August 2017 Aventura Digest

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CITY NEWS “The Best of East Hollywood” City of Aventura Opens Registration for Fall Programs

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The City of Aventura opens registration for a variety of activities to Aventura residents on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 8:30 AM and on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 8:30 AM for non-residents.

enjoy various activities such as, but not limited to: Baby Beats; Ready, Steady, Grow!; Soccer Tots; Tennis; Hebrew; Gymnastics; Ballet, Karate; Silly Science; Yoga; Zumba, etc.

Youth Sports Children are offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational seasonal sports leagues including basketball, girls soccer and boys soccer for ages 5-15; and cheerleading for ages 310. Traveling soccer and basketball leagues are available for ages 8-14, which allow players to compete in games and tournaments throughout the state of Florida. After-school sports leagues are also available and are scheduled with a convenient time slot allowing players to enjoy sports activities right after their regular school day ends. The fall schedule includes after-school soccer for ages 5-8 and basketball for ages 5-14.

Camps and Teacher Planning Days When school is out for a day or for winter break, children ages 5-15 may participate in various themed Teacher Planning Day programs, Winter Camp, and Tennis Camp.

Park and Community Recreation Center Classes Participants of all ages ranging from infant to seniors have the convenience to

• Community Recreation Center 3375 NE 188 Street • Founders Park 3105 NE 190 Street • Waterways Park 3301 NE 213 Street

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Returning participants can complete registration online using the ORS. New participants as well as returning participants may register in person at the following locations:

For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact Waterways Park at 305-466-8008.

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CITY NEWS

7 Techniques For Keeping Your ‘Thought Life’ Healthy And Your Stress Level Low Life gives people plenty of reasons to be stressed. Relationship problems, childrearing issues, job woes and a lack of money are just some of life’s complications that can weigh people down – and cause health problems. “It’s difficult to stay healthy and energized when stress is a daily reality,” says Dr. Greg Wells (www.drgregwells.com), author of The Ripple Effect: Eat, Sleep, Move and Think Better. “Chronic stress can damage your body, threaten your mental health, put a strain on relationships, and take the joy out of life.”

But there’s no reason to surrender to stress, Wells says. He suggests seven techniques that can help you have a healthier “thought life” and recover from chronic stress: • Move your body. Rhythmic, repeated motion is particularly soothing to the mind and body. A long walk, cycling, swimming, or running will all work, but

any kind of movement relieves tension, improves circulation, and clears your mind.

• Get into nature. Head to the garden, the park, or the woods to lower your blood pressure, strengthen your immune system, reduce tension and depression, and boost your mood. “It’s stunning how good it is for your health to be in nature,” Wells says. “And I recommend you leave the cell phone and earbuds at home.”

• Practice yoga or Tai Chi. Therapy, yoga and Tai Chi are good ways to decrease stress and anxiety, increase energy, and boost the immune system.

They also give you more stamina— needed in stressful times—and improve the quality of your sleep.

• Have perspective. Don’t be so quick to conclude that you “can’t handle” a stressful situation. “This is truly a mindover-matter opportunity,” Wells says.

“Believing that you are strong and resourceful actually makes you stronger and more resourceful.” Don’t give in to

negative self-talk about not having what it takes to manage life, he says.

• Change the nature of your response.

Research indicates that taking an active, problem-solving approach to life’s challenges relieves stress and can transform it into something positive. If you withdraw, deny the problem, or spend all your time venting, you’ll feel helpless. Instead, Well says, be determined to make a change, put effort into it, and plan for better results.

• Practice slow, deep breathing. Start applying the power of deep breathing each day. It will make a huge difference.

Wells recommends you start small by taking three deep breaths each time you sit down at your desk—in the morning, after breaks, after lunch, and so on. It will help you become more patient, calm, and relaxed.

