar Sand Park: Feb SPECIAL EVENTS Arts Spark Kids Fest Sun., Feb. 21 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

An interactive festival of the arts for kids featuring the creative, performing & visual arts.

Hands-On Workshops • Demonstrations • Make & Takes Booths • Balloon Art • Performances • Food Trucks • Face painting • Strolling Characters & More See www.sugarsandpark.org/arts-spark for details on all activities.

Admission $10 kids 16 & under; adults free with paid child(ren).

“SCHOOL’S OUT” ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS New! SEWING & DESIGNING FOR MY DOLL Ages 7-13 Dates: Mon., Feb. 15 Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

KIDNASTIC GAME DAY WITH JOY DECO Ages 5-12 Date: Mon., Feb. 15 Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

ONCE UPON A HAPPILY EVER AFTER Ages 9-12 Date: Mon., Feb. 29 Time: 4-6 p.m.

SUMMER CAMP 2016 Registration for residents begins Feb 29.

Non-resident registration begins March 14.

See the website for information about all the specialty camps.

WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK Box Office Hours: Tues.-Sat., Noon-5 p.m. and two hours prior to theatre performances.

Box Office (561) 347-3948 www.WillowTheatre.org SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL Presented by Curtain Call Playhouse Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein, this combination of irresistible hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and

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Rated PG Dates: Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 Time: 8 p.m.

Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14 Time: 2 p.m.

Cost: $25; $15 for preview dates (Feb. 5 & 11) DOCNIGHTS AT THE WILLOW INSIDE THE PERFECT CIRCLE: THE ODYSSEY OF JOEL THOME Grammy winner, composer and conductor Joel Thome collaborated with Frank Zappa, Pablo Picasso and others. After suffering a debilitating stroke, Joel used the healing power of music to create his graphically notated mandala scores. With performances

by The Scorchio Quartet and artwork by abstract painter Harry C. Doolittle, Inside the Perfect Circle is a feast for the senses.

Maestro Joel Thome and film producer Chris Pepino will be present.

Date: Thurs., Feb. 25 Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $5 BIG BAND CONCERT SERIES TROY ANDERSON AND THE WONDERFUL WORLD BAND – A LOUIS ARMSTRONG TRIBUTE For years, Troy Anderson has been performing to sold-out crowds. Anderson’s Armstrong is too natural to be called uncanny.

He is accompanied by five other seasoned performers with trumpet and lead vocals by Mr. Anderson. Rated G Cost: $25 per person Dates: Sunday, Feb. 28 Time: 2 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Palm Beach County Watercolor Society Phyllis Annunziato – Jewelry Art & Glass Sculpture Dates: Jan. 28 – Feb. 24 Time: Community Center hours Cost: Free TOT TIME (Ages 1-4 yrs.) Supervision required. Open play, snacks & more.

Date: Fri., Feb .5 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $5/child, drop in SUGAR SAND PARK PLAYDATE Make a craft and learn what’s new at the park.

Meet by the carousel. Cost: Free Date: Sat., Jan. 9 Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY FAMILY MOVIE: Sean the Sheep Rated PG Date: Sun., Feb. 7 Time: 11 a.m.

Cost: $1 (includes movie, popcorn & drink) PAJAMA JAMS STORY TIME with Miss Mij Supervision required. A rockin’ good time with stories, music & pretend play ... all in your PJs! Each month a different theme.

Date: Sat., Feb. 13 Cost: $5/child, drop in (Includes carousel token) Time: 10-10:45 a.m. (18 mos. – 2 yrs.); 11 a.m. –12 p.m. (3-4 yrs.)

Classes for Adults: SENSES OF CINEMA FILMS FOR THOUGHT Ages 18 & up Individual Sessions Dates: Wed., Feb. 3 & 10 Time: 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Cost: Per-session res. $12; Non-res. $15 Complete 5 Weeks: Dates: Feb. 17-Mar. 16 Cost: Per 5-week session res. $50; Non-res $62.50 Classes for Children & Teens: KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS CATHY Ages Newborn-4 yrs.

HAPPY SUNSHINE YOGA FOR KIDS & TEENS Ages 7-16 LITTLE SUNSHINE’S MOMMY & ME YOGA Ages 3-6

Boca Museum of Art Current Exhibitions Through February 14, 2016 Dames: Portraits by Norman Sunshine Through March 13, 2016 Art School Faculty Exhibition Through April 10, 2016 Warhol on Vinyl: The Record Covers, 1949-1987 Through May 1, 2016 Bob Colacello: In and Out with Andy

TWO NEW CLASSES! SOCCER SHOTS Ages 2-5 Introductory soccer program that focuses on teaching children skills in a non-competitive environment building on skills week to week.

Parent/caregiver participation is required for ages 2-3. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor. Min.-5; Max.-10 (for ages 2 & 3) & 14 (for ages 4 & 5) Date: Saturdays, Feb. 27-May 14; No Classes: March 12, March 26 Time: 12:30-1 p.m. (Ages 2 & 3); 1:15-2 p.m. (Ages 4 & 5) Cost: Res. $140; Non-res $175

Through May 1, 2016 Warhol Prints from the Collection of Marc Bell

RECYCLING ARTISTS: Ages 5-9 Make art pieces with recycled materials and found objects in nature. Each child takes home a work of art at the end of every class.

Date: Sunday, Feb. 28 Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: Res. $10; Non-res $12.50

Chesed Day Unites 600 Students from 5 Local Day Schools in Caring

CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM at Sugar Sand Park Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat./Sun./ Holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

(561) 347-3912 www.ScienceExplorium.org EXPLORIUM SCIENCE SQUAD This Month: Fly, Glide and Slide Come discover the laws of gravity, friction and motion in our newest exhibit, From Here to There, and bring home your own hovercraft.

Dates: Tues., Feb. 2 (ages 5-6 with parent); Wed., Feb. 3 (ages 7-9) Time: 4-5 p.m. Cost: Res. $10; Non-res. $12.50 SCIENCE STORIES Hear great stories with a science twist.

Dates: Sat., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free MAKE & TAKE This Month: Model Airplane Take to the skies! Learn about the forces of flight as you make your own airplane.

Date: Sun., Feb. 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Cost: $5 (drop-in) EARLY AFTERNOON EXPLORERS This Month: Hovercraft Expedition Date: Mon., Feb. 8 Time: 1 p.m. (ages 6-9); 2 p.m. (ages 10-12) Cost: Res. $10; Non-res. $12.50 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Ages 7-12 “After-Hours” museum access, pizza, Cars 2 movie & a race car challenge!

Date: Fri., Feb. 12 Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Cost: Res. $20; Non-res. $25 ($7 discount for each additional child in the same household) SCIENCE DEMOS Dates: Sat., Feb. 13 & Sun., Feb. 14 Time: 3:30 p.m. Cost: Free GREAT ESCAPE Ages 6-12 Get out of the house on a school day off and spend the day with the Explorium staff. Bring a lunch. Preregistration is required.

Date: Mon., Feb. 15 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: Res. $25; Non-res: $31.25 EYES TO THE SKIES Ages 8 & up (with parent) Explore the night sky with our GIANT telescope and learn about the moon and winter constellations. Date: Fri., Feb. 19 Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free

February 16 – April 10, 2016 John Raimondi: Drawing to Sculpture April 21 - July 3, 2016 Arnold Newman: Master Class April 21 - July 3, 2016 Charles McGill: Front Line, Back Nine

More than 600 students from South Palm Beach County’s Jewish day schools came together on Jan. 13, to learn about and engage in hands-on projects for children in need as part of an annual Chesed Day event. They learned about the Jewish value of chesed, the obligation to extend oneself in doing deeds of kindness, and the responsibility to care for those around us and help people in need.

Students in grades one through five from Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA), Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton and Torah Academy of Boca Raton, accompanied by more than 50 educators, were guided by 14 DKJA Middle School students and 24 high school students from DKJA and Yeshiva High School. Students from Yeshiva Tiferes Torah of Boca Raton were also involved in the program, which was planned by the high school students in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Department of School Educational Services.

The excitement was palpable as all the students gathered in the federation’s Zinman Hall to watch, “A Man of Yesterday, A Role Model for Today,” a video produced by Donna Klein Jewish Academy students about emulating the Jewish forefather Abraham, in doing mitzvot and being kind to others.

Federation President & CEO Matthew C. Levin welcomed the children. They learned more about chesed from Marilyn Nachman, director of the federation’s Department of School Educational Services; from Helena Levine, DKJA head of school; and Yafa Levit, DKJA Lower School Judaics principal.

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Tijuana Brass Legend Herb Alpert at Boca Festival of the Arts

By Caryn Stumpfl The Pineapple Contributing Editor

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few weeks shy of his 81st birthday, legendary jazz/pop/R&B trumpeter Herb Alpert is still keeping the faith.

The energetic, creative innovator, artist, producer and philanthropist continues to perform live and record new records to this day. He recently released Come Fly With Me, a mix of new music and classic American standards performed with the unique Alpert touch in September 2015. He’ll be performing on stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater next month with his wife of over 40 years, Grammy-award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, and a three-piece band.

This dynamic American Renaissance man remarked that he’s looking forward to his upcoming show during the Festival of the Arts Boca next month. “I’ve heard it’s a nice venue,” speaking of Mizner Park Amphitheater. “My

wife and I have been traveling off and on with the same group for 10 years. I’m doing what I love to do. The good feeling I get from playing keeps me going.”

Playing a little bit of everything including a jazz set, a Tijuana Brass medley and a Brasil ‘66 medley, Alpert said about his upcoming Boca Raton show, “We’ll mix it up. Every show is different. We like to take chances and create,” he said. “It’s delightful for me to do this every night. I’ll keep doing it as long as I’m healthy.”

Born March 31, 1935, in East Los Angeles, Alpert started playing trumpet at age eight.

Founding the phenomenally popular group, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, in the early 1960s, Alpert developed a distinctive, unmistakable trumpet sound that continues to this day. He released 30 albums and sold more than 72 million records over his career, spanning the 1960s to today. He’s won nine Grammys and had 14 Top 40 hits and five No. 1 hits as both a musician and vocalist.

Alpert founded A&M records with his partner Jerry Moss in 1962, and developed A&M into one of the most successful independent record labels of all times from the 1960s through the 1980s, working with some of music’s biggest stars, such as Janet Jackson, the Carpenters, Cat Stevens, Sergio Mendes and many others. He reportedly sold A&M for $460 million to Polygram in 1989.

In addition to his music, Alpert is a prolific artist. He creates abstract paintings and sculpts. His art has been shown at galleries and museums in Los Angeles, Nashville and across the country and Europe. Currently, he’s exhibiting his monolithic, bronze sculptures, Totems in Brass, at the Chicago Field Museum. “Art is a great release for me. I’m in the moment when I’m painting, sculpting and making music. It’s hard to find that feeling when I’m not doing it. That’s the seductive thing about it. I love that feeling,” he said.

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10 ROMANTIC SPOTS IN BOCA-DELRAY

By Priscilla Speicher Special to The Pineapple

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ou may or may not consider Valentine’s Day an important holiday. Let’s face it; some people are more romantic than others. If you’re someone who likes to pull out all the stops on Valentine’s Day, here are some suggestions for things to do and places to go around Boca Raton and Delray Beach to get your Cupid on.

Taking your sweetie out to dinner or just appetizers and wine? Be sure to check out the following places: Delray Beach The historic Sundy House on Swinton is not only a romantic restaurant with a magnificent menu, you can also stroll the grounds and walk arm in arm through the beautiful tropical gardens … they’re even more beautiful at night. And you can dine out among the foliage and ponds, with a table under the trees or in a private gazebo just for the two of you. The Sundy House also has lovely hotel rooms throughout the property.

50 Ocean on A1A offers romantic views of the Atlantic. Get a table by the window, order a nice bottle of wine or Prosecco and

just enjoy. Your significant other will definitely appreciate your choice.

Ooh la la! You can’t go wrong with the romantic French bistro Carpe Diem on Atlantic Avenue. From the cozy tables and sofas to the fine French cuisine, excellent wine list and attentive wait staff, you’ll want to make this little hideaway your new “special place.” Be sure to save room for the delicious desserts, too!

For an intimate Italian meal, visit Solita in Pineapple Grove. You can sit in the courtyard or in the small romantic dining room. They also offer a very cool experience called Dining in the Dark — check to see when this is being held.

For a romantic overnight experience, try Crane’s BeachHouse on Gleason Street in East Delray. This boutique hotel is a relaxing tropical oasis just minutes from Atlantic Avenue and the beach. (You can even get an in-room couples massage).

Boca Raton Tanzy in Mizner Park offers a unique and cozy cave that’s a wonderful spot to snuggle with your significant other with great wine choices, too. Their outdoor firebowls are a Continued on page 8 nice touch!

“The Prince of Spanish Guitar” Brings Latin Riverdance to Boca

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OCA RATON, FL – Fresh off his blockbuster 34-city tour through China and over 100 performances in 2015, Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) will bring his brand new electrifying multicultural stage show, “Strings of Passion,” to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, in Boca Raton on Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Heralded as “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” Benise is known worldwide for classic rock anthems, brilliantly fused with fiery Spanish guitar and dance. His show has been called “The Latin Riverdance.”

Backed by a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, “Strings of Passion” captures world music at its best, with a show that appeals to hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds.

“Strings of Passion” is an unprecedented and spectacular adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Samba that raises the standards of live performance to a fresh new level of originality with dancing that is equally mysterious, sensual and festive.

As the composer, guitarist and creative force behind the event,

Benise says the show’s ambition is “to take people on a musical journey, pushing the boundaries of traditional Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of culture –the culmination of all the shows we’ve done over the last 10 years.”

The dancers in “Strings of Passion,” known as The Gitanas, were carefully handpicked from a global pool of some of the most brilliantly diverse talent to be found. Breathtaking couture fashion and innovative staging and choreography give Spanish dancing a fresh and luminous makeover.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 per person and are available through Ticketmaster at http://tinyurl.com/z8bxu8q. A special VIP Experience package is offered at $95 per person to include: premier seating in the first three rows; a private sound check experience; meet and greet with Benise; photo opportunities with Benise; and personally autographed “Strings of Passion” CD set. For more information, visit www.benise.com.

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W O R L D M US I C A N D DA N CE S P ECTACU L A R !

THESE FEBRUARY OFFERINGS ARE SWEET! JAMnasium: COMEDY JAM Feb. 3rd

Don’t miss the “Heiresses of Comedy,” JILL KIMMEL BRYAN, MINDY RICKLES and SHEBA MASON on Wednesday at 9 p.m. in The Fieldhouse. Jill Kimmel Bryan performed with Comedy Squadron, Comedy Battalion and World Class Comedy – all to entertain our troops overseas. Mindy Rickles and Sheba Mason, both comedians & actresses, have comedy in their genes, thanks to dads, Don Rickles and Jackie Mason. It’s a night of standup comedy at its best, presented in partnership with Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club.

A TANGO TWOFER FEB. 17 & 19-21

JAMnasium presents LEARN & TURN on Wednesday, February 17th at 9 p.m. in The Fieldhouse. Experience the sexy art form of Tango with this interactive event! Sit back with a glass of Sangria or get out on the dance floor!

Come dressed in your hottest Tango attire. Then on February 19-21, the Crest Theatre presents THE STARS OF FOREVER TANGO, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The “best of the best” from the sold-out Broadway engagement includes some of the world’s best Tango dancers and renowned musicians in a thrilling showcase of the art of Tango!

JILL KIMMEL BRYAN MINDY RICKLES SHEBA MASON

ROBERT D. CHAPIN LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES FEB. 4TH

Crest Theatre, Thursday at 2 p.m., REBEKAH GREGORY will share her inspiring story. A victim of the tragic act of terrorism at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Gregory chronicled her journey in “The Best and Worst Day of My Life.” She now encourages and inspires others, world-wide, with her quick wit and optimism.

SLOW BURN THEATRE MAKES ITS CREST THEATRE DEBUT FEBRUARY 5-7

The award-winning Slow Burn Theatre presents ROMANCE ROMANCE, Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. This 8-time, Tony nominated show (including Best Musical) is two musicals in one with two acts of love and intrigue.

