"Our City" Salutes Healthcare Heroes

from Our City Weston - October 2022

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“Our City” Salutes Healthcare Heroes

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, we see the color pink in unexpected places. Whether it’s high school football players wearing pink socks to salute a mom’s struggle or a coworker adorning their shirt with a pink ribbon, the global Breast Cancer Awareness campaign has shone a light on breast cancer and helped raise billions in research funding. Breast Cancer has impacted the Our City Media family as well. We have had family members struggle with a diagnosis and recover and have seen others succumb to the disease. One thing we saw again and again, however, was the tireless efforts of healthcare workers. These men and women have dedicated their lives to help people live as healthily as possible.

According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there are almost 1 million Floridians employed in the healthcare sector. There are 83,000 doctors, 190,000 nurses, 66,000 EMTs and Paramedics, and hundreds of thousands of support staff.

These “front line” workers have been asked to do more in the past three years than at any time in a generation. We decided to recognize a few of these “Healthcare Heroes” in this month’s Our City magazine. Turn to page 44 to learn more about some of the people who are making an impact in the community. It is nice to know they are there for us when we need them.

Thank You to all of the healthcare professionals who are helping us live our best lives from all of us at Our City Media.

Sincerely, Christy & Terry Jaillet

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OCTOBER 1

Get Your Blood Pumping

Show off your bikini bod! Boot camp workouts every Saturday in October. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 9:00am. Plus, get the kids moving on Tuesday afternoons at 4:00pm. For more info visit www.SusanMalinski.com or call or text 954-245-2071.

OCTOBER 7

BSO Weston Walk and Bike to School Day

Join the Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District for Walk and Bike to School Day as children and adults around the world celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling. This event teaches and promotes good biking and pedestrian habits, healthy physical activity and safe routes to school. 7:25 - 8:00 am at Eagle Point Elementary School, 100 Indian Trace. For more info call 954-385-2000.

OCTOBER 8

Mayors’ Chess Challenge

It’s Your Move! Join Mayor Margaret Brown and members of the Weston City Commission at this friendly open competition. Chess players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this event which is part of a series of events hosted by Mayors throughout Broward County in support of Scholastic Chess. 10:00 am - Noon at Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For info visit www.WestonFL.org/Events.

OCTOBER 8

Flamingo Gardens Harvest Festival Cowboys & Cowgirls Weekend

Celebrate the arrival of fall in south Florida every weekend during October. Each Harvest Festival weekend will have a theme of its own and guests are encouraged to dress up in costume to fit the week’s theme. Each weekend will feature hayrides, pony rides, entertainment, fun activities, and food. Admission to Flamingo Gardens is required. Scan the QR code for more info.

OCTOBER 8

Moonlight Movies in the Park

Enjoy the family-favorite Halloween film, “Hotel Transylvania - Transformania” under the stars. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). After one experiment, Johnny turns into a monster and everyone else becomes human. Will they be able to reverse this experiment? Show starts at 8:00 pm at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more call 954-389-4321.

OCTOBER 8-9

11th Annual Brazilian Festival

“A Love Letter to the Amazon Forest and the many Cultures of Brazil.” Florida’s most traditional multicultural festival is back at Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale. International Concerts, Samba Dancers, Carnival Rides, 100 Exhibitors, and Food Vendors. The Amazing Journey into Brazil’s Art, Culture, Tradition and Cuisine, From the traditional Brazilian “Rodizio, Churrasco, Vatapa, Pao de Queijo e Pastel” to the Sweet Dream of “Brigadeiros, Cocadas, Doce de leite, e Pamonha”. This is the taste of the Brazilian Cuisine featured by all the small businesses of Broward in tents especially created to offer a dream day in Brazil’s Flavor-land. Hosted at Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. For tickets and more info visit www.brazilianfestival.org.

OCTOBER 13

BSO Weston - Senior Seminar

Join the Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District and their community partners as they discuss fraud prevention, bleeding control and many other ways our senior population can stay safe and healthy. This educational event will include a FREE continental breakfast. Hosted at the Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road. 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Scan the QR code to register.

OCTOBER 22

Trick or Trot 5K

Hit the road at the sixth annual Halloween-themed 5K and Kids’ Dash! Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, and costumes are encouraged! Runners/walkers will receive the coveted Trick or Trot treats: a commemorative medal and a t-shirt. (Shirts are available in youth medium, youth large, and adult sizes.) The gun will go off to start the race at 7:30 am at Markham Park. Follow the QR code to register. For more info call the Sunrise Leisure Services Department at 954-747-4600.

OCTOBER 26-30

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracted over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display in 2021. Products range from sunglasses to superyachts and everything in between. For tickets & more info visit www.flibs.com.

OCTOBER 27-30

Saint David’s Carnival

St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual fall carnival. Patrons are invited to advertise and attend the 4-day event at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie. Rides, live entertainment, shopping, freshly prepared food, and more. Discount tickets are now on sale. For times and more information, please call 954-475-8046 or visit www.saintdavid.org.

OCTOBER 31

Halloween Celebration at Weston Town Center

Dress up with the kids and head to Weston Town Center for this safe family event. The Halloween celebration is one of the community's favorite events of the year. There will be trick-or-treating, a costume parade, character shows and much more. Hosted at the Weston Town Center. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more info call 954-349-5900 or visit www.westontowncenter.net.

OCTOBER 31

Happy Halloween

Trick or Treating will likely be a bit different this year than in years past. Kids will still be dressing up, playing games, and maybe even playing a trick or two on a friend or family member. We remind everyone to have fun and stay safe!