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Community News 8

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Sunrise Sting Reached Their GOAL To Win The State Cup This Season

10 Sunrise Residents Enjoyed A Night Out On Their Town 10 Dynamic Duo Performs at Sunrise Civic Theatre 12 Spend A Night Under The Stars

chamber news 12 The Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce Can Help Local Businesses

Can do kid 14 Bella Volunteers Like No One Is Watching 14 Talented Teens Are Encouraged To Take the Stage at Lyrical Lounge

MAyor’s Message 16 Education Is The “Word” As The City of Sunrise Kicks Off The School Year

Message from the Police Chief

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Open Play Chess – Each Saturday morning, the City hosts FREE open chess play for all ages. Participants gather from 10:00am-12:00pm in the lobby of the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre located at 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. People of all ages and skill levels, including those who have never played chess, are invited to participate in supervised open play.

New players can be taught and guided by more experienced players. The Club creates year-round opportunities for friendly competition and learning, and supplements the work of schoolbased groups in Sunrise. For more information about the City’s open-play chess sessions, call (954)746-3207. (This month’s games are also on September 12th, 19th and 26th.)

World Music Concert featuring Jorge Alfano – Enjoy a musical journey around the globe as Jorge Alfano entertains with his diverse troupe of musicians and dancers. Featured artists include belly dancers, Argentine gauchos and Bollywood dancers.

8:00pm at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre – 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise - Reserved seating available; $16 adult, $14 students with ID and $10 child - The Sunrise Civic Center Box Office is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and one hour before shows. Call (954) 747-4646 for ticket information.

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The event will feature distinguished speakers, as well as music and the presentation of colors. 8:30am at the Sunrise Public Safety Building – 10440 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise – FREE admission.

“Lyrical Lounge” Teen Open Mic Night – Poets, singers, actors, musicians and other talented teens are encouraged to take the stage. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The Lyrical Lounge is presented in partnership with the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the SPEAK! collective, and the Community Foundation of Broward. 7:00-9:00pm - Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery- 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard

17th Word-Up Poetry Slam Auditions – Broward County high school students can step up to the mic at the City’s 7th annual poetry slam. 6:00pm at the Sunrise Civic Theatre - 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise - Only 50 spaces open for auditions. Preregistration is required. Download audition registration form at www. sunrisefl.gov/wordup. Chosen poets will participate in a series of free writing and performance workshops presented in partnership with the Jason Taylor Foundation and the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, with support from the Community Foundation of Broward. Call 954 -747-4662 or email sdiaz@sunrisefl.gov for more information.

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Citizenship class – Review, prepare and learn what it takes to be a United States of America citizen in this FREE weekly informational session. No registration necessary. Held each Saturday at the Sunrise Daniel Pearl Library in the Community Room – 10:30am-12:30pm – 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise- Call 954-357-7440 for more information.

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19th September 11th Remembrance Ceremony – A special ceremony to honor the victims, heroes and survivors

performance with personal stories and humor during their piano and violin concert earning them rave reviews around the globe - 2:00pm at the Sunrise Civic Theatre - 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise – Reserved seating available: $15 adult, $13 students with ID and $10 child - The Sunrise Civic Center Box Office is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and one hour before shows. Call (954) 747-4646 for ticket information.

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JAFCO TOURS – First Wednesday of every month ~ Take a two - part informative tour and learn what JAFCO is and the meaningful programs and services they provide to the community’s children as well as volunteer opportunities. 9:30am Jewish Children’s Village is where the tour begins ~ 4200 N. University Drive and then at 11:30, it continues to the Children’s Ability Center located at 5100 North Nob Hill Road and completes with a volunteer information session. For more information visit www.jafco.org or call Linda Sachs at 954-315-8664.

Senior Center Chess Club – Each Friday, The Sunrise Senior Center hosts a chess club from 10:00am-12:00pm -10650 West Oakland Park Blvd. For details, call 954-746-3670.

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Sunrise Sting Reached Their GOAL To Win The State Cup This Season Community News

By Beverly Perkins

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Sunrise Sting Championship

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occer has been a hot topic with the U.S. Women’s National Team defeating Japan this summer in Canada becoming the 2015 FIFA World Cup Champion and the first three-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner. Similar to these professionals, the Sunrise Sting U18 soccer team became the first girls’ team to win the first State Cup at U13 and the last at U18 in the past 20 years, showing their incredible level of consistency. The Sunrise Sting U18 team has now won three State Cups which is the most in the state for this particular age group. Only two other female teams have achieved the same this century. For the fourth consecutive year, Sunrise has won the most State Cups in the state. They currently have ten in this decade, again being the most in Florida, since 2010.