BROADWAY CABARET SERIES WELCOMES APOLLO LINK FEBRUARY 8 & 9

Broadway’s premier vocal trio, Apollo Link appears at the Crest Theatre, Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.

BRANDON RUBENDALL, ADAM ROBERTS and JAKE ODMARK are taking the musical world by storm with their powerful vocal blend, which reimagines everything from Broadway and classic tunes to today’s Top 40 hits.

FOLK LEGEND, TOM RUSH IN CONCERT FEBRUARY 10

MusicWorks presents Tom Rush in Concert, Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Crest Theatre. Now celebrating 50+ years of touring, Tom Rush has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with his folk hits and great storytelling.

THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY SHAKES UP THE CREST FEBRUARY 13

One of the funniest improv groups out there will appear for one night only, Saturday at 8 p.m. Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your very eyes!

TimeOut Chicago called them “Smart, sophisticated, downright hilarious.” The New York Times called them “One of the most reliably clever and funny improv troupes in the country.”

This is a show not to miss!

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CATCH A RISING STAR COMEDY PRESENTS MIKE MARINO FEB. 26

Main Stage Comedy at the Crest Theatre brings back New Jersey’s “Bad Boy of Comedy” on Friday at 8 p.m.

Marino serves up side-splitting humor with his cuttingedge observations of everyday life. He has a tongue like a razor and a heart of gold. Opening for Mike will be VINCENT “Big Pus” PASTORE, who was on The Sopranos, among other TV shows, and has appeared in several films.

DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

From art, photography and digital imaging, to writing and performance, there is something for everyone! Adults and kids alike can discover their creative side. Not sure about taking a full multi-week class? Then try one of the many workshops available! Resident and Visiting Artist Workshops cover everything from painting (with a wide variety of mediums and subject matter), to fashion sketching, street photography and fused glass. Download the Fall/Winter catalog at OldSchoolSquare. org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 317 or 478.

Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach.

Celebrating 25 years as the community’s gathering place, the historic campus includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (formerly known as the Vintage Gymnasium, c.

1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts and festivals. The Creative Arts School (located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) offers art, photography, writing and performance classes. Old School Square also serves as a venue for community, corporate, private and media events. For information on performances, exhibits, classes or facility rentals, call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE

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Feb 27th, 7:30PM Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL Tickets available at

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unique jazz experience. Born and raised in Israel, Gurvich won the Jazz Player of the Year competition in Israel before relocating to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music. He has played at prominent jazz festivals and venues around the world as an in-demand saxophonist.

The concerts with his four-piece ensemble often combine Cuban and Israeli music, Arabian and Argentine melodies, and American funk and avant-garde (he’s a protégé of underground jazz legend John Zorn).

s one of the most-beloved cultural venues in South Florida, Arts Garage passionately evolves with new and exciting programming. Reborning, an edgy psychological thriller, is the first theatrical production to be performed in the new black box space. Gallery nine|four continues its impressive debut with another exhibit featuring highly acclaimed artists. And the music programming sizzles with a month of jazz legends. If you have not fallen in love with Arts Garage yet, now is the time to begin the romance! For more information: all 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org Feb. 10 - March 6th GALLERY NINE/FOUR FEBRUARY EXHIBIT: MERAKI | FREE Curator Byron Swart brings two outstanding artists in for the February show entitled meraki, which he describes as the soul, creativity and love put into something.

Gabriella Bianchini and Christian Feneck ART BY CHRISTIAN FENECK

will display an array of their works and be on hand for the complimentary Gallery Soiree on February 11th. through Feb. 14th REBORNING! | Theatre| $30-$45 Our first presentation in our new blackbox, Reborning is a psychological thriller about the power of creation tells the tale of a sculptor with an unusual specialty. She meets a woman desperate to recreate her past leading to some frightening revelations. Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable in this dark comedy that takes an unsettling look at work, latex and the power of creation.

CAST OF REBORNING!

The Los Angeles Times called it a “superb comedy-drama which builds to a shattering denouement.”

Tues. Feb. 2nd and 16th - 8pm ALCHEMY| All Arts Open Mic Talent Showcase| $10 ALCHEMY - All Arts Open Mic Talent Showcase at Arts Garage Bi Monthly Showcase - every other Tuesday, 8pm-11pm Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, comedians, dancers, and madmen!! Come to Alchemy Artist Showcase, show off your skills, and shine!!

Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic, open stage setting. Alchemy provides local artists with a platform to jam with the band and share original works.

Sat. Feb. 6th, 8pm URI GURVICH | Jazz| $25/$30/$35 Critically acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, Uri Gurvich blends the sinuous sounds of the Middle East and Hebraic folk melodies with thoughtful harmonies and brawny rhythms to create a AARON COMESS

STANLEY JORDAN

Fri., Feb. 12th, 8pm CARMEN LUNDY| Jazz| $25/$35/$45 Carmen Lundy began her professional career in Miami as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were few young, gifted jazz vocalists on the horizon. Over four decades later, she is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation.

Carmen’s work as a vocalist and composer has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, The LA Times, Variety, Vanity Fair, to name a few. As a composer, her catalogue includes over 12 albums and 100 published songs. She is one of the few jazz vocalists in history to accomplish such a distinction, and she continues to compose and expand her vast catalogue.

CARMEN LUNDY

Carmen has had several Top Ten albums on JazzWeek and on Billboard’s Jazz Chart. Among many other awards and recognitions, the MiamiDade’s County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners proclaimed January 25th “Carmen Lundy Day”, along with handing Ms. Lundy the keys to the City of Miami.

Sat., Feb. 13th, 9pm JOHNNY RAWLS | Blues| $25/$30/$35 Named ‘Best Vocalist’ by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame, Johnny is an award-winning soul blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer who brings his smooth style and charisma to every note. In addition to being featured on the cover of Living Blues magazine, where he was described as “a soulblues renaissance man”, three of his albums have won the Critics Choice Award for Best Album of the Year in Living Blues.

A Mississippi native, Johnny acquired an interest in music at an early age, and began playing professionally while he was still in high school with stars like ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and the Sweet Inspirations. He soon began touring and recording as a solo artist.

In 2008, Johnny released Red Cadillac, which charted at #1 on the Living Blues radio chart. He was nominated for Best Male Soul Blues Artist and Best Soul Blues Album by the Blues Foundation, and he also won Best Soul Blues Album of the Year for his album Ace of Spades. Whether he is playing in a small club or a large blues festival, Johnny gives it his all and the crowds love him!

Fri. Feb. 19th, 8pm BILLY MAYS’ TRIO | Jazz| $25/$35/$45 Master pianist Bill Mays has honed his craft for the last five decades, accompanying legends such as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Dionne Warwick, and the Percy Faith Orchestra. Bill hails from distinguished venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Birdland. He has been described as “inventive” and “dynamic” as a true “jazz improviser.”

The consummate Mays and his Trio will grace the stage at Arts Garage with eclectic intonations and fresh interpretations of favorite classical themes, jazz classics, and original works. Come let the music swing and listen intently as The Bill Mays Trio honors the rich musical traditions from which they are constantly drawing and building upon

Sat., Feb. 20th, 8pm RICK MARGITZA & ADAM NUSSBAUM | Jazz | $25-$45 Rick Margitza is an outstanding tenor and soprano saxophonist who has performed and recorded with Miles Davis. He is one of the ‘Young Lyons’ of the International Jazz Scene, and one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Inspired by John Coltrane, Michael Brecker and Wayne Shorter, he was signed to the prestigious Blue Note record label. He has also collaborated with artists such as Chick Corea, Maria Schneider, and McCoy Tyner.

RICK MARGITZA

Adam Nussbaum is one of the finest drummers in the industry today. He has performed on the Grammy-award winning track, ”Don’t Try This At Home”, with Michael Brecker, and has also performed and recorded with jazz artists including Stan Getz, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, John Scofield, ‘Toots’ Thielemans and many more.

Together, these two artists will bring an eclectic, classic jazz sound to Arts Garage their only South Florida performance. It’s hip to be square, but not if being square means missing this show.

Sat., Feb. 27th, 8pm VITALI IMERELI | Jazz| $25/$30/$35 Vitali Imereli is considered one of the best and most accomplished jazz violinists in the world. He is a virtuoso in both classical and jazz genres, and his playing is a true joy to experience. He has performed with and gained the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Howard Alden, James Carter.

A former Soviet Union expatriate, now living in Finland, Vitali’s talent was recognized at the young age of 5. His early influences include the great Stephane Grappelli and the classical masters. His playing is renowned for it’s energetic and lyrical style, beautiful phrasing, blistering technique, and his impeccable delivery. Don’t miss “Europe’s #1 Jazz Violinist” when he performs live at Arts Garage.

Thurs., Feb. 28th-March 20th THE DEVIL’S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH | Theatre (Musical) The Devil’s Music is a dramatization of the turbulent story of the legendary “Empress of the Blues,” whose life was as large and as outrageous as her talent. The play reimagines Bessie’s final electrifying evening after she and her band are turned away by a whites-only theatre. Set in 1937 in a Memphis “buffet flat,” the partying, laughter, and bawdiness all come together to deliver an entertaining, unforgettable, and surprisingly touching evening.

The show explodes with the classic tunes that Bessie Smith made famous including: I Ain’t Got Nobody, T’aint Nobody’s Business, There’ll Be A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight and St. Louis Blues.

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Team Up with Kate’s Fashion IQ

By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer

That’s a Wrap! Delray Beach Fashion Week

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he 3rd annual Delray Beach Fashion Week transformed Downtown from January 16-23 with fashion Shows, runway events, a designer showcase, beauty clinics, a hair show, and of course shopping. With 13 events and more than 70 models showcasing over 280 looks throughout the week, hundreds of people attended the events, and the sold out fashion show runway seats raised more than $7,000 for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, as well as Old School Square and the Rapunzel Project.

Created by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority and the local merchants, Delray Beach Fashion Week was led this year by committee members Jule Guaglardi, Owner, Roxy Lulu; Jelena Loverich, Owner LoveRich Boutique; Margaret Doerrer, Owner, Margaux Riviera; Mary Ann Brown, Master Stylist, In the Grove Hair Salon; and Glavidia Alexis, Owner, Glavidia’s Hair Studio. The event was a great opportunity for the more than 65 participating businesses to showcase their merchandise, designs, and create in-store events.

Highlights included: Opening Night Show “Havana Nights” in front of the Colony Hotel featuring Resort Wear for men and women.

“Evening with Great Gatsby” Runway Fashion Show featured fashion from the Delray Beach based designers and evening wear.

The Timeless Fashion Show & Luncheon featured men’s and women’s fashions for all.

The inaugural Seasons for a Reason Hair Show featured Downtown Delray Beach Salons and Stylists.

The finale event Beachside Glamour featured more than 16 fashion retailers showcasing Delray SURF & SWIM in the streets and on the runway at Worthing Park.

“Fashion Week is truly a special event for Delray Beach because all of the participating businesses are based within the Downtown area.” said Laura Simon, Director, DDA. “One of the main goals of the DDA is to market and promote the businesses to drive economic growth, and everyone coming together to highlight this unique niche is a fantastic way to do this!”

For a recap of Fashion Week photos and videos please visit delrayfashionweek.com and facebook.com/DelrayFashion.

For more information, please call 561.243.1077.

With everyone’s busy schedules these days, it’s hard to find time to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Then I was introduced to the hot, new mobile app, Kate’s Fashion IQ™. This new app gives fashionistas and styles seekers a savvy, new type of fashion experience where you can play, shop, and share.

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ allows you to: • Increase your fashion IQ by learning about the latest trends in clothing and accessories.

• Buy the hottest items straight from your smart phone.

• Play a free, fast, fun, mobile game.

This Apple and Android-friendly mobile app featuring fast-paced fashion games was created to put one’s fashion knowledge to the ultimate test. You can play — More or Less, Price it to Win, This or That, Name it to Win, and Designer Jumble — which will

give you points, jewels and sparkly gems.

How exciting! You can compare your scores and compete with others as you test your fashion knowledge and rise to the top of the leaderboard. If you’re not the best at the Designer Jumble, then you can go straight to shopping for that item. It’s that much fun!

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ can help you stay up to date with the latest trends based on the hundreds of handpicked options selected by co-founder Susan Weinstein, fashion editors Jen Johnson and Shana Harden and now…. Local Mom Scoop!

Local Mom Scoop will be a part of selecting the 84 distinct products featured each week on Kate’s Fashion IQ™. This is how users can select items they like and buy them directly from the retailers’ website.

Local Mom Scoop will focus on Carline Couture which inspired by fashions worn by busy, fashionable moms and women.

Local Mom Scoop along with the other fashion editors will select a wide variety of clothes, shoes and accessories at every price level to satisfy each woman’s individual shopping preference. Then you can share your fashion scoop favorites on social media.

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ was created by best friends and co-founders, Maria D. Longo and Susan Weinstein. I’m super excited to be working with them and being a part of this new way to get fashion knowledge while having fun.

For more information watch the preview, visit www.katesfashioniq.com, like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram @KatesFashionIQ or email info@katefashioniq.com.

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art exhibits / music / events / performances DONALD M. EPHRAIM PALM BEACH JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

through Feb. 11th Founded in 1990 the festival continues to grow and evolve as it continues to expand the selection of narrative features, short films and documentaries to reflect the tastes and needs of its audience. For more information, please visit www.PBJFF.org or 877-318-0071

“FLOWERS” EXHIBITION

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS

through March 6th, Wed.-Sun. 10am-4pm An array of floral art will be on display at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Art includes sculptures by: Edwina Sandys, Robert St Croix, Babette Bloch; includes paintings by: Patricia Nix, Mary Page Evans, Ben Schonzeit, and Edwina Sandys; and includes photography by: Dragana Connaughton and Jean Matthews.

For tickets or more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328. 2051 S. Flagler Dr. Palm Beach

THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS

WOMEN OF IRELAND

Fri. Feb. 12, 7:30 / Sat. Feb. 13, 1:30 & 7:30pm / Sun. Feb. 14, 1:30pm Drawn from the Life and Letters of Ann Landers. By David Rambo The Lady with All the Answers is a candid, one-woman encounter with Ann Landers, the bouffant-topped columnist who dispensed stern common sense to irked relatives, confused couples and countless others until her death in 2002. David Rambo’s script, crafted in part from Landers’ letters, touches on momentous topics, such as the collapse of her own marriage, and the minutiae of life, like how to hang a roll of toilet paper. Folksy, funny and frank, the piece provides a compelling portrait of the slightly eccentric woman whose daily dialogue helped shape America’s social landscape for half a century. Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse. Tickets: $35

Sat. Feb. 27, 7:30pm / Sun. Feb. 28th, 4pm A lineup of captivating, beautiful, energetic Irish step dancers brings together elements of Irish and Celtic music and dance in a brand new, super-staged spectacle. The cast includes three longtime members of River Dance, the lead dancer with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, and a number of performers who excel in other dance disciplines. The show also features special guest Anthony Fallon, four-time world champion and former lead dancer with River Dance. Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: Individual tickets $70 for box, $55 for Orchestra and $50 for Mezzanine

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA DUNCAN THEATRE

Sat., Feb. 13th at 7:30pm Mauricio Cañete, Founder and director of MC Dance Productions, today announced that more than 100 talented dancers from 18 different dance academies would perform in the 3rd annual FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA. The dance-packed event will be held at the Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College, Following in the dance steps of the first two sold out productions, the third annual FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA will feature extraordinarily talented dancers from leading dance academies from all over the state. Reserved seats $30 orchestra, $20 balcony, purchase online at www.

FloridaYouthDanceGala.com; or by phone at 855.222.2849

WOMAN: UNTITLED”

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH

through March 12th An extraordinary multimedia art exhibition has opened featuring the work of 14 female artists representing various perspectives of womanhood. Artists include Linda Behar, Giannina Dwin, Nazare Feliciano, Misoo Filan, Soheila Ghodstinat, TD Gillispie, Naghmeh Goodarzi, Suzi Khalil, Sarah Knouse, Dorotha Lemeh, Bonnie Seeman, Vicki Siegel, Deborah Walsh and Flora Zolin. 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth. The Cultural Council galleries are open 10 am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. palmbeachculture.com or (561) 471-2901.

