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Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Hello friends, HAPPY NOVEMBER NAPLES! Wow, Can you you believe it’s really already November? In this Thankful issue, we share ideas for setting your Thanksgiving day (or any day) table. Make it personal, pretty and welcoming. We appreciate the fine folks at Naples Flowers and Samantha Bloom and her friends at Arabesque of Naples on 5th Avenue South for inspiring us to create a memorable and meaningful table. For inspiration on a deeper level, we have you covered.
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I am so excited to bring you an exclusive story about one of my favorite authors, teachers, and pastors and his incredible calling. Meet Francis Chan who has truly found a way to share his unique gifts. And, isn’t that what it’s all about? Read our story on Dr. Paul Mabe and his wife, Yvette, who have devoted their skills and hearts to passionately treating the dental needs of people who are unable to pay for dental care. Domestically and locally, they have cared for unwed mothers through local churches and pregnancy resource centers. They have cared for orphans and school children in the Dominican Republic, providing education, meals and uniforms along with dental care. They have treated widows and single women in the US, Ecuador, Panama and the Dominican Republic, and families who are in need.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 16 Smiles Across the Globe For Paul and Yvette Mabe, generosity starts with a smile.
25 Walking the Walk A journey down the winding life path of unassuming spiritual leader Francis Chan
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30 20 Year Itch Maserati MC20 debuts here.
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DEPARTMENTS 6
Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Trend Setter
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Faith Reflections
20 Renovate & Refine 30 Driver’s Notebook 34 Inspired By 38 Culinary Creations
AROUND TOWN
BROADWAY IN NAPLES The Pop Series with the Naples Philarmonic
January 10, 2021. Co-curated by Naples Botanical Garden and Method & Concept.
brings Broadway Leading Men to the stage November 10-14. Features will be Jack Everly, principal pops conductor; Ben Crawford, vocalist; Ted Keegan, vocalist; Christina DeCicco, vocalist. Get ready to welcome some of today’s most talented leading men from Broadway, along with one leading lady, as they join Jack Everly and the orchestra. To order or renew your 2020-21 season series subscription, please call patron services at 239.597.1900 for personalized service or go to ArtisNaples.org
MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM For the past six years, David Lawrence Center has hosted its Sound Minds™ Mental Health Symposium. Past speakers have included a Columbine shooting survivor, a mood disorder expert, and national scientists and local mental health advocates. This year, David Lawrence
Please join Youth Haven for their second annual
Center has decided to turn this event into a lun-
awareness
cheon. David Lawrence Center will host the Sound
Therapy dogs Houston and Champ! Free and
Minds Luncheon on November 20 at the Ritz-
open to the public, this family friendly event fea-
Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The Sound Minds
tures one-on-one experiences with Houston
Luncheon will feature The Honorable Patrick J.
and Champ, a fashion parade and contest, local
Kennedy, a former Congressman (D-RI); Founder,
celebrity judges, dog-related vendors, and a
The Kennedy Forum; Co-Founder, One Mind;
whole lot of fun! November 21, 10 AM - 1 PM at
Former Commissioner, President’s Commission on
the Mercato. Benefiting Youth Haven, SWFL's only
Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis.
emergency residential shelter for children ages
Mr. Kennedy will detail his personal and political
6-18 who have been removed from their homes
journey with mental illness and substance use dis-
due to abuse, neglect or abandonment, since 1972.
orders. Immediately following the luncheon will be
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a VIP reception. To learn more and purchase your
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featuring
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PROJECT HELP CASINO NIGHT
CARMELO BLANDINO: CONVERGENCE AT GARDEN
November 20, serves as the most important fund-
The annual Casino Night at the Hilton Naples, raising events for Project HELP, providing a 24-hour
Known for his luscious, abstract floral paintings
Crisis HELPline and deploying highly-skilled rapid
combining the subtleties of classicism with the
response teams to sexual assaults, sudden death,
crackling energy of contemporary expressionism,
and violent incidents. Project HELP is Collier
Carmelo Blandino explores the human connec-
County’s only state-certified Rape Recovery
tion to nature through large-scale works of art.
