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contents

October 2013 • Volume 10, Issue 9 • www.lifepubs.com

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Features BREAST CANCER SPECIAL ISSUE 24

ARE MANGOSTEEN FRUITS THE MIRACLE CANCER CURE?

BODY LANGUAGE

SUGAR’S ROLE IN CANCER

RANKL SHINES LIGHT ON BREAST CANCER

IN THE PINK: BREAST CANCER EVENTS

SUSAN G. KOMEN SOUTH FLORIDA SAVES LIVES

HIGHER EDUCATION BEYOND BOOKS Lynn University switches from textbooks to tablets

HALLOWEEN FUN GUIDE

Up Front 10

PUBLISHER’S NOTE Knowledge is Power

When & Where 64

DATEBOOK The Most Comprehensive Chronological Listing of Happenings In & Around Town

Departments 14

LIFETIMES Local News & Happy Stuﬀ!!

SCHOOL LIFE The ABCs on Local Schools

PETS Treat Yourself to a New Best Friend

SPORTING LIFE News from the Local Sports Scene

RESTAURANT REVIEW Max’s Harvest

DINING GUIDE Bistros, Bars & Eateries

LIFE SAVINGS Local Pros Oﬀer Sage Advice on Your $$$

TRAVELWISE Jamaica: Honeymoon Hotspot

STILL LIFE Say CHEESE! Snapshots of Who Went Where & Did What!

Your guide to local thrills and chills this Halloween

BOCA/DELRAY LIFE MAGAZINE is published monthly by Life Media, 3511 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. 954.377.9470 fax: 954.617.9110 e-mail: info@lifepubs.com & is DIRECT-mailed into EVERY residence in 57 prestigious communities in the cities of Boca Raton & Delray Beach (list available upon request), hand delivered to hundreds of businesses in ea. city. Plus an add’l 7,000 magazines are bulk-dropped to high traﬃc locations incl. restaurants, banks, professional oﬃces, car dealers, markets & over 350 advertisers in the “Life” family of advertisers of Parkland Life, Coconut Creek Life & now BocaDelray Life. Copyright 2013 Life Media BOCA/DELRAY LIFE MAGAZINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction, either in whole or in part is forbidden without written permission from the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to edit submissions & reject any material deemed unsuitable for publication.

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publisher’s note

By Sally Nicholas

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is Power O Medicare It is our job and our mission to provide our readers with the best information possible. Because knowledge is power. Power of awareness, power of prevention and power of support.

nce again we find ourselves in October and once again we are publishing our breast cancer awareness issue. And I wish we weren’t. I wish we had no new news, no updates on the latest research techniques and treatments, no new stories to share on the harrowing but awe-inspiring stories of hope and survival. Why? Because I wish there was no breast cancer. I wish we had the cure. Unfortunately we are not there yet. I believe that someday we will be, but that day remains in the future. My hope is that the researchers and doctors in the field, the specialists who are on the edge of solving this problem and finding the cure, will keep battling to the finishing line. In the meantime, it’s our job to provide readers with the best information possible, for knowledge is power: The power of awareness, the power of prevention and the power of support. Especially support. Nothing is more important than supporting the individuals in our community that are affected by breast cancer, either as patients themselves or as close relatives or friends of those who are patients. Those in the fight and those who have survived are truly an inspiration to us all. Talking of inspiration… … . Starting in the upcoming November issue, we will be introducing our “Game Changers”—those people in the community who have truly raised the bar. Moving to the motivations that inspire them, they have achieved their goals and aspirations and made a difference. Some quietly, some publicly, but all effectively. If you would like to suggest someone for Game Changers, let me know at sally@lifepubs.com. But let’s not jump into November just yet. Let’s have some fun and remember that Halloween is just around the corner. I don’t know who enjoys it more, us adults or the kids, but the excitement and clamor for costumes and candy is something that has only truly resonated with me recently (My 2 ½ year old son ABSOLUTELY has to have a Tow Mater costume, and nothing less). It’s one of those marvelous holidays that everyone can’t wait to get in on. Perhaps it’s because Halloween is a little scary, but we all know it’s going to be just fine. Just like my hope that one day, while breast cancer may not be eradicated completely, we get to the point where it is really only a little scary but truly going to be fine. So I hope you all spook yourselves silly and enjoy the holiday. Boo!

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Alzheimer’s Family Center’s “Autumnfest” Luncheon – Nov. 1 One of the Alzheimer’s Family Center’s biggest fundraisers of the year returns Friday, November 1 and the community’s support is encouraged for this incredible organization. The 24th Annual Alzheimer’s “AutumnFest” Luncheon will be held at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac. A fabulous shopping boutique will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. so be sure to get there early to secure those wonderful gift items, a sparkling piece of jewelry, stylish fashions and some truly great bargains. Lunch is served at noon. It is part of the tradition of this event to honor those who share the Center’s conviction and who have made a loyal, steadfast commitment to its mission. This year’s prestigious honorees are: State Representative James “Jim” Waldman, Dr. Ian Jones, Jones Dental Care, Brenda Searcy and SarahCare Adult Day Care Center. This past year the Alzheimer’s Family Center has provided over 39,782 hours of in-home respite, volunteer companionship, case management counseling and support groups to those individuals stressed by the day-to-day care of a loved one stricken with Alzheimer’s. All monies raised at this fundraiser are used to underwrite vital services for Broward County families struggling with the effects of this disease. The cost to attend is $45 per person and a cash bar will be offered. For vendor or sponsorship opportunities, reservations or more information, call the office at 954.971.7155.

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Orchids on the Square Show & Sale – Oct. 25-27

What’s the connection between Halloween and orchids? Both are weirdly wonderful and great fun, and both arrive at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach each year in late October. The Delray Beach Orchid Society’s annual show and sale, Orchids on the Square, is coming to the vintage gymnasium Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 25, 26 and 27. See the judged displays, acquire rare and unusual plants for your collection, consult with the growers, win plants in our raﬄes, hear expert speakers, and buy orchid jewelry, accessories, collectibles and supplies. The show takes place at the Old School Cultural Arts Center at 51 North Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5. Come join in the celebration of nature’s masterpiece, the orchid! Questions? Visit delraybeach orchidsociety. com or call Julia at 561.412.6752.

6-year-old Alexis, adorable in her Halloween ﬁnery, admires the unusual colors of her grower grandparents’ spectacular cattleya orchid cross

Delray Beach Public Library Presents the Scoop on Food – Oct. 26

Kicking oﬀ its fall 2013 semester, the Delray Beach Library’s Lifelong Learning Community Institute presents a Symposium on FOOD, Saturday, October 26 at the Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave. This stimulating program is called Food, Glorious Food: Healthy, Local & Delicious! Attendees will enjoy breakfast, Lunch-by-the-bite Food Tasting Tables, a cooking demonstration, and discussions on the following topics: Grow Local- On the Farm & At Home Panel – featuring Alderman’s Farms, Green Cay Produce, Heritage Hen Farm & Pure Organics Foodpreneurs Panel – featuring Eat the Truth, Feverish Gourmet Pops, Nipote’s Desserts & The Food Beat From Farm to Table Chef’s Panel – featuring Chefs from Max’s Harvest, Sundy House, The cost is only $30 per person and pre-registration is required. Visit www.delraylibrary.org or call the Library at 561.266.9490. BOCA/DELRAY LIFE LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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Stonebridge Golf & Country Club’s Junior Golf Champions By Halli Moore Stonebridge Golf and Country Club seems to produce more world-class junior golfers than any other club in Florida. Elle Nachmann, whose home course is the challenging 18 holes at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Boca Raton won the girl’s 10 year old segment of the 2013 U.S Kids Golf World Championship this August at the Longleaf Course near Pinehurst, N.C. Playing at courses surrounding Pinehurst, the U.S. Kid’s Golf World Championship is the largest and most prestigious event in the world for players 12 and under. The three-day tournament attracted over 1,200 participants from across the United States and more than 30 countries. Young players qualify for the world championship through Qualifiers, Local Tours and performance in previous World Championships. Alec Nachmann, Elle’s brother, whose home course is also Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, tied for 44th in the age 11 boy’s category of the same tournament with a total score of 230, competing against 150 participants also from around the world. Another fine junior golfer from Stonebridge, Ethan Marcus, traveled to Crooked Creek Golf Club in London, Kentucky in August to compete against the top junior players in the United States ages 12-18 at the AJGA PNC Bank Junior Championships. Ethan shot a total score of 226 to finish tied for 28th against a field of 78 players. It looks like these junior champs are heading for world championships as adults!

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FOR 11 YEARS

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we’ve been bringing you the latest news in breast cancer research, stories of hope and survival, and great fundraising events you can get involved in. Why? Because we hope these stories will educate you, inspire you and motivate you to take your health into your own hands by performing selfbreast exams and scheduling yearly mammograms. We hope it’ll give you a little insight on the questions to ask your doctor. We hope that if you or someone you love is ever afflicted by this terrible disease, you’ll be able to find strength in knowing you’re not alone. The research and developments that are moving forward to prevent and cure cancer are inspirational. We hope that one day the disease will be eradicated; but for now, we offer you a little slice of the steps that are being taken and the people behind them.

Breast Cancer Awareness Issue

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n the tropical Maluku Islands of Indonesia, growing amongst world famous spices (and the occasional active volcano) is the small purple fruit with a green “hat” and a white center: The mangosteen.