SYMPHONIA CONNOISEUR CONCERT WEEKEND SYMPHONIA

Fri., Sat. & Sun. Feb. 5th, 6th & 7th Friday, Feb. 5th - Box Lunch it with The Symphonia – Conductor Carolyn Kuan will speak about the weekend’s concert. Piano soloist Alexandre Moutouzkine will provide insights into Faure’s ‘Ballade’, which he will perform on Sunday, February 7. Each Box Lunch It event costs $35 per person. Tickets can be purchases online at thesymphonia.org or by calling 866-687-4201.

Saturday, Feb. 6th, 10:30am-Noon Children Meet the Orchestra. Great opportunity to interact with The Symphonia’s conductor and musicians and attend a live dress rehearsal at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Adults are $5 and children/non-profits are free. Children can learn about and hold instruments. Reservations are required and can be made at 866-687-3848 or by emailing info@ thesymphonia.org or at thesymphonia.org Sunday, Feb. 7th, 3pm - Connoiseur Concert Carolyn Kuan, Guest Conductor, and Alexandre Moutouzkine, Piano Soloist, will present a program called ‘From Paris to Prague’. The Symphonia will perform Copland, Poulenc, Faure and Mozart. The concert will be held at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Single tickets are available now at thesymphonia.org or by calling 1-866-6871201 or emailing tickets@thesymphonia.org.

Single tickets range between $45 and $75, depending on seat selection.

LIBBY DODSON’S LIVE AT LYNN

LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

February 18-28th Tues-Sat 7:30pm / Wed, Sat. & Sun. 1:30 With part spoken word, part concert and all heart, actor and singer John R. Waters, accompanied by pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, celebrates one of the most distinct voices of all time: John Lennon. The intimate show was nominated for a 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue and features Lennon’s greatest songs, including Woman and Jealous Guy, as well as his collaborations with Paul McCartney, such as Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. “A deeply felt reflection. Savor every minute.” – The New York Times. Helen K. Persson Hall.

Tickets: $40. Kravis Center’s box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach; online at kravis.org; or 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471.

ROBERTA RUST IN RECITAL LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Sat., Feb. 20th / 7:30pm / $20 Roberta Rust performs a rich variety of solo piano works, including the JS Bach Italian Concerto, Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, Chopin Scherzo No. 2, George Rochberg’s Blues, Errol Garner’s Misty, and de Falla’s Andaluza and Ritual Fire Dance. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Maria Heslop Ward in de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

SPOTLIGHT 2: MUSIC OF ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

“EN PLEIN AIR” WORKSHOP

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDEN

Feb. 15th, 10am-12:30pm Working directly from nature (en plein air) in broad expressionist brushstrokes, noted American artist and participating “Flowers” painter, Mary Page Evans, relates her work to music; each element working in harmony to create masterful works of art. The consistent note throughout her work is joyfulness and sensual pleasure. Price: $25 per session Bring your own supplies, including a stool or mat to sit on. For more information and to reserve your space, please call 561.832.5328 2051 So. Flagler Dr. Palm Beach

JEFF HARNAR

LIBBY DODSON’S LIVE AT LYNN

Wed., Feb. 17th at 7:30pm Winner of the 2014 Broadway World Cabaret Award for Make Vocalist and the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award, Jeff Harnar’s performances at Carnegie Hall, The Algonquin Hotel, Feinstein’s At The Regency, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room have critical acclaim from The New York Times and Jazz Times. Location: Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall. Tickets: $40 each or $150 for entire season

Thurs. Feb. 25 / 7:30pm / FREE 10th Annual New Music Festival. Like the great masters of bygone times, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich produces music “with fingerprints” music that is immediately recognized as her own. In her compositions, she combines craft and inspiration, reflecting an optimistic and humanistic spirit that gives her a unique musical voice. The program will feature a variety of her instrumental and small chamber works.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

SPOTLIGHT 3: PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Fri. Feb. 26th / 7:30pm / FREE 10th Annual New Music Festival.

With more than 100 world premieres to their credit, the eminent Canadian quartet will present an Informance for the closing event of the festival. Both entertaining and informative, the performance will feature the quartet at work as they explore new music and demonstrate in depth rehearsal techniques.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

THE PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET IN CONCERT LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Sat. Feb. 27th / 7:30pm / $20 Following its earlier Master Class, the Penderecki Quartet will perform some of the most celebrated music in literature.

Recent appearances include performances at Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Disney Hall (Los Angeles), St. Petersburg, Paris, Prague and Berlin.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

BENISE “STRINGS OF PASSION” MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER

Sat., Feb. 27th, 7:30pm “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” Brings the Latin Riverdance to South Florida. Benise is known worldwide for classic rock anthems, brilliantly fused with fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Backed with a stage of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, “Strings of Passion” captures world music at its best, with a show that appeals to hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds.

The dancers in “Strings of Passion,” The Gitanas, were carefully handpicked from a global pool of some of the most brilliantly diverse talent to be found. Breathtaking couture fashion and innovative staging and choreography give Spanish dance a fresh and luminous makeover.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 per person and are available at http://tinyurl.com/z8bxu8q.

A special VIP Experience package is offered at $95 per person. For more information visit www.benise.com.

TROY ANDERSON & HIS WONDERFUL WORLD BAND

WILLOW THEATRE/SUGAR SAND PARK

Sunday, Feb. 28th at 2pm The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park is pleased to present the Big Band Concert Series featuring some the area’s best musicians. You will be mesmerized at the uncanny resemblance of Troy Anderson to the one and only “Satchmo” as he, along with his Wonderful World Band, performs A Louis Armstrong Tribute. In this show he is accompanied by five other seasoned performers on piano, bass, drums, clarinet, trombone, with trumpet and lead vocals by Mr. Anderson himself. Individual tickets $25.

561-347-3948 Tues-Sat 12pm-5pm. For more information, please visit www.willowtheatre. org. 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

JERUSELUM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Sun. Feb. 28th at 8pm / from $39 Dmitry Yablonsky, Conductor, Farhad Badalbeyli, Piano. Alexander Tchaikovsky / The Khojaly Requiem (2012). Prokofiev/ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat, Op. 10.

Rachmaninoff / Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27. Note: Farhad Badalbeyli replaces the previously announced cellist Daniella Akta.

The Jerusalem Symphony’s all-Russian program features a pianist renowned as a legend in his native Azerbaijan..Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $39

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AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE CREST THEATRE

The Vino wine bar on Northeast 2nd Street is a romantic gem with yummy tapas and an outstanding wine selection. It’s the perfect romantic date night spot!

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Melting Pot on Federal Highway. Who doesn’t love skewering pieces of fruit, meat and vegetables and dipping them in hot oil and cheese fondue? Dip your food in the various gourmet sauces and go ahead – feed each other. The intimate booths and dimly lit dining room enhance the romantic experience.

For the ultimate romantic overnight experience in Boca Raton, the historic and stately elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club featuring the world-class Spa Palazzo and several excellent restaurants is a must. The Waterstone Resort & Marina (formerly The Bridge Hotel) on the inlet also offers spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean and delicious waterfront dining.

Okay, so that’s 10 romantic ideas. Here are some inexpensive ways to show your Valentine you care: Beach Picnic: Grab some cheese and

crackers and a bottle of wine from the Wine Wave on East Atlantic Avenue, bring a blanket and head to the beach with your special someone. If you walk to the northernmost end of the Delray public beach you will find it to be very quiet with few people around. In Boca Raton, try a picnic at the gorgeous Spanish River Park. Make it romantic by bringing flowers and his or her favorite beverage and finger foods.

Love Note: Try leaving a card or letter in an unexpected place like the silverware drawer, the microwave or in the car. Use your computer to make a homemade gift certificate good for a massage or home-cooked dinner.

Be creative – you know what he or she likes!

You don’t have to be a big softy to treat your special someone to a little romance this month. It simply shows your love. Which is what Valentine’s Day is all about, isn’t it?!

Priscilla is a local marketer, writer and event planner who has been going out in Boca Raton and Delray Beach several nights a week for the past 15 years. View more of her recommendations at JustAskPriscilla.com.

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generous philanthropist, funding school arts programs and donating more than $130 million to help keep music and the arts alive for generations to come. He’s founded two college music schools and gives multiple $75,000 grants ($1 million annually) to young up-and-coming artists through the Herb Alpert Foundation. “I think it’s the responsibility of everyone that can afford it to give back. I was able to pick up trumpet as a kid. I wish kids had the same opportunity in school today. It should be a part of core education … it could be music, writing poetry, acting, dancing … with practicing and focusing on it, that discipline will spill over into academics,” said Alpert.

Alpert has received numerous awards, including Grammys and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a music industry icon but none so humbling as receiving the National Medal of the Arts, the nation’s highest honor for arts excellence, from President Obama in 2012 for his musical, philanthropic and artistic creations.

He met his wife, Lani, known for her emotional vocal interpretations, through A&M Records when she was a singer for Sergio Mendes’ band, Brasil ‘66. A&M had signed Brasil ‘66 to their label and produced their first few records in the late 1960s.

He was married to his first wife at the time and “caught up in the trappings of Beverly Hills.” Calling Lani his “muse,” Alpert said, “She changed my life. She brought a certain honesty to it and snapped me into gear.” The couple has been married for 42 years and live in Malibu, Calif.

“My new album, Come Fly With Me, is a collection of new and classic songs that haven’t been done quite the same way before.

I’m not doing covers or duplicating the songs.

I’m interested in doing things different and bringing something new to it.” For example, in the title song originally done by Frank Sinatra, Alpert added a steel drum after the bridge, giving it a Caribbean feel. With his trumpet he always plays the lyrics of the song.

“I’m conscious of trying to play the lyrics through the instrument,” he said. “I just have a grand old time playing.”

Regarding his influences, Alpert said, “I’m a jazz man. I love jazz and classical music. It’s what I listen to.” Alpert studied music formally

for several years and loves Beethoven and impressionistic composers Debussy, Ravel and others. “There are only 12 notes ... our job is figuring out the different ways to scramble these notes. It’s definitely different … I’m not copying them (classical artists) but they’re still inspirational.”

Alpert, a native Los Angeleno, is not Hispanic or Latino – a common misconception. His father is from Russia and his mother from Romania. A musical family, his father played mandolin and mother played violin, his brother was a professional drummer and his sister played piano. “I had no choice,” said Alpert about becoming a musician. “My dad gave me a hard time about it at first but I had to do it. I was seduced by it. Most people are creative but afraid to let it fly. I think you should do your own thing. I do what feels right to me. I’m a right-brained guy. Sculpting, painting and making music gives me pleasure.

“Performing is a big responsibility for me.

People love to hear the old songs. I get great feedback – they thank me for the concert and for playing that ‘upbeat music,’” he said. “With my concerts, I’m looking to bring myself up … it’s very fun and energizing. I don’t get tired after a show. On the contrary, it gives me energy. I’ll say this,” said Alpert about his upcoming Boca Raton show, “people will not be disappointed in the performance.”

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall March 6 at 7 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater

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Open Mic You Gotta Start Somewhere

By Steve Reck Special to The Pineapple Every so often there comes a time when the curtains need to be drawn back and inventory needs to be taken; what’s working and what isn’t and needs to be left alone. We get so caught up in the day to of work life and friends and family that we never really hear the metallic banging of the final nail in the coffin of our dreams being hammered in, sealing the top indefinitely. As a musician this is particularly hard to hear or feel.

On one hand, there are musicians who contributed so much by the age of 27 that they literally reshaped the landscape of popular music as we know it today, ie; Kurt Cobain or Jimi Hendrix. But I prefer to focus on the less traditional artists who’ve made it.

Groups like “Guided by Voices”. To the average music fan, they might as well be a bunch of teenagers playing in their parents garage, but quite the contrary. They are a highly respected band and considered extremely pivotal in the early 2000’s retro rock revival. This is a band who from 1983 to 1994 put out numerous albums while the singer and main songwriter taught elementary school. It wasn’t until nearly a decade later when bands like The Strokes started citing them as major influences. Even going so far as to playing against them in the game show “Family Feud” in the video for one of, if not The Strokes biggest hits: “Someday”. All the while the

singer was nearly fifty by the time he achieved “critical acclaim”.

Luck, talent, and overall magic remain more or less the only factors to successful musicians hind-sight success stories. Hell, even myself, the author of this article used to play bass in a band with a home town friend and musician who now simply goes by the name “BOOTS”. You may not know who he is, but look on the credits of Beyoncé’s (Yes, THAT Beyoncé)’s last album. His name is basically on every track as producer or songwriter. It still blows my mind. This is a person I’ve literally eaten at Denny’s with after band practice.

All one can really hope to do is be in the right place at the write time with the right company in the room. So basically, at my next open mic night I will frantically be searching the crowd for Jay-Z. Because this hunger and lust for music doesn’t go away. It is like the constant footsteps you hear from your upstairs neighbors at all hours of the night, even waking you up in your queens or Brooklyn apartment.

This dream will constantly be the same kind of continually thumping sound upstairs.

I’ve completed my inventory and concluded everyone has to start somewhere.

Even Barry Manilow started with commercial jingles. And yes, that bandaid song you inevitably hear every time a co-worker scratches their finger is one of his jingles he wrote early in his career. So in conclusion, I suppose you could say I’m stuck on music and music is stuck on me.

curtain calls OTHER DESERT CITIES

DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE through Feb. 14th 2011 Broadway hit comedy play by Jon Robin Baitz. Set in Palm Springs, California, this gripping family drama tells the story of the Wyeth’s, a prominent family led by Lyman Wyeth, a Hollywood actor who has entered politics. Because of Lyman’s prominence as both a star and a politician, he and his wife have been forced to harbor a secret for over thirty years which (if discovered) would destroy Lyman’s reputation and his career.

When his daughter Brooke arrives for Christmas and announces that she has written a memoir that will expose the family’s closely guarded secret, the Wyeth’s are forced to decide whether they should tell the truth or not.For reservations, call (561) 272-1281 Ext. 4. Tickets are $30.00. [Student tickets are half-priced.] 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach

UNLIKELY HEROES

MIZNER PARK CULTURAL ARTS CENTER through Feb. 21st, $35 (+S/C) Wed-Sat. 8pm / Sat & Sun. 2pm Family Pool Productions, by Charles Gluck, directed by Avi Hoffman. “Laughter, love, dark secrets, anger, sadness, joy, and hope are woven into the fiber of this riveting new play about ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. A close family fragments when faced with a crisis and then comes together with unlikely heroes emerging. Sometimes strength can be a weakness and weakness a strength”.

The cast includes Avi Hoffman, Patty Gardner, Kim Ostrenko, Margot Moreland, Michael H. Small, and Robert Johnston. Phone: 800595-4849 or unlikelyheroesplay.tix.com Studio Theatre 2nd Flr, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

CARNIVAL

STAGE DOOR THEATRE through Feb. 28, $38-$42 Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm, Fri & Sat. 8pm Music & Lyrics by Bob Merrill, book by Michael Stewart. Based on the popular 1953 musical Lili, Carnival is filled with colorful characters, delightful puppets, wonderful dance sequences, memorable music, and theatrical magic. The musical relates the story of a naive young orphan girl who joins a traveling French circus, where she meets a manipulative magician and a disillusioned puppeteer, who can only show his emotions via his whimsical puppet creations. 954-344-7765 www.stagedoortheatre. com 8036 W Sample Rd, Margate

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY

THE PALM BEACHES THEATRE Feb. 4th through March 27th Thurs, Sat, Sun. 2pm / Thurs, Fri, Sat. 7:30 Brad Zimmerman’s My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy is the story of one man’s struggle to fulfill his dream and ‘make it’ as a comedic actor in New York. One part standup, one part theatrical, and all parts uproarious. Tickets: $40 - $65 Phone: 844-448-7469 MySonTheWaiter.com 250 South Ocean Blvd., 33462 Manalapan, FL (East Ocean Ave. & A1A – Formerly Florida Stage/Plaza Theatre)

WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT

STAGE DOOR THEATRE Feb. 19th - March 27th Wed, Sat. & Sun. 2pm / Fri. & Sat. 8pm Conceived by Kein Black and Michael Leeds. Back by popular demand! These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ so let’s go Downtown taking The Long And Winding Road to A Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Then I’ve Got Georgia On My Mind, so I’ll be Leavin’ On A Jet Plane with My Girl, My Guy, and Eleanor Rigby. But if you’re California Dreamin’, I’m feeling those Good Vibrations, so just Walk Like A Man, and let’s Hit The Road, Jack. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me ‘cause Our Day Will Come and we’re gonna be Happy Together. How do I know...? ‘Cause I Heard It On The Grapevine!