• Block time for single-tasking. Each day, schedule time in your calendar for focusing exclusively on one task. This task should be something that is important to

you. “People love to talk about multitasking, but while doing several things at once might make it seem as if you are working hard, it’s an illusion,” Wells says.

Your body and mind are not designed to work that way and it causes extra stress.

“Ultimately, it’s important to remember that your thoughts have a strong influence over stress levels,” Wells says.

“What you choose to think about, or not think about, dictates how your body and mind react to everyday life.”

About Dr. Greg Wells: Dr. Greg Wells (www.DrGregWells.com) is an authority on high performance and human physiology. Wells’ latest book, The Ripple Effect: Eat, Sleep, Move and Think Better, hit shelves earlier this year. Dr. Wells is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto where he studies elite sport performance.

He also serves as an Associate Scientist of Translational Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children, where he leads the Exercise Medicine Research Program.

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CITY NEWS

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City of Aventura Announces Trips & Tours Fall Schedule The City of Aventura releases the upcoming fall schedule for its successful Trips & Tours program.

Participants accompany a group of active adults on a day trip to local attractions, and this fall’s schedule includes a trip to: • Painting with a Twist, for a creative take home art session with a professional artist on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

• The Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a presentation of “Love Never Dies” Broadway show on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

• The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing

Arts for Miami City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” performance on Friday, December 22, 2017.

• Dania Beach Casino for a fun day with friends on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Tours typically include round-trip fare aboard a comfortable coach bus, entrance and/or show fees, and the services of a seasoned tour leader.

Registration begins at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 31, 2017 for residents and Monday, August 14, 2017

for non-residents.

Residents can exclusively register online at cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS), and both residents and non-residents may register at any of the following facilities: (New registrations are accepted in person only.)

Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street

For more info, visit cityofaventura.com, contact the Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883.

Yoga at Founders Park The City of Aventura offers a series of complimentary yoga classes at Founders Park located at 3105 NE 190 Street.

Registration is not required, and classes are open to everyone of all levels.

Residents are encouraged to obtain a park ID prior to attending class in order to expedite access to the park. Non-residents will be required to pay the park entrance fee ($5 per adult and $3 per child under the age of 18, as long as they are accompanied by an adult) upon arrival to Founders Park. All first-time visitors will

be required to fill out a waiver of liability upon entering the park for class.

Yoga mats will be provided if necessary, but students may bring their own mat, a small towel, and water for convenience. Please plan to be in class for approximately one hour.

For more info please visit cityofaventura.com, or contact Founders Park at 305-466-8556.

Classes are held on a Friday and start promptly at 9 AM, the next dates are August 18th & 25th.

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CITY NEWS

A TRIBUTE TO THE KING - 40 YEARS IN THE MAKING Chris MacDonald’s impressive ‘Memories of Elvis in Concert’ comes alive at the Parker Playhouse August 19th truly brings out the best of everything we are doing,” MacDonald said.

A Full Production Show Awaits With a playlist that has everyone dancing in their seats, MacDonald truly puts on a show that can only be described as a full evening of song, history and a tribute to one of the best ever. His full production show sells out venues throughout the country. The show is not a parody or an overdone impersonation. It is a natural, heartfelt tribute to an American Icon and his music.

Adding to the authenticity of his impressive tribute, Chris had the ultimate honor of being the “Only Tribute Artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland’s Heartbreak Hotel.”

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Celebrate the Life and music of the King of Rock-n-Roll with Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert at the Parker Playhouse August 19th.

Join Chris MacDonald and his dynamic band and dancers for a full production 40th Anniversary memorial tribute. 40 years ago on August 16, 1977 we lost one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of all time. Gone but never forgotten, his image, music, films and memory live on as a testament to his true effect and influence on his generation and future generations to come. The original American Idol who influenced the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and anyone that has ever picked up a guitar or a microphone since, continues to engage our love affair with his All American story of a shy poor and humble country boy that became the King of Rock-n-Roll. Keeping the memory alive at countless venues throughout the country, Chris MacDonald lovingly shares the magic of the “King of Rock-n-Roll” with his tribute Memories of Elvis in Concert, Chris’s show is not an overdone impersonation. It is a natural heartfelt tribute to a legendary performer and music icon. With his high energy concert band, Chris MacDonald draws his audience in with the look, sounds, and nuances that made Elvis the King of Rockn-Roll!