The mangosteen has been called the “Queen of Fruit” due to the legend that Queen Victoria once oﬀered a reward of 100 pounds of sterling silver and knighthood to anyone who could deliver to her a single piece of fruit. Famous journalist and gourmet foodie critic R.W. Apple Jr. once said of the mangosteen, “I’d rather eat one than a hot fudge sundae, which, for a big Ohio boy, is saying a lot.” Needless to say, the mangosteen has always been prized—even among the most prized of delicacies. Unfortunately, it’s extremely diﬃcult to grow and (when you CAN get it to grow) can take over 15 years to even bare fruit. Eating a mangosteen in

the United States was downright criminal until 2006 when the import of mangosteens to the U.S. became legal. In south Florida, Ed Kraujalis (lovingly known as “the mangosteen man”) spent his life trying to start a mangosteen grove, and though his grove lives on today (after several failed attempts and devastating destruction from multiple hurricanes), Kraujalis never even lived to see his trees fruit (today, the future fruits of his grove are sold-out 10 years in advance). And this mangosteen craze was before the fruit was being touted as the cancer miracle fruit—in particular the cure-all compound xanthonoid. Now numerous scientific studies are touting almost every medical benefit under the sun, and a black market for the mangosteen has flourished. In Chinatowns across the U.S. , mangosteens that have been frozen and shipped from Thailand (arriving at market way past their primes and often bruised) are being sold at prices of $10-$30 a fruit. Patrons join expensive

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exotic-fruit-of-the-month clubs in hopes of receiving (equally subpar, equally defrosted) mangosteens. Of the less than 10 groves in the United States (most in Hawaii and Puerto Rico) all of the future fruits are sold out 10+ years in advance. Still, you will see snake-oil salesmen and websites selling supplement pills and juice with less than a smidgen of mangosteen (if the supplements or juice contain ANY mangosteen at ALL!). With more than 200 studies going on in regards to mangosteens, how can you decipher fact from fiction? Legendary botanist Dr. Jim Duke has personally gone through each of these 200 studies and has rated them all on his website (thegreenfarmacygarden.com) according to a 4-point scale. Duke is known for his numerous publications on botanical medicine and for developing the Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases for the United States Department of Agriculture. Since 1997, he has lived and worked on a beautiful botanical sanctuary called The Green Farmacy Garden in Fulton, Maryland with his wife, Peggy (a renowned traditional botanical illustrator) and numerous gardeners (fondly referred to as his “Garden Girls”). The Dukes have collected over 300 native and non-native species of plants (for more than 60 years!) that have been traditionally (and nontraditionally) used for medical purposes. Duke explains: “It is difficult to detect which are solid science and which are cheap sponsored ‘prostitutional’ research—they all get published.” He adds, “Truly the publishing herbal scientists are just as bad as BIG PHARMA scientists and the Oncological NIH/NCI scientists—all are fond of accentuating the positive and failing to mention the downside.” Oftentimes, those spreading the pseudo science (or out-right fiction) of the medical world use any medical abstracts and/or studies to incorrectly site their falsehoods (including Duke’s own website). Duke refers to these individuals as “Hypesters.” When weeding through the 200 studies, Duke chose to focus on those published on www.PubMed.gov because this site is commonly used by consumers and often misleading to the untrained eye. Condensing 12 so-called “clinical trials” on the site, four did show positive results, but those four were all (in his opinion) weak trials. Duke suspects these four were commercially sponsored. Eight of the trials were not human clinical trials. Duke says, “I think no more of the reliability of sponsored herbal research than I do of sponsored pharmaceutical; both accentuate the minimal positives and then trivialize the negatives—if the negative findings are (in fact) published at all.” Duke still considers the mangosteen to be a healthy and delicious fruit, but not the super-medicine it is often claimed to be. There are many contradictions in these studies, he says, because even medicinal plants BOCA/DELRAY LIFE LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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The coveted mangosteen, which takes 15 years to bear fruit, is native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.

can interfere with cancer treatments. Each plant species contains 5,000-10,000 chemicals, some of which enhance the strength of cancer treatments, some which work synergistically with cancer treatments, and others that can negate the cancer treatment altogether. Duke believes that the location of a person’s ancestors can affect a person’s reactions to medical plants, such as the magosteen. Humans process herbal/natural medicines differently depending on whether or not their ancestors evolved with the plants. In the case of the mangosteens, Asian ancestors will have had more evolutionary exposure with the garcinia phytochemicals found in mangosteens. Despite a lack of clinical evidence, mangosteen products are marketed to cancer patients as dietary supplements. “Cancer patients should use caution before consuming mangosteen products, as they can potentially interact with cancer treatments and also affect blood sugar levels,” says Duke. He concludes, “Since the fruit is regarded as the ‘Queen of Tropical Fruits,’ I will enjoy it when reasonably priced, but will not listen to the hype put out by the hypesters.” To see Dr. Jim Duke’s ratings of all 200 studies visit www.TheGreenFarmacyGarden.com or email him directly at jimduke13@verizon.net.  WWW.LIFEPUBS.COM • 25

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By Kristan Ashworth

Body Language

The Body Painting Project continues to express the inspirational stories of breast cancer survivors

or the third year in a row, the incredible artwork of the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project graces our October covers, because to us it’s such a powerful way to show the courage and beauty of every breast cancer survivor’s journey.

▲ The magazine is another opportunity to reach and inspire women from all over the world

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After their life altering diagnosis, treatment and recovery, these women and many others found even more courage to have their bare torsos painted with dramatic scenes that promote empowerment and healing for them and anyone who has seen this project take shape over the past four years. Behind this amazing project is artist/ photographer Michael D. Colanero, and since discovering him a few years ago, the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project continues to grow with 27 survivors painted and more on the calendar. Each body painting is custom designed to allow the model to express their own story of survival, their feelings, their place in their journey, a pivotal and transformational milestone in their recovery. Colanero continues to work with the same two talented local body painters - Keegan Hitchcock and Luci Ungerbuehler, but will be including additional female artists. Once the survivor is painted, Colanero then photographs the women, chooses the best images and then digitally manipulates them to create visually engaging pieces of art. Some themes are light, positive and inspiring, while others may be a bit deeper, darker and thought provoking. Still other designs single out a speciﬁc issue such as early detection or genetics. Photography, like art, has the power to empower. To encourage. To create possibilities. To heal wounds. This is a form of art therapy for both the participants and the viewers alike. The project illustrates cancer’s total lack of mercy or prejudice

regarding who and when it strikes. BCABPP hopes to spotlight survivors of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes during various stages of their pre, post or nonreconstructive options. The nudity required is tasteful, child safe even, and is not used for impact but rather to emphasize the human nature and form. Their human figures tell a story - like the hands of a worker show their history. This is a big month and big year for the project with the opening of its first big museum exhibit at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. The exhibit opened on September 7 and will run through November 9 with a big awareness and fundraising event on October 24. The Pink Party, as it’s titled, will feature over 20 of the survivor portraits, speakers, vendors and entertainment - it is sponsored by Broward Health with portions of the proceeds to benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Foundation. Since speaking with Colanero initially, a new development with the project is his creation of SURVIVORS Magazine. Although the ultimate goal of the BCABPP is to create a coffee table book featuring portraits and stories of 50 survivors, the magazine is another opportunity to reach and inspire women from all over the world. With a different survivors’ body painting portrait on the cover, each survivor will have more space to share their inspirational stories than in the coffee table book as well as new developments in their story and other advocate work they may be involved with. The magazine will serve as a way to keep the project alive going forward until there is NO breast cancer.

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By Shannon Youngs

Breakthroughs in the Studies of

Sugar’s Role in Cancer

Matthew Pratt

Matthew Pratt’s grantfunded work was researching how cancer cells were using sugar (speciﬁcally a simple sugar called N-acetylglucosamine (also known as O-GlcNAc)) to grow.

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n last year’s Life Pubs October breast cancer awareness issue, we looked into the research of Matthew Pratt, the Assistant Professor in the department of Chemistry and Molecular and Computational Biology at the University of Southern California.

His grant-funded work was researching how cancer cells were using sugar (specifically a simple sugar called N-acetyl-glucosamine, also known as O-GlcNAc) to grow. Both Pratt and his team believe that this link is a requirement of all types of breast cancer. A year ago, the question was: Does an individual with increased glucose have an increased risk of cancer (in other words, does a person with a high carbohydrate/ high sugar diet run a higher risk of breast cancer)? In 2011, in a study done by Hoffman-La Roche, a clear link was established between diabetes, altered glucose metabolism, and O-GlcNAc levels. Pratt hypothesized that any dietary changes that prevent the onset of diabetes would show beneficial results for cancer as well, although he was not aware of any human study that demonstrates this. Pratt explains that over the course of a year, there have been many significant breakthroughs in his lab. “What we have found in the past year is potentially an answer to the question, ‘Can we restrict

cancer’s ability to use O-GlcNAc without affecting how healthy cells use O-GlcNAc,’” he says. Before, we knew that cancer cells used this glucose sugar to create a shield protecting the cancer cell from environment stress (such as white blood cells or cancer treatments trying to kill the cell). The problem was that the rest of the human body also used the sugar. In addition, last year the scientific community was not positive of the role (if any) that sugar played in the role of the cancer cell. All that was known was that the sugar was more prevalent in cancers. But, this begged the question: What came first, the chicken (cancer using the existing sugar for survival) or the egg (the presence of sugar increasing the chance of the cancerous environment)? Pratt hypothesized that this glucose “protection shield” contributed to the tumors survival and proliferation. This year Pratt’s breakthroughs answer at least the chicken/egg question. Apparently, the answer is: Chicken. He says, “We have discovered that under conditions of cellular stress, cancer cells make more of a specific metabolic protein [called GFAT] that is largely responsible for transforming glucose taken up by cells into O-GlcNAc.” Since the lab has pinpointed this specific

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GFAT protein as the “chicken,” Pratt and his team can now focus on finding druglike inhibitors for this protein. Once they find an inhibitor, they can see if this would lower O-GlcNAc levels in the cancer cells to that of O-GlcNAc levels in normal/healthy cells. Essentially, this would make it so that the cancer cells could not create their current line of defense (that super forcefield shield) that wards off many current cancer treatments and the body’s natural defense of white blood cells. Pratt says, “We hypothesize that if these inhibitors can be found, they will slow tumor formation by preventing cancer cells from making enough O-GlcNAc to protect themselves from environmental stress.” Now that we know this metabolic protein is what is triggering a cancer cell’s extra consumption of sugar, the next logical question for the everyday-non-superscientist-layman would be, “Is this cell function unique to cancer cells, or do healthy cells also use the same process?” Pratt explains, “The metabolic protein is expressed in other tissues.” He says, however, “We have shown that cancer cells seem to preferentially make more of this protein. This suggests that they need it for survival of the uniquely challenging environments they experience during tumor formation.” In other words, the amount of environmental stress unique to the cancer cell is what makes it different than a normal/healthy cell. Pratt and his team hope that by finding an inhibitor of this enzyme, they will limit the toxic effects on normal cells that don’t experience the same stresses that tumors do. So the hunt for new inhibitors begins! Todate, inhibitors that target the GFAT protein enzyme have been sparse. In the 1980s, one type of inhibitor that was studied extensively (6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine— or “DON” for short) displayed too much

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toxicity, potentially because it inhibited other proteins as well. Pratt and his team are currently synthesizing an inhibitor (RO0509347) that was previously reported on in 2011 by Hoffman-La Roche Inc. The RO0509347 inhibitor was previously studied as a potential treatment for diabetes, but it was not tested in animal or human models of disease. So Pratt and his team are looking into expanding research on this GFAT inhibitor, as well as exploring high and low (scientific Indiana Jones style!) for new inhibitors that have yet to be discovered. Whether it is utilizing the current inhibitor RO0509347 or finding a new and exciting unknown inhibitor, Pratt hopes to have this new plethora of data collected in a year’s time. Optimistically, in his glasshalf-full attitude that is contagious to his colleagues, he states, “I expect that we will have data concerning the inhibitors of GFAT in cancer cells within the next year, which will determine if we will move into animal models of cancer. It’s still early days, but I’m excited about the possibilities.” 

