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22 Hollybrook Residents Create Recycling Program 22 Special Olympics Team Seeks Members for 5KRun/Walk 24 Pembroke Pines Included on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” List 26 Glass Gallery Announces Art Competition Winners 26 PPTOPA Presents “The Sunshine Boys” On Stage 28 City of Pembroke Pines Wins Environmental Stewardship Award 30 Seniors Test Their Spanish Spelling Abilities 32 Chapter 23 and All Other Veterans Are Invited to a Free Barbeque

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SWFP Community Center Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Tis’ the Season for Holiday Celebrations Many Ways for Teens to Volunteer in Pembroke Pines Weston Miracle League Kicks Off Baseball Season in Pembroke Pines Imaginations Come Alive at the StoryBook Festival Pembroke Pines Needs Participants for Inside Out Project

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8th Sallarulo’s Race – The City of Pembroke Pines Special Population Team will be participating in the 5KRun/Walk Sallarulo’s Race for Champions and they would like the community to join them. It will be held at 8am at Nova Southeastern University – Davie Campus. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of Broward County. For race and registration information, visit www. firstgiving.com/raceforchampions and choose the “Pembroke Pines Team.”

8th Veteran BBQ – All United States Veterans are invited to commemorate Veterans Day (November 11th) at a free fun-filled family barbeque, from 11am-2pm, at the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center. RVSP required. For information, call 954-450-6888 or send an email to DShawcross@ppines.com.

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21st Teen Dance – Teens can dance the night away, from 6:30-9:30pm, at Walter C. Young Gymnasium & Dinner Theater. Dance is for Walter C. Young Middle School students only. Students must have school ID for admission into dance. Admission cost is $4. For information, call 954-986-5027 or visit www.ppines.com.

11th Veterans Day – Honor those who have served. The free event features guest speakers from multiple US Services, color guard, scouts and the Pembroke Pines Charter School band. It will be held from 12noon – 1pm, at Pembroke Pines City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Holiday Open House – Gather your loved ones and bring a camera to see the beautiful displays of holiday decorations and winter village train displays at the Annual Holiday Open House. It will be held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and open to the public. There will be live entertainment, complimentary refreshments, face painting, and a visit from Santa. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

Snowfest – Fifty tons of snow is forecast for Pembroke Pines during the Annual SnowFest. The event will be held a new location, Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, from 2pm-6pm. The children can play in the snow, visit with Santa, skate on the ice skating rink, enjoy musical entertainment, watch holiday performances, and indulge in treats from the Food truck Round Up. They can also participate in a variety of activities, including face painting, rides, games, arts and crafts and more. Tickets are only required for the snow area ($5 per child ages 12 and under). For information, call 954-4356525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Art Exhibit – Through November 26, don’t miss Awakenings at Studio 18 in the Pines. The exhibit challenges the viewer to look deep within the soul to search for a powerful emotional, spiritual, physical and creative energy which lies dormant. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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StoryBook Festival – Many think of the library as a place to read a book in silence. Some of these books will come alive at the 13th Annual StoryBook Festival, which will be held from 10am to 4:30pm, at the Broward County Southwest Regional Library, located in the Pembroke Pines Academic Village. The free family event offers a day of music, dance, storytelling, storybook characters, crafts, and activities for youngsters and their families. For more information, call 954-357-7406.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive – Through November 12, participate in the annual Thanksgiving food drive at the SW Focal Point Community Center. Donations of gift cards, canned or boxed goods & checks are accepted for our annual drive at the Community Center, from 9am-5pm. For information, call 954-450-6888.

Santa’s Holiday Hotline – Santa has been busy making a list of Pembroke Pines kids to call on his holiday hotline. Register by December 3 and your child (ages 10 and younger) will receive a phone call from Santa from December 16 to 18, between 6pm-8pm. To set up your child’s phone call from Santa, visit www.ppines.com, complete and return the Pembroke Pines North Pole form prior to December 3, and send it to: Santa’s Holiday Hotline C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard (2nd Floor Building B) Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33026. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

Art Competition – Through November 17, the winning artwork from the 10th Annual Art Competition will be on display in the Glass Gallery, located in Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, send an email to nmenasche@bellsouth.net or ssammarco@ppines.com. Weston Miracle League – The Weston Miracle gives South Florida children, between the ages of 5 and 18, with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in Pembroke Pines. Players can join the league throughout the season, which runs through January 25. There is no cost to participate and baseball experience is not needed. For information, visit www. westonmiracleleague.com, call 954-478-9694 or send an email to lindajurko@yahoo.com. Theater – Through November 23, don’t miss the Sunshine Boys at the Pembroke Pines Theater or the Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-437-4884.