Adding to the authenticity of his tribute, Chris has the honor of being the only tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley

Enterprises to perform at Graceland’s Heartbreak Hotel. An energetic and experienced entertainer, MacDonald has also starred in the famous LEGENDS IN CONCERT stage productions and has performed in Branson, MO, and Las Vegas, NV. He has also performed in Concert with Elvis Presley’s original back up group The Jordanaires and D.J. Fontana.

With this newly updated 40th Anniversary production, the show will include costume changes, songs and video clips telling the story of the different stages of Elvis’s incredible career including the 1950’s, the Movies, the 1968 Comeback and the 1970’s White Fringe Vegas Concerts. It’s all a part of this loving tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Bring the whole family out to share the music and Memories of Elvis.

be a performer. Not just someone who would imitate Presley, but pay tribute to a man who gave so many the best of his talents as a singer, actor and a giving man.

Mom Was A Huge Inspiration Chris MacDonald’s love for music came from his mother. She was the one person who had a great understanding and passion for some of the iconic performers of all time.

While growing up and using some of that knowledge his mother shared with him, the legend that was - and still is Elvis Presley - was indeed someone that MacDonald seemed to embrace. His music, style and overall way his entire presence captured audiences - of all ages.

That inspiration, and understanding the impact that Presley made, was what motivated MacDonald and drove him to

Chris Macdonald Has Worked With Some Of The Best An accomplished and experienced entertainer, MacDonald has performed in Las Vegas, Branson (Mo.) and with the famous Legends in Concert stage productions. He has also headlined with Elvis’ own original back up group, the Jordanaires and D.J Fontana (Presley’s original drummer) at the famous Hard Rock Live Concert Arena.

“When you perform songs such as That’s All Right or Blue Suede Shoes, Don’t Be Cruel and Jailhouse Rock and tell a story or relate something to the audience about each and everyone, it

Sharing Some Memorable Experiences What makes this show extra special, and has indeed thrilled and entertained so many, is that MacDonald not only sings and performs, but his knowledge and the history of Elvis Presley’s life, gives him a chance to relate stories to the audiences about every song and the meaning behind them.

During the concert, MacDonald engages the entire audience with his personality and “Elvis-isms” right down to throwing out Hawaiian Leis to the audience, little stuffed teddy bears and, of course, the signature Elvis scarf.

From The Beginning “This tribute shares the incredible story of ‘the shy humble country boy who became the King of Rock-n-Roll’,” MacDonald pointed out. “There are highlights of several stages of his iconic career: the early years, the movies, the black leather 1968 Comeback, and the white fringe 1970’s Vegas concerts.”

With an 8-piece band and two backup singers, live music and many costume changes, Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert takes you back in time.

If you grew up with such hits as It’s Now or Never, A Big Hunk O’ Love, King Creole, Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear or dozens of other No. 1 hits, you will want to be in Ft. Lauderdale for this performance.

CHRIS MACDONALD’S MEMORIES OF ELVIS IN CONCERT Parker Playhouse Address: 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 954-468-3285 SHOW TIME Saturday, August 19 - 8 p.m.

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CITY NEWS

Epicenter For Talent Jeff Bezos Is One of Many Who Grew Up In South Florida

By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

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When Jeff Bezos temporarily moved ahead of icon Bill Gates as the richest person in the world, it was yet another major feather in South Florida’s proverbial cap.

As many always recognize the Sunshine State - and South Florida in particular - for the many great things that we have to offer, maybe our biggest resource is the people who come from Florida and have taken the world by storm.