Tickets: $38 - $42. 8036 W Sample Rd. Margate, Fl 33065 www.stagedoortheatre.com 954-344-7765

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Feb. 25-27 at 7pm & Feb. 27 & 28 at 2pm The award-winning Boca Raton Community High School Drama Department presents Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The multi-Tony Award-nominated musical is based on Joseph’s coat of many colors from the book of Genesis. General admission $10 in advance (before 2/25) & $15 after with open seating in the school’s beautiful Kathryn Lindgren Theatre. For more info please call (561) 338-1533 or go to www.bocadrama.com.

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Evelyn & Arthur Opens Annex in Boca Raton

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velyn & Arthur, the home for ageless women’s fashions, is proud to announce the opening of a new annex location in Boca Raton. The store is located in Glades Plaza, 220 Glades Road, Suite 504 and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Annex II is an extension of the company’s other locations and will carry merchandise from the previous season at a discounted rate. In addition to apparel, the store will also carry accessories including handbags, jewelry, and hats.

“We are excited to bring a new annex location to Boca Raton,” said Adrianne Weissman, Evelyn & Arthur’s president. “We’ve been in the Boca Raton community for many years and believe its time to give our Boca shoppers even more deals on the same Evelyn & Arthur merchandise they love.”

A family owned business for more than 30 years, Evelyn & Arthur is the home of women’s fashion for stylish women of all ages. With a focus on captivating colors and fabulous fit, the company prides itself on styles that look amazing on every body. The company’s nine locations across the state of Florida, and a team of personal wardrobe consultants that treat you like family, will have you wanting to shop again and again.

For more information, please visit www.evelynandarthur.com or call (561) 572-0900. To reach the Boca Raton Annex, please call (561) 391-5602.

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ARTS GARAGE Every other Tues., 8-11pm (start Dec. 8th) Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, comedians, dancers, and madmen…Come to Alchemy Artist Showcase, show off your skills, and shine!! Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic and an open stage setting. Alchemy provides local artists with a platform to jam with the band and share original works.

AUDITIONS: BLACK COFFEE

THE DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE Auditions: Feb. 22 & 23 at 7:30pm Production Dates: May 21-June 5 Black Coffee - A Murder Mystery by Agatha Christie. Need 10 Men / 3 Women This play is a wonderful ensemble piece for two young lovers and a variety of character roles. This show will need a backstage running crew of at least 3 volunteers to handle stage management, costume changes, props and curtain. Prepared monologues are not required. Location: 950

NW 9th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444. More Info: 561-272-1281 Ext. 4

7TH ANNUAL PEEPS SHOW

CLAY GLASS METAL STONE GALLERY Call to Artists for Mar 18-Apr. 6th Show First 40 artists to apply. All shows are open to all media; 2-D and 3-D. We want to give each of you the opportunity to add a gallery show to your resume. This annual show is open to all artists, and brought 1600 visitors to the gallery last year. It often gets TV and Press coverage....and it’s just for fun. There is a $100 top prize, and four second place prizes given to artists by the PEEPS Company. (For those of you who don’t know, PEEPS are those little marshmallow candies that used to appear at Easter time, and now appear all year round.) The show is judged by local celebrities and, when he can, by Bob Born, the inventor of PEEPS. Go to http://cgmspeeps. blogspot.com/ for pictures of the last few years of entries. 15 South J St. Lake Worth 33460 Questions? Call or email Joyce 215-205-9441 Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org

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Upscale Super Bowl Celebration-What?

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uper suggestion for those looking for a unique Super Bowl experience: Caffe Luna Rosa, named restaurant of the year by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive year, will be transforming Super Bowl Sunday into a super enjoyable evening with great food and wines, accented by a little football.

“This year we’ll be offering a four-course wine dinner that will be a great alternative to going out to a sports bar,” says Bonnie Beer, managing director of the popular beachside restaurant. “Caffe Luna Rosa will be the perfect place for those who want fine dining but still want to keep an eye on the game.”

For guests interested in knowing what’s happening on the field, Caffe Luna Rosa will be showing the Super Bowl on two large televisions in the restaurant’s bar area.

“Most of the guests will be able to see the game if the want to and they will know when one of the teams scores,” said Caffe Luna Rosa founder Fran Marincola.

Still, the dining experience will be what sets Super Bowl Sunday at Caffe Luna Rosa apart.

Soon after the 6:30 p.m. kickoff on Feb. 7, Executive Chef Ernesto DeBlasi and Sommelier Nikola Stijak will begin serving the first course

of the evening, Maine lobster and Mushroom Risotto paired with a Raeburn Chardonnay. The dish will feature creamy Arborio risotto with chunks of fresh Maine lobster.

The second course, Insalata Tritata paired with a Leonard Kreusch Riesling will be followed by the main course, a choice of Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin or Shrimp Provençale.

The beef, served with a red wine and mushroom demi glaze, will include the chef’s

Nikola Stijak with Executive Chef Ernesto DeBlasi of Caffe Luna Rosa

potato choice and will be paired with a Uva Nocturna Garnacha. The shrimp dish, which includes sautéed fine mushroom and chopped plum tomatoes in a light chardonnay sauce along with steamed whole-grain rice, will be served with a Babich Sauvignon Blanc.

For dessert, Caffe Luna Rosa will offer a homemade sponge cake soaked with Italian liquors and layered with imported mascarpone mousse.

“The dishes we’re offering were selected specifically for our Super Bowl Sunday wine dinner,” said Chef DeBlasi. “We want our guests to enjoy a special dinner unlike anything else they’ll find in Delray Beach that evening.”

Reservations for the wine dinner, just $49 per person excluding tax and gratuity, are recommended and can be made by calling 561-274-9404.

Savor the Green 2016

BOCA RATON, FL – Enjoy one of South Florida’s top culinary experiences by dining at the Old Course at Broken Sound Country Club seated on the course near the 18th hole during the Allianz Championship as part of the pre-tournament festivities on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6-9 p.m. Choose a menu from one of five outstanding restaurants in Boca Raton or Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 241-6877.

Libations from Around the World at Museum’s Annual Celebration

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Showcasing more than 40 South Florida restaurants and over 200 wines, beers and spirits from around the world, the 21st annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration is a fantastic way to end the social season.

This year’s event, on April 8 at the Museum of Science and Discovery, 401 Southwest Second Street in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, includes tastings from South Florida’s leading restaurants and a vast array of wines and spirits, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste, amazing prizes in the silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest.

The Grand Tasting from 6:30-11 p.m. will feature over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and a sampling of more than 200 wines, spirits and craft beers. Guests can continue to enjoy additional culinary delights and dance under the stars at the After Party Lounge from 8-10 p.m. at the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. For more information about ticket packages, please visit www.modsevents.org.

For sponsorship information, please call Nicole Rodriguez at (954) 712-1159 or email nrodriguez@mods.net.

The Taste History Culinary Tours delivers an engaging taste of the cuisine, culture, art and history. For information, 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277 tastehistoryculinarytours.org Saturday, February 6, 2016 West Palm Beach/Lake Worth Saturday, February 13, 2016 Lake Worth/Lantana Saturday, February 20, 2016 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach Saturday, February 27, 2016 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

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Share Your Golf “Be Well, Boca!” Block Party Feb. 20 Memory Campaign B

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llianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) and Allianz Global Investors announced the launch of the “Share Your Golf Memory” social media campaign, taking place now through Feb. 7th, the final day of the Allianz Championship at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Fla. This year, Allianz is encouraging golf fans to share their favorite golf memory on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media using #AllianzBirdies – the official hashtag of the Allianz Championship – to help raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. In support of the awareness campaign, Allianz Life and Allianz Global Investors will make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter.

In addition to sharing their favorite golf memories via social media, attendees of the Allianz Championship can make new memories by entering an opportunity drawing from Feb. 5-7, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a round of golf at the Old Course at Broken Sound. During the tournament, fans can visit a “selfie station” on the 18th hole, share their golf memory on social media using #AllianzBirdies, and enter into the opportunity drawing for the free foursome.

“We’re excited about this campaign and the potential awareness it brings to the great work done by the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Allianz Life Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Jones. “It’s important to remember special moments with family and friends, and we feel it’s a natural fit to do so by sharing great golf memories. We hope posts with #AllianzBirdies will prompt more discussion about the impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on families.”

Allianz Life supports the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the company’s charitable focus on providing services to seniors. In addition to the Southeast Florida Chapter donation, Allianz Life holds an annual Driving Continued on page 17

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OCA RATON, FL – Genesis Community Health, a nonprofit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new Boca Raton office at the “Be Well, Boca!”

Block Party from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Partygoers can enjoy a bounce house, face painting, entertainment, raffles and food at the Boca Raton offices, located at 30 Southeast Sixth Street.

Additionally, Genesis staff members will be on hand to offer free vision, hearing and dental screenings for children, and health and dental screenings for adults. The staff will also introduce guests to the comprehensive healthcare and dental services offered at Genesis, which is seeking to be a healthcare home for Boca Raton residents.

“We want people to come out and have fun, take tours of our new center and learn how we can help them stay healthy,” said Genesis CEO DeAnna Warren.

“Our services include eligibility for Medicaid, assistance with enrollment for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, primary care and family practice for all ages,” she added.

In Boca Raton, approximately 34,700 low-income patients reside within the city limits, but only 930 are currently being seen at an existing healthcare center. To serve its patients, the new Genesis Community Health center has access to two bus lines (Routes 1 and 91), and Genesis is working with Boca Helping Hands to reach potential patients and coordinate referrals and appointments.

Since 2010, Genesis Community Health has become the medical home for more than 3,000 patients from Boynton Beach and the surrounding area. Genesis’ main office is within Bethesda Hospital East, 2815 South Seacrest Blvd., adjacent to the hospital’s emergency room. Its newest location in Boca

Raton opened in December 2015.

Genesis is a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to promote and provide health care to people of all economic levels, with special sensitivity to the needs of economically disadvantaged people of diverse cultural backgrounds in and around Palm Beach County. Genesis Community Health is an access point of care for patients who traditionally do not have adequate access to the health care system. Genesis is currently funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Quantum Foundation and the Palm Healthcare Foundation. For more information, please call (561) 735-6553 (Boynton), (561) 430-3629 (Boca Raton) or visit www.gencomhealth.org.

BOCA RATON, FL – With National Bike Month approaching this coming May, it’s important that all riders know the importance of bike safety plus the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle.

To celebrate bike month, the City of Boca Raton will be hosting a three-mile downtown bike ride with the mayor and city council during the WPEC CBS 12 Health and Wellness Fair being held at the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday, March 19. Bike America will be an event sponsor and will outfit the city council members with bikes and gear. Bike America also will provide a bike safety exhibit during the event and they will raffle off apparel and accessories. The bike-themed event will be an excellent opportunity for the community to venture out and ride their bikes.

Cycling is fun for all ages and genders and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. You will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level. Cycling also can help to protect you from

serious diseases, such as a stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis. Many researchers have studied the relationship between exercise and cancer, especially colon and breast cancer. Research has shown that if you cycle, the chance of bowel cancer is reduced. Some evidence suggests that regular cycling reduces the risk of breast cancer. Riding a bike is not only healthy but fun and a low-impact form of exercise for all ages. Cycling is also easy to fit into your routine by biking to shops, parks, school or work.

The owners of Bike America (www.bikeam.com), Gary Mercado and Steve Barnes, are not only bicycle enthusiasts, but activists when it comes to bike safety and staying healthy.

With eight locations throughout Florida, Bike America is able to provide the best service, safety tips, gear and fit bikes for the beginning cyclist up through the most advanced rider.

Bike America also encourages and organizes community rides, night rides, bike rentals and many other avenues to keep riders riding and to entice others to give it a go.

For more information about bike safety and the benefits of riding, visit www.bikeam.com.

Bike Your Way to Fun and Fitness

By David Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer

There is a level of consciousness that is somewhere between lying awake and being asleep. A deep relaxation that goes well beyond taking a good nap or catching up on your z’s. Yoga Nidra, a form of meditation and breathing exercises, allows the practitioner to go into a trancelike state and connect with the subconscious on much a deeper level then your typical nights sleep. My personal experience with this form of yoga happened at a workshop given by Yoga Nidra Instructor Julie Murphy.

I am not sure if it was her soothing English accent, soft music in the background or the words she spoke; but Yoga Nidra took me to another plane. So much so, that I was inspired to interview Julie and learn a bit more about her, as well as this ancient practice. Please enjoy this months Tales From the Mat: Yoga Nidra – Julie Murphy.

Hi Julie, tell us about yourself I’m one of those yoginis who came to yoga as a way of reducing stress during my demanding, high-tech career.

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Leave the Stress Behind

By Mike Arciprete Special to The Pineapple

Waking up late for work. The car breaks down. Missing a train or bus ride. Work deadlines. Getting the kids ready for school.

Credit card debt. All are common everyday stresses that many of us have. But how one copes with stress defines who they are. Think about how you manage the stress in your life. Do you handle it with ease? Or, are you overwhelmed and turn to dangerous vices?

Firefighters, Police and Emergency workers deal with stressful situations everyday.

We see and manage things that most people will never understand. Until one puts on a uniform and responds to an emergency call, one will never know the feelings that we have or situational stress we go through.

Firefighters cope with stress in a unique way, we laugh! A lot! We are a family. We eat together, we laugh and tell jokes together, and also pull an occasional prank on one another.

We talk about our problems with one another and help each other out through difficult times or stressful situations.

We have each other’s backs, because that’s what family does. This is the same for Police and Ems. We depend on one another to go home safe to our families. Over the years I have found that laughter can quickly turn a difficult day into a good one. So can laughing be the end all answer to ridding oneself of stress? Of course not, but it sure helps…A LOT! So do it more often.

Food and training also play an integral part in dealing with stress. This can either work for you or go terribly wrong. For example; Do you eat poorly after something stressful happens?

Smoke a cigarette? Do you go for that 5th cup of coffee? Drink alcohol? These are common things many turn to for stress relief.

These bad habits will only make the situation worse. How you ask? Poor eating habits can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart failure.

Smoking can lead to lung cancer, COPD. The caffeine in coffee increases your stress hormones. Addiction can be an issue with coffee drinkers thus making it tough to rely on the body’s natural source of energy. Alcohol used as a way out of stressful situations can only lead to the destruction of the body. I’d imagine that this might make you want to change your lifestyle a bit, no? C’mon the proof is in the pudding.

So my advice is to start eating clean on a regular basis. Train on a daily basis, and spend more time with friends and family.

Talk about your problems, do not hold them in. Your body responds to how you treat it!

That’s what its all about, treating your body and mind good! Give the body a chance to work its magic. Start changing your lifestyle to a healthier and happier one. The day to day stresses that once brought you to bad choices will no longer happen. You will be able to handle stress with ease.

So here are my top changes to make to begin a life with less stress. Eat Clean (see Eat Clean and Train Insane), Train Daily, Cut coffee out of your daily ritual (switch to decaffeinated Green Tea) and start doing Yoga. These changes will train your mind and body to turn any stressful, difficult situation into an easy one! One last thing……LAUGH A LOT!!! Life’s to short not to!

Mike Arciprete is a NYC Firefighter, Certified PT, Clean Eating Coach, Musician, and loves Delray Beach, cooking and tattoos.

Your Local Guide to Living Your Healthiest Life

By Devin Burke Special to The Pineapple Q: What is a health coach?

A: I actually get asked this question quite often. This isn’t surprising because the term ‘health coach’ is really just starting to gain popularity and become a professional career title.