Letters to Santa – Santa has been writing letters to many of the kids on his Pembroke Pines route. Any child who has a special message for Santa or wants to submit a wish list should send a letter to: North Pole C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Letters can also be placed in Santa’s Express Mailbox, which will magically appear on December 1, at Pembroke Pines City Hall. Santa will personally write back to each child and wish them a Happy Holiday. Santa must receive letters prior to December 10 to receive a response by December 24. No charge. For information, call 954-4356525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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SWFP Community Center Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive By Debby Teich

or millions of Americans , the Thanksgiving holiday is an

Pembroke Pines Police Department and other volunteers to help sort and package everything in the baskets filled with a turkey and all the trimmings. Pembroke opportunity to indulge in roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, and Pines Police Department’s Valerie Davis pumpkin pie, while enjoying the Toth, who has been part of this effort for company of friends and families. For many years and retired this year, will be those who are less fortunate, however, the coming back to volunteer her time to this holiday may take on a very different meanworthy cause. Chartwells Food Services, ing. This month, the staff at the Southwest who caters for the Pembroke Pines charter Focal Point Community Center will host schools, will also contribute turkeys and the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to gift baskets, as they have for the past four reach out to those in need of assistance. years. With donations from schools, businesses “The people who volunteer have and residents, they are hoping to provide been doing so for many years,” said Jay 100 Thanksgiving baskets and meals to Shechter. “This time of year, the privilege families in Pembroke Pines. to give back is a greater reward than Students at City of Pembroke Pines receiving. We are Community Services Charter Schools, public schools and and we recognize the City has given us private schools have already started the opportunity to help those in need not collecting canned goods, non-perishjust this time of year, but all year long.” ables and food store gift cards for the Diane Shawcross, who organizes the Thanksgiving baskets. Some of the items event, says she is grateful to everyone who include: stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned helps. Members of the Pembroke Pines Fire Department yams, flaked potatoes, gravy, canned Non-perishable items and food store corn, green beans, fruit, and desserts. The volunteer at a prior Thanksgiving food drive. gift cards can be dropped off at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 SWFP Community Center purchases the turkeys, and pies. NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines through November 12th. Once the school drives are complete, members of the Pembroke Pines Professional Fire Fighters Local #2292 will donate their time to assist with transporting bins and help collect food at various locations. They will work with the For information, contact Diane Shawcross at 954-450-6888 or send an email to dshawcross@ppines.com.

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Tis’ the Season for Holiday Celebrations By Debby Teich

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and there are many ways for residents to celebrate with friends and family. ▸▸ Santa’s Holiday Hotline – Santa has been busy making a list of Pembroke Pines kids to call on his holiday hotline. Register by December 3 and your child (ages 10 and younger) will receive a phone call from Santa from December 16 to 18, between 6pm8pm. To set up your child’s phone call from Santa, visit www.ppines.com, complete and return the Pembroke Pines North Pole form prior to December 3, and send it to: Santa’s Holiday Hotline C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard (2nd Floor Building B) Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33026. ▸▸ Snowfest - Fifty tons of snow is forecast for Pembroke Pines during the Annual SnowFest. The event will be held a new location, Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, on December 6, from 2pm-6pm. The children can play in the snow, visit with Santa, skate on the ice skating rink, enjoy musical entertainment, watch holiday performances, and indulge in treats from the Food truck Round Up. They can also participate in a variety of activities, including face painting, rides, games, arts and

crafts and more. Tickets are only required for the snow area ($5 per child ages 12 and under). ▸▸ Letters to Santa - Santa has been writing letters to many of the kids on his Pembroke Pines route. Any child who has a special message for Santa or wants to submit a wish list should send a letter to: North Pole C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Letters can also be placed in Santa’s Express Mailbox, which will magically appear on December 1, at Pembroke Pines City Hall. Santa will personally write back to each child and wish them a Happy Holiday. Santa must receive letters prior to December 10 to receive a response by December 24. No charge. ▸▸ Holiday Open House - On December 11, from 6pm to 9pm, gather your loved ones and bring a camera to see the beautiful displays of holiday decorations and winter village train displays at the Annual Holiday Open House. It will be held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. There will be live entertainment, complimentary refreshments, face painting, and a visit from Santa.