Bezos, who was born in New Mexico, is actually a graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School - before going and founding Amazon.com and having a net worth of $82 billion.

A graduate of Princeton, Bezos worked on Wall Street in the computer science field - and has always been someone who achieved and would work until he accomplished his goals.

What he did after college, certainly set the tone for what this 53-year-old would do in the 30 years ahead. That was exactly what happened with Amazon.

The company began as an Internet merchant of books and expanded to a wide variety of products and services, most recently video streaming and audio streaming.

Under the direction of Bezos, Amazon.com became the world’s largest Internet sales company, as well as the world’s largest provider of cloud infrastructure services, through its Amazon Web Services arm.

When the markets opened on July 27, 2017, Bezos briefly became the world’s richest person, surpassing Bill Gates with a net worth of just over $90 billion.

He lost the title later in the day when Amazon’s stock dropped, returning him to second place with a net worth of just below $90 billion!

Bezos told a group of investors in 2016 that everyone

deserves to “take a chance in their life with an investment or business opportunity.” That is exactly what has driven him to be a part of so many endeavors in his life.

North Miami-Dade Struck Gold While Bezos continues to attract daily headlines with his ongoing business ventures, Amazon.com and his philanthropy, the light has also been very kind to a pair of North Miami Beach High graduates.

Two 47-year-old difference makers are world known for what they accomplished, since leaving this area, and heading out to Harvard and Michigan.

Sheryl Sandberg and Brad Meltzer graduated a year apart from NMB. Both were achievers and were always remembered as “no brainers” when it came to being successful in this world.

While there are so many gifted men and women who have come out of this area - that reaches Aventura, Surfside, Bal Harbor and Sunny Isles Beach, but also into North Miami Beach and North Dade - two people who have raised the bar and have impacted so many lives have kept this area in a bright spotlight as well.

For Sandberg, the chief operating officer (COO) of Facebook and founder of Leanin.org, it has always been about planting that flag on the moon. She was the first woman to serve on Facebook’s board. She was also vice president of global online sales and operations at Google, and was involved in launching Google’s philanthropic arm Google.org.

What she has done for women is amazing and has been recognized by groups worldwide.

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(Top)Jeff Bezos founder of amazon.com (Bottom Left)Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer (COO) of Facebook and founder of Leanin.org (Bottom Right) Brad Meltzer prestigous author.

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At first, all was fabulous. Mom said Marie helped her with showering, picking out her clothes, made small meals, and they went to dinner a lot. Mom also said Marie helped her clean out her drawers and closets, and helped her organize her things.

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According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 40% of patients visiting a podiatrist have complaints or signs of toe fungus. It may begin with tenderness or pain in the toe, developing into an unsightly thick, darkened nail, and it can spread from toe to toe. In fact, the fungus can get so out of control that it can infect the foot and ankle.

Topical treatment such as Lamisil cream usually is the first course of therapy for a mild or moderate case. However, long-term use or oral antifungal medication is not recommended due to the toxic side effects Lamisil can have on the liver. This is a special risk if a patient is taking other medications, including excessive use of Tylenol that can manifest the same hepatic damage.

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“The introduction of laser in treating toe fungus has had a major impact on attacking this uncomfortable and unsightly problem,” says Dr. Adler. He further explains that Onychomycosis, the medical term for fungal infection of the nail, is often ignored because it can be present for years without causing pain.

“When the fungus imbeds itself under the nail,” he adds, “the nail surface can become darker in color and the area can develop an odor. The fungus lives on debris under the nail, and white marks can appear on the nail plate.”

Approved for the treatment of nail fungus five years ago by the Food and Drug Administration, the special appeal of lasers is that it selectively heats and destroys harmful fungi while sparing healthy surrounding skin. Because of the intensity of the heat generated by laser rays, Enrique Mechulon a specially trained and certified laser technician working with Dr. Adler, says that both he and the patient wear laser protective glasses and take several rest periods during the 40-minute process.