Center. Crisis counseling, support groups, informa-
Blandino — whose interactive painting process
tion and referral, law enforcement training, and pre-
encourages the viewer to become part of his work
vention education are also available. Each month,
— will produce a new series for this exhibition,
more than 350 men, women, teens, and children
drawing inspiration from the living collection at
are served by Project HELP. The event will feature
Naples Botanical Garden. Community members
great food, guest speakers, casino prize raffles, a
will be invited to virtually collaborate with the
silent auction, and a lot of gaming fun for you and
artist, offering participants a personal stake in the
your friends. Your fabulous night will include black-
art and message within it — an urgent call to cher-
jack, roulette, craps, poker, and so much more!
ish and preserve nature. November 20, 2020 –
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experience — special, romantic and ....a bi pazzo (crazy in Italian). He followed up with Chops City Grill in 1997, Yabba Island Grill on Fifth Avenue South, a second Chops in Bonita Springs and The Saloon in Estero.
PAZZO! CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Skip Quillen, founder and owner of Culinary Concepts restaurant group, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of iconic Italian restaurant Pazzo! Cucina Italiano on Fifth Avenue South -- all year
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TREND SETTER
SET YOUR TABLE WITH PURPOSE THIS THANKSGIVING. A centerpiece completes any gathering with your family and can be created to fit your style, mood and table. Happy Thanksgiving!
Reflections White blossoms are highlighted here, inspiring one to reminisce on successes, accomplishments and treasured memories. A silver ceramic boat styled container plus lilies, Sahara roses and gorgeous white hydrangeas.
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Thanksgiving Tradition This colorful spray of liatris, hydrangeas, sunflowers, fall chrysanthemums, oak leaves and much more add vibrancy and movement to your table.
Cornucopia in the Tropics Tropicals blend with tradition in this sunshine-filled horn of plenty with calla lilies, anthurium, protea, orchids.
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FAITH REFLECTIONS
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Smiles Across The Globe
DR. PAUL MABE MAKES GIVING A PART OF HIS BUSINESS PLAN
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DR. PAUL MABE AND HIS WIFE YVETTE ARE USING THEIR GIFTS FOR GOOD. While most days you will find them making beautiful smiles at Naples Family Dentist, it’s likely they are also laying the groundwork for their next mission to Central America or packing up the tools of their trade to provide free dental services at a Naples homeless shelter.
“IT IS A REWARDING TIME FOR ALL OF US AND IT ALLOWS US AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE WHERE THEY LIVE.”
“I first connected with a local church in 1990 who had a team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists who had relationships with health authorities and missionaries in Central America,” says Dr. Mabe. “From there we set up relationships with ministries in the Dominican Republic, on the northern coast near Puerto Plata, specifically Dominican Advance, a school for children elementary through high school with two locations.” They also provided dental services for an orphanage for boys aged 12-18 called Ninos de la Luz. “The boys are taught life skills, career skills in construction, computer IT and customer service so that once they leave the orphanage they have a high school education and a skill to take into the workforce,” Dr. Mabe explains. He, Yvette and a small team of volunteers including their two daughters and office staff were welcomed and given space for them to set up equipment to see patients for several days. “It is a rewarding time for all of us and it allows us an opportunity to build relationships and provide care for children who may not have access to dental care where they live,” he says. They have also provided dentistry for a school called Nest of Love which was started by a local family in Sousa, Dominican Republic. Through sponsorship and giving, these children receive uniforms, lunch, healthcare and an education from kindergarten all the way through high school. Domestically and locally, they have cared for unwed mothers through local churches and pregnancy resource centers. Last summer they joined a church in Naples who had a local mission outreach called, Love Naples. “We were blessed to get connected with a women’s shelter here in Naples where we provided emergency dental care and professional cleanings and examinations to the women and children staying in the shelter,” says Yvette, a Registered Dental Hygienist. “We took our entire staff with us and the church also provided two volunteers from high school who were interested in dentistry as a career.” CONTINUED >
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Back in the office, Dr. Mabe offers all aspects of implant, cosmetic and general dentistry. From professional cleanings to braces and clear aligners to tooth whitening, crowns, root canals, fillings, implants and oral surgery, Dr. Mabe is well equipped with state of the art technology and the skills necessary to take care of the most minor tooth changes to major smile makeovers. Their giving has no boundaries. “We are not necessarily affiliated with a specific church for missions. We always focus on sharing the Good News of the Gospel as we share our talents and gifts through dentistry,” says Dr. Mabe. “Our mission trips are typically organized by our office or in conjunction with other ministries on the ground in the countries that we would like to go to.” Paul and Yvette invite anyone in the community who is interested in supporting or joining their next mission trip to contact them. While they don’t have any immediate plans to travel internationally, their work continues here in Naples, both inside and outside their office.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