The Sunrise Sting U18 girls’ 22 member soccer club recently traveled to Auburndale, Florida to play in the 2015 Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Championship and defeated the Orlando ECLN 2-1 in overtime. This won them the State Cup once again. They also achieved a perfect 6-0 record winning the Region III Premier League Championship at the beginning of the season where they competed against other top teams in the southeast.

Many of these girls have much to focus on besides the game, as twenty of the twenty two players, are preparing for college after earning soccer scholarships.

Coach Bruce Konners has worked with many of these girls since they were very young. He has seen them grow up on the field and mature into fine young adults who are ready to put their best foot forward, but this time into the next stage of their lives.

“It was a good feeling because we accomplished our mission, which was to give the girls an opportunity to play in college and get into a good school,” Konners said. “The overall reward, besides college, was the girls really got along and became best of friends for life. We’ve been one of the top teams in Florida and the girls grew as people and learned a lot of lessons. Being together so long we became a very steady team that never got too high or too low.”

Many of these girls have had fantastic high school soccer careers and have made friendships that will last a lifetime in addition to having the memories of such a significant part of their lives. Julia Jaffe has been playing soccer since she was just seven years old, and was an integral part of starting the Sunrise Sting

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since its inception in 2005. Her loyalty has always been to Coach Bruce and her club team. “Coach Bruce has given us the grit and determination to succeed at anything Mariah Marrero, Julia Jaffe & Holly Fritz we did on the field and whatever we will do in our future,” says Jaffe.

Sunrise may be small in comparison to other clubs, but they pride themselves on hard work, superior skills and friendly, yet competitive play. Their focus is developing technically advanced players who love playing the game with other highly skilled individuals. This underlying philosophy has proved to have successful results for individual players and the team as a whole.

Many Sunrise players have earned prestigious awards and honors and also participate on State, Regional and National teams. The program also provides great exposure to colleges since they play in top leagues and in college showcases.

This year’s U18 team has 19 college commitments, including 14 destined for Division I schools and three headed to the National Champions, Florida State University. Julia Julia Jaffe and Jacky Huch Jaffe will be attending Brandeis University in Boston this fall. She chose this school not only to play soccer, but for its academics as well. Jaffe states, “Sports teach that discipline, passion, and commitment are essential to achieve goals and to succeed in anything you desire.”

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Sunrise Residents Enjoyed A Night Out On Their Town Community News

By Beverly Perkins

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he City of Sunrise took part in the 32nd Annual National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 4th as they hosted the event with Target as their primary sponsor. Community residents participated in this nationwide event that has been bringing neighbors and community officers together since its inception in 1984. An estimated 30 million plus people take part in this effort to increase awareness about police programs, drug prevention, town and neighborhood watch and other anti-crime endeavors.

The first Tuesday in August has been designated as the official “National Night Out” across the nation in all communities. The event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in the United States and Canada. This is the nation’s premiere non-profit crime prevention organization dedicated to the promotion and development of crime prevention in these local communities.

NATW is a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and concerned citizens. Due to the ambitious collaboration of these groups, NATW was able to launch this annual National Night Out campaign which promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to create a cohesive effort making neighborhoods safer and bet-

ter places to live.

The purpose is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and community officials by bringing back a sense of community in a time when citizens can no longer leave their doors unlocked. “National Night Out” provides such an opportunity.

These events are typically organized by block watches, non-profit organizations, companies and police departments. They range from simple street gatherings with BBQ and pot-luck dishes to full-blown festivals with live music, food trucks and various entertainment. Many include safety demonstrations, seminars and youth events along with the visit of local emergency personnel.

The event was a success at the Sunrise Police Department as Sunrise residents enjoyed meeting community personnel and local business vendors while listening to great music, indulging in free food and watching K-9 and SWAT demonstrations on this exciting night of community togetherness.

For more information and safety updates from the Sunrise Police Department, “like” them on Facebook at City of Sunrise Police Department and follow them on Twitter @ SunrisePoliceFL. Please note their non-emergency number: 954764-HELP (4357).