▲ Sugar by any other name: N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG) food supplement molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres with conventional color coding: hydrogen (white), carbon (grey), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue).

For more questions regarding Matthew Pratt’s research, email matthew.pratt@ usc.edu.

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By Shannon Youngs

RANKL Shines Light on Breast Cancer

ntil last year, the Susan G. Komen Foundation had only awarded three grants to recipients residing in Spain. But this year, at the IDIBELL institute in Barcelona, Spain, researcher Eva Gonzalez—who leads a young group of four PhD students and one technician

“We are committed to our line of research, and we believe we can contribute to increasing the current knowledge in breast cancer and impact the clinical practice.” Eva Gonzalez

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—won a grant for $450,000 for the next three years in the grant category of “Career Catalyst” for her ongoing and dedicated research in the areas of RANK and RANKL. Her studies explore the possibility of using the RANK-signaling pathway as a new therapeutic target in breast cancer. “We are committed to our line of research, and we believe we can contribute to increasing the current knowledge in breast cancer and impact the clinical practice,” says Gonzalez enthusiastically. Her grant-winning research focuses on the RANK pathway from two diﬀerent approaches. First, she and her team analyze the patterns of RANK pathways in over 300 samples from breast cancer patients. By doing this, Gonzalez hopes to, “correlate these patterns with the incidences of cancer relapses and the response to currently approved treatments.” The second area of her research aims to further investigate the role of RANK/RANKL in mammary gland development and breast cancer by transplanting mouse model cells into clinical samples from breast cancer patients. Gonzalez states, “It’s a preclinical model, but we are very close to the patient because we can evaluate…the progression of a human tumor [in a living organism].” The in-depth study of RANKL (and its receptor RANK) is a relatively new one that got its start after breakthroughs in the area of telomeres won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in2009. Telomeres are essentially a “tail” of repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that do not contain genes. Every time a cell divides, its telomere “tail” is shortened. When the chromosomes’ telomeres shrink to a certain length, the cells cannot longer divide. The length of the telomeres in the body can be used to estimate life expectancy. Cells that have diﬀerent or uncharacteristic

telomere lengths can indicate a cancerous cell. Within telomeres are proteins called telomerase. These proteins elongate the “tail” of the telomeres. Most adult cells do not have telomerase activity because the cells are old and have already used up their “tails.” Tumor cells divide frequently—faster than healthy cells. Consequently, their telomeres “tails” are a different length than those “tails” of normal cells. For cancer to be able to divide indefinitely, tumor cells have acquired the ability to elongate their telomeres—usually by reactivation of the telomerase protein. Gonzalez’s studies focus on the relationship between the telomerase protein and breast cancer in three ways. First, higher levels of telomerase protein activity indicate an increase in the risk of tumor development. Second, she notes that these proteins are active in cancer cells, but are not (or are very rarely) active in normal cells. And third, she found that because cancer cells have active proteins, the telomeres’ chromosome “tails” are longer in tumor cells compared to normal cells. Based on the results of her research, which found that inhibiting telomerase proteins might be more toxic for tumor cells than normal cells, several drugs have been developed to interfere with telomerase protein activity and the telomere structure itself. These drugs are in clinical trials for the treatment of malignancies and solid tumors—including breast cancer. Using this newfound knowledge of telomeres, it is possible to identify cancer at all stages of its growth. Gonzalez’s studies have found that repelling RANKL from healthy cells can prevent their transformation to cancer. In fact, controlling/preventing RANKL’s role has an effect at all stages of cancer growth. In early BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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stages, RANKL reduction can make the environment less ideal for a healthy cell to transition into cancer. Blocking RANKL can provide a longer timeframe for early detection by stunting the growth of the young cancer cell. RANKL blockers increase a cell’s sensitivity to chemotherapy and helps prevent the cell from becoming immune to cancer treatments. Restricting the normal role of RANKL will also restrict the ability of a cancer cell from building a resistance to drugs and white blood cells; and limiting RANKL restricts the cancer cell’s ability to reproduce. Gonzalez has also found that reducing RANKL-dependency also decreases the chance of the breast cancer relapsing and spreading (especially to the bone, a common breast cancer relapse location). Gonzalez is also looking at how levels of RANKL send “red flags” to medical professionals about the health of the body. A natural reduction in the RANKL in one area of the body could indicate that RANKL is increasing in another area of the body. For example, decreased RANKL signaling may reduce lesions and lung metastasis, but then may trigger the spontaneous production of mammary tumors. This overall seesaw relation suggests that RANK pathways promote mammary tumors and metastasis in a wider “tumor spectrum” beyond its established role in bone metastasis. Gonzalez is using the already approved drug, Denosumab—an inhibitor of RANKL developed by Amgen Inc.—in her clinical trials. It’s currently approved for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis. Denosumab is an antibody that specifically binds to RANKL and blocks its action. Gonzalez’s research looks into expanding Denosumab’s potential use to help treat breast cancer. “Our results suggest that inhibition of RANKL could also be effective for the treatment or prevention of breast cancer initiation or recurrence after treatment,” she says. “Several undergoing studies aim to further characterize the relevance of these proteins in the breast and as therapeutic targets in breast cancer. The drug is already in the clinic; thus, clinical trials can be initiated shortly to test the efficiency of Denosumab in breast cancer treatment.” Currently, Gonzalez and her team are investigating the relevance of RANK/RANKL in different breast cancers (such as mutated estrogen, pro estrogen, HERS2 gene, BRCA and more) in order to select the population of patients that will most likely benefit from RANK/RANKL inhibition. Patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) could potentially benefit greatly from Denosumab due to this type of cancer’s known ability to build resistance to treatments, such as chemotherapy. Her team has a second line of research aimed solely at identifying why TNBC does not respond to chemotherapy and why TNBC acquires resistance to current chemotherapy drugs.  For more information, contact Eva Gonzalez by phone (+34 93 127 47 03) or by email (egsuarez@ idibell.cat). BOCA/DELRAY LIFE LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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STEP 1

The Role of Anti-RANKL During the Different Steps of Cancer Growth

n this graphic, Eva Gonzalez and her team (consisting of Gonzalo Boigues, Pasquale Pellegrini, Marta Palafox and Alex Cordero) show the beneﬁts of using anti-RANKL treatment at all of the diﬀerent cancer growth stages (tumorigenesis).

Step 1: Normal breast tissue. During this pre-cancer step, the increased creation of mammary tissue cells occurs. This expansion of the cell population is the target for potential cancer. Reaction to Anti-RANKL: Anti-RANKL treatment at this step decreases incidences of tumors.

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Step 2: Breast tissue with an increased number of cells (a.k.a hyperplasia). The increase of cells can happen for a number of reasons. Some reasons are normal, such as a hormone triggering breast milk development; but, other causes for increased cell production can signal an issue, such as dysfunctional hormones, inﬂammation or an indicator that there is damage/disease elsewhere in the body. Reaction to Anti-RANKL: Anti-RANKL treatment at this step increases the amount of time a tumor is in the incubation period, allowing a longer window for earlier cancer detection.

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Step 3: Adenocarcinoma, the stage when tissue cells are surviving both white blood cell attacks and cancer treatments. During this step, cells develop resistance to DNA damaging agents. Reaction to Anti-RANKL: Anti-RANKL treatment at this step increases the cancer’s sensitivity to chemotherapy, therefore helping to prevent survival and resistance.

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Metastasis, which is the survival and spreading of the cancer. Metastasis also occurs with breast cancer relapses and often leads to the spreading of cancer to other parts of the body, such as bone metastasis. Reaction to Anti-RANKL: Anti-RANKL treatment at this step actually decreases tumor reoccurrence and decreases metastasis.

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By Shannon Youngs

BREAST CANCER EVENTS

In the PINK:

Show Your Support at Upcoming Fundraising Events FREE Breast Cancer Support Groups Broward Health Coral Springs hosts ongoing FREE Breast Cancer Support Groups including the American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better Program, a community-based, FREE, national service. It teaches female cancer patients beauty tips to look better and feel good about how they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. For meeting dates call the Broward Health Coral Springs October is a busy Women’s Center month with plenty at 2901 Coral Hills Drive: 954.344.3344. of fundraising

events that’ll have you seeing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness! Check out the following calendar for what’s going on throughout October and beyond and be sure to come out and show YOUR support!

TooJay’s Supports Florida Breast Cancer Foundation During the month of October, TooJay’s will again feature Pink & White Cookies in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year TooJay’s has chosen the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to be the recipient of 10% of the bake sale proceeds from each of the 24 Florida locations. Join us in our ﬁght to stamp out Breast Cancer. Our pink and whites are a delicious way to support a terriﬁc organization.

Oct. 1-31 “Power for Pink” Campaign Brighton Collectibles will sell its signature bracelet jewelry piece and a portion of each sale will be donated to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund to help women in need obtain free mammograms. Purchase

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the bracelet at the Coconut Creek Brighton Store at the Promenade, 4425 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek. 954.968.2383.

Oct. 1-31 Mammopalooza Last year Broward Health performed 4,515 mammograms during the month of October. This year they are once again oﬀering the special self-pay rate of $115. Most insurance accepted. Everyone who gets a mammogram during this month will receive a special Vera Bradley tote. Walk-ins are welcome. Women’s Diagnostic & Wellness Center at Broward Health Coral Springs, 2901 Coral Hills Drive, 2nd ﬂoor. For appointments call 954.759.7500 or visit www.browardhealth. org/mammo.