MAKING WORKING AT H O M E W O R K DENISE FOGARTY INTERIORS SHARES TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WORKSPACES
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The business center
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Both of us work out of the house and my first intention was to have
“Now, you don’t need much to set up shop- your computer and
Andy in the guest bedroom and I would take this space, but after
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seeing how well this turned out, there is room for two. That way
she says. She and her husband Andy, plus their daughter Meaghan
when we do have guests, they have a room to themselves. The
have all been working from their beautiful Naples condo. “Never
space is small but mighty. I wanted it to work well with computer,
would I have guessed that three of us would be working out of our
printer, and books at hand. We personalized the space too with
small condo, but it does work, thank God!
family pictures, wine and favorite books. You can shut the door and
“When we moved into our condo I took a small portion of our
be by yourself too, though most of the time we leave the door open
kitchen and designed this “business center” (because it reminds
because we are right on the water and can enjoy the view from here
us of the small room at some hotels where you can shut the door
as well as from most areas in our home.”
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+ THIS IS OUR GUEST BEDROOM During the pandemic, our daughter, Meaghan, has been working remotely from Florida, she is a recruiter for Guggenheim Partners in Manhattan. It is very inviting and subtle colors make it calming. I just put punch of colors on the pillows and accent on the roman shades. This room too has a view of the gulf.
+ FROM NY TO NAPLES My client, David’s work spot when he's home in Naples, at Le Ciel on Gulf Shore Blvd. He is a high powered attorney in Manhattan. He enjoys the view while he works, it is of the back bay off of Gulf Shore Blvd N. I helped Diane a bit with the arrangement of the room, it is also used as a TV room and family gathering spot after work hours. So this is where the sectional and TV are, as well as, an armoire. I love the view. Everything is close at hand but feels very well organized.
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WALKING THE WALK
A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN
FROM THE PULPIT OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH OF MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING, TO A HOME IN THE POOREST REGION OF HONG KONG. From authoring a New York Times bestseller, to being surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day. For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, it’s exactly what his soul needed—an opportunity to fulfill his God-given purpose of becoming a man who can truly say he practices what he preaches. And it was all by his own choice (with maybe a little guidance from above). Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died during childbirth. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Francis was around 14 when he was introduced to a youth group by a friend. “I fell in love with Jesus,” he says, explaining that it was
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then he decided if there really was a Heaven and Hell, it didn’t make sense to spend his life doing anything other than telling people about Him. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. In 2000, the church grew even more, to 1,600. By 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. CONTINUED >
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WALKING THE WALK (CONTINUED)
Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it all. But, he wasn’t leaving God. He was separating himself from the megachurch that had started in his living room as he and other elders began to question its direction. “Was this really what the Church is meant to be? Is this all God had in mind when he created His Church in the first place?” Francis questions in his second book Letters to the Church. “We began to wonder if our definition of a church actually fit God’s definition.” “Everything had grown to be very dependent upon one person,” he continues. “The Bible tells us that every member of the body has a gift that is necessary to the functioning of the church. When I looked at what went on in Cornerstone, I saw me and a few other people using our gifts, while thousands just came and sat in the sanctuary for an hour and a half and then went home.” After leaving Cornerstone, Francis wrestled with what the next step was. He and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China. And the $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. “We witnessed the simplicity of the lifestyles in rural Thailand, and the joy of the men and women who served widows and orphans day in and day out” “You meet these believers that just blow your mind. It’s everything the Bible talks about,” Francis says, inspired by those he’s met throughout his travels. “Some of the
It was after that Francis believes he was called back to the
godliest people, the most committed...people that I
States, and the Chan family ended up back in San Francisco.