Dynamic Duo Performs at Sunrise Civic Theatre

By Beverly Perkins

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he award-winning, internationally acclaimed Karkowska sisters, Katarzyna and Anna, add a new twist to a musical performance with personal stories and humor during their piano and violin concert earning them rave reviews around the globe. This dynamic duo has performed in many of the country’s most prestigious concert halls including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center (NYC), Gusman Center for Performing Arts (Miami, FL), National Grand Theater (Warsaw, Poland), National Center for the Arts (Mexico City, Mexico), and they will now be performing this month at the Sunrise Civic Theatre.

Both sisters hold Master’s Degrees in music from prestigious musical schools. Katarzyna, better known as Kasha, is alumni of Chopin Academy and Anna of the Juilliard School.

Described as “a superbly talented young pianist” and “a very gifted young violinist” by distinguished professors and musical directors has contributed to their success.

Kasha plays the piano and has toured both North America and Europe and recorded for Polish National, Mexican and American TV and Radio including PBS (Buffalo). In Warsaw, besides studying solo piano, she became a successful chamber music player, performing in a variety of chamber music groups and participating as an accompanist at the prestigious international music festivals in Zagan and Lancut, Poland. Anna plays the violin and has performed as a soloist with many orchestras including the Penderecki Festival Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, Sinfonia Cracovia, the Polish-American Symphony Orchestra, the Deaborn Symphony Orchestra, Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, the Fairmont Chamber Orchestra and

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Besides performing in amazing venues and destinations, the sisters have had the honor and privilege to perform at Pope John Paul II’s Eightieth Birthday Gala (Chicago, IL), Closing Ceremony of “The Vanished World of Polish Jews” Exhibition at the Yeshiva University Museum in NYC and the UNICEF Charity Gala. The sisters also have spent time educating and lecturing over 100,000 American students who are the new generation of music listeners.

Journalists around the world have written that audiences have gone wild with their breathtaking, amazing mastery.

After mesmerizing audiences, the duo always receives standing ovations, encores and rave reviews. Their most recent show, “Classics Around the World”, is great entertainment for the entire family and a perfect way to expose a younger crowd to classical music.

For more information about the duo please visit www.karkowskaduo.org and www.annakarkowska.com. Showtime is 2:00pm September 19th at the Sunrise Civic Theatre - 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise – Reserved seating available: $15 adult, $13 students with ID and $10 child - The Sunrise Civic Center Box Office is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and one hour before shows. Call (954) 747-4646 for ticket information.

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s fall approaches and the sun sets earlier, it’s a great time to explore the night sky. Every Saturday at dusk, the public is welcome to stargaze at the Fox Astronomical Observatory at Markham Park. Once inside, one will find all kinds of telescopic equipment along with refractors and reflectors at the facility.

If these terms and gear are unfamiliar, members of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association (SFAAA) are always on site to teach, answer questions and demonstrate how these tools operate.

The SFAAA is a nonprofit organization which calls the Fox Observatory home. They hold monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Membership fee is $20 (student membership is $10) for the year which covers the entire family and includes exclusive member-only activities such as learning to use a telescope, video and slide show presentations, star parties, astronomy day, CCD imaging, observatory operations and other special projects along with a monthly newsletter. However, Saturday night stargazing is always free to everyone until midnight.

The facility is named after Dr. Joseph Dennison Fox, a former Professor of Astronomy and History, in recognition of his generosity and leadership. He brought an optical tube assembly for a Photo courtesy of Aaron Umpierre Photography 6-inch f/15 refractor

from Puerto Rico when he retired in South Florida in the late 1960s. Fox joined the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association in 1970 and later donated his infamous refractor to the club. This telescope has been updated and restored and now resides in his namesake observatory.

On a clear night, it’s possible to have as many as 15 telescopes situated around the observatory. But, it’s always encouraged to bring your own telescope if you have one. On rainy or cloudy nights the SFAAA will show astronomy based presentations and videos. It’s an “out of this world” experience and many who attend continue to visit and expand their knowledge of what surrounds the universe.

The Fox Observatory is located at Markham Park, 16001 State Road 84, Sunrise. Once past the guard gate, turn left at 4-way stop and then make the first right and continue to the end of the circle. For more information about the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association contact 954-384-0442. If you arrive at the park before sunset, the park charges a $1.50 per person entrance fee. Observatory admission is free. Donations are accepted.

The Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce Can Help Local Businesses

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very business has its own strategy for attracting new customers but fail to include the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce in their marketing plan. With busy schedules, long work hours, and a myriad of business challenges, owners are in short supply of time to expand their business, and that is where the Chamber meets a need.

The Chamber is working hard at work helping businesses grow. We are committed to helping the community and its residents reach companies that make their lives better and to work with companies they can trust.

Each month we hope to share with you a business strategy that will help every business be more successful, as well as assist area residents to become educated consumers. With the expertise of many of our members, we will share with you the work of your local and dynamic Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce as we help businesses grow and become a more integral part of our outstanding community. The success of the Chamber is based upon our ability to make a difference in our community. Our charity work is extensive and our goal is to help business be the very best.

While many reading this are not Chamber members, our reach is beyond membership. We hope you will call us for information about a company that might meet your needs. Local businesses wanting to work and grow their customer base, the Chamber is your conduit – to new customers, to government officials and to insuring your prosperity.

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Take time to share the news of your business through a variety of venues. This may be done through the outstanding business exposure available in Our City Sunrise, working with area local schools, joining in the work of an area charitable organization or, if appropriate, joining the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce. Meeting people needs to be your mission and may just become the outcome of your membership.

Consider the Greater Chamber of Commerce for your networking and business needs. Attend our monthly breakfast meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at Seven Bridges Golf Club. Make a free guest reservation by calling us at 954.835.2428.

Take a few moments to learn about our “Sunrise Business Heroes” annual luncheon and awards program on October 16th.

Nominate one of your special employees who has gone unrecognized for far too long. Call the Chamber for your application and further information. You don’t need to be a Chamber Member to make a nomination, nominating is FREE and be a part of this beautiful luncheon in October.

Together we can make Sunrise the best place to do business.

To become involved or to receive more information about the Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, please contact Louis Feuer, MA, MSW, Chair, Board of Directors, Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce at 954-838-7504.

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hile most children and teens spent their summer vacation at the beach, or at camp, or just hanging out with friends, Bella Hernandez chose to spend her time at the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center.

Bella, an eleven year old, rising 6th grade honor student at Sawgrass Springs Middle School, decided volunteering is what she wanted to do on her break.

The Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center is a social, educational and recreational facility for seniors. They offer more than sixty classes weekly, plus they have adult day care and Alzheimer’s respite programs. All the activities are given in a structured and safe environment. Currently, they have over one thousand members. Members have access to social workers who provide assistance with referrals, crisis intervention and every day problem solving. Licensed nurses are also on staff to provide health support and educational classes.

One day Bella went to work with her grandmother, Nancy Miller, who is a registered nurse at the center. She loved helping out so much that she wanted to contribute more.

Being a dancer since the age of three, and now a competitive dancer for the past 5 years, allows Bella the advantage of teaching dance to the seniors. She especially loved dancing with Alzheimer’s residents when there was live

entertainment on Shabbat.

While at the center, she didn’t just dance.

She took on multiple tasks such as filing in the office and serving lunch in the dining hall. She also called bingo and assisted residents by helping them understand the game. She also taught those interested how to play Wii bowling so they could enjoy today’s popular video game pastime.

Bella says, “When I left the center for the day I was very happy that I was able to help the members enjoy their day and that they went home feeling happy too.”

Members got used to having Bella around the center considering she was there at least 12 hours a week. They appreciated her company as she spent time just talking and listening to their stories. She enjoyed their company too since she plans on continuing her visits during the school year when she doesn’t have dance class or homework. Her future plans include attending college in an arts program so she can achieve her goal as a professional dancer.

For more information on the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center - 5000 Nob Hill Rd., Sunrise - call 954-7422299 or visit www.cantorcenter. com.

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t’s that time of year again when the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery is transformed into Lyrical Lounge, an intimate coffeehouse-like setting, where local Broward County students have the opportunity to take the stage. Lyrical Lounge has been a huge success with its “Teen Open Mic Night”. Due to its increased popularity, the program will resume monthly. Each month, featured artists will get to perform poetry, comedy, music and more in this non-intimidating environment.