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cess stories where patients have spent years and thousands of dollars to get rid of their nail fungus,” says Mechulon.

“Depending on the patient’s general health and nail problem, it can take anywhere from one to nine treatments, but the results are there with minimum risk to the body,” he adds.

“I wanted to offer this therapy for quite a while,” says Dr. Adler. “However, I am cautious in my approach, and I needed more proof on studies and reports.” Dr. Adler adds that research shows that 80% of all toe fungus has been healed using laser therapy. “This is in contrast to topical ointments that only work 50% of the time,” says Adler, “and with topical treatment, the infection usually returns.”

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5 things parents need to know about HPV (BPT) - Being a parent means looking out for your kids. When they were small it meant making sure they wore a helmet, crossed the street carefully and wore sunscreen. As they get older, the health challenges they face change. As they become adolescents, you can’t always be with them, so you warn against things like the dangers of alcohol and drugs and sharing too much on social media. But what about human papillomavirus (HPV) - a virus that can cause certain cancers and diseases? Learning about health risks your children may be exposed to as adolescents or young adults that can affect them later in life is the

first step toward helping to protect them.

You may have heard about HPV, but you may not be aware of the impact it may have. As your children become adolescents it’s more important than ever to be their health advocate and learn about potential future health concerns, including HPV. Here are five HPV facts for parents: 1. HPV is more common than you may think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and there are

approximately 14 million new HPV infections in the United States each year. Half of these infections occur in people ages 15-24. For most, HPV clears on its own. But for others who don’t clear certain types, HPV can cause significant consequences in both males and females.

2. When HPV does not clear, it can cause certain pre-cancers, cancers and other diseases.

These can develop very slowly and may not even be diagnosed until years later. There’s no way to predict who will or won’t clear the virus.

3. You may have only heard of HPV as a cause of cervical cancer in women, but there are other

HPV-related diseases that can affect males, as well as females.

Certain types of HPV cause cervical, vaginal and vulvar precancers and cancers in females and other HPV types cause genital warts and anal cancer in males and females.

4. HPV often has no visible signs or symptoms, so many people are not even aware that they have it. This means people can pass on HPV without knowing it. It may take only one sexual encounter to be infected with HPV. HPV can be transmitted through experimentation that involves genital contact of any kind intercourse is not necessary but

is the most common.

5. You may think it’s too soon to worry about how HPV could affect your son or daughter, but the best time to get the facts about HPV is before they may be exposed.

As a parent you never stop looking out for your kids, and the more we learn about health risks for our children, the more we can do to help protect them as they grow up. Take action now, while you are still managing your adolescent’s health care. Speak with your child’s doctor for more information and be sure to ask about ways to help prevent HPVrelated cancers and diseases, including vaccination.

New ways to comparison shop for health care (BPT) - As our nation seeks solutions to help improve the health care system, there is at least one goal we can all agree on: the importance of making health care quality and cost information more accessible to all Americans.

This is an important effort that has the potential to help improve health outcomes and make care more affordable - laudable goals considering the nation’s health care system ranks among the least efficient in the world, according to a recent Bloomberg analysis.

More widespread use of health quality and cost resources may be part of the solution. Providing health care prices to consumers, health care professionals and other stakeholders could reduce U.S. health care spending by more than $100 billion during the next decade, according to a 2014 report by the Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center.

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These resources are far more accurate and useful than those of past generations, and in some cases provide people with estimates based on actual contracted rates with physicians and hospitals, including likely out-ofpocket costs based on their current health plan benefits.

Some resources also include quality information about specific physicians, as determined by independent standards.

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• Mystic Pointe T500: Best corner 2/2 + Den. Highly upgraded, hurricane shutters $535K

• Mystic Pointe T500: Corner 2/2 + Den, great price $380K

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