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Many Ways for Teens to Volunteer in Pembroke Pines By Debby Teich

here are many ways for teens to volunteer in Pembroke Pines .

Most offer an opportunity to earn service hours. Some of them include: ▶▶ The City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department needs volunteers for special events in exchange for services hours. For information, call 954-435-6525. »» Veterans Day Ceremony – On November 11, from 11am-2pm, need 5+ volunteers at City Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard. »» Snowfest – On December 6, from 1pm-6:30pm, need 25+ volunteers at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard. »» Sundaes with Santa – On December 20, from 12noon-4:30pm, need 10+ volunteers at SW Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. »» Sundaes with the Bunny – On March 28, from 12noon-4:30pm, need 10+ volunteers at SW Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. »» Egg Stuffing – Need plenty of volunteers to stuff 52,000 eggs. Dates/times TBD. Locations vary. »» Annual Egg Hunts – On April 4, from 6am-11:30am, need 20+ volunteers to help at each location - Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172 Avenue. ▶▶ The Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue, in joint venture with the Pembroke Pines Police Department, offers the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Teen CERT training programs. For information, call 954-436-3274. »» The CERT program educates adults and teens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and provides training for basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training

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Weston Miracle League Kicks Off Baseball Season in Pembroke Pines By Debby Teich

n N ovember 2, the Weston M iracle League kicked off its 8th

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Imaginations Come Alive at the StoryBook Festival By Debby Teich

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▸▸ Watch live children’s performances on three stages. ▸▸ Get creative in the arts and crafts pavilion, which is sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines. ▸▸ Roam the Fantasy Forest, a magical place where children can interact with their Kids enjoyed the 2013 StoryBook Festival. favorite storybook characters, such as the Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Rapunzel and more. ▸▸ Get your face painted. ▸▸ Swap tales at the “Swappin’ Ground” area, where children and adults can tell their own stories. ▸▸ Listen to students from Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School/FSU campus tell their award-winning stories in the auditorium. They will be joined by other storytellers. ▸▸ Bring cameras to take pictures at the StoryBook Photo Spots, which include favorite story book characters. This year, there will be a photo spot of Ponce De Leon landing on the shores of Florida. ▸▸ Visit activities and information tables from Florida environmental groups. ▸▸ Indulge in tasty treats from the food trucks. The Southwest Regional Library is located at the Pembroke Pines Academic Village, 16835 Sheridan Street. For more information, call 954-357-7406.

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Pembroke Pines Needs Participants for Inside Out Project By Debby Teich

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looking for unique ways to make art affordable and accessible to the general public. It is currently searching for members of the gay community who want to be photographed for its newest project, Inside Out, which shares the message of “Coming Out to a Network of Support” and shows the younger generation that there is support across age and gender. Renowned Parisian street-artist JR created the Inside Out photographic collage project in 2007. He invited groups to come together to share messages with their local communities and the world by showcasing large-scale black and white portraits to tell their stories. More than 120,000 people from over 108 countries have participated. As part of Broward County’s 100th birthday celebration, local groups are encouraged to join the effort. Pembroke Pines is the third city to sign up, after Miramar and Fort Lauderdale. Jill Slaughter, Curator of Special Projects for the city, came up with the idea for the Pembroke Pines project. While working on “Which Way Out,” an exhibit at Studio 18 in the Pines about keeping secrets, she learned some disturbing facts. “According the statistics, gay teens are more likely to commit suicide, run away, or become