Oct. 3 2nd Annual Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels A fun-ﬁlled afternoon of shopping with the latest fashions in shoes and accessories from top designers of 2013. The day will feature fabulous silent auction items, lunch and complimentary bubbly. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Quail Ridge County Club, 3715 Golf Rd., Boynton Beach. Cost: $45 with proceeds beneﬁtting the Delray Beach Public Library and the Bethesda Hospital Foundation for breast cancer treatment and educational programs. RSVP: 561.266.0775 or visit www. delraylibrary.org.

Oct. 3-26 Sweaty Saturdays Get your sweat on and help women in your area receive breast cancer screenings with a month-long event of

awesome workouts throughout Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Parkland. From yoga and Pilates to pole dance ﬁtness and CrossFit workouts, there is something for everyone. The Kick-Oﬀ Party and CrossFit Workout will be held Thursday, October 3 from 7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. at CrossFit SoFla, 4641 N. State Rd. 7, Suite 20, Coral Springs. Then on Saturdays throughout the month, pick a class, sign up and bring a $5 cash donation. All proceeds go to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Go to www.crossFitSoFla. com for class schedules and locations.

Oct. 4 Lipstick Lounge The pink carpet will roll out for an exotic fashion event to beneﬁt Glam-A-THON, Inc. and Broward Health Foundation/ Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Cost: $45 in advance and $55 at the door. 7 p.m.–10 p.m. Passions at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. For more information visit www.glam-athon.com/lipsticklounge1.

Oct. 5 2013 Community Health and Breast Cancer Awareness Fair Co-sponsored by Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Broward Health, services at this event will include a Mammovan, information tables on family health and breast cancer education, giveaways, onsite blood mobile, HIV/AIDS screening, blood pressure/ glucose screening for diabetes and more. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs. 954.357.8072. BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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Lunch with the Doctor: Breast Cancer Screening – No Longer a One Size Fits All Cheryl Moss-Mellman, an Internist Breast Specialist with West Boca Medical Center, will discuss customized screening and surveillance plan based on one’s personal level of risk. Co-sponsored by the Education Center of the West Boca Medical Center. 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at the North Regional/ Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. 954.201.2608.

Making Strides of Broward Presented by the American Cancer Society, this noncompetitive walking event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. 9 a.m. at Huizenga Park, 32 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. makingstrides.acsevents.org.

Oct. 9 8th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon Join Dr. Louise Morrell, medical director of The Lynn Cancer Institute, community leaders, volunteers and breast cancer survivors at “New Choices, New Hope,” a celebration of the hardworking volunteers who helped pass Florida’s monumental oral chemotherapy parity law. Learn about what the new law means for cancer patients. Cost: $135. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen South Florida. Visit www.komensouthflorida. org/2013PRL or call Amanda Allen at 561.514.3020 ext. 10.

Oct. 9 Nutrition - A Step Ahead Learn the nutritional steps to promote overall health and decrease your risks for breast cancer and other illnesses. Snacks, beverages and raﬄe items will be provided. Registrants will receive a free “pink” goodie bag to take home. Co-sponsored by Baptist Health. 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs. Register: 954.837.1130 / programs@ baptisthealth.net.

Oct. 13 Glam Doll Strut Thousands of divas will descend on SW 2nd Street in Ft. Lauderdale wearing some of the most fashionable, fabulous and innovative attire imaginable. Four teams will be crowned Queen of Glam-A-THON™ 2013. So grab as many divas, dudes, kids and pets and form a team today! Cost: $45. All funds raised stay locally to assist women aﬀected by breast cancer. www.glam-a-thon.com/ glamdollstrut.html.

Oct.14 Not My Daughter ...Find A Cure Now! Shopping Boutique & Luncheon Presented by the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, 40 vendor shopping boutique, music by The Lockets, silent auction, raffles, and more to benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure (Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate). Cost: $75. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Heron Bay Marriott, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs. www. notmydaughterfindacurenow. com.

Oct. 15 Mad Hatter’s Tea Come wearing a creatively decorated “pink” hat for contest judging and fun! This FREE community event will include refreshments, educational booths, raﬄes, prizes, chair massage, a meet and greet with Lisa Boccard herself and more. 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at Broward Health

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Coral Springs’ Medical Oﬃce Complex, 3100 Coral Hills Drive. RSVP: 954.759.7400 / www. browardhealth.org/events.

Oct 17 Flea Market Fashion Show The 2nd annual fashion show, luncheon and Chinese auction, with all proceeds beneﬁtting the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. $40 per person includes luncheon, fashion show, gift bag and $20 FestiValue coupons. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Festival Flea Market, 2900 W. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach. RSVP by Oct. 3 at 954.979.4555 x135 or Margie@festival.com.

Oct. 18 Gilda’s Club South Florida’s Casino Night Over 300 guests are expected to come out for this annual event that features gaming tables, fabulous silent and live auction prizes, an open bar and dinner buffet. Cost: $125. Benefits Gilda’s Club South Florida programs for men, women, and children touched by cancer. 7 p.m. at Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale, 5750 North Federal Hwy. Contact Kim at 954.763.6776 or kim@ gildasclubsouthflorida.org for tickets and info.

Oct. 19 Pink Party A charity event featuring a pink VIP lounge, live entertainment and prizes for best “pink ﬂair.” Get tickled pink from 8 p.m.–11 p.m. at Blue Martini at the Galleria Mall, 2432 East Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Thru Oct., $1 from each “Tickled Pink” drink will be donated to Gilda’s Club. 954.6532583 / bluemartinilounge.com.

Oct. 24 PINK Party & Exhibit A celebration of the exhibit,

Breast Cancer Awareness - Body Painting Project, which includes ﬁne art and photography essays of survivors. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine, cash bar (1 drink ticket included), music, informational seminars, raﬄes and a silent auction. Cost: $50 in advance or $60 at door. 6 p.m. at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. 954.340.5000.

Oct. 26 Making Strides of South Palm Beach Presented by the American Cancer Society, this noncompetitive walking event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. 8:30 a.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 433 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Visit makingstrides.acsevents.org to learn more.

Oct. 27 Knock Out Breast Cancer Fashion Show & Luncheon Presented by the Coral Springs/ Parkland Blev Echad Chapter of Hadassah, this fundraiser features a fashion show by J. Jill, fantastic raﬄe prizes, vendors and lunch. Cost: $50. Beneﬁts Hadassah Medical Organization for breast cancer research. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Marriott Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs. Call Barbara Kloor at 954.345.1545 to give your lunch meal choice (salmon or tri-colored ravioli or vegan plate - chef’s creation). 1827 NW 82nd Ave, Coral Springs, Fl 33071.

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By Amanda Allen

Susan G. Komen® South Florida Saves Lives

Survivors Remind Us Why We Live Here, We Race Here, We Save Lives Here

Amanda Allen is the Special Events Coordinator at Komen South Florida. To ﬁnd out more about upcoming events, visit komensouth ﬂorida.org or call Amanda Allen at 561.514.3020, ext. 10.

▲ Boynton Beach resident and breast cancer survivor, Marion Pollock

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s a survivor, Ileane Greenfader knows how important it is to support Susan G. Komen® South Florida. That’s why the indispensable volunteer is a member of the Pink Ribbon Luncheon committee and a Race participant. She’s seen Komen South Florida save lives, and she’s heard from survivors who wouldn’t be here today without it. “I remember what it’s like, being diagnosed – it was like my world was turned inside out and upside down,” Ileane says. “There’s deﬁnitely a healing process, but the more you know, the more you can do to help yourself heal. Komen provides information to get people on the right track.” Ileane, who moved from New York to Boca Raton ﬁve years ago, joined the Pink Ribbon Luncheon committee in 2012. She attended the luncheon in years prior, and then Fern Duberman, chair of the Pink Ribbon Luncheon and a resident of the same community, approached her about joining the committee. A full-time professional, active community member and cancer survivor, Ileane was a natural choice. She has a unique perspective about the struggles of diagnosis, treatment, and returning to a normal routine, not to mention the challenges facing South Floridians in need of breast health services – accessing public transportation and navigating a widening wealth gap. She’s determined to help women in her community through her volunteer work. “I hear these stories, and they are absolutely heartbreaking. A lot of people would be without breast health services if it weren’t for Komen,” Illeane says. “As a member of the Pink Ribbon Luncheon committee, I work hard to show people that there are opportunities year-round to support their neighbors in need.” It’s true that the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure – an annual event that

draws between 18,000 and 22,000 people to West Palm Beach every January – is Komen South Florida’s largest fundraiser. But before the Race revs up, there’s also October’s well-known fundraiser – the Pink Ribbon Luncheon. This year, the Luncheon celebrates the newly passed oral chemotherapy parity law while thanking the volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure cancer patients have affordable treatment options covered by their health insurance. And for the uninsured and underinsured, help is available through Komen South Florida. “Komen South Florida saves lives here at home,” says Dayve Gabbard, executive director of Komen South Florida. “We are so thankful for longtime volunteers, Race participants and kind donors who recognize our impact in this community.” For the 2013-2014 grant cycle, Komen received 22 applications for $2.5 million and was able to grant out only a portion – just under $800,000 – to nonprofits providing screenings, treatment and education in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. That means life-saving services are more difficult to secure. “We receive an increasing number of grant requests every year, which means that there are women in this community who are in need and who might not receive lifesaving services from our grantees,” adds Gabbard. “The more demand there is, the more difficult it is to meet.” For survivors like Marion Pollock, a Boynton Beach woman Komen grantee, hearing that some women in need will not receive treatment is hard to accept. “I am here today thanks to Komen South Florida,” says Marion. “I received chemotherapy, a lumpectomy, and radiation from a Komen grantee [Bethesda Women’s Health Center] and am now cancer-free. I want women in need to know that they can turn to Komen – and then give back by spreading the word, participating in the Race, and fundraising.” ● BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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Beyond Books Will feeding students an Apple help them get an A? Lynn University takes hands on learning to the next level by switching from textbooks to tablets By Brooke Berger

“Instead of carrying around large text books, freshmen have all the content for their courses in one iPad mini...” Kip Miller, Assistant Professor of Advertising, and Graphic Design