admire and aspire to become like. If I can get past my
This time, much like the beginning of Cornerstone, Francis
own hunger for comfort and enjoyment and really sac-
and Lisa once again felt a calling to plant a church.
rifice like I’ve seen some of these people do, I know I’ll have even more fulfillment in life.”
What started this time was We Are Church—an organization passionately pursuing what God wants in a church, done through
“People tha t I ’ve f ou nd that have spent t h ei r l i ves tr uly loving o t h er s a r e t h e jo yf u l peopl e.” 26
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values and practices like devotion to scripture,
committing
to
churches of 10-20 people meeting in a home, and calling everyone to share the gospel and make disciples.
“Som et im e s you sh ed som e t h i ngs an d you re alize i t ’s a c t u a l l y bet t er ; s om e o f t he th i ng s w e t h ou gh t w ou ld brin g us in t o t h e p r esenc e of G od actually now di st r a c t u s.” Francis’ extensive time overseas has shown him a contrast
In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a
between the American church and the spirituality and Godly
growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of
lives of others across the world, and now struggles with see-
life, Francis’ vision of where the concept of church is heading—a
ing the division in the church, due in large part to growing
non-prophetic guess, he clarifies, laughing—can be summed up
issues of individualism and pride.
through a story of his daughter Rachel, when she was 5 years old.
“Try to look at the church in America from an outsider’s
“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city called
perspective, Francis challenges. “Is that really where you
Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was this old maze
would look for answers— knowing the divisiveness; know-
you walked through with only a few walls, some little ceramic
ing all the scandals; knowing everything you know about it?
things you could paint and this big bubble machine that was
The church is in a really poor state and it in some ways feels
just a hula hoop dipped in bubble solution.”
like it’s getting worse.” “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he continues. “Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing himself, goes on to describe how he sees this generation as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls and you’re always in the picture—always the center of everything.
“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’” he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals. “She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like, you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”
“All we really need to do is hit that little button that switches
“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says,
it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t even see myself. All
fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to
I see is God and those around me. People that I’ve found that
certain things and God has something so much better for us. I
have spent their lives truly loving others are the joyful people.”
believe he’s leading us all into a deeper intimacy with Him that
Much like separation from his megachurch setting,
is just off the charts. Sometimes you shed some things and you
preaching in front of thousands, and the continued growth
realize it’s actually better; some of the things we thought would
of We Are Church exudes, Francis continues to spread the
bring us into the presence of God actually now distract us.”
belief that people are the church.
Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the Sham
“It’s not about going to a place and needing a critical mass
Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong with most
of 8 people or 1,000 people or this or that; it’s the person of
of his family, including his wife, all but one of his daughters,
Christ and enjoying that,” he says. “I really believe the Lord
two sons-in-law and two grandchildren. It’s a place where he
wants us during this time to go back to the scriptures, rethink
later found is where his mother also did ministries in the 1950s,
‘What did he really want the church to be?’ Believers have
and allows him the continued humbling opportunity to live out
been scattered since the beginning of the church. People
his journey through the Gospel, working with the ultra poor
were alone, people were in little groups and found each other
to bring relief, sharing the word of God and, you guessed it,
and enjoyed Christ together.”
planting churches.