It all started with the “Word Up! Poetry Slam” competition six years ago. Chosen participants were able to attend creative writing workshops and perform their original pieces in front of an audience. As a result, it was noted that many students had the desire to have an outlet to showcase their talent, and a partnership with the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the SPEAK! collective, and the Community Foundation of Broward was created. This ambitious joint effort has attendance constantly growing. Students in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are able to participate in after-school poetry programs provided by these generous organizations.

“This program is changing lives; students are being transformed by the opportunity to discover things about themselves and the world through writing poetry and standing on stage and being

validated through their words,” says Darius Daughtry, Director of Poetry Programs at the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network.

“And these young people are our future.”

Piper High School graduate, Zoharian Williams, better known as Zo, became somewhat a local celebrity with his success in the program. Winning contests such as the “District Wide Poetry Slam”, “Lauderhill’s Got Talent”, “Louder Than A Bomb” Florida Poetry Festival and Sunrise’s own “Word Up! Poetry Slam” has made him one of the most inspiring individuals the program has had. Many other aspiring teens hope to follow in his footsteps.

Auditions for this year’s 7th annual “Word-Up Poetry Slam” will be held at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre on September 17th. Students enrolled in Broward County high schools for the 2015-2016 academic year are invited to participate. Fifty spaces are open and pre-registration is required. Twenty poets will be selected to advance to the “Word Up!” stage on October 24th. The finalists must participate in a series of free writing and performance workshops in order to be eligible to compete. To audition for the “Word Up! Poetry Slam” download the registration form at www. sunrisefl.gov/wordup or call 954 -747-4662 for more information.

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ummer is behind us and the 2015-2016 school year is underway. Just as children in kindergarten through 12th grade are benefitting from new academic challenges and enrichment opportunities, it’s important to provide babies, toddlers and preschoolers with opportunities for learning. Research shows that high-quality early care and education play important roles in preparing children for success in school and beyond.

That’s one of the many reasons the City is excited to partner with comprehensive early-learning and social service agency Family Central to implement C-QuELL – a Community of Quality Early Learning and Literacy – in Sunrise.

C-QuELL is an innovative and collaborative program designed to support safe, nurturing, and enriching early learning environments in child care centers, in the home, and in the community. It will unite a wide range of Sunrise stakeholders – including residents, businesses, faith-based organizations, the public school system, and child care centers – as partners in identifying and addressing gaps in early learning.

The C-QuELL program is made possible through a significant, multi-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. We’re confident this investment in effective early learning efforts will pay dividends for generations to come. To learn more about the C-Quell initiative, visit www.familycentral.org/C-QuELL. In addition to a strengthened focus on early learning, September holds several opportunities for teen creativity. On Friday, September 11, Sunrise will host its now-monthly installment of the Lyrical Lounge Teen Open Mic Night.

And on Thursday, September 17, the City will hold auditions for its seventh annual high school poetry slam, “Word Up!” Both events are the result of an ongoing partnership between Sunrise, the Jason Taylor Foundation, and the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, with support from the Community Foundation of Broward.

Teens from high schools across Broward County are invited to participate.

Even if you don’t think you’re stage-ready, be sure to mark your calendar for the “Word Up!” finals on Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. in our Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. Details, including an audition registration packet, can be found at www.sunrisefl.gov/wordup.

For more information about our great city, including the events and programs I’ve mentioned here, please visit us online at www.sunrisefl.gov and www.facebook.com/sunrisefl.

Have a wonderful month!

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Watch for Stuff on the Road or Trail that Might Make you Fall or Swerve: ▸▸ Rocks, trash, storm grates, wet leaves, potholes, gravel, railroad tracks, and even wet pavement markings can all send you flying. ▸▸ Also watch for parked cars, doors opening, and cars pulling in and out of driveways.

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eptember is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and the National Council on Aging has revealed this year’s theme: “Take a Stand Against Falls”.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), one-in-three adults age 65 and older fall each year. These falls can result in severe injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries.

At worst, they may even be fatal.

However, most falls are actually preventable.

One of the first steps in preventing falls is to recognize that falling is not an inevitable part of aging, and to then adopt strategies that will make falls

less likely: ▸▸ Stay Active. Lack of exercise results in diminished muscle tone and bone density, whereas physical activity can maintain and even increase strength and balance. ▸▸ Review your medications with your doctor, as they may have side effects and interactions that could make you dizzy and more susceptible to a fall. ▸▸ Do a home safety check to identify and correct common hazards like loose rugs, cluttered walkways, and insufficient lighting.