addicted to alcohol and drugs than their straight peers,” said Slaughter. “This project is another opportunity to show the community that, regardless of our sexual preference, we all have more commonalities than differences. The faces of all groups look the same. It is our opinions that separate us.” The Pembroke Pines Inside Out project needs a minimum of 25 people to participate. It will include members of the Pembroke Pines police department, Broward college students, students from Broward high school Gay-Straight Alliance groups, members of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, local artists and many others. There is no cost to join the project and it is open to the community. Participants will have their 3’ X 4’ black and white portraits taken in January. In February, the portraits will be wheat pasted to the façade of the Pines Recreation Teen Center, located at 7400 Pines Boulevard. The wheat paste allows the photos to be easily installed and removed. For information on the Pembroke Pines installation, send an email to atjslaughter@ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com. For general information on Inside Out, visit www.broward100.org.

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Hollybrook Residents Create Recycling Program By Debby Teich

n N ovember 15, H ollybrook will be among the thousands of

communities across the country that will celebrate America Recycles Day, a nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. The residents of the recreational condo located in Pembroke Pines recently started their own recycling program and it has been very successful. Harold Parke, who helped to lead the effort, says that many condos already recycle bottles, cans, and newspapers, and most textile recycling programs are limited to donation boxes in shopping centers or once- or twicea-year clothing drives. Hollybrook wanted to take recycling to the next level. “Hollybrook has taken the initiative to become the first condo complex in Broward County to go the next step in recycling and launch a pilot program of recycling clothing and other textiles,” said Parke. Hollybrook’s program runs throughout the year. There is a textile collection bin permanently located in the administration building, as well as several textile bins that rotate throughout the complex in a three-month cycle. The bins are located in the second floor laundry rooms. They are emptied every other week and then moved to another place in the Hollybrook complex. “This system is designed to make textile recycling convenient,” said Parke. “There is a bin in your building every three months, and there is always a bin in the administration building if you don’t care to wait for a bin to cycle back to your

building.” The Hollybrook program is designed to recycle more than just clothing. It also includes bedding, towels, curtains, table cloths, throw rugs and many other household items. It recycles all textiles, including good quality clothing that can be resold, as well as ripped or stained clothing and other textiles that can be reused in industry. “Everything made from fabric can be recycled,” said Parke. “It is preferable to recycle these items than to discard them to a landfill. In landfills, fabrics slowly decompose and account of about 5% of the volume of landfills. Recycling adds a new value to used textiles.” The collected textiles are distributed in flea markets in Central America. They are also converted to wiping cloths or shredded into fibers, which can be used for insulation, pillow stuffing, speaker cones, and more. Hollybrook will accept donations from anyone in the community. Donated textiles should be clean, dry, and placed in a plastic bag to keep them dry. Parke says that Hollybrook residents should feel good about their efforts, since the used clothing has helped someone live a better life, and the clothing kept out of landfills will help their grandchildren live a better life. For information or to make a donation, call 954-326-5159.

Special Olympics Team Seeks Members for 5KRun/Walk By Debby Teich

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age categories. After the ceremony, all race participants and their families are invited to stay for the Carnival of Champions, which will have celebrity guests, entertainment, food, and fun activities. Sallarulo’s Race for Champions was created by Paul, Patrick and Samantha Sallarulo to raise money for Special Olympics Broward County. Paul is a member of the NSU Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Wayne H. Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Dental School – Advisory Board, and President of the International NSU Alumni Association. He has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics and has been working with people with special needs since he was 16 years old. In 2006, Paul decided to complete a half marathon in Orlando to mark his 50th birthday. At the same time, he raised money for Special Olympics by collecting donations. He finished the race and surpassed his fundraising goal, generating $130,000 in donations. This motivated him to create an event where the community could join him in his support of Special Olympics. It was the start of the 5K Run/ Walk. Special Olympics Broward County provides a free program that enriches the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These programs provide the athletes with the invaluable gifts of self-confidence and self-image, which carries over into all aspects of their lives. In Pembroke Pines, Special Olympic athletes participate in a variety of sports, including: flag football, swimming, soccer and basketball. “We hope to increase the number of participants on our Pines team,” said Palacios. “We want to give back to the organization that provides many sports training programs to individuals in our community.” For race and registration information, visit www.firstgiving.com/raceforchampions and choose the “Pembroke Pines Team.” For information on programs in Pembroke Pines, call Mary Palacios, CTRS, CPRP, Special Population Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines, call V/TDD 954-986-1582 or send an email to mpalacios@ppines.com.