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mong the more onerous tasks students face each year is the trip to the campus bookstore to pick up those expensive and weighty tomes called textbooks. This year, Boca Raton’s Lynn University welcomed their largest freshmen class with a new learning proposal: Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks the 600-strong freshmen class will receive iPad Minis with required reading already downloaded. Lynn is among the ﬁrst U.S. universities to move from paper to pad, joining other pioneering schools such as the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School of Business. At Lynn, each iPad is preloaded with all the learning materials and applications the faculty feels that students will need. In addition to portability, the curriculum downloads mean that students will have fewer excuses to avoid participating; at the very least they can no longer say their dogs ate their homework, or their books. “Instead of carrying around large text books, freshmen have all the content for their courses in one iPad mini,” says Kip Miller, Assistant Professor of Advertising, and Graphic Design. “Students are now always prepared. More importantly it

combines a platform that students are already used to with their education.” Cutting out wasted paper and unnecessary spending goes right along with the university’s sustainability efforts. Students also benefit from their bond with the Apple brand: After two years students can upgrade to a newer iPad at no cost, something that would normally run around 500 dollars. So far, the freshman class is giving mostly good reviews to the change, with a couple of caveats. “The iPad is great for storing all of our textbooks,” says freshmen Haley Van Schaick. “But it’s difficult to use for taking class notes. I would rather write them down in a notebook.” Freshman Max Meyer agrees that, “we don’t have to carry so much in our backpacks which is nice,” but finds nothing negative about the keypad note taking. “It’s easier to not forget things for class when all our notes are on there, so we don’t have to search through separate notebooks when we get to class.” “One of the problems I do find is that it can be annoying creating accounts to download the different apps we need for class,” says Freshman Henry Patterson. “In that sense the textbooks are more simple. We don’t have to do anything once we buy them.” Whether the switch from written curriculum to the electronic version sticks will be determined at the end of the school year. Professors like Miller see the shift as “a great initiative for the university.” In the end, however, it will come down to student response. Check with you next spring. ● BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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Halloweenfunguide Scared easily? No worries. Looking for Parkland Garden Club Come out for Shriek Week Light Project some frightening Halloween ................................................................... on October 24 for a less scary 15 at 7:00 p.m. version of the Haunted House fun and spooky October ................................................................... other events. surprises? CypressHead Clubhouse, 7501 and For more info: 561.347.3948 Well look no S. CypressHead Dr., Parkland Free Halloween further because • Gardening lovers are invited in the Hammock ...................................................... we’ve got your to join the Parkland Garden Club at its next meeting to October 19; walks depart every half guide to local learn how to make Halloween hour from 6:30-9:00 p.m. chills and thrills! succulent pumpkin & pine cone ...................................................... centerpieces. RSVP to Pam Durie at 954.821.1446

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October 18, 19, 25, 26 (Shriek Week Light on Oct. 24) from 6:00-11:00 p.m. ......................................................

Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton On or before Oct. 4: $5 single haunted house tickets; $15 for 30 discounted activity tickets. Beginning Oct. 5: $7 single haunted house tickets. • The not-so-faint-of-heart can enjoy Haunted House Tours, family activities, a Kids Film Festival and so much more.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton Reservations by 4 p.m. on Oct. 18. Members: $9; Nonmembers: $12; Day-of: $17 • An hour-long nighttime nature walk with ghostly guides and ghouls for ages 6–adult. Costumes welcomed! For more info: 561.544.8615

Family Funday: Painted Pumpkins

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Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. $5 per pumpkin • Bring your pumpkin to the museum to create a spooky or crazy character using paint!

No carving necessary. Limited pumpkins will be available for purchase. Ages 3 and up with parent or guardian. For more info: 954.340.5000

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Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek $10 • An evening of fun, music and magic for the entire family. Enjoy music, appetizers, beverages, and an interactive magic and comedy show from the extraordinary Stephan the Magician. You must come dressed as your favorite movie character (no other costumes accepted). There will be a special contest around this theme. Ages 9 or up with parent or guardian. For more info: 954.545.6620 / www. coconutcreek.net/webtrac

Sweets & Swaps Masquerade & Full Moon Masquerade for Girl Scouts

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October 19 at 1:30-5:30 p.m. for Daisies and Brownies, 6:30-10:30 p.m. for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

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Long Key Nature Center in Davie $25 per registered Girl Scout; $15 per parent/ guardian • Sweets & Swaps Masquerade for all registered Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies (grades K-3): Come dressed in your favorite ball gown and make a masquerade mask while enjoying sweet treats and making new friends. Register: http://tinyurl.com/k2culc7. Full Moon Masquerade for registered Girl Scout

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patch, pumpkin decorating, food trucks and so much more! All proceeds will go to the Parkland Teen Advisory Group. For more info: Melissa Soto - 954.757.4120 / msoto@ cityofparkland.org

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The Swim Center, 21618 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton Free • Kids ages 6 and up are invited to come in costume, bring a swimsuit, or both. Activities available both in and out of the water including a giant water seesaw, bounce house, face painting and more. For more info: 561.544.8540 / www.bocaboodays.com

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 5901 Pine Island Rd., Parkland $6; $5 with a canned good • See your worst fears come to life as you tour the Drama Department’s haunted house! For more info: Melody Herzfeld 754.322.2150

Parkland Teen Advisory Group Halloween Dance .......................................................................... October 25 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Parkland YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trails End $7 in advance ( buy tickets at the Parkland Amphitheater & the YMCA); $10 at the door • Kids ages 11-16 are invited to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy music, games, candy and more. For more info: Miles Amos - 954.757.4122 / mamos@ cityofparkland.org

Halloween Festival .......................................................... October 26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. ..........................................................

Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Rd., Parkland Prices vary; tickets for carnival games will be on sale at the event (cash only) • Activities will include an interactive DJ with dancing, stilt walkers, photo opps with costumed characters, carnival games with prizes, pumpkin

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Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr. Free • Kids ages 3 to 7 are invited to come in costume and celebrate Halloween with spooky stories, activities, crafts and a Wacky Witch! Parkland Library card required to register. For more info: 954.757.4207 / www. cityofparkland.org/library

A Spook-tacular Halloween .................................................. October 26 from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Downtown Delray Beach Free • Children of all ages are welcomed for trick-or-treating along Swinton avenue and Pineapple Grove. Followed by the parade and Kidfest, a free family event including live entertainment, bounce house,

make-and-take crafts, and food vendors. For more info: 561.243.7277 / beardsley@mydelraybeach.com

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Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. Free • The cast members from the Sherlock’s Dinner Theatre will be walking around interacting with guests. There will be a costume contest for best child, best adult and best group with prizes awarded. Learn about the new cabaret series that will be taking place and the musicians who will be performing. Then grab some free popcorn and head into the theater for a special screening of Sherlock Holmes featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. The ﬁrst 200 people to arrive will receive a goody bag ﬁlled with all kinds of treats, including a $20 gift card that is redeemable for select shows at the theater! For more info: 954.344.5990 / www.coralspringscenter forthearts.com

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Kevro’s Art Bar, 166 SE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach Free admission • An annual program of the Palm Beach Branch and the Emerging Professionals Committee of the USGBC South Florida Chapter (U. S. Green Building Council) to create awareness of sustainable, environmental and green construction practices for a better world in a fun way! Attendees (ages 21+) enjoy appetizers and a cash bar, a green (sustainable) costume contest (think recycled, reused, repurposed), great music and a 3D haunted house. For more info: David Truong 786.759.1069. RSVP appreciated: www.usgbcsf.org/hallowgreen1

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Heron Lakes Shopping Plaza, 5677 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs FREE • Come join us at the Heron Lakes Shopping Plaza for tricks and treats. The business owners would like to share this event as a safe place for our community children. Come show oﬀ your costumes and party with us.

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By Kristan Ashworth

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Howl’oween! Treat yourself to a new best friend that you can teach lots of tricks to! Here are just a few of the local shelters/ rescues that are overcrowded with amazing, loving and loyal pets. Find your perfect match today!

tJ.J. is a long hair Chihuahua that’s about a year old. Weighing in at only 6 lbs., he is a major snuggler and must have a human that will be equally aﬀectionate. J.J. is also a play machine and would like a young canine companion to romp with. He is neutered, vaccinated, on heartworm prevention and micro-chipped. Bring this adorable little guy home today! J.J. is available through Chesed Rescue in Boca Raton. Visit www.chesed-rescue.org for an adoption application.

uVita is a 1-year-old, 26 lb. terrier mix. She may have some basenji and some pit in her, but it’s certain that she’s 26 lbs. of sugar! She’d do best in a home with an active human, a fenced-in yard, and maybe a canine companion. Vita loves to cuddle with her humans in bed, but promises not to hog the covers! Vita is available through Chesed Rescue in Boca Raton. Visit www.chesed-rescue.org for an adoption application.

tSusie is the sweetest cat and by popular vote was named the “house favorite” at Animal Aid. She’s the oﬃcial greeter to all visitors and will run up and rub against their leg. Susie is always one of the little faces peering through the window of the door to the cat room ready to meet everyone and hoping someone will take her home. Please ﬁle an online application, including the name of the cat, at Animal Aid in Oakland Park by going to www.animal-aid.com/cat_ application or call 754.223.5378 for info.

uHazy is a handsome and friendly declawed male. He and his brother xFoggy were returned by their previous owners because they were unable to care for them any longer due to their age. Hazy and Foggy both love to be brushed, pet and talked to. They don’t have to be adopted together, as long as they each ﬁnd a great home! Bring home one of these sweet lap cats and enjoy the unconditional love of a pet! Contact Cats Exclusive Inc., 6350 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate at 954.975.8349 or visit www.catsexclusive.org.

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elray has yet to reach the heights of Boca Raton in terms of ﬁne cuisine, but Max’s Harvest is leading the way for the city’s growing claim to a sophisticated palate. The most recent creation of restaurateur Dennis Max (of Boca’s celebrated Max’s Grill), Max’s Harvest manages to be both hip and haute, matching what Delray has become, a marriage of an old Florida town with a new infusion of trendy elegance. Max’s Harvest opens onto SE 2nd Avenue just north of pedestrian-mad Atlantic Avenue, just in from the gateway to Delray’s Pineapple Grove arts district. Its curbside seating is perfect for the quiet street, and gives the place a homey, neighborhood feel. But that belies the urbane sensibilities of both its food and interior décor. The mission for Max’s Harvest is to take area produce and humanely raised livestock (their mantra is ‘natural, fresh and locally grown’) and then to re-master traditional dishes in new and innovative ways. The result is the American version of the kind of food you get in places like rural Italy or southern France: Superbly fresh ingredients that are ﬂavorful on their own, then enhanced by creative preparation. In Max’s case, the menu lists the local farms where the greens are grown and the chickens roam.