Certain activities and programs have been proven to reduce the incidence of falling in older adults. The ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi uses slow gentle movements to strengthen the body while focusing the mind. According to Dr. Peter Wayne (research director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School), Tai Chi has been shown to reduce falls in seniors by up to 45%. It can also improve balance in those with a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease, as reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Tai Chi classes are offered regularly at the City of Sunrise Senior Center. Call (954) 572-3670 for details.

Various fall-prevention classes have emerged that use an integrated approach to fortify older adults both physically and mentally against falls. One such program – A Matter of Balance (MOB) – is offered free of charge through the Sunrise Fire-Rescue Department and the Senior Center, in partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Broward. Adapted for lay-leader instructors from the original model used at Boston University, this eight-week program not only teaches participants moderate exercises to enhance strength and balance, it also trains them to restructure negative, fearful thoughts about falling into positive and empowering beliefs. Upon completion of the MOB course, participants report a higher level of confidence in their ability to determine much of their own future health and activity level, as well as a stronger commitment to continued exercise.

Fall injuries are a main concern for us as emergency responders. We want to keep our young-at-heart residents safe by helping them become knowledgeable on the best ways to prevent falls.

To sign up for upcoming MOB classes, please call Sunrise FireRescue at (954)746-3465. For on-going safety information, ‘Like’ us on Facebook at Sunrise Fire-Rescue and follow us on Twitter@SunriseFRD.

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here is a saying often used in family law, which is that “if you have children, you are never divorced.” I repeat that saying several times each week to both existing and new clients. Even after a divorce is finalized, there are still potential problems which may arise. If you have the opportunity to read a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the Court will retain jurisdiction in the matter. That is to ensure that if issues arise, the parties have the legal right to petition the court for relief. There are some issues, however, which cannot be re-litigated.

A large percentage of my practice is devoted to “post judgment matters,” such as child support, alimony, custody, visitation and parental relocation. All of the above matters can be addressed by the court if there is a failure to comply with an existing court order or if, due to a “substantial change in circumstance,” one of the parties is seeking a modification.

For instance, if the primary residential parent is not receiving his/her child support, then an enforcement action can be brought. If one of the parents loses his/her job through no fault of their own, then a modification to reduce either child support or alimony can be filed. If one of the parents is not allowing scheduled visitation or if due to a change in circumstance the visitation schedule must be changed, a modification proceeding can be filed.

Of course, not every issue can be re-litigated. The equitable distribution of assets and debts is a matter which cannot be disturbed after the Final Judgment, unless the parties themselves reach an agreement or one of the parties can prove fraud or coercion in the original agreement. In addition, child support cannot be increased unless the party seeking an increase can show a substantial change in income which would result in an increase of at least $50.00 per month or 15% over the existing monthly payment. Of course, one can never attempt to overturn an agreement simply because he/she has changed their minds and now feels it is perhaps unfair.

I always try and tie up all lose ends when finalizing an agreement between the parties. The last thing either party wants is continued litigation, which means continued stress and continued attorney’s fees. Sometimes a matter can be resolved by the parties simply discussing the matter. I am always amazed at how often issues can be resolved by a simple phone call, letter or email. If both parties truly want what is best for their child, then a compromise should not be so difficult. Unfortunately, some parties wish to continue the litigation based upon emotional issues. This is never a good idea and, more often than not, it is the children who suffer.

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Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria

Seen on scene

The classical orchestra made a stop at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre during the Symphony of the Americas “Summerfest” concert series.

Justin Shultz’s Eagle Scout Project

The ambitious project is underway at the JAFCO Children’s Village. He and his team of volunteers started construction on the 10 foot long picnic table and shade pergola for the residents to enjoy. To volunteer contact: sunrisetroop245@yahoo.com.

National Night Out

The City of Sunrise took part in the 32nd Annual National Night Out Celebration. See page 10 for full story.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 | OUR CITY SUNRISE

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First time shooter paCkage Includes membership, 1 hr range use, eye & ear protection, 50 rds 9mm ammo, 9mm gun rental, 1 target. Coupon required. $10 extra for electronic Nexus Lanes.

Exp. 09/30/15. Please see website for rental & range restrictions. www.NexusShooting.com

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