Simply put, a health coach is a knowledgeable, supportive, action-oriented guide to health and well-being. A health coach focuses on nutrition, physical activity, relationships, lifestyle and other elements that impact health such as stress, weight and energy levels. Health coaches work in hospitals, medical centers, spas, gyms health clubs and some work solely online.

A trained health coach helps close the gap between knowing and doing, so individuals can finally move forward on their journeys to feeling and looking their best. Making the changes necessary to support health can be challenging – making them last can be even more challenging. Many people know what they should be doing to experience health, but don’t do what they know. Having motivation or intention to be healthy is one thing: acting on the motivation is completely another.

I often hear people say, “I’m just not motivated,” but what they really are saying is, “I haven’t connected with a strong enough reason to take action.” Health coaches support, guide and empower lasting change, health and increased levels of happiness with those they work with. So as we continue to charge into the New Year, here are some health coach tips to build and maintain your motivation…

1. Set better goals & create a vision.

Having a clear picture of your desired outcome makes it much more likely to reach it. Many people fall short of clearly specifying how they will know when they have reached their goal, which leads to feelings of frustration. A wise man once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”

2. Strategize - Develop a realistic actions plan. Create a clear, logical and achievable action plan that includes realistic short-term and long-term goals. Start small then progress and gradually take bigger steps toward your long-term goals.

3. Set up environmental cues. If you need more motivation to lose weight, then schedule your workouts and healthy meals into your calendar. Leave your gym bag by the door or place your running shoes by the bed…do anything that will remind you to take action.

4. Make it convenient and fun. If you want to create more motivation in your life, make it a game and make it social. Reward yourself,

track your progress, and build a social support network of others to hold you accountable.

5. Be consistent and persistent. This last tip is really the biggest and most overlooked factor to creating motivation. There will be days that you lose sight of your goals and vision, fall short of your plan, don’t set up environmental cues or make it convenient and fun, and these are the days that count the most. These are the days you must be consistent and persistent despite falling short of everything else. These are the days you must believe in yourself and push forward!

How I became a health coach…

I learned at a young age that the happiest, most successful people I encountered were also the healthiest and most open to improving themselves. This naturally led me to explore personal and professional development books, tapes and programs. I then became extremely passionate about health and wellness. I set out to learn as much as possible about how to experience extraordinary health.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University and continued my education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, along with intensive self-study. I’ve read literally hundreds of books covering health, wellness, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition and feel blessed to be able to share my knowledge with the world.

Now more than ever there is a great need for passionate individuals who are looking to become leaders in making the world a healthier, less stressful place. If you interested in becoming a health coach, please email me at info@devinburke.com

Devin Burke is a Wellness Educator, Health and Fitness Coach. He has studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. His life’s mission is to inspire and educate as many people as he can to experience optimal health. Visit www.DevinBurke.com to learn more.

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Yoga and Crystals

What A Perfect Combination

By Michelle Tamblyn Special to The Pineapple Crystals are a perfect compliment to your yoga or meditation practice. You may already be resonating with crystals during your practice if you wear any crystal or gemstone jewelry. Crystals are conscious energies that vibrate at different frequencies. You can connect with these energies to gain insight or create change in your life.

This connection, or ability to sense and experience other energies is called resonance.

The part of your energy field that comes into resonance with a crystal becomes amplified and strengthened. You are, in effect, communicating with the consciousness of the crystal and changing your vibration on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

Yoga is a science that has explored the mysteries of consciousness for thousands of years. The real practice of yoga is not about exercising or stretching, but it is to develop mastery over the mind. The goal is to transform the limitations of the physical, mental, and emotional bodies into a fully enlightened being. It is the realization of peace and joy that is within us and the truth of our nature.

Crystals can assist us in the spiritual growth process by bringing a greater awareness of knowledge of our own Self and our connection to Source. Everything is consciousness. One part of the mind is always aware of its true nature, which is infinite consciousness. A purity of the mind is achieved through balancing the qualities of the mind. You are relaxed, but at the same time, you are active.

Yoga teaches us to replace our disturbing thoughts with more loving and peaceful ones.

Crystals respond to our thoughts whether they

are positive or negative. Your thought force is a very powerful thing. Through the practice of yoga you are more able to focus the mind positively and peacefully, so it is a perfect time to work with crystals!

You can work with crystals even without any knowledge about the properties of a stone.

The best way to select a crystal is to choose the one that you feel most drawn to. This might be visually, or by picking up the stone and noticing how you feel, the sensations, how the energy affects you.

When you are beginning to work with stones it may be easier to work with one stone at a time instead of several different ones.

This way you can determine the exact effects of a particular stone on your energy field.

Some stones may make you feel light-headed, or trigger emotions, or something else. You may feel overwhelmed by too much energy with many different crystals.

The effects of a stone on you may not be the same as it says in a book, although a book about stones is good to have as a reference.

Trust your intuition. You might place your stones on your mat next to you while you practice. The crystal does not need to be touching you in order to benefit, although you can wear them as jewelry, in a pouch, or inside your clothes. You might hold one in your hand during meditation. The way that feels instinctively right for you is best.

Explore and try different things, you might just find a treasure!

Beginning a serious practice in yoga 7 years ago, Michelle Tamblyn graduated from the Anuttara 200 hour teacher training in July 2011 and the Level 2 Raja training in February 2012. In addition she has training in Restorative and Yin Yoga.

She is also a Reiki Master and Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner. Michelle can be reached at michelletamblyn10@gmail.com

to Donate Charity Golf Tournament for the Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND. All Driving to Donate proceeds are used to support individuals, family members, caregivers and others impacted by the disease.

“We’re honored that Allianz is joining us to achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease,” said Ann May CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter. “The #AllianzBirdies campaign is a great opportunity for people to connect with loved ones through shared memories.”

The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter is a local 501 (c) 3 organization committed to helping families in 7 counties: Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

The Chapter advances efforts for researching a cure through fundraising with its signature event Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, and provides support and educational services to more than

150,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers locally.

Follow Along Using Social Media Allianz will share updates about the “Share Your Golf Memory” campaign via Twitter (@AllianzLife, @AllianzLifeNews, @AllianzChamp and @AllianzGI_US) and Facebook (Facebook.com/AllianzLife).

For more information about the Allianz Championship, visit allianzchampionship.com.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary at Broken Sound, the 2016 Allianz Championship is sponsored by Allianz Life, Allianz Global Investors, and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. The 2016 Allianz Championship is the first tournament of the early-season Florida swing for the PGA TOUR Champions. The Golf Channel will televise all three rounds on Feb. 5-7 with tournament proceeds donated to the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Yoga + Beach = Happy Times

Come Nurture with Nature!

CommUNITY SUNSET BEACH YOGA practice ON DELRAY BEACH! Sunday & Wednesday nights. at Atlantic Dunes Park beach- Delray Beach hosted by Jessica Om & friends

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how yoga was much more than just exercise, and it became my blueprint for how to live a healthier, happier life.

Many Oms later, I now teach yoga fulltime and lead yoga retreats to wonderful destinations like Guatemala and Costa Rica.

Every time I come to the yoga mat, I am constantly humbled at how powerful this ancient practice is.

The yoga experience to last me a lifetime, was undoubtedly the unexpected blessing of meeting His Holiness, the Dalai Lama last year, in India.

Please tell us about Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra is a form of guided relaxation, experiencing deep rest in the body, while the mind remains alert and calm. It is a powerful form of self-discovery that can have a permanent, positive impact on your life.

The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra is for everyone; no special skills required. You need nothing more than the desire to create a sense of peace and wellbeing.

What are the benefits of Yoga Nidra A major benefit is the almost instant calm we bring to the body, the subconscious mind and the sympathetic nervous system. An hour of Yoga Nidra is believed to be the equivalent of four hours of typical sleep!

Possibly the most powerful benefit of Yoga Nidra is the introduction of a positive intention (called a sankalpa in Sanskrit).

During the sequence, you state your wish for what you would like to be, or have, in your life — such as good health, calm mind, confidence, success, or a change in your relationships. Think of this affirmation as a vow between you and the Universe, and the gateway to personal transformation.

Other benefits include: • Increased vitality • Reduced stress • Lower blood pressure • Clearing negative thoughts and beliefs • Changing destructive habits • Emotional and physical healing • Encouraging love and compassion for self and for others What is the biggest compliment you receive from your students who attend the workshop Is it a compliment if one of the attendees was so relaxed afterwards that he walked off to his car without realizing he wasn’t wearing his shoes? Perhaps! :) The most constant feedback I get is how calm and yet refreshed everybody feels, including newbies who came because their friend/wife/brother urged them to try it.

It’s a compliment and an honor that people choose to spend Yoga Nidra time with me every month as they focus on their heartfelt intention and open the door to personal transformation. When I see their faces afterwards — bright-eyed and smiling, I feel humbled to be facilitating this practice.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to try Yoga Nidra but is new to yoga and meditation?

Meditation can be challenging, as it is often done seated in silence, concentrating on one focus. Yoga Nidra is a good introduction to meditation techniques because the quieting of the mind is “being done for you”, as you lie on your back, following the verbal cues.

Try Yoga Nidra as an end-of-day treat, when you have nothing to rush to afterwards.

Wear relaxed clothing, and make sure you are totally comfortable and then simply close your eyes and listen to the guided relaxation, without worrying about whether you’re “doing it right”.

Also, try it more than once. It can be as long as an hour of blissful relaxation or even just ten minutes a day, the key is to do it regularly for maximum benefit, as the results are cumulative. You can do Yoga Nidra in a group setting — don’t worry, it’s not a “show and tell”, it’s your private practice and yet you are also benefiting from a group energy of positive intention.

You can also do this guided relaxation at home - you may like the Yoga Nidra album I recorded this year, accompanied by the peaceful music of Richard Brookens https:// www.facebook.com/richard.brookens?fref=ts Listen to samples of the CD and download here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ julieyogaressa How can your Yoga Nidra workshop help someone begin a new year on a positive note?

Just as we watch people on our yoga retreats return home with new and positive habits, so is the start of a New Year the perfect time to break negative behavior patterns and start afresh.

Yoga Nidra is your perfect companion for these shifts and changes. Its systematic method relaxes the body and prepares the mind to be more receptive. In this place of tranquil awareness, positive statements are used for personal transformation. As you repeat your affirmation, it is heard at conscious, subconscious, psychological and emotional levels, allowing you to access change from within.

Think of Yoga Nidra as a potent system for reprogramming your brain and helping to change your life.

To your physical, mental and emotional good health, through the practice of Yoga!

Where can we catch one of your classes?

I teach Yoga Nidra every first Sunday of the month at Simply Yoga http://www. simplyyogadelray.com or contact me through my blog at www.yogaressa.com Namaste, Julie David Ramoy works full time, teaches Vinyasa Yoga part time and moonlights in between as a writer for The Pineapple Newspaper. Feel free to check out one of his classes or read one of his many blogs at www.davidramoy.com.

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Is Acupuncture for Me?

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple It seems that the answer these days is a resounding “YES!” Western medicine relies on hard facts, and with the US Library of Medicine listing more than 23,000 studies on acupuncture, the evidence of acupunctures efficacy is undeniable. Another part is the desire/need for alternative treatments that are holistic, non-invasive and painless solution to a variety of health issues.

How does it work? A typical treatment involves the painless insertion of very thin needles on key points of the body in order to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.

These key points run along channels called meridians in which energy known as Qi (chee), flows to all parts of the body including our organs. When a meridian is blocked, the organ at the end experiences distress and can cause pain or illness. Unblocking the meridian causes the body to release natural chemicals like endorphins, serotonin and relieves inflammation.

What are some common health issues that acupuncture can help? Chronic back pain affects about 80% of us at one time or another and is the second most common cause of disability in America according to a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Another study showed that patients arriving at an Emergency Room in Melbourne Australia showed that patients treated with acupuncture experienced the same amount of pain relief as the ones that were given drugs.

With headaches, acupuncture has a long track record for relieving pain from migraines and tension headaches. A recent study showed that acupuncture cut in half the number of day’s patient experienced migraines. When they did have one, the pain was greatly reduced.

Over 25 million Americans have asthma.

That includes 6.8 million children. Research

shows that ongoing treatment reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids. When acupuncture treatment stopped, symptoms and inhaler use returned to previous levels.

Similar results were found in a separate study on allergies and antihistamine use.

Of particular note was that if a health problem is controlled in childhood it is less likely to become chronic in adulthood.

As a plus, acupuncture for children rarely requires the uses of needles. Since their Qi flows very close to the surface of their skin, usually all that is required is a light brushing or rubbing along the meridian path to get things flowing along. Kids usually love it and respond very well.

With digestive problems, acupuncture has been used successfully to treat colic in babies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), morning sickness, and post operative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy.

The World Health Organization notes that acupuncture relieves nausea better than atropine injections.

Continued Wellness takes a lifelong commitment to fitness, acupuncture should be used on a therapeutic level for one’s life. Doing this will ensure a lifetime of maintaining good health and keeping our bodies operating at optimum levels.

Dr. Edward Scarlett is an expert in multiple Acupuncture and Body Work techniques. He has studied biological and functional medicine in the U.S. and Germany. Dr. Scarlett is certified in injection therapy as well, and utilizes nutrition, detoxification, along with Electoral Dermal Screening of the body and advanced lab screenings to customize a program for each patient. For information visit www.Aliveandwellacupuncture. com. email:aliveandwellacupuncture@gmail.com or call 561-272-7816.

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Joy on the Journey with Charlene Wilkinson will be Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The purpose of this all-day retreat is to spend some time taking the focus off the busy activity of life and bringing our effort and concentration to the joy within and around us. A gentle yoga session will be offered followed by a yoga nidra session (a guided meditation that allows the body, mind and spirit to restore balance) a group activity and more.

Comfortable clothing is needed for this occasion. No prior yoga experience is necessary, but attendees need to be able to lie comfortably on the floor. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, a pillow and a blanket. Space will be limited, so registration is necessary by calling the church office at 561-276-5796 by February 1, 2016. $10 is due at the time of registration and will cover the retreat, including lunch. A free will offering will be collected the day of the event.

The class is facilitated by Charlene Wilkinson, J.D., RYT. She has been a Unity student and a student of yoga and meditation for over 25 years. She is also an accomplished instructor of meditation, yoga and comparative philosophy.

Please call the church office if you have any questions.

Lymphoma Research Foundation Annual Florida Luncheon

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives and patient services – will once again return to South Florida for its Annual Fashion Luncheon. Now in its 10th

year, the LRF Fashion Luncheon has become a staple in the Boca Raton philanthropic community, raising a total of more than $1.2 million in support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s mission to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

The special 10th Anniversary celebration will be hosted once again at the St. Andrews Country Club on Monday, February 8, 2016.

Neiman Marcus Boca Raton will be providing a Spring 2016 fashion presentation and onsite pop up boutiques from Dior Beauty and Alexis Bittar, both of whom will be donating a portion of proceeds in support of LRF’s mission.

Each year, more than 5,000 Floridians are diagnosed with lymphoma – the most common form of blood cancer. Last year’s luncheon raised more than $140,000 in support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s efforts to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by the disease.

Judy Bronsteen, Gladys Cook, Toby Cooperman, Elisabeth Dalfen, Joan Hauser, and Mitzi Oreman will serve as the distinguished co-chairs of the luncheon.

Event attendees will be treated to a welcome reception, auction, raffle prizes and a keynote presentation from Stephen D. Nimer, MD, of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

All those interested are invited to attend the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s South Florida Fashion Luncheon, which begins at 10:30 am at St. Andrews Country Club.

Individual tickets for the luncheon start at $125 each. For more information about the Annual Luncheon and/or to purchase tickets, please contact Taylor Zitay Kahn at 646-4659103 or visit lymphoma.org/bocaluncheon.

Caridad Center held an Evening Under The Palms

Caridad Center held its 2016 Gala, An Evening Under the Palms, on January 16, 2016 at the Delray Beach Marriott.

The elegant, black-tie optional event

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Board members Rick Retamar and Marie Speed received the Connie Berry Award, named for the co-founder of Caridad Center, for their service to the organization.