Among the signature appetizers devised by Chef Patrick Broadhead are the scrumptious Deviled Heritage Hen Farm Eggs, with chives, truﬀle and sea salt, and the Heritage Meatballs with San Marzano gravy, basil ricotto and pecorino. Easily the best meatballs I’ve ever eaten. For entrees, we tried Lobster Shepherd’s Pie, a tasty variation of the traditional English dish, only with lobster instead of the usual beef (how South Florida!): A nice light touch to a normally heavy plate. We also tried their pan-seared Diver Scallops with toasted cashews and ‘forbidden’ black rice. Just perfectly done, as was their pan-roasted East Coast Black Grouper, cooked with oil-cured tomatoes, red onion, spinach, caperberries and zucchini. Fabulous. Perhaps most surprising was an excellent rib-eye steak with pesto sauce. Maybe it was because the beef comes from a rancher in Clewiston who humanely raises the Japanese Akaushi breed, but it was dropdead delicious (perhaps another reason the meatballs were so nice). The interior was understated, with Tuscan red walls, mahogany wainscoting, photos of old Delray, muted lighting and wooden tables—a calm setting for the real star, the food. All of which is prepared in an open kitchen; always a good sign of honest cooking. Two other things are worth mentioning. First, the service is impeccable, deftly delivered by an army of waiters dressed in black. Second, there are no salt shakers on the table. The food needs no additional seasoning. It’s that good. Max’s is not Delray’s least expensive dining option, but it is easily among the top restaurants in town, a culinary masterwork. ● BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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ure, Club Med was around a long time ago, and while they originated the concept of “all-inclusive” they catered to any singles, arriving with same-sex friends or as couples, but truly anyone over 18 was welcome. Jamaica was already a terrific honeymoon destination with Tower Isle, a couple’s resort open since 1949. It was pioneered by Abe Issa as the first ever year-round beach resort in Jamaica. It was a landmark and haven for movie stars and celebrities in the 1950s and ’60s. In 1978, Mr. Issa had the concept of “all-inclusive” for couples only. In 1981, Gordon “Butch” Stewart opened the first couples only all-includsive resort in Jamaica—Sandals Montego Bay. By the 1980s, the romantic, couples only, all-inclusive business was booming. This was just the beginning of the trend and many resorts began tapping into the market over the years. Club Med never made it to the island, but companies such as SuperClubs, BOCA/DELRAYSecrets, LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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Palladium, and RIU did. Some of these resorts kept the notion of adults only, while straying from the couple’s only format; others extended the options to allow children. Even Sandals decided there was a need for all-inclusive resorts that can cater to everyone. Butch Stewart began the sister company to Sandals, called Beaches, in 1997. Beaches opened two new family resorts in Jamaica, and also ventured into other islands. But Jamaica remains a favorite. Jamaica is very easy to get to with many nonstop ﬂights from South Florida as well as Atlanta, Charlotte, and the metropolitan NY area. Jamaica has fabulous beaches, especially in Negril, which is famous for the SevenMile Beach. Although Jamaica is most known by many for the allinclusive concept resorts, it also has fabulous high end resorts with magniﬁcent golf courses, villa options and other lovely amenities. Half Moon Club and Tryall in Montego Bay are both lovely golf resorts with gorgeous views and accommodations (Tryall is a villa resort while Half Moon has both hotel rooms and villas). These are both gorgeous resorts that have entertained the likes of many movie stars, notable government icons and people who live the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” for more than 50 years. But, they also cater to everyday people who love a great resort with diverse activities, great weather, food and most importantly, lovely accommodation choices. There are other lovely properties in Negril and Ocho Rios, but not as grand and historic as Tryall and Half Moon. Another historic icon, my favorite resort in Jamaica, doesn’t have its own golf course but sits on a secluded

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40-hectacre peninsula and has the best beach and view in Montego Bay. One still feels the serenity and sense of privilege while staying at this resort, like many before experienced. John Pringle, a well-connected Jamaican-born entrepreneur was the innovator. He built a lovely hotel on Lord Monson’s huge Round Hill estate. He had a concept to develop a luxury cottage complex and sell the cottages to wealthy people who would vacation in the Caribbean and not have a problem of absentee ownership. The owners would share in the profits of the hotel and the whole complex would run as a resort open for many to come and stay in hotel rooms as well as small or large villas. There are villas as large as six bedrooms and most of the villas have their own private pool. Josef Forstmayr, the long-time manager, does a most incredible job preserving the past at this magnificent resort without comprising the present. When you visit the resort you will see black and white photos of some of the guests who have been a part of Round Hill’s history, such as Bob Hope, Paul Newman, and JFK and Jackie Kennedy. They have a spa building which is housed in an 18th century plantation house on 10 acres of beachfront lawn. The have unbelievable massage therapists and the whole spa complex is a beautiful, relaxing treat at this great resort. Food and service was superb and the staff is truly the most courteous, friendly warm people I have ever encountered at a resort. So whether you love Reggae music, are going on a honeymoon, or just want a great getaway to a nearby island with so much to offer, don’t forget about Jamaica just two hours away! ● WWW.LIFEPUBS.COM • 53

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schoollife Calusa Elementary By Fran Glick The month of October is filled with busy, animated activities and fall projects. Parents and members of the community are encouraged to participate as volunteers to help meet the needs of students and teachers during this busy month. It’s never too late to become actively involved in your school by joining the PTA or volunteering in classrooms. The PTA strengthens ties within the school and enhances educational progress for all students. An active PTA and strong volunteer base sends a message that parent’s and our community care about our children’s learning environment. Congratulations to CES music teacher, Miss Tiffany Cox, for her nomination for the 2013 First Annual Grammy Music Educator Award. She is currently one of 217 quarterfinalists in the running and may be soon amongst the 10 finalists recognized

for their remarkable impact. Miss Cox started at CES in 2012. She is an accomplished musician specializing in the jazz trombone as well as guitar and piano. She inspires our students each and every day. Miss Cox also oversees our Kids on Stage choral musical program. On behalf of our school’s PTA, our students, families and teachers, thank you Miss Cox for inspiring, teaching, and fostering us to respect, love and play music. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the Award and attend the Grammys, plus pick up a $10,000 honorarium. All finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium as well. We wish her luck! CES will host Tile Night on October 11 and will be chaired by Carrie Voorhees. Tile Night has become an annual tradition at CES, and is enjoyed by both kids and parents. This fun-filled family activity is CES’s first big event of the season. Thank you Carrie for your hard work planning the event, which is sure to be another great success! The Storybook Parade will be on October 31. Students and staff are asked to dress up as their favorite storybook character. A celebration of literacy will occur, as CES students parade through the campus and engage in

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literacy activities in their classroom. Parents and community members are encouraged to come and join in the celebration. Last year our wonderful principal, Ms. Jamie Wyatt, dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and teachers and staff dressed as characters from the beloved story. We wonder what they will be this year. Don’t forget the following important dates and events: 10/18 - Teacher Work Day, No School. 10/11 - Tile Night. 10/31 - Storybook Parade.

Sandpiper Shores Elementary By Chantal Bayne How would you like to enhance your child’s health, improve air quality and the environment and create safer routes for walking and bicycling? You can do so by taking part in the International Walk Your Child to School Day on October 9. Join us and help us change community culture and create environments that are more inviting for everyone. Sponsored by your very own PTA, please join us for our Father and Son Night on October 10 at Players Edge for a fun night of baseball and bonding time for the boys! Get ready for some “Jammin Fun” on November 1 during our most talked about event of the year, the Fall Dance. Join us at West Boca High School where you will see their cafeteria transformed into a Dance Hall and watch your children freeze dance, limbo and sing with their friends. We were excited to see so many of you at our Open Houses. Thank you for reinforcing the importance of education. Our school maintains an outstanding reputation due to our dedicated and caring group of parents, staff and students. Here are some important dates to remember: Oct. 10 - Early Release Day; Oct. 18 - No School. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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everyone’s support during our Adopt-a-Class program. Through your efforts, our teachers were able to further enhance the learning of all our students! October brings our first ever BOOSTERTHON and we are so excited to hit the ground running with this amazing fundraiser! The Boosterthon Fun Run program is a healthy alternative to traditional product sales that raises much-needed funds for our school and many others across America. The nine-day Boosterthon Program also promotes three specific values during the fun-filled experience: Fitness, Leadership, and Character. The event will kick off with a 30-minute school-wide Pep Rally on Thursday, October 8 and conclude on Wednesday, October 17 with the Boosterthon Fun Run event. Students will be getting pledges towards the number of laps they will run at the Boosterthon Fun Run. Parents and members of the community are encouraged to come and celebrate this amazing event with our kids! On the October 10 early dismissal day, the PTA has partnered with Cinemark Palace 20 for a matinee of the new movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Cinemark will donate a portion of ticket sales back to the Waters Edge PTA. Finally, on October 25, all the Waters Edge ghosts and goblins will come out for our annual Monster Mash. Dressed in their most faBOOlous costumes, our families will be sure to have a killer time once again! October 25 will also be a “No Uniform Day” - for just one day and only $1, students

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can leave their uniforms at home and show their own personal style while supporting 5th Grade activities! (No tank tops or open toed shoes). Stay in the loop with everything Waters Edge PTA by logging in to the PTA website at www.myvlink.org/watersedge/. Last year, the launch of the website was a huge success, bridging the communication gap between the PTA and our families, allowing more volunteers than ever to help out at all of our amazing events! New this year is the Waters Edge PTA Facebook page! Be sure to like “Waters Edge PTA” on Facebook! As summer turns to autumn we hope that all of our families are having a great year! Have a safe and happy Halloween! ●

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It’s October…and that means cooler temps are on the way, so head outdoors and enjoy a brisk walk or bike ride! Boca/Delray Life works darn hard to provide our area’s most comprehensive listings for all LOCAL sports so you can see what opportunities are out there for you and your kids! However, if you don’t see your group here, just let us know! Or…if you have questions on THESE programs, call the contacts directly or check their websites. And remember, it’s our pleasure to acknowledge your child’s sporting accomplishment, their team or any individual player. So if you have news or pictures, feel free to send them!! Contact us at info@lifepubs.com.