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For performance, what makes the MC20 supercar
Maserati of Fort Myers general manager, Maurizio
special? We’re glad you asked. It features a roaring
Randazzo told us the demand for the MC20 is higher than
mid-engine 3.0L V6 621HP twin-turbo with patented
the availability can keep up. The effects of the COVID virus
racing derived technology. What makes this technology
has greatly affected the ability to get these cars in, with the
unique beyond the typical V6, is the usage of Maserati’s
first MC20 set to arrive Spring 2021. Randazzo had this to
patented “Nettuno” engine technology with passive
say about model releases, “The 2021 Ghibli, Quatroportte
pre-chamber combustion to accommodate today’s
and Lavante….by the end of this year. Also, we are getting
emissions standards without sacrificing horsepower.
limited production run of the Ghibli, Quatroportte and
This engineer’s dream, twin-combustion system mated
Lavante “Trofeo” that will be powered by a 3.8-liter, Twin-
with an 8-speed automatic transmission makes this
Turbo Ferrari built v-8 producing 580 hp and 538 lb-ft of
Maserati supercar have no trouble stretching its legs.
torque. Capable of exceeding 200 mph!”
The MC20 comes in two options: the coupe or cab-
Initially, Maserati of Fort Myers will be carrying the
riolet, with an all-electric model not far behind. The four
coupe only with the spyder and electric models to
driving modes (Wet, GT, Sport and Corsa) ensure cus-
come soon. When asked what impresses him most
tomizable enjoyment and comfort anywhere from on
about the MC20 he said, “Impressed by 621 hp @ 7500
the road to the racetrack. The Sport mode, for example,
RPM and 538 ft lbs of torque from 3000 to 5000 rpm!
allows for stiffer suspension for those who prefer spirited
First pre-chamber combustion with twin spark plugs
driving on those winding mountain roads with all of the
incorporated in a road going engine…coming from F1
safety features such as ABS, traction and stability control.
technology that allows the engine to deliver the mas-
If wide open is more your style, try the Corsa mode.
sive power and torque relative to its size and 8000
Though this vehicle comes at a price tag (starting
redline!” That power and torque he mentions takes
$210,000), you can be confident the MC20 will have you
flight with the ultra-light Carbon Fiber “Monocoque” or
feeling like you’re cruising in wine country with the class
internal structure, commonly used in Formula One and
and performance you’d expect from Maserati.
Le Mans prototype racing.
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With COVID in mind, Randazzo and his team at Maserati are taking extra precautions to take care of their customers. Their team will provide test drives, delivery and sales of vehicles at the customer’s home with limited contact at customer request. “We can Facetime or Google-Meet to make the transaction easy and transparent,” said Randazzo, “We will provide special hours, early or late if it makes customer[s] more comfortable to avoid a group of people. We have dedicated staff for constant sanitization of all
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Memorial in Roswell, Georgia, which is the largest Vietnam
DR. CHRISTINE MADDEN WAS ASKED WHY SHE
Memorial south of Washington, D.C.
DECIDED TO GO INTO DERMATOLOGY IN MEDICAL
Dr. Madden’s son PJ served in Afghanistan from 2009-
SCHOOL SHE SAID, “BECAUSE I HATE HOSPITALS.”