Auction items included an equestrian experience package, Sheriff for the Day and a three-course gourmet dinner and wine pairing for ten people in your home prepared by Christina’s Catering. Caridad Center also auctioned off a VIP Table experience for the gala. The winner of the VIP table moved to that table with their guests and enjoyed filet mignon and lobster, as well as a tableside dessert prepared by a private chef. Two bottles of Moet Chandon Champagne and ten gift bags were also be part of the VIP experience.

For more information, contact Dollene Ewing, Caridad Center Development Director, at 561-853-1638 or dewing@ caridad.org.

Awarding-winning pediatrician joins Tenet Florida Physician Services in Boca Raton

Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) welcomes pediatrician Norina B. Ocampo, MD, an expert in general pediatrics, to the TFPS multi-specialty physician group. Dr. Ocampo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She specializes in newborn to adolescent healthcare with additional areas of interest in asthma, allergies and attention deficit disorders (ADD). Dr. Ocampo is now seeing patients at her TFPS office in Boca Raton and is on staff at West Boca Medical Center.

Prior to joining TFPS, Dr. Ocampo worked in her private practice for the past 18 years providing general pediatric care to patients at Rainbow Pediatrics of South Florida located in Boca Raton. For her education and training, Dr. Ocampo completed a general pediatrics fellowship

and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She finished a general surgery internship in the Department of General Surgery at Georgetown U n i v e r s i t y Norina B. Ocampo Hospital and graduated medical school from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She has been practicing medicine since 1988 and is bilingual in English and Italian.

In 2014, Dr. Ocampo was named a Distinguished Pediatrics Preceptor and honored by medical students with the University of Miami’s RMC George Paff Award. She was also nominated in 2014 for the 16th Annual Honor Your Doctor Award by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. In 2006, Dr. Ocampo was awarded the Physician of the Year Award from Healthy Palm Beaches, Inc., an organization affiliated with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.

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The Kava & Kratom Crisis Is Worse

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer The word “natural” can be very misleading when used in marketing campaigns for consumable products. People often assume that natural products are safe and healthy. This actually is true much of the time, but not always.

There are 2 “natural”, plant-derived products that have been rapidly growing in popularity, but are far from safe and are certainly not healthy.

Kava-Kava and Kratom are widely promoted online and locally in Kava bars as having relaxing properties and many health benefits. Most individuals who start to consume these products have no knowledge of the inherent risks.

Kava-Kava, also known as Yaqona, has been traditionally consumed in many Polynesian Island cultures for it’s relaxing effects on the human brain. In places such as Vanuatu, Fiji and parts of Australia, it has been used for medicinal, religious, political, cultural and social purposes.

Formal Yaqona ceremonies will often accompany important functions, usually involving a ritual presentation of the bundled roots as a sevusevu or gift, and drinking of the Kava itself. The significance and respect that Kava holds in these cultures is evident. The complications that it can cause are becoming increasingly evident now as well.

When someone walks into a Kava bar, the last thing they are thinking of is going away to rehab in the next few months. Kava actually does have relaxing properties. The problem is that it can be abused and cause physical dependence with regular usage.

The Polynesian cultures have depicted in great detail the patterns of abuse with this substance as well as the physical manifestations.

Heavy users exhibit overall poor health, a swollen face, and scaly rash. In a manner resembling what happens with heavy regular use of alcohol and sedatives, cessation of regular use of Kava can also lead to a chemical withdrawal syndrome.

This syndrome is characterized by anxiety, tremor, sweating and possibly even seizures.

These problems can develop in an individual without any prior addiction problems.

Kratom is another popular Kava bar item and has even greater physical dependence implications. Kratom is a leaf collected from a tree in the coffee family that has significant psychoactive properties. There are many purported medicinal uses for this substance, including serving as a natural alternative to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, diabetes, chronic pain and fatigue.

Many individuals experience an increase in energy, elevations of mood, relief of pain and a general sense of wellbeing when on Kratom. The effects wear off and then the natural inclination is to take more. The benefits can be reproduced but soon physical dependence develops. The nature and severity of the physical dependence caused by regular Kratom use resembles that seen with opioids such as oxycodone and heroin. Affected individuals experience flu like symptoms, sweating, goose flesh, hot and cold flashes, body aches, leg cramps, weakness, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

These symptoms usually last a week or longer in a dependent individual. Most people cannot stand it longer than a day or two and go back on the Kratom. It is at this point that individuals feel trapped and do not know how to get off.

A full inpatient or outpatient opioid detoxification is required at that point. I have detoxed numerous such individuals that have been caught in this chemical trap. This effect is especially prominent in anyone who has a history of opioid addiction.

Individuals with a history of addiction, even with an otherwise strong recovery, are especially vulnerable to the chemical effects of Kava and Kratom. They usually develop physical dependence very quickly, or are triggered to relapse onto their drug of choice.

Some Kratom products that are made with grain alcohol will also cause full alcohol dependence as well as the opioid dependence.

T h e s e substances are an everp r e s e n t threat on the internet.

L o c a l recovery communities, including the one in Delray, are devastated by all of the relapses caused by Kava bars selling to unsuspecting and vulnerable individuals. This has been made worse by the deliberate strategic placement of Kava in close proximity to hallway houses and recovery-meeting houses. The problem has grown to such a degree that specialty drug testing laboratories have long since developed tests to detect Kratom. Drug testing helps create accountability for vulnerable populations and facilitates early detection of a relapse.

The number of relapses caused by these substances is alarming and community efforts have arisen to try and address the problem.

A number of municipalities, including both Broward and Palm Beach Counties, have made attempts to ban Kratom. Both of these local counties were unsuccessful in this endeavor.

I actually testified at one of these county commission meetings.

Greater awareness and vigilance with regards to the high risks of consuming these substances, especially for individuals in recovery, will continue to be the primary means of trying to contain this public health crisis until a legal solution can be found.

Dr Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing. He is Board Certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a clinical focus in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and trauma.

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Hair Cuttery Kicks Off 17th Annual Share-A-Haircut Program VIENNA, VA – The spirit of the holidays remains strong with Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country. They continue to give back in 2016 with their program Share-A-Haircut, donating free haircuts to homeless people. Since 1999, the Share-A-Haircut program has donated more than 1.26 million free haircut certificates valued at nearly $25.2 million. The program continues on Feb. 1-2 at Hair Cuttery salons across the country.

For every haircut purchased during these two days, a free haircut certificate will be donated back to a homeless person in the community of one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons. To distribute the certificates to those in need, Hair Cuttery is partnering with local shelters and community organizations. This February alone, Hair Cuttery hopes to reach thousands of homeless people in the neighborhoods it serves.

“Our February program for the homeless is very special for our stylists and the entire Hair Cuttery family,” said Dennis Ratner, founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery. “It’s incredibly powerful to see how one haircut can make an impactful difference in the lives of those less fortunate. It is truly heartwarming to be able to give such joy and confidence.”

Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable giving, supporting a range of local and national causes, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Red Cross, The National Network to End Domestic Violence, American Cancer Society and Girls on the Run. For more details, visit www.haircuttery.com.

Premier Eye Care promotes four associates

Premier Eye Care is pleased to announce four new Director positions to be filled by internal talent.

• Chris Watkinson, who began his career with Premier in 2009, will assume the role of Director of Member & Provider Services.

Watkinson holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics from the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.

• Lee Thomas will serve as the Director of Medical Administrative Services.

• Liz Jackson, who joined Premier in 2011, will move into the role of Director of Network Management.

• Michelle Curtis, who joined Premier’s HEDIS team in 2013, moves to the role of Director of HEDIS & Special Projects. For more information, visit www.premiereyecare.net

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Injured in an Auto Accident?

Common injuries and effective treatments

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple There are several variables that contribute to the likelihood of being involved in an auto accident which include the speed of the vehicle, design of the vehicle, road design, skill of the operator, and whether the operator was impaired while driving.

The most common injuries sustained in an auto accident include strain/sprains of the neck (whiplash) or of the lower back, herniated discs, contusions (bruises), abrasions (scratches), lacerations (tearing of the skin), knee injuries, and rotator cuff injuries. The most ominous injuries include traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and internal organ disruption.

The neck and the lower back are the most vulnerable and susceptible regions in the body for injury in an auto accident. In regards to the neck, whiplash is the most common occurrence.

It is impossible to prevent the neck from snapping forward and backward during impact. This action creates micro-tears in the ligaments and tendons that hold the neck on top of the body.

Subsequently, secondary to the force of the impact the rubber like material between the vertebrae called the intervertebral disc can tear. The intervertebral disc is made up of an outer, resilient layer called the annulus fibrosus and an inner gelatin-like substance called the nucleus which is an irritant to nerves. Upon tearing, the nucleus can herniate out of the disc and irritate spinal nerves producing neck or lower back pain and pain into the arm or leg.

The impact experienced in an automobile accident may also have more ominous results such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Physical and cognitive symptoms may result such as headache, nausea, dizziness, problems concentrating, difficulty with short term memory, spasticity, weakness in the limbs, and gait difficulties.

The brain can shift forward and backward in the skull in response to the violent forces put on the body producing a brain contusion which is termed a coup-contrecoup injury.

Another brain injury occurs when the brain shifts excessively in the skull shearing the neurons on the outer surface of the brain. In any case, some level of neurological injury occurs in most auto accidents whether through direct or indirect trauma.

A comprehensive examination must be conducted after the accident to detect the extent of neurological and orthopedic compromise. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment should be conducted immediately with a goal of reducing inflammation and restoring function.

The current gold standard for soft tissue injuries such

as strains and sprains and even intervertebral disc injuries is Class IV High Power Laser Therapy. This FDA approved, orthopedic tool enhances tissue healing by tenfold by increasing energy and protein production in the damaged cells through a process called angiogenesis which develops new blood vessels to increase circulation to the damaged tissue. It also accelerates the release of oxygen molecules from the hemoglobin in the blood to the local tissue.

The gold standard for the rehabilitation of disc herniations is a procedure termed non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. This process significantly reduces intra-discal pressure and promotes retraction of the herniation into the disc and facilitates influx of oxygen, proline and other substrates. The promotion of fibro elastic activity stimulates repair and inhibits leakage of irritant sulphates and carboxylates from the nucleus.

Lastly, neurophysiologic rehabilitation must be conducted to treat the under functioning brain regions through a process called plasticity. Plasticity is the process by which a neuron can change according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to.

The gold standard for TBI and MTBI rehabilitation is the Dynavision D2 which is used across the world in major rehabilitation hospitals and in many collegiate and professional athletic programs and is now available at The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology. It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well as on a neurological process termed “efferent copy” which integrates two very important regions of the brain; the cerebellum and the frontal lobe.

These areas of the brain are responsible for everything that makes us human such as problem solving, timing, sequencing, planning, initiating though processes, and coordination. The user is required to manually compress targets made up of 64 LED lights that are blinking in a strategically established manner according to the neurological presentation of the person.

Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.

He has achieved Diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561-3306096 and at thecondecenter.com.

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365 Lessons in LIFE & LOVE

By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer

It’s February 2016 – Happy Love Month!

This new year, I am writing 365 Daily messages of hope, love and inspiration for my Facebook fans at - Coach Riana Milne, and on my website blog, (www.RianaMilne.com).

I would love to share this gift with you too, my Pineapple Newspaper readers, to help make this year – your best! Visit my FB page daily, and please share this free advice with your friends. These daily tidbits may seem like common sense, but because life can be hard, we often forget how blessed we are, or let negativity get in the way of being our best.

Let’s start you off right in February – and let’s talk about love!

FEB 1 - Set your love & relationship goals – Set some serious goals for yourself about your love relationship. If you are single, what will you do differently to meet someone fantastic – do you need some new education, a new look, some life coaching to feel more confident? If in a relationship, are you happy?

What can you do to make your union more loving and romantic on a daily basis?

FEB 2 – Love from the heart. This means to give from the heart, share your inner light, with everyone you meet, and especially those people close to you. Make conscious choices that are not selfish, and are the best for the both of you.

FEB 3 – Love yourself more. Do something special for you today – get a manicure, massage, have a night out with friends, buy a new book that will inspire you, buy yourself flowers; treat yourself special in some way. Then say some affirmations about what makes you a good person who you are proud of, and recognize your accomplishments in life thus far.

FEB 4 – Connect with nature. Go somewhere you feel is tranquil and lovely – the beach, mountains, a flower garden, and just sit and admire the beauty of nature, while feeling good about life in general.

FEB 5 – Be determined to have the love

you deserve. If you are in a relationship that has any form of verbal, emotional or physical abuse, addictions, or other toxic behaviors that keeps you walking on egg shells, now is the time to face your realities. You changing your outlook on your personal life, increasing your self-confidence by setting new goals, will start the change in a faulty dynamic.

FEB 7 – Plan a date for someone you love. If single, plan a special night out with friends. Dress super sexy so you feel amazing about yourself. Smile and say hello to meet lots of people! This simple action has led me to meeting tons of wonderful people! Flirt, do something different you normally wouldn’t do.

Here is your first week of advice for February.

See the rest of the February month for – 365 Lessons on Life & Love on my Facebook public page, or at www.RianaMilne.com. However, I must leave you some advice for Valentine’s Day… Feb 14 – Do go out with your partner on Valentine’s Day. This is the one day, second to your partner’s birthday and anniversary that you absolutely must do something romantic and special. Plan an event early, during the first week in February, and if possible, go do an over-night getaway somewhere.

Who cares if you need to spend more money than usual – life is about cherished memories, and you want to invest in these special days that could keep you floating in love for months ahead. At the end of one’s days, it’s not the toys you take with you; but your incredible memories. I have couples in my Relationship Rescue Coaching Program who have stopped dating, and wonder why the romance and sexual intimacy is gone. Why, indeed!

When they cannot remember their last date night, I know this couple has gotten complacent and are taking their partner for granted.

You must always continue to date your partner to keep the romance alive. Plan a small cruise, 1-2 nights away, a dinner/dancing combo, couples massage with dinner afterwards – and/or buy your partner a gift they can keep as a remembrance of your night together (this is why jewelry is often the perfect gift).

My Relationship Coach If you’re a man, I don’t suggest lingerie, because that’s a gift for you – not her. What would she want? Ladies, buy what he would want – a round of golf at a special country club, live sport event or concert tickets – something he would think is amazing.

Yes, I am a sap for romance; but I also know the wonder it does for a couple in keeping their loyalties strong, their intimacy a priority, and their lives fun and full of adventure. If you are lacking love this month, it’s time to do something about it. Come in for coaching as a single to attract an amazing partner into your life, and for those couples who are struggling – it’s time to get honest and get some help – be determined to turn your relationship from toxic, into terrific….if not now, when?

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Being in Love is the most rewarding feeling and experience one can have; this year, don’t live life without it!

Riana Mine, MA, is a Certified, global Relationship, Love & Life Coach, a #1 Best Selling author, Host of the WRPBiTV show: Lessons in Life & Love, a motivational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach.

Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers more articles and her 5 star rated books, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve and LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, addresses relationships with yourself and others. Go to www.

RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com.

Worldwide Coaching Phone: (201) 281-7887. Delray office: (561) 701-8277; Skype Coaching and FB: Coach Riana Milne.

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By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple

Does He Care?

Question I’ve been married to my husband for about 10 years. I have had the same job for nine of those years. We work in very different fields. I have been really stressed out lately, my work can have a lot of emotional investment, and sometimes I need to vent.

This morning, he was asking me questions that indicate that he really has very little grasp of the most basic details of my job. I have been pretty upset about it all day, and when we went to our kid’s teacher conference this afternoon I was pretty short with him and annoyed. He’s telling me to chill out, but I hate being dismissed like that. Am I right to be annoyed about this?

Sincerely, it’s Only My Career

Answer It’s understandable that you are annoyed, but I don’t know if you are ‘right’ to be annoyed.

Being ‘right’ really doesn’t help anything in this situation. This is annoying because, I imagine, a job you’ve held for nine years is important to you and by lacking knowledge of that, you believe he lacks knowledge about you, the love of his life. This isn’t necessarily the case.