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Pembroke Pines Included on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” List By Debby Teich

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According to Money magazine, they have made a good choice. Money recently revealed its annual “Best Places to Live in America” 2014 list and the City of Pembroke Pines was on it. It was ranked #32, and the only city in Florida to be among the top 50. “We’ve often been described as a city with a friendly small-town feel, but with big city amenities, events and activities,” said City of Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis. “It’s this unique blend of both that makes our city a great place to live, work, retire and visit. We’re very proud to be the only city in Florida to hold this special ranking of being one of the Best Places to Live in America.” According to the magazine, the list looked at 781 cities across country with populations 50,000 to 300,000 and ranked them based on more than 50 factors, such as: economic strength, job growth, affordable housing, safety, schools, accessible healthcare, arts and leisure, and the ease of living. Money cited a variety of reasons for ranking Pembroke Pines so high. With 20 A-rated schools, low taxes, and five communities for folks age 55 and older, Pembroke Pines is a haven for both retirees Pembroke Pines is a great place to live, work, retire and visit. Photos by Angelica M. Chiru

and young families. It’s in a prime spot for work— a half-hour commute to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale—as well as play. The Everglades National Park is just an hour to the west, and in under 30 minutes you can be unrolling your blanket on one of Florida’s prime beaches. While Pembroke Pines has no real city center, Farmers Market in Pembroke Gardens no one lacks for shopping; the city contains 8.5 million square feet of retail space. Those who come seeking warmth won’t be disappointed, as the city has the warmest winter temps of any on our list. But they’ll also need to prepare for wet weather—Pembroke Pines ranks high in terms of annual rainfall. Mona Davis was not surprised to find Pembroke Pines on Money’s top 50 list. “I have lived in Pembroke Pines for 25 years and would not consider moving anywhere else,” said Davis. “I love the people, culture, and climate. In fact, I love everything about the city!” For more information on Money magazine’s list, visit http://time.com/money/3312342/pleasanton-ca-bestplaces-to-live. For information on Pembroke Pines, visit www.ppines.com.

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Glass Gallery Announces Art Competition Winners By Debby Teich

ver 90 artists participated in the City of

Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery 10th Annual Art Competition. Seven winners were selected. Through November 17, the community is invited to view the free exhibit, located at the Glass Gallery, 10100 Pines Boulevard. The juried art competition features approximately 200 pieces of beautifully displayed art. It represents a wide variety of art mediums, including: watercolor, oil, pencil, sculpture, mixed media, ceramic and photography. “This is our 10th Annual Art Competition and every year is better than the previous one,” said Benoit Menasche, City of Pembroke Pines Art Curator and Administrator. “Needless to say this year’s competition is the best ever. Visitors will be amazed at the quality of work exhibited. It shows that we are ready for our own museum in Pembroke Pines. I am very proud of our artists and I am honored to be associated with #2 them. Artists are special people; they are the creators and the soul of our city.” The winners of the competition include: #1. Best Photography – Michael Levine – “The Jazz Man” #2. Best Sculpture – Sharon Dash – “Late Bloomer” #3. Best of Show – Cecilia Bedin – “About To Fly” #4. Best Watercolor – Ruth Karp – “The Tree” #5. Best Mixed Media – Edurne Uribe – “Atorazazo Yamato” #6. Best Painting – Katey Penner – “Einstein” #7. Best Poster Design – Guillermo Mazzoti – “Watching You” The next show at the Glass Gallery is “Children’s Holiday in the Pines.” All children, between the ages of 6 and 12, who live in Pembroke Pines, are invited to submit their artwork. The exhibit will be on display from November 19 to January 13. The opening reception will be held on December 16.