2011 as a Captain in the Marine Corp. He helped build a
She said she wanted to find a specialty that kept her out
school in Helmand Province. After it was completed, he led
of the hospital and the flexibility to eventually raise a
his troops to the village, walking ahead of them for safety
family. And that’s what she did.
reasons. He lost both legs that day to an IED but his men
“I love the artistry of dermatology and the ability to save
were not injured. “That’s PJ,” said Dr. Madden. “If someone
lives,” says Dr. Madden, founding director of Dermatology
was going to be injured on his watch, he said he had to be
Institute of America.
him.” To her knowledge, all the children in the area survived
“The VA is doing a pretty good job now but that wasn’t
and the school is still standing.
always the case,” she says. During her training, Dr. Madden
PJ was a recipient of a new house built in Denver by
realized that many veterans were not receiving comprehen-
Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit that builds homes for
sive exams or asked about their history of toxic exposure.
severely wounded veterans across the country. Later PJ
She knew they had a higher risk of cancer, especially skin
donated the home to another vet. He moved to Milwaukee
cancer and when she entered private practice, she created
where he is doing missionary work to help those less for-
a free clinic for vets in her area. She was surprised at how
tunate find housing, jobs and recover from drug abuse. Dr.
open these men and women were and moved by the sever-
Madden continues to raise awareness and donates 10% of
ity of their PTSD. “I can’t tell you how many times I watched
the proceeds of her sales through the Dermatology Institute
vets cry. The brain is a complicated organ and takes time to
of America in Naples to HFOT.
heal. That’s the trauma. When they begin to open up, they
Christine Madden MS MD FAAD received her Bachelor
begin to move forward.” It was at that time she met Captain
of Science in Medical Technology, graduating Summa Cum
George Nelson, USMC. The two became friends and joined
Laude from Michigan State University. She holds a Master’s
forces to spear-head the construction of the Faces of War
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Her primary research during her training was in cell membrane biochemistry with a focus on cell to cell communication and channel theory. Dr. Madden completed her residency in Dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta. She served as a clinical professor at Emory University and was in private practice for 35 years.
Christine Madden MS MD FAAD
She enjoys mentoring junior associates in her field of cosmetic dermatology and non-invasive facial and body rejuvenation. She is a member of multiple professional and trade organizations in dermatology and related fields. She is a founding member of the Atlanta Women’s Dermatological Association, a life-time member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, and the Women’s Dermatological Association. Dr. Madden has developed and sold 12 patented skin care products used by several manufacturers of skin care lines. She continues her research, development and sale of her products through her company in Naples. 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, but if you ask Dr. Madden, we should all be grateful to be able to wake up and live another day. “I believe we were born on the greatest planet and if we are able, we should strive to help others. Choose a charity that is close to your heart. You can make a difference.”
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WITH THE HOLIDAYS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, WE LOOK FORWARD TO AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE. Holiday festivities are the perfect excuse to be over the top with glitz and glamor or subtle with sentiment. We look at three different ways to decorate with style and grace. For all things sophistication, we call on Sheryl from Arabesque of Naples on 5th Avenue South as our leading lady for etiquette and style.  With attention to detail, underscoring the connection of family during the holidays, our first look focuses on the creativity of youth. With generational crafts, collected over decades, the neutral China of Casafina, Portugal, allows the focus to be placed on the pops of color. Sentimental place card holders crafted by her granddaughter and napkin rings put together by her daughter, the clean tones of the linens and stemware, set off the colors of imagination showcasing talent on a blank canvas. Personalized a menu and add chocolates to take home. To bring in the feeling of joy, holiday colors influence the second look with Floridian flare. With a Citrus Green Waterford crystal goblet, we toast to the holiday with a matching Costa Nova, leaf plate. Gold embellishments set the tone for good manners and meaningful table talks. As guests linger a little longer around the holiday table, let them enjoy holiday matchboxes to light candles and favor candies to savor with coffee and after-dinner drinks. Our third look has you serving dinner on a classic monogram and pouring a glass of Port that breathes easily center stage. With stylish flatware and personalized China sets, Arabesque loves the ability to make a gift of fine China an emotional experience with the ability to attach a permanent note on the back of each plate. No matter the holiday, the feeling of togetherness, camaraderie, and care make the look. 38
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