If this is a pattern for him: disinterest in your social interests, ignoring your input on issues, or being generally derelict in his duty to be a supportive spouse, then it might be indicative of a greater communication issue. It probably didn’t help that he just asked you to ‘chill out’ rather than try and address the problem more directly, but he might have tried to unsuccessfully defuse a bad situation that might be occurring at the kiddo’s school. Let’s say this: if he has had a pattern of being out of the loop on your life, and goes the ‘chill out’ route all the time after he has upset frequently, then you need to talk to him about the problem, and go to couples counseling if a heart-to-heart is ineffective.

But that’s only if his ignorance is a recurring issue. I imagine there is a whole bunch of stuff that happens at work that you don’t tell him about, and there are just certain things that you want to get off your chest when you are talking to him. It is important to recognize that you were venting.

Do you really need him to understand the specifics of the deadlines that are stressing you out, or just understanding that you are stressed out? The latter seems more sensible and important than the former. And don’t forget, he’s asking you questions about your work. This at least shows a level of interest and attempt on his part. Unless he is generally an ass (see above option ‘A’), you can’t fault the guy for asking questions about your work and then get upset at him for not knowing enough about your job.

Unless he falls squarely into option ‘A,’ you should probably take a step back here.

It’s pretty natural to not be well versed in the intricacies of your significant other’s job. Is it really necessary he know the ins and outs of your daily labor to love and understand you personally?

If you’re upset about your work and venting, it is highly likely you are already agitated with something that is out of his control and you are taking out frustrations on him because he is right it front of you rather than because you are actually upset he asked a few questions.

So Billy forgot to put paper in the copier and you had to cover for Martha again, send questions to thenjackhappened@gmail.com

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You’d be surprised what some footwork can do for your sex life! No, not dancing—I’m talking about the amazing benefits of reflexology. It gets you ready to be turned on by whatever turns you on!

“I’d like to meet the man who invented sex and see what he’s working on now.” ~ Anonymous Great sex is about more than just raging hormones. Here’s how reflexology can help you experience mind-blowing sex with your partner, again and again!

Build Trust: Whether you’re in a new or longerterm relationship, trusting your partner is fundamental to great sex.

How reflexology can help: For couples just getting to know one another sexually, you’re just moving in together or you’ve been together a while, reflexology helps you get over nervousness and stressful moments. Reflexology is a wonderful form of non-verbal communication that builds trust.

Relieve Stress: Stress often results in a diminished interest in sex. It can also interrupt your sleep cycle so you’re too tired for sex. Some people under stress turn to unhealthy behaviors, which can also reduce sex drive.

How reflexology can help: One of the most common experiences my clients report after a reflexology session is feeling deeply relaxed. The stresses of the day melt away as your nervous system becomes blissfully calm during a session.

Elevate Libido: The demands of life and relationships today often lower sex drive.

How reflexology can help:

Working reflex points like the brain, hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries/testes stimulates hormone production. Plus the profound relaxation you’ll experience helps put you more “in the mood.”

Use Foreplay and Afterplay: Setting the mood for lovemaking starts well before sex. Fun, light conversation with your partner, softly lit candles, your favorite romantic music, the aroma of essential oils from a diffuser can all contribute to creating an environment conducive to sensual, satisfying sex.

How reflexology can help: It’s great foreplay! Stimulating areas on the feet creates pleasurable sensations on many levels, comparable to the pleasure couples experience in lovemaking. Like lovemaking, reflexology can be a total immersion into another person—done best when you can forget yourself and enter into the peace and relaxation you’re giving your partner.

Afterplay is just as important. Rather than jumping up after lovemaking, reflexology can help you can stay physically and emotionally connected.

“It is not sex that gives the pleasure, but the lover.” ~ Marge Piercy Gettin’ in the Mood: Reflexology is a therapeutic practice for applying gentle, firm pressure to “reflex points” on the hands, face, ears and—most commonly—the feet. There are almost 15,000 nerves in the feet—one reason why reflexology is so calming and nurturing. While releasing tension and stress, reflexology gently impacts all your organs, glands, and each part of your body--because each part has a related point on the feet.

You can easily use the simple 10-minute foot reflexology routine below to relax you both, clear your minds of worries and reduce tension throughout your bodies.

Use slow, sensual movements and enjoy!

1. Relax the feet, one at a time, with simple relaxation techniques: pressing, squeezing, lightly slapping, gently kneading—whatever feels good. Finish by pressing and holding your thumb on the solar plexus point of each foot for five to ten seconds.

2. On the bottom of each foot, “walk” your thumb up from the base of the heel to each toe using tiny movements (imagine your thumb is a caterpillar inching up your foot), then press these points with the outer edge of your thumb or tip of your forefinger: 3. Apply relaxation techniques again and finish with another thumb press on the Solar Plexus point on both feet. End with “breeze strokes”—lightly running your fingertips down the tops, bottoms and sides of each foot in a feathery motion, barely touching the skin.

Repeat several times. It is very soothing to the nerves.

Sharing the experience reflexology offers enhances intimacy and prepares you both for exhilarating lovemaking. Transport yourselves into pleasure together—feet first!

Give your Valentine the gift of better health and well-being. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions.

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting February 6th. Visit www. lauranormanreflexology.com • Call 561-272-1220

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FAU Moves Up in Best Online Graduate Business Programs Rankings Florida Atlantic University climbed 15 spots to number 26 in the latest ranking of Best Online Graduate Business Programs (non-MBA) from U.S. News & World Report.

FAU’s College of Business offers fully online programs in its Master of Accounting (with concentrations in either forensic accounting or business valuation) and Executive Master of Taxation.

“The College of Business is focused on delivering highquality programs to working professionals in south Florida, and we are pleased when those programs also bring national recognition to our university,” said Daniel Gropper, dean of FAU’s College of Business. “My congratulations to our faculty and staff, particularly those in the School of Accounting and Executive programs.”

New Retro Arcade Coming to Delray Beach

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – Founded by Robert Ilvento and Steve Zuckerman in 2009 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the Silverball Museum is not a traditional museum, but a collection of high-end, pristine pinball machines and other popular arcade games from the early 1950s through the 2000s. Two hundred of the top games are regularly rotated from the owners’ multimillion-dollar collection of more than 600 machines.

Silverball anticipates replicating this unique experience in Downtown Delray Beach. The museum will hire 20-30 staff members for its second location in the “Village by the Sea.” Coincidentally, Silverball’s first location is in the “City by the Sea.” Dan Toskaner is the general manager of the Silverball Museum. With more than 30 years of experience, he is among the top arcade technicians in the world. According to Toskaner, Silverball looks forward to

being a popular attraction for fundraising, family, friends and a great time in its new community. The museum is expected to open in 2016 in the former nightclub location at 19 Northeast 3rd Avenue.

The original Silverball Museum even features the original skee ball alleys from the famous Eldorado Arcade in Coney Island, New York. Silverball’s mission is to archive this era of arcade games for generations to come. Both educational and entertaining, each game features a placard that tells the story of its historical significance. Every game in the museum is set for free play, and yes, all games are available to be played. Patrons enjoy themselves for minutes, hours or days at a time by purchasing a 30-minute, one-hour or daily pass, or by becoming a museum member for $50 per month. Members are granted free access along with one Continued on page 3 free guest. Additional members’

Altman breaks ground on Altis Boca Raton

Project is one of three bringing 1,050 new residential units to Boca

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he Altman Companies has just broken ground on its newest apartment complex in Boca Raton with a $62 million construction loan. Altman’s community is called Altis Boca Raton, named after the company’s signature Altis brand. The 398-unit project is being built on a chunk of vacant land that Altman owns at 5700 North Military Trail.

It’s located within the Park at Broken Sound commercial development, which was rezoned in 2012 to foster new residential and retail developments. Comerica Bank issued the funds to an affiliate of Altman, according to Palm Beach County records.

Construction of the complex officially began in January.

Altman had already started building Altis Boca Raton’s parking garage in December. This project is one of three being built at the Park at Broken Sound, where developers are planning to deliver 1,050 new residential units. More than 65,000 square feet of retail space is also under development

by Boca-based real estate firm Schmier & Fuerring Properties. Recently, Altman partnered up with BBX Capital to develop a 14-acre stretch of the master-planned Bonterra housing community in Hialeah. (TheRealDeal.com)

Students in FAU’s School of Accounting Executive Programs can stream lectures live over the Internet to their computer or mobile device, or they can watch the lectures at any time during the week. For those who desire a more traditional classroom experience, optional live lectures are held on Saturday mornings at the Fort Lauderdale campus.

Additionally, FAU’s new Online MBA, in its first year to be eligible for ranking, made the list in the 2016 Best Online MBA Programs from U.S. News & World Report. Hosted by the Executive Graduate Programs Office in FAU’s College of Business, the 23-month Online MBA program is specially designed to allow participants to continue their professional responsibilities while earning an AACSB-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students – in a fully online environment.

Now in its fifth year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs list is a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

The 2016 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on a number of factors, including student engagement, faculty credentials and student services and technology. Only degreegranting programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered predominantly online were considered.

“We have some great momentum,” Gropper said, “as this recognition comes on top of last year’s rankings of our part-time MBA programs as among the best by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, as well as the top 5 ranking of our Sport Management MBA.”

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Riana Milne to host her own TV Show

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iana Milne, a love & life coach in Delray Beach, was recently asked to host her own TV show on WRPBiTV (http:// wrpbitvsfl.wix.com/wrptvitv); called Lessons in Life & Love. She will be interviewing 1-2 guests per half hour show who will offer cutting edge information on various ways to improve your overall life satisfaction and increase the quality and personal fulfillment for all relationships.

Riana Milne and first guest Rich Celenza

The show began airing in January at 7:30 pm EST (and will air every Tuesday in that time slot) with her first guest Rich Celenza, the author of the eBook, Wingman, The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Woman of Your Dreams. “This whole TV program is geared to making men and women feel fabulous about life, love, and encourages their transformation into a more spiritual, holistic way of being - to feel joy and energy about life, at any age or stage,” Milne said.

Other guests include: Dr Jon Grady – Founder of the Spiritual Discovery Movement; Pam O’Brien, President & CEO of AVDA; Dr George Sadowski, co-founder

of the Wellness and Hormone Clinics of America; Alexi Panos, winner of Millennium of the Year Award, Host for the History Channel, HGTV, E Entertainment News (and Riana’s daughter who will be speaking about Living your Life Vision and Parent/child relationships); Joan Fradella (Palm Beach Court Family mediator for couples dissolving marriages); Global Business and Strategic Planning Business Consulting Coach, Ramon Steferi; Linzi Altabet – Fitness and Nutrition Coach and Host of her own WRPBiTV show (Happy, Healthy & Stronger); Marla Jaffee – Master Interior Designer; Elliot Popper Financial Advisor; Dr. Robin Barnett, Expert Addictions specialist; Jon Benz, LCADC MCAP – Director of Life Skills Rehab Center; Dr Sam Kaufman, OBGYN for Women’s Health Partners; and Dr. Marilyn Shore who will be talking about cutting edge health treatments that make you feel great!

Milne is passionate about helping people grow to be their best through education and goal setting for each area of life; including dating, love & family relationships. She helps singles find quality, emotionally evolved love partners; and coaches couples to take a dysfunctional relationship from toxic to terrific. She offers personal, 1-on-1 coaching in her Delray Beach office, and globally, through SKYPE, email and phone sessions.

Program offerings include 3 & 6 month VIP Coaching; a 7 hour – one day Intentive, and VIP weekends.

Milne can be reached at RianaMilne@ gmail.com, through her website, www.

RianaMilne.com; or through her global coaching phone: (201) 281-7887. (Delray Beach office: 561-701-8277).

Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members Ressler Dental (561) 499-7400, 15300 Jog Road, Ste 201, Delray Beach www.resslerdental.com DENTISTS

Ben & Jerry’s (561) 272-3112 1155 East Atlantic Avenue Suite 101, Delray Beach www.BenJerry.com/DelrayBeach ICE CREAM, YOGURT, SHAVED ICE & CANDY

Cezanne Professional Products, LLC (561) 288-3000, 55 SE 2nd Avenue, 5R, Delray Beach www.cezannehair.com MANUFACTURERS

The Siegfried Group - South Florida (734) 678-3986 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 700, Miami www.siegfriedgroup.com/home.php ACCOUNTANTS & TAX SERVICES

Privacy Ref Inc (888) 470-1528, 123 N Congress Avenue, #317, Boynton Beach www.privacyref.com COMPUTERS, IT & TECHNOLOGY

All About Florida Homes / Keller Williams - (561) 571-2BUY 250 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 1107, West Palm Beach www.allaboutfloridahomes.com REAL ESTATE

Holistic Spinal Care and Wellness Center (561) 603-2848, 3185 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach: www.drjzephirin.com HEALTH & WELLNESS

Jan Kinder Center for Health & Well Being LLC (561) 510-1022, 5210 Casa Real Drive, Delray Beach www.jankindercenter.com ALTERNATIVE, HOLISTIC MEDICINE

Rev. Patricia Brooks - (203) 814-4970, Delray Beach: www.patriciabrooks.net HEALTH & WELLNESS

Women’s Education Group, LLC - (561) 302-9981 9770 S. Military Trail B-4 #254, Boynton Beach www.WomensEducationGroup.com MARKETING, BRANDING

Petri Positive Pest Solutions (561) 278-7818, 737 SW 9th Terrace, Pompano Beach www. petrispestcontrol.com PEST CONTROL

Popbar - (561) 450-6124, 411 East Atlantic Avenue, Suite B, Delray Beach www.pop-bar.com ICE CREAM, YOGURT, SHAVED ICE, CANDY

Nomad Imagery (561) 526-3755 636 E. Atlantic Avenue Suite 201, Delray Beach www.thierrydehove.com PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Pedego Electric Bikes - (561) 501-7633 777 E. Atlantic Avenue, Suite C-7, Delray Beach www.pedegodb.com SHOPPING, SPECIALTY RETAIL

A. Jennifer Susanne Sommers/Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes and Estates (561) 235-7777 366 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton www.AgentDelray.com REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SFPM 2015 Property Management Inc - (561) 632-6521 1145 Anchor Point, Delray Beach PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems - (561) 847-7200 840 US Highway 1, Suite 320, North Palm Beach www.commercialcleaningfl.com CLEANING & JANITORIAL SERVICES Zemsky Insurance - (773) 562-3600, Delray Beach www.zemskyinsurance.com INSURANCE

Douglas Elliman- Luxury Ocean Homes (561) 706-7209 150 SE 2nd Avenue, #415, Delray Beach www.elliman.com/real-estate-agent/andrea-bogdan/21692 REAL ESTATE Rosenberg and Rosenberg, P.A. (954) 598-3854 6317 Heather Court, Boynton Beach http://rosenbergandrosenberg.com LEGAL SERVICES

Delray Chamber Leads Group generates more than $300,000 in gross dollar sales among its members The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce boasts many reasons why a business might want to join and participate, but one of the organization’s Leads Groups, the Delray Business Partners, can give thousands of reasons why it would be more than worth joining.

Leads Groups are entities within the Chamber comprised of local business people who share a simple belief—that they can be more successful together than on their own. Through leads, referrals, sharing of best practices and encouraging each other through common experiences, each group builds a network of trust and confidence that helps its members thrive.

Under the leadership of Jessica Rosato, Chairman of the Delray Business Partners Leads Group, the group has set a record for collaboration with one another. During 2015, the 37 members of the Delray Business Partners generated more than $300,000 of gross sales dollars by doing business with one another as well as by referring their colleagues in the group to other potential clients.

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ighlight your business, product and or services at the Annual Boca Chamber Community Cookout!

This event provides exhibitors with an opportunity to interact with over 600 families in our community.

If your organization caters to families such as dentists, pediatricians, museums, family banks, colleges, salons, party planners, photographers, etc., then exhibiting at this fun filled day is for you!

Exhibit booths are $399 each and include two meal tickets, 6ft table, two chairs, and signage.