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Boca Raton Youth Baseball – A Cal Ripkin/Babe Ruth afﬁliated league for ages 7–16. Call 561.368.0317 or register online at www.bryb.org. West Boca Basketball – For more info contact Carolyn Kramer: 561.929.1671 / ckdl18@aol.com. Go to www. westbocabasketball.com. West Boca Youth Baseball – WBYB is a Pony baseball league for players ages 4–16. For more info www. westbocayouthbaseball.org. Basketball – Boca Hoops – For ages 7–15. Call 561.395.7372 or visit www. bocahoops.com for info. Boca Flag Football & Cheerleading – Visit www. bocafootball.com or call 561.868.2018. Boca Jets Lacrosse – Boys/ girls in K–8 play at So. County Park and Patch Reef Park Contact www.bocajetslacrosse. BOCA/DELRAY LIFE LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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com or call 561.368.5892. Hotline: 954.360.4333. Boca Jets Tackle Football/ Cheerleading – For ages 6–15. Call 561.558.9735 or visit www. eteamz.com/bocajets for info on future season. West Boca Dragons Tackle, Flag & Cheerleading –Tackle football open to all no matter of weight, height or playing ability. Every player has a starting offensive or defensive playing position. Two nights during the week & Saturday. Coaches & sponsors needed. Contact Glenn Remler at 561.376.6486 or glenn@ westbocatacklefootball.com. www.westbocatacklefootball. com. Don Law Golf Center – Adult & junior lessons. Group or private. Adult/Junior Tournaments Jan.-April. Two locations in Boca & Boynton. Call for info: 561.451.1128. Soccer – For boys & girls born between 8/1/86 & 7/31/01. 561.988.0010 / www. bocasoccer.com. Soccer-GBYSA – practice begins on Nov. 4th! The games begin the week of Nov 16th! Anyone interested in playing this season can sign up on waiting list now through the end of this month. For registration information call 561.487.6914 or visit www.GBYSA.org. Softball – For ages 6–18. One weeknight practice & one Sat. game. 561.361.8477 / www. bocasoftball.com. West Boca Diamonds Girls’ Fastpitch Softball – For girls ages 5–16. Games are played at South County Regional Park. www.westbocadiamonds.com. continued on next page WWW.LIFEPUBS.COM • 61

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sportinglife continued from previous page Tim Huxhold Skate Park & Shufﬂeboard Courts – Skate Park participants must be 5-years-old to register. Helmets are required; wrist guards, elbow pads & mouth guard are recommended. 400 Crawford Blvd. Call 561.393.7818 for hours and fees.

Basketball – Open to ages 5–15. $30 for Delray residents & $35/non–residents. Call 561.243.7255.

FLA Boca – Swim programs for ages 4 & older. Have fun while exercising in a team environment. Year-round program held Mon.-Fri. from 4:30-6:30pm. Bring your suit, goggles & a towel. Florida Atlantic University Aquatic Center, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. www.FLAswim.com / 954.468.5590.

Travel Basketball League – For ages 15 & under. The cost is $40 per player. Call David Ricks at 561.243.7356 or e–mail ricks@ci.delray–beach.ﬂ.us.

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Adult Softball Leagues – All games played at Miller Park, 1905 SW 4th Ave., Delray Beach. $450 per team. Co-ed League, a “D” league (recreational) & a “D” league (competitive). For info or to register, contact Tom Kwiatek at 561.243.7255 or e-mail kwiatek@mydelraybeach.com. American Junior League Baseball – For ages 13–14. Weekly games & tournaments. $25/per player. Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St. Call 561.243.7356. American Little League Baseball – Minor League: ages 9–10; Major League: ages 11–12. Weekly games & tournaments. $25/per player. Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St. Call 561.243.7356. National Little League Baseball of Delray – Ages 6–12. Season runs Sept.–Nov. at Miller Park, 1905 SW 4th Ave. www.delraybaseball.org.

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Fall Basketball League – Pompey Park Recreation Center. For more information call 561.243.7356 / 561.305.8571.

Cheerleading – Delray Rocks Youth Cheerleading Squad for ages 8–15. Call David Ricks or Ben Leonard for info: 561.243.7356. Delray Beach Athletic Club – Including Delray Beach Lacrosse & Soccer Clubs – Recreational & competitive programs for boys & girls. Games played at Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Call 561.272.2500 or visit www. DelrayAC.com. 7-on-7 Adult Flag Football League – For adults 18 years & up at Hilltopper Stadium, 2501 Seacrest Blvd. The league will include 10 games & a championship game. 561.243.7255 / kwiatek@ mydelraybeach.com. Youth Flag Football League – “Let it Fly” 5 on 5 Flag Football league season has ended. Open to ages 5-15 with two age divisions at Pompey Park Ball Fields, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Call Kacy Young for info on future season at 561.243.7356. Ladies 9–Hole Tuesday Night Team Golf League – New league at Lake View Golf Course, 1200 Dover Rd. May–Oct. Match Play format consisting of two rounds including a double elimination tournament. Call Rodger Ribeiro at 561.243.7256 for info.

Southeast Japanese Karate – Registration at Delray Community Center with lower prices. Girls & boys 5 yrs.–adult. Mon. & Wed., 6–7pm for 5–7 yr. olds & 7–8pm for 8 yr. olds, teens & adults. $60 a month for residents & $70 non–residents. Ronald Browne: 561.305.2316 / ronaldbrowne05@hotmail.com. Softball – Girls league at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., for ages 6–15. Weekly games & tournaments. $25/per player. Call 561.577.5346. Men’s Adult Softball League – thru Delray Beach Parks & Recreation. Games at 6, 7, 8 & 9pm on Thursdays at Robert P. Miller Park, 1905 SW 4th Ave. Delray Beach. For info contact Tom Kwiatek at 561.243.7255. Barracudas Swim Team – Ages 5–17. Pompey Park Pool, 1101 NW 2nd St. Call Nina at 561.243.7358 or e-mail salomon@ci.delray–beach.ﬂ.us. FLA Swim Programs – FLA Swim team for ages 4 & older. Programs for Beginners to Advanced Swimmers & for adults with the FLA Adult Fitness & Masters. Aqua Crest Pool, 2503 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Bring your suit, goggles & a towel. Visit www.FLAswim.com or call 954.468.5590. T–Ball – Weekly games & tournaments. $25 registration/ insurance fee. Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St. Mike Malloy: 561.577.5346. Pompey Park Track Club – Boys & girls, ages 8–18. Practice at Atlantic High School on Mon.–Thurs. from 5–7pm with competitions on Saturdays. Call Kacy at 561.243.7356. ●

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Thru 10/20 – The Monster Project Presented by the Play Group LLC. Four freaky, funky original plays by award-winning playwright & Miami Beach resident Brian Harris & directed by Joyce Sweeney. $20 on 9/26; $25 all other Thurs.-Sun performances (includes complimentary wine). Empire Stage, 1140 North Flagler St. , Fort Lauderdale. www. empirestage.com / www. smarttix.com 954.678.1476. 1 – Boca Raton Garden Club Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month. www. bocaratongardenclub.org. 2 – 40th Annual Women of Distinction Breakfast w/ Soroptimist Int’l of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach. Breakfast buffets, awards ceremony, raffles/auction & entertainment. $45. 8:30am-10:30am at the Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Dr. , Boca Raton. 561.912.8181. 3 – 2nd Annual Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels Shopping, silent auction items, lunch & complimentary bubbly. $45; benefit the Delray Beach Public Library & the Bethesda Hospital Foundation for breast cancer treatment & educational programs. 11am–2pm at Quail Ridge County Club, 3715 Golf Rd. , Boynton Beach. 561.266.0775 / www. delraylibrary.org. 3 – Read for the Record Event Sponsored by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. A national celebration where adults

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read the same book to children on the same day across the country. Read Otis by Loren Long to children in your care, & bring them to story time at 10am at the Everglades Farm Equipment Company, 13295 Southern Blvd. , Loxahatchee, followed by a visit next door with animals at the Farmer’s Daughter Produce Market. 561.767.3359 / literacypbc.org. Diabetic Support Group Meeting Free. 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at the Whitehall Boca Skilled Facility, 7300 Del Prado Circle South, Boca Raton. Leon Goldstein: 954.978.8086 or Murray Pincus: 561.706.9357. 2013 Golf Classic: The Mayors’ Challenge with the Sister Cities of Delray Beach. Registration begins at 7:15am followed by an 8am scramble/shotgun at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Awards luncheon follows tournament. $75 entry fee. Registration forms available at City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. or online at www. sistercitiesofdelraybeach. org. 561.243.7011. Cody’s Angel Golf Classic Benefits children & families dealing with life threatening cancer. $100, includes golf, prizes, gift bag, silent auction, raffle & buffet dinner. 1:30pm at Boca Lago Country Club in Boca Raton. 954.288.7201 / www. Codysangels.com. Black & White Masquerade Gala Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing & a tribute to two honorees. $175. Benefits Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. 6:30pm at

the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center. www.habitatsouth palmbeach.org. 6 – Orquesta Nostalgia Latin Jazz Band Popular 16 piece band featuring music made famous by Tito Puente & Tito Rodriguez. $20. 2 p.m. at The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail. www.willowtheatre.org / 561.347.3948. 6 – Reading Rocks! PJ Library’s Family Concert w/ Rick Recht. Adults: $5; Kids: $3. 4 p.m. at the Spanish River High School, Countess De Hoernle Theater, 5100 Jog Rd. 561.852.6080 / jewishboca. org/richrecht. 8 – Cooking With Sustainable Seafood Culinary demonstration & samples provided Whole Foods Market Boca Raton. $7 members, $10 nonmembers. 6-7:30pm at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. Register: 561.544.8615. 10 – Boca Raton Orchid Society Open to members & ﬁrst time guests. 7:30 p.m. on the second Thurs. of each month at Safe Schools Institute, 1790 Spanish River Blvd. 561.395.2145 / www.brosonline.org. 11 – CCFA Golf Classic Lunch & refreshments, post tournament cocktail reception w/ dinner, awards ceremony, silent auction & more. $250/golfer & $900/foursome. Beneﬁts the Crohn’s & Colitis