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While technically an “amateur” company, PPTOPA productions routinely feature some of the finest actors Broadway show, the Pembroke Pines Theater of and actresses in South Florida. They are teachers, the Performing Arts (PPTOPA) can give you a taste attorneys, doctors, business owners and others who of what it is like. It offers top-notch community theater volunteer their time to immerse themselves in something at an affordable price. From October 31-November they love. Recent casts have included performers who 23, “The Sunshine Boys” will be on stage for several have headlined productions at Stage Door, Curtain performances. Call, Tamarac, and Actors Theaters. They have been “We invite everyone to come see the show,” said Mina on national Broadway tours, starred in Hollywood films, Mandel, executive vice-president. “The cast is fabulous and written and produced their own plays. Many have and talented.” been nominated and selected as recipients of South “The Sunshine Boys” was written by Neil Simon. The Florida’s Carbonell awards. PPTOPA show is directed by Ben Sandomir and proPPTOPA presents three shows annually and many of duced by Alvin Entin. It tells the story of a fictional vaudethem have attracted as many as 4,000 people. With a ville duo, Al Lewis & Willie Clark, who achieved great full orchestra, as well as professional sets, backdrops success as comedic pioneers on stage and early televiand costumes, the plays are expensive to produce. The sion. A decade ago, they had a falling out and vowed theater raises money through donations and ticket sales, never to speak again. Now Willie’s nephew is a talent which range from $14 to $24. The next show will be agent and has gotten CBS to request them for a “History “Gypsy“ in the spring. of Comedy” retrospective. The grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Performances are held at the Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan PPTOPA is the oldest continuously operating commuStreet, in the River of Grass Artspark. Friday and Saturday evening nity theater in Broward County. It was founded in 1993 by performances begin at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at a group of dedicated individuals who wanted to provide 2pm. For information, to order tickets or to volunteer, call 954-437-4884, low cost, high quality live theater for the community, as visit www.pptopa.com or send an email to info@pptopa.org. well as opportunities for anyone interested in assisting in the creation of theater. f you have always dreamed of seeing a

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residents to participate in becoming environmental stewards of our beautiful presented the City of Pembroke city. It is an honor for Pembroke Pines Pines with the Environmental to be a winner of the Florida Municipal Stewardship Award through the 2014 Achievement Award.” Florida Municipal Achievement proTo implement the program, Pembroke gram. Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Pines promoted conservation, improved C. Ortis accepted the award on behalf and protected environmental conditions, of the City of Pembroke Pines from and provided environmental educaLori Moseley, President of the Florida tion and outreach programs. Shechter League of Cities and Mayor of the City of worked with Waste Pro USA, to create Miramar. a step-by-step guide on how to recycle Pembroke Pines was one of only three in Pembroke Pines. Shechter says Florida cities recognized during the 6th that he hopes the community will take Annual Florida Municipal Achievement advantage of the Re-Engage, Recycle Awards. It received the award for the and Reinvigorate guide and encour“Re-Engage, Recycle and Reinvigorate” ages residents and businesses to 2012 initiative, which was designed to become involved in the Environmental increase recycling, reduce waste and Stewardship movement. encourage reuse in multi-family build“Recycling is nothing new,” said ings throughout Pembroke Pines. The Lori Moseley, President of the Florida League of Cities and Mayor of the City of Miramar, presents Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis with Shechter. “There is a generation of pilot communities of Hollybrook and the Florida League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award. people who remember recycling during Pines Point saw a significant reduction in World War II. Everything from the foil inside a box of cigarettes to metal toys were solid waste and the recycling participation was dramatically increased. recycled as needed. Recycling is here to stay. Let’s pay it forward so the next gen“The success of the program was due to the efforts of neighborhood-based eration can see the benefits of working together and enjoy the results.” volunteers and the creative, organizational and implementation efforts of Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing,” said Mayor Ortis. “We plan to continue our Re-Engage, Recycle and Reinvigorate efforts and ask all For information, call Jay Shechter at 954-450-6888 or via email jshechter@ppines.com.