Setting up an exhibit booth at the Boca Chamber’s Annual Community Cookout is a great way to: • Reach over 600 families • Educate the community about your

Razzy Jacobs, Owner of 24/7 Perfect Cleaning, and a member of the Group states, “People prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust and this group certainly provides the means through which to do that. I have received many referrals from our Delray Business Partner members and certainly appreciate their confidence in 24/7 Perfect Cleaning.”

According to Ms. Rosato, “Chamber leads groups allow members to develop strong relationships with their counterparts in a variety of other businesses. At each meeting, members are encouraged to exchange business leads—potential clients or customers for other members of the group. In effect, their contacts become your contacts; their customers can become your customers. Members also rotate making short presentations about their businesses.”

For more information about the Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce and their Leads Groups, contact Kim Bentkover at (561) 278-0424, ext. 106 or visit their website at http://www.delraybeach.com/leads-groups.

products and services through one-on-one visits with potential clients • Network and Cultivate contacts • Increase your reach through recognition on the Boca Chamber’s website and e-mail announcements to over 5,000 people • Increase Company Awareness • For more information about becoming an exhibitor, click here.

Entry is FREE, food tickets $5 includes burger or hotdog, macaroni salad, coleslaw, chips, cookies and beverage. Children under 10 years-old eat FREE. Registration is required: Registration Policy LEASE REGISTER ONLINE at www. bocachamber.com/events to guarantee event entrance. On-line registration CLOSES at NOON the day before the event.

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Without Ilvento’s autistic daughter, Morgan, becoming so fond of pinball machines, there would be no Silverball Museum. The Silverball Winter Gala for Autism is an annual formal event at the museum which raises more than $10,000 each year for three worthy charitable organizations: Autism Speaks, Autism New Jersey and The Arc of Monmouth. Additionally, thousands of free passes are donated each year to local nonprofit organizations through silent auctions and other fundraising events.

Selling passes to the museum has become a popular fundraiser among churches, schools, children’s sports teams and other organizations. Giving back to the community is at the heart of Silverball’s mission.

The Silverball Museum has hosted guests such as some of New Jersey’s bestknown disc jockeys, Big Joe Henry and Glen Jones, New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie, Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny Lyon, Glen Burtnik, Ivanka Trump,

Fred Schneider of the B-52s, Adam Levine and Wendy Williams.

For further information, visit: www. silverballmuseum.com/.

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people Lang Realty’s Pearl and Antonacci selected to list penthouse lofts at The Mark At Cityscape When the developers of the exclusive new luxury rental property in Boca Raton, The Mark at Cityspace, sought a top tier team to list the eight penthouse lofts, they didn’t look further than Brian Pearl and Vincenza Antonacci of Lang Realty.

The luxuriously appointed two-story units range from 780 to over 1700 square feet with sweeping views of the city, golf course, ocean, and the famed Boca Resort. These units include garage parking, chocolate wood floors, floor-to-ceiling impact windows and contemporary kitchens with white quartz countertops, espresso cabinetry with softclose drawers, stainless steel appliances, and sumptuous bathrooms.

The pet-friendly building offers five star living with an elegant, secured access lobby, state-of-the-art fitness facility, club/media room, resort-inspired rooftop pool, spa, cabanas, and entertainment bar area. True downtown living, The Mark at Cityspace is steps away from all Downtown Boca has to offer.

Rents start at $2,399 per month.

For more details, contact Brian Pearl at 561.245.1541 or Vini Antonacci at 561.714.8464. Visit them online at www. pearlantonacci.com.

Jessica Rosato new President of the Greater Palm Beach Women’s Council of Realtors

Jessica Rosato, Luxury Residential Specialist with Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty, was recently installed as the 2016 President for the Greater Palm Beach County’s Women’s Council of Realtors. She will serve alongside incoming President-Elect, Cathy Lewis, as well as with Debra Shapiro, Vice President of Membership, Michael Schwartz, Treasurer, and Janelle Dowley, Secretary.

Ms. Rosato says she is proud to be associated with this organization and is looking forward to taking on this pivotal leadership role. She states, “The Women’s Council of Realtors is the first organization I joined when I became a realtor.

Former President, Mary Kenyon, opened my eyes to it and told me how critical it was that I join. She was right. I found it to be exactly what it’s described as, ‘a successful network of women dedicated to advancing women as

professionals and leaders in business, in the real estate industry and in the communities we serve.’ I’ve immersed myself in the culture and am so excited to grow within it.”

Ms. Rosato received the Rising Star Award from the Women’s Council in 2013, served as Secretary in 2014 and President-Elect in 2015.

Becoming President is a welcomed honor that will allow Ms. Rosato to take on a more advanced, comprehensive role within WCR.

Executive Women of The Palm Beaches Announces Committee For 2016 Women in Leadership Awards

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (EWPB) is proud to announce the committee for the 33rd Annual (WILA) Women in Leadership Awards event.

The highly distinguished Women in Leadership Awards are presented by EWPB, in recognition of local women who have sustained outstanding accomplishments and displayed generosity of spirit, commitment to integrity and diversity, and genuine connectedness with others in the community. Local award recipients represent the nonprofit, public,

volunteer and private sectors; nominations are being accepted through Feb. 12, 2016 at www. ewpb.org/wila. The event will be held May 5, 2016 at the Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

For additional information on this event, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ewpb.org/ wila. For information on Executive Women of the Palm Beaches and the organization’s efforts to recognize the achievements and celebrate the contributions of exceptional executive women throughout Palm Beach County, please visit www.ewpb.org.

Allison Turner becomes 2016 Chair of Delray Chamber’s Ambassadors

Allison Turner, CEO and owner of Business Consultants of South Florida, has become the 2016 Chair of the Delray Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors.

The mission of the Ambassadors is to represent the Chamber by exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge and integrity to their members and the business community. Ambassadors serve as the greeting arm of the Chamber to promote new member participation and retention.

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people According to Ms. Turner, “The Chamber Ambassadors volunteer their time to provide a crucial link between the Chamber, its members and the city at large. Ambassadors are in the center of the business activity of the community.

We enjoy rewards of making new contacts and strengthening business relationships.”

Airport Authority Executive Director Appointed to Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club Board of Directors

Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett has been appointed to the board of directors of the Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club, it was announced by Chairman David Goldstein. “We are delighted to have Clara on the board”, Goldstein said, “especially for all her expertise and acumen in running the Boca Raton Airport, soon to be an International Airport with a designated Customs facility to benefit our existing corporate community.”

Clara Bennett leads a team of dedicated aviation professionals in executing business, operations, marketing, and development programs at the Boca Raton Airport (BCT),

with more than 25 years of experience as an airport executive. For over 20 years, prior to joining the Boca Raton Airport Authority, she served as Manager of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), directing the operation and administration of the Executive Airport, the 200-acre Airport Industrial Airpark, the John Fuhrer Downtown Helistop, and Foreign Trade-Zone #241.

Clara is a licensed pilot and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She also maintains several professional affiliations including serving as past President of the Florida Airports Council and a current Member of the Board of Directors of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

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New Texas Roadhouse brings 200 new jobs to Boynton Beach BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Boynton Beach’s first Texas Roadhouse location opened Jan. 25 bringing 200 new jobs to the community. Before the first guest walked in the door, however, the restaurant rolled out the red, white and blue carpet for several local organizations. As the restaurant trained new cooks, meat cutters and other kitchen team members, Boynton Beach police and firefighters, and individuals served by Vetsville, Home Safe and AVDA were the first to try the restaurant’s legendary hand-cut steaks, fall-offthe-bone ribs and made-from-scratch sides.

The restaurant also will hosted pre-opening events raising money for the Boys and Girls Club and Vetsville Cease Fire House.

“At Texas Roadhouse we believe in forming lifelong partnerships and supporting community programs,” said Marc Corsoneti, managing partner of Texas Roadhouse. “Our Service Manager, Brian, works hand-in-hand with the Boys and Girls Club and sees firsthand the positive impact the organization has on local youth. Vetsville works with brave heroes like my uncle and step-father who served in Vietnam. We’re proud to support this

organization that does so much to help local veterans who have sacrificed so much for our nation.”

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. With more than 450 locations in 49 states, Texas Roadhouse debuted on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) as the nation’s favorite full-service restaurant in 2015. In 2014, the company was named one of Employee’s Choice Best Places to work by Glassdoor and debuted on Forbes magazine’s list of 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. In 2012 and 2015, Texas Roadhouse was named Top Steakhouse in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Consumer Picks survey. For more information, visitwww.texasroadhouse.com

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CDs and Fixed Deferred Annuities: Which is Right for You?

By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple In today’s low interest rate environment, many conservative investors are finding it hard to identify investment options that are attractive yet safe. Two popular options are certificates of deposit (CDs) and fixed deferred annuities. Both are considered lowrisk vehicles for building wealth; yet they differ in important ways.

The following information will help you determine which of these two products is best suited for your needs at this time.

• Safety of Principal: Both CDs and fixed deferred annuities are considered lowrisk investments. CDs are generally issued by banks and, in most cases, are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for up to $250,000 per depositor.

Should the bank fail, the FDIC guarantees CDs up to this amount.

Fixed deferred annuities are issued by insurance companies and are not insured by the U.S. government. They are backed by the financial strength of the issuing insurance company, regardless of the amount.

Therefore, before purchasing an annuity, you should make sure the issuing insurance company is financially sound. You can determine financial strength by requesting the findings of independent rating companies such as Moody’s, A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. These companies evaluate the financial strength of insurance companies and publish ratings that give their assessments of each company.

• Short Term vs. Long: If you’re saving toward a specific near-term objective — say a down payment on a car or home — a CD may be the way to go. CDs offer a guaranteed interest rate over a maturity period that could range from a month to a few years.

Fixed deferred annuities, also offer a guaranteed interest rate over a period of time that could range from 1 to 8 years, but they

are generally designed for accumulating or protecting assets for retirement. They can also offer flexibility if you need to access your money, however, there may be charges, taxes or IRS penalties if you withdraw your money too soon. Fixed deferred annuities can even be used to provide a legacy for your heirs.

• Distribution Options: When a CD reaches its maturity, you can take the CD’s lump sum value in cash, renew the CD for the same or different maturity period or examine other investment alternatives (such as a fixed deferred annuity).

After the surrender period on a fixed deferred annuity (the amount of time an investor must wait until he or she can withdraw funds from an annuity without facing a penalty), you may elect to withdraw your money in a lump sum or you may want to select a lifetime income option. The lifetime income option provides you with a flow of income that you cannot outlive. You can also elect to let your funds continue to accumulate until a need arises.

• Taxes: Federal law treats these two savings options quite differently. If taxes are a concern, a fixed deferred annuity may be the more attractive choice. CD earnings are taxable the year the interest is earned, even if you don’t withdraw the money at that time. In contrast, earnings from fixed deferred annuities are not taxed until they’re withdrawn, giving you some control over when and how much tax you’ll pay. For specific tax advice, you should consult your tax professional or advisor.

John M. Campanola is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company. For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact him at 561-212-2903

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The Economy in an Election Year

By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple Starting a new year brings new perspectives, new ideas and new predictions.

But every four years we also have something new: a presidential election. If this year’s debates are any indication of what is to come during the presidential elections, this will definitely be one for the record books.

Entertainment aside, from an economic perspective, we are in very unique times for the incoming president. The Fed has embarked on rising interest rates, oil prices are at multiyear lows, unemployment is improving and national security is top of mind. The Middle East is a tinder box and Europe is dealing with a refugee crisis that is having a broader reach overseas.

You may ask yourself with this year’s election, who would be best for the economy?

Although we try to avoid political discussions, trying to decide which party is “best” for investors is a slippery slope. Broadly speaking, markets generally perceive (rightly or wrongly) the GOP to be the more business-friendly party.

However, this does not necessarily translate into better stock market performance when looking at data going back to 1900. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has annualized returns of 7 percent under a Democratic president versus 3 percent under a Republican president.

We understand that markets are not the same today as they have been historically.

Additionally, there were some significant statistical anomalies. For example, the Great Depression and the Financial Crisis were both during Republican presidencies. Without getting into the actions and details that led up to both of these events, looking purely at the numbers: Democrats have better stock market performance under their leadership.

So does this mean if a Republican is elected we will have inferior performance compared to a Democrat in office? Not necessarily. Leading up to elections, if it seems that the GOP is likely to gain power, markets tend to have rallied in the past. This, of course, is only a temporary phenomenon, as actual policy is slow to take effect and markets always quickly

re-focus on economic data, earnings and other fundamentals that actually matter.

Regardless, markets have performed under various combinations of political leadership (Presidency, Senate, House – Democratic or Republican). A Republican-controlled presidency, senate and house has garnered the best returns since 1937. But if we have a Republican president and a split senate and house, historic performance is not as favorable. One silver lining is that no matter the combination of political leadership, the market has had positive returns over time.

Despite what party the president may belong to, it is impossible to isolate the market’s reaction to the announcement of a new policy, from the market’s response to its implementation – and beyond that, its actual impact. All of these actions happen with long lags, and anyone who says they can measure this is probably wrong. Drawing conclusions from historical data may be futile; therefore we should focus on policy not party. The political stakes in elections often translate into changes in policies that can reshape the economic environment. Elections can significantly increase political and social uncertainty. These factors have the potential to affect all asset classes and influence changes in the economic outlook. If there is one guarantee – it is that the markets will be watching this election very closely, and so will we.

Jeremy Office, Ph.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA, is Principal of Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long-term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning. He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide, a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com; 855.MAC.WEALTH

Should You Share Your Will In Advance?

By Hayden Burrus, Type Z Finance Special to The Pineapple

For me, that’s an easy question. I think you should be completely open and share what’s in your will with everyone mentioned in the will and everyone who thinks they are mentioned in the will but not those that you cut out of the will.

Indeed, more than one person should have the contact information for the lawyer that has the official copy of your will. Everyone included in your will should know who the executor is and why that person was chosen. They also should know the custodian of your kids and why that person was chosen. Everyone mentioned in the will should know the approximate financial amount anticipated that they’ll receive. In addition, everyone in your will should know if your life expectancy changes. If you decide to change something in the will, everyone affected and the executor should know and why. If you have any specific last wishes, you should amend your will and discuss these wishes with everyone concerned.

The executor should know details of your finances, such as contact information for financial institutions, account numbers and approximate account values. Also, the executor should have a “springing power of attorney,” which activates upon your incapacity rather than your death. In short, nothing in your will should be a surprise. The day your will is read is your last communication to your loved ones. That’s an awful day for a surprise or a miscommunication that will last into eternity.

Sure, the above approach may feel uncomfortable to you – “Johnny, I am leaving you less money because I see that you have a good job and don’t need financial help as much as your sister, Mary,” is not a fun thing to say. But it’s better than Johnny finding out after you die and thinking you left him less because you love Mary more.

When should you tell your loved ones?

Right after you sign the will. Older children should know the details, too, to the extent that they are old enough to understand.

I don’t agree with the counterarguments that some people offer along the lines of: “It’s my money and nobody should count on getting it,” or “I don’t want my money to strip my loved ones of the motivation to earn on their own.”

The fact is, it’s your money until you die.

Then it’s someone else’s. An inheritance of significant size is something that should be planned for. An inheritee can save on taxes if they have properly managed money to take advantage of the future windfall.

Talking about inheritance is exactly how you prevent motivation loss. If your kids know you have wealth but don’t have your wisdom on how to manage money, and don’t know if or when they will get it, guess what? The inheritance will be gone in six months.

Finally, if you are on the other side of the will, and think that you may be asked to settle the financial affairs of someone else, you should ask. If you are indeed the executor, you should require access to all the information discussed above. If you are denied this information, you should ask for someone else to be named executor in your place because you could not be an effective executor without discussing your loved one’s wishes ahead of time.

Hayden Burrus is the principal of Forward Financial Planners LLC, a fee only financial advisory firm and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). He also manages www.TypeZFinance. com, a personal finance blog. You can reach him at (561) 279-2323.

Hayden Burrus m a i n t a i n s TypeZFinance.com, a free personal finance blog. He has over 25 years of experience researching, analyzing and talking about personal finance issues. You can contact TypeZ Finance directly by emailing info@ TypeZFinance.com.

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