Foundation of America. Registration at 11am at Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach. 561.218.2929. 11 – Movie Sing-along Under the Stars: Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971). Free movie event with sub-titled songs to sing along. Rated G. 7:30pm at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. http://myboca.us. 12 – It Takes a Village Parenting Conference Featuring ten inspiring speakers. Beneﬁts Indigo Village Educational Foundation. 9am-1pm at Florida Technical College, 12520 Pines Blvd. , Pembroke Pines. www. VillageConference.com. 15 – Free Arthritis Support/ Education Groups 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30pm at Fair Oaks Pavilion, 5440 Linton Blvd. , Delray Beach. 561.742.5805. 17 – Membership Tea w/ the National League of American Pen Women. $25. 11am at TeaLicious Tearoom, 4997-B West Atlantic Ave. , Delray Beach. RSVP: www.bocapenwomen.org / 561.865.9756. 18 – Movie Sing-along Under the Stars: Mamma Mia! (2008). Free movie event with sub-titled songs to sing along. Rated PG-13. 7:30pm at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. http:// myboca.us. 19 – Scleroderma Foundation of Southeast Florida Palm Beach Support Group Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am-1pm at the Boynton Beach New Church, 10621 El Clair Ranch Rd. Rachel Ebert 561.279.1021 or Ann Potts 561.367.3909. BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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19 – Fall Harvest Party with the Junior League of Boca Raton. Pumpkin patch, games, crafts, face painting, planting, bounce house & food trucks. Admission is a non-perishable item. 10am-2pm in the Boca Community Garden, 101 NW 4th St. www.bocaraton communitygarden.com. 23 – Holiday Boutique 8:45am3:45pm in the B’nai Torah Main Ballroom, 6261 SW 18th St. , Boca Raton. 561.392.8566. 24 – Wine Soiree Sample 50 wine varieties & hors d’oeuvres & enjoy discounts on wine purchases. $25. Beneﬁts JDRF. 8-10pm at the Fresh Market, 100 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton. 561.686.7701 / greaterpalmbeach @jdrf.org. 26 – 3rd annual Food, Glorious Food: Healthy, Local & Delicious! Breakfast, cooking demonstration, panel discussions with local farmers, chefs, & “foodpreneurs” & lunchby-the-bite tasting tables. $30. 8:30am–2:30pm at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave. , Delray Beach. 561.266.9490.

November 1 – Autumnfest Luncheon Shopping boutique &luncheon; honorees will be recognized. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Family Center. $45. 10:30am-2pm at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd. , Tamarac. 954.971.7155. 2 – Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma Walk/Run Benefits the Scleroderma Foundation. Registration for the run is at 6am & begins at 7am; walk registration at 9am & begins at 10am at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W Sample Rd. , Coconut Creek. www.scleroderma.org/ steppingoutsouthflorida / 954.798.1854.

Ongoing Adult Children of Alcoholics Group facilitated by licensed psychotherapist on Tuesdays from 11am12:30pm at the About Life Design Center, 399 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. , Suite 210, Boca Raton. $50 per week. Contact Argie Spuck, LCSW at 954.822.9793. Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group Designed to provide emotional, educational & social support for caregivers. Participants develop methods & skills to solve problems, & the group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, & emotional health while optimally caring for the person with dementia. Meets the ﬁrst Monday of each month at Amazing Age Adult Day Stay, 7306A West Atlantic Blvd. , Margate. Call Peggy Ogle at 954.970.9185 or visit www. amazing-age.com.

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Codependent Parents of Adult Children Group facilitated by licensed psychotherapist on Tuesdays from 1-2:30pm at the About Life Design Center, 399 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. , Suite 210, Boca Raton. $50 per week. Contact Argie Spuck, LCSW at 954.822.9793. Hospice by the Sea Volunteers with good customer service skills are needed for Hospitality/Information Desk at Boca Care Center & Thrift Shop in Boca Raton. Other opportunities available, visiting patients & families & administrative oﬃce positions in Palm Beach & Broward Counties. 561.416.5040 / volunteer@ hbts.org. Hurricane Harmonizers are seeking new members for Men’s Barbershop Chorus. The group performs throughout Palm Beach & Broward Counties. Being able to read music is not necessary. Practice & open rehearsals at Spanish River HS, music room 3000, Boca Raton, Mondays at 7pm. 561.852.0027/www. hurricaneharmonizers.com. Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Time Heals oﬀers FREE support to people who have experienced pregnancy and/or infant loss as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, SIDS & other causes. Meets monthly at the Boca Glades Branch Library. For meeting dates or to request a FREE book, call Daisy at 954.673.8245, email timeheals@comcast.net, or visit www.timeheals.net. Partners of Sex Addicts Group facilitated by licensed psychotherapist on

Tuesdays from 9-10:30am at the About Life Design Center, 399 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. Suite 210, Boca Raton. $50 per week. Contact Argie Spuck, LCSW at 954.822.9793. Rotary Club of Boca RatonSunrise Thurs. at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel on 19th St. in Boca Raton. 561.706.5751. Silver Fox Club Active, fun loving people ages 50+ can have a “wild,” adventurous & mind stimulating time with the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (3000 Sportsplex Dr. , Coral Springs). 954.752.9453 / Sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Sunday Circles with the Friendship Circle of North Broward & South Palm Beach Music & movement, crafts, baking & more for children with special needs & their families. Kids will “visit” a diﬀerent country each class, do activities based on that place & learn about their culture. Every other Sunday, 3:30-5pm. RSVP: Floridafriendshipcircle@ gmail.com / 954.970.9551. l

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Growing up, I loved Halloween. I used to look forward to buying a gory rubber mask and trickor-treating across the neighborhood with my friends. As I think back to my childhood, I never worried about the dangerous side to the holiday. Sure, we were always warned to avoid unwrapped food and candy. But the only real “horror” story I remembered was the one about razors in the apples. I don’t know whether my eyes are open a little wider, or whether everyone is armed with more knowledge, but Halloween can be one of the scariest nights of the year—and not because of costumes and decorations. For parents, there is an ever-growing list of safety hazards that you should be aware of, starting with the costumes themselves. Make sure your child’s costume is labeled “ﬂame retardant.” Oversized and baggy skirts or pants can become tripping hazards. For younger kids, make sure that the wigs and beards don’t cover their eyes, nose and mouth. These can pose a breathing and choking hazard. In fact, try to avoid masks whenever

possible. You want to be able to identify your children in the dark. The masks will only make it more diﬃcult to keep track of them. To safeguard against the scare of losing sight of your kids, place glow in the dark tape on the back of their costumes or around their wrists. You may also want to put a name tag on them with your name and phone number in case they get lost. Remind your kids to call your cell phone immediately if they lose sight of you and to call 911 if they get lost. For older kids (over 10), make sure they are traveling in a large group, always cross at crosswalks, stay out of the streets, never go into a stranger’s house and to stay in your neighborhood. Also, it’s a good idea to keep a ﬂashlight with them at all times. When your kids get home, you should probably check their candy bags to make sure there is nothing suspicious. You want to check for unsealed wrappers, holes in wrappers or anything that may have been tampered with. Most importantly, stay away from homemade treats. Now that we have addressed some good practices to keep your kids safe, we should also address how to keep other kids safe when they come to your house. Some of us get carried away with decorations, spider webs and fog. If you want to go over the top, just make sure that there is a clearly marked, well lit path for trick-or-treaters to walk on when they come to your door. Make sure your lawn is clear of toys and bikes. You also want to make sure your pets are secured before you answer the door. A dog attack or trip-and-fall can result in a lawsuit from an unhappy parent. If you take a few steps to protect yourself and your kids from the real dangers of Halloween, then you will be able to enjoy the good scares that you have been looking forward to. l BOCA/DELRAY LIFE • OCTOBER 2013

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1-5. Celebrate! Arts Garage’s 2nd Anniversary Gala Gig was a fundraising party & concert that took place just a few days after the Delray Beach City Commission voted to allow the cultural venue to retain its home. The event, which featured the legendary Little Jake and the Soul Searchers along with an array of Arts Garage favorites, raised just over $20,000 which will be used for programming & educational outreach.

1. Alyona Ushe, Jeﬀ Perlman & Diana Colonna. 2. Katherine Yarborough, Little Jake & Nicole Esalera. 3. Roger and Maya Kurman. 4. Andrew Fromer, Zoe Fromer & Dick Lowenthal. 5. Wilson Saavedra and Lori Richards. Photo by Michiko Kurisu

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6 6-8. Beach Bash. The 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Crane’s BeachHouse in Delray Beach was enjoyed by 110 guests who helped raise more than $2,500 for the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. 6. Tanya Bostic & Jessica Ncube. 7. Thomas Hadley, Elayna Toby-Singer, Keely Taylor & Clarence Vaughn.

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1. Celebration. Members of the Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Chapter of Soroptimist International recently celebrated the 53rd Annual Officers Installation Dinner in Boca Raton. (Back row): 1st V.P. membership Judith Hinsch, Treasurer Lorry Herdeen, Director Elke Schmidt, 2nd. V.P Programs Carmen Uceda, Virginia Santenello, Director Maureen Burke; (Seated): Installing Officer Kathi Pease, President Mariela Montgomery & Honorary Director Helen Babione.

2. Cheers to One Year! The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton celebrated its ﬁrst anniversary at an installation of oﬃcers luncheon with honored guest Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel. (L-R): Alan Kaye, President; Ingrid Fulmer, Director; Dr. Ron Rubin & Robin Trompeter, who were appointed as new members to the board; Directors Robert “Bob” Hildreth & Jon Kaye; Janice Williams, Secretary; & Directors Gary Hickory, Joanne Williams & Frank Feiler. 3. Cycling Steve. Boca Raton-based NCCI recently stopped by the Dubliner in Boca Raton to cheer on WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle during his 14th annual Ride for the Red Cross, a journey from Sebastian to Boca to raise money for local Red Cross chapters. (L-R): Steve Weagle; Craig Ehrnst, NCCI Treasurer, & John “Theo” Dressler, Region Senior Director for Emergency Services at the American Red Cross Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

4. Love the Library! The Delray Beach Public Library received a $17,500 grant from Jarden Consumer Solutions’ employee-funded charitable entity in support of the library’s summer literacy program. The funds donated were used to purchase books, snacks, prizes & incentives for participating at-risk students in Delray Beach. (L-R): Ricky Rockingham, Jarden Vice President of Community Relations & Communication; Augustus Griﬃth, Jarden IT Manager; Nancy Dockerty, Library Board President; Alan Kornblau, Library Director; Juan Mena, Jarden Senior Forecast Manager; & Dr. Lynda Hunter, Head of Library Children’s Dept.

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