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Seniors Test Their Spanish Spelling Abilities By Debby Teich

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once again competed for the title of “Spelling Bee Champion.” The 3nd Annual Senior Spanish Spelling Bee was held at the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center. “The Spelling Bee helps to keep their minds young,” said Suzy Felix, Activities Coordinator. “It doesn’t matter their age. They always enjoy a little competition with their friends.” Pembroke Pines Director of Community Services and Housing Jay Shechter, who loves to play Scrabble, came up with the idea for a Spelling Bee several years ago. After holding the first two in English, the Spanish-speaking seniors wanted a turn. The next contest was in Spanish, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The recent Spelling Bee was open to those 18 and older. Participants ranged in age from 53 to 84. The tension was high throughout the competition, as they spelled a wide range of words using the pronunciation from the Spanish alphabet, including any special punctuation. The contest

started with easy words, such as “blusa” and “hablar” and progressed with more difficult ones. Once contestants misspelled a word, they were eliminated. Teresa Eyrich, who won 3rd place in 2013, was declared the winner after she correctly spelled “alféizar,” which means “the inner ledge of a window.” She received $50. Magie Urquijo won second place ($30) and Luz Pardo won third place ($20). All three received a Certificate of Recognition. The SWFP Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For additional information about this or other events for the community, including classes, services and rental opportunities at the SW Focal Point Community Center, call 954-450-6888 and ask for the activities desk or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services. 2014 Spelling Bee winners were: Teresa Eyrich, Magie Urquijo and Luz Pardo.

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Community News

Chapter 23 and All Other Veterans Are Invited to a Free Barbeque By Debby Teich

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“We welcome any United Broward County States Veteran who served Vietnam Veterans in the Armed Forces durChapter 23 held their ing the Vietnam War to monthly meeting at the be a guest at our monthly Alexander “Sandy” Nininger meetings,” said Jim Ellard, Veterans’ Nursing Home in President of the Chapter. Pembroke Pines. The 120“We have interesting bed facility, which opened in programs and occasion2001, offers skilled nursing ally take our meeting on care and can accommodate the road to tour locations 60 residents with dementia/ dedicated to the support of Alzheimer’s disease. During Veterans.” the visit, the Knights of Louis Hammel served in Columbus in conjunction the Vietnam War. He plans with the City of Pembroke to attend the barbeque and Pines SW Focal Point join Chapter 23. Community Center invited “It will be nice to be The Broward County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 23, the second largest chapter in the state of Florida, held all U.S. Veterans to comits October meeting at the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger Veterans’ Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines. surrounded by so many memorate Veterans Day Veterans, as we celebrate by enjoying a free fun-filled family barbeque. It will be held on November 8, from the service of all U.S. military veterans,” said Hammel. 11:30am-2pm, at the SW Focal Point Community Center.

Chapter 23 is open to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, OR in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. With 150 members, it is the second largest chapter in the state of Florida. Members typically meet at the Veterans of Foreign War VFW Post 1966, 350 SW 25th Street in Lauderdale, on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7pm.

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ovember is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s worth noting that 2014 has brought some encouraging news. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nearly twice as many homes in the United States are smoke-free — 83 percent, compared with 43 percent of households 20 years ago. Although the CDC celebrated the results, there was a note of caution: Too many people still face the dangers of second-hand smoke. In fact, exposure to second-hand smoke still kills more than 40,000 Americans every year. That’s why it’s so important to remain vigilant about urging our loved ones and friends to kick the habit — and be assertive about identifying, diagnosing and treating lung cancer early, before it has a chance to progress.

With such an outstanding resource right here in our own backyard, there’s no reason not to take advantage of Memorial Cancer Institute for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. And to make getting screened for lung cancer even easier, Memorial has taken two important steps: First, lung CT scans are a covered benefit for Memorial employees and their dependents through Memorial Health Network. Second, for the community, Memorial is offering lung CT scans for just $99.* You are eligible for this special screening offer if you are between the ages of 55 and 74, currently smoke or quit smoking in the last 15 years, and have no severe co-morbidities that would inhibit treatment. All you need to do is get a written prescription from your physician and have the CT scan performed at a Memorial facility. If you or someone you know is at risk, Memorial Cancer Institute makes it easy to join the thousands of others who are now getting screened across the country. Despite much progress, lung cancer is still the nation’s secondmost commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. But with Memorial Cancer Institute — Broward County’s leading cancer program — working every day to prevent, detect and treat lung cancer, we can all breathe a little easier.

As Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the South Broward Hospital District, I’m proud that Memorial Healthcare System and Memorial Cancer Institute are taking the lead in this effort. Memorial Cancer Institute offers lung cancer patients and their families the full range of treatments — including leading-edge surgery, chemotherapy and radiation oncology, in addition to medication management therapy, psychological and social services, and an Image Recovery Center that works to help patients look and feel their best. Throughout their care, patients at Memorial Cancer Institute enjoy the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of professionals who are dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Memorial’s experts work side-by-side with patients and families to do whatever it takes to beat a cancer diagnosis. This team includes Lung Cancer Navigators, who help patients find their way through the healthcare system — scheduling appointments quickly and efficiently, assisting with insurance or payment issues, and answering questions at every step. Earlier this year, Memorial Cancer Institute partnered with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation to improve individualized standards of care for lung cancer patients in the community hospital setting. The Foundation recognized Memorial Cancer Institute as one of its 360 Community Hospital Centers of Excellence and for its outstanding clinical care and research, quality outcomes and survivorship rates.

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PPCHS Students Help Digitize 50+ Years of Historical Documents By Debby Teich

hen the new Civic Center opens in Pembroke Pines , it will

offer residents an opportunity to learn about the history of their city, which was incorporated nearly 55 years ago. Students from the Pembroke Pines Charter High School History Hunters Club have teamed up with the City of Pembroke Pines Historical Museum to digitize thousands of historical documents. The project will be displayed at the Civic Center. Approximately 25 students from different grades are working with City Historian Gerry Witoshynsky and Assistant Ellen McNamara on the extensive project that is comprised of three phases. The students have already begun working on Phase I, which requires sorting and sifting through mounds of newspaper articles provided by the Historical Museum. They are organizing them into categories, such as City’s Infrastructure, City Commission, Parks and Recreation, Education, Music, Culture, Minority Influence, Housing, and more. “The kids and I brainstormed the best ways of separating the newspapers into topics,” said English teacher Marta Cabeza, who is overseeing the effort. “We started out with approximately 15 Students from the Pembroke Pines Charter High School History Hunters Club are working with the City of Pembroke Pines Historical Museum to help preserve the City’s history.

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School News

PPCS Academic Village Middle School Campus Celebrates Peace Week By Debby Teich

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Village Middle School recently joined others around the world to celebrate Peace Week 2014. They participated in a variety of activities and organized events centered on the theme of “peace.” “These activities were an excellent way to get all of the student body involved in establishing positive peer relations,” said Jennilee Abolafia, guidance counselor. “Being that we are a new school, all of our students have come from various backgrounds, with vast experiences. Their interactions throughout the week provided them with a safe environment to make new friends that will last at least through high school.” Thirty students in the school’s leadership class organized the effort with help from Deborah Carvajal, drama teacher. The students made Pinwheels for Peace and placed them on the campus grounds, drew peace symbols on the walkways, and signed a Peace Pledge banner. They also wrote “Pass the Peace Notes,” which were messages of peace that they shared during lunch and in the hallways. The notes contained compliments or had quotes from famous peacemakers, such as “You are beautiful just the way you are,” “You have a fantastic smile,” or “Be the

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change you wish to see in the world.” In addition, each student and staff member was given a tag to write their wish for peace. “All the tags were placed on the peace tree that grows outside our front doors as a daily reminder that peace begins with us,” said Abolafia. “All of the students participated and were excited to share their wishes.” Eighth-grade students Janiya Russell and Nicholas Sarbello participated in the effort. “During peace week, while making the pinwheels and writing down my peace wish, I realized that the world is going to change,” said Russell. “Someday someone, or all people, will make that change.” “During peace week, it felt great to work with fellow leaders, surprise everyone with our creative works and instill a peaceful feeling among students at our school,” said Sarbello. The Pembroke Pines Charter School Academic Village Middle School is located at 17195 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.pinescharter.net.

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6:30pm · Registration and Refreshments 7:00 pm · Program- Rev. Bob Sands, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist; will speak on “how to deal with the stress of the holidays” In closing, we will share in a special “Candle Lighting Ceremony” in memory of your loved one.

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