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TUESDAY’S ANGELS CLOSE OUT 2019 WITH THREE KEY
DONATIONS Chuck Nicholls of Tuesday’s Angels delivers a $5,000 check to Dr. Ana Calderon Randazzo, executive director of the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale. Photo credit: Diana Hanford.
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he mission of Tuesday’s Angels changed a bit in 2019, but its resolve to help the causes it cares about stayed firmly in place.
The group – founded by gay men – became well known for a once a month Tuesday dinner in Wilton Manors where a hat was passed around for donations to go to those in crisis due to HIV/AIDS. The group has historically directed its funds to assist those already experiencing the effects of HIV/AIDS. The mission changed in 2019 to include HIV prevention efforts in South Florida through a new HIV/AIDS fund, also administered through Our Fund. The group’s leadership said the new fund was specifically needed to assist efforts to combat the spread of new transmissions in South Florida. The issue is urgent, they said, as the prevalence of new HIV infections in Broward County and Miami-Dade County has risen, even as the rate has plummeted nationally. Both Florida counties have landed at or near the top for new infections since 2014.
THREE AWARDEES The first of its final awardees for 2019 was the Children’s Diagnostics & Treatment Center. It received $5,000 for its pediatric dental clinic. While the CDTC has been supported by the group previously, this is the first time funds have been directed specifically to the clinic. The clinic cares for pediatric patients living with HIV. Tuesday’s Angels said the funds are critical because there is a higher instance of dental issues in HIV-positive children compared to their counterparts due to the effects of antiretroviral medications. The second organization to receive funds – $10,000 – was the Pet Project for Pets in Wilton Manors. The nonprofit assists more than 1,650 pets and their financially50 | THE
THE MISSION CHANGED IN 2019 TO INCLUDE HIV PREVENTION EFFORTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA THROUGH A NEW HIV/AIDS FUND, ALSO ADMINISTERED THROUGH OUR FUND. challenged owners who are either affected by HIV/AIDS or a terminal illnesses or disability. LGBT seniors, in general, are eligible for assistance as well. The Pet Project tries to keep pets at home with their owners and out of shelters. Clients receive pet food, supplies and vaccines. If a client is homebound, volunteers will deliver to them. This is the first time Tuesday’s Angels has donated funds to the Pet Project. And finally, SunServe in Wilton Manors received $10,000 for its bus pass program. SunServe and Tuesday’s Angels have teamed up for many years to provide bus passes for transportation to medical appointments for clients affected by HIV/AIDS.
2020 FOCUS In late 2019, the group announced it would dissolve in five years instead of 10. The accelerated transitionary period will allow more monies from the advisory fund to go out each year, Tuesday’s Angels president Mike Ross said. Ross said Tuesday’s Angels donor advisors are meeting in January to talk about plans for giving in 2020 and to evaluate how things went in 2019. “We’re not sure who is going to approach us [for funding requests],” he said. “We are open to HIV organizations.” THOSE INTERESTED IN DONATING TO THE TUESDAY’S ANGELS FUND AT THE OUR FUND FOUNDATION CAN GO TO OUR-FUND.ORG. GROUPS INTERESTED IN REQUESTING FUNDS CAN GO ONLINE AS WELL OR CALL 954-565-1090.
Pictured left to right: David Jobin, president and CEO, Our Fund Foundation; Don Richard, Tuesday’s Angels; Dick Schwarz, board member, Our Fund Foundation; Susan Martino, executive director, Pet Project for Pets; and Chuck Nicholls of Tuesday’s Angels at the Pet Project for Pets location in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Diana Hanford.
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Besides, the outdoor patio is beautifully decorated and I was seated with my back to the street. I soon forgot about the traffic (perhaps that glass of excellent sangria had something to do with that as well.) BTW, the mojitos looked yummy. We decided to split the shrimp cocktail for two, priced at $20. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and mostly perfectly cleaned (one was only partially deveined — I completed the job at the table), but in what world does a plate for two only include five shrimp, no matter how big? And one lemon wheel? Then Mario visited our table, drizzled us in his magic pixie dust and we didn’t care. We were suddenly the most important people in the restaurant, or at least felt that way. My husband enjoyed the salmon, simply presented grilled and served with white rice, beans and plantains, as are all entrées. I thoroughly enjoyed Mario’s Combination with shredded roast pork, fried chunks of chicken
(one of which attempted to run away when the waiter slapped my plate on the table) and shredded beef which was very similar to ropa vieja. The portions were so large I had enough left over for a hearty dinner the next day. Mario checked in again and these two strangers felt like cherished family members. The dessert list is extensive, but only a few items are made in house; flan and a choice of tres or quatros leches cake. My husband enjoyed the quatros leches cake which provided the perfect amount for a sweet bite or two after dinner. The Black Forest cake, while delicious, tasted like it had been in the fridge too long. I wonder if the cheesecake, which is what I actually ordered, would have been the same. Then Mario came by and charmed us anew and we walked out feeling as if we had just had the most fabulous dining experience of all time. That’s the magic of Mario’s Catalina.
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MARK HUNTER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ATTRIBUTES SUCCESS, LONGEVITY TO
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ou don’t own and operate successful bars and nightclubs in the Chicago area, in Palm Springs, California, and in Wilton Manors without knowing a thing or two about a thing or two.
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PROFILE “I lived on the beach and was traveling back and forth between Chicago and Palm Springs,” Hunter said. “An opportunity came up. I’d always wanted to open a bar in the Fort Lauderdale area.” At first he thought his new Hunters location would be in “Searstown,” the commercial center located where North Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard converge. “But I found out that Boom was for sale, and in my opinion it had the most potential,” Hunter said. Hunter and his (now former) partner, Patrick Volkert, bought the former Boom Nightclub space in Wilton Manors and overhauled the interior. They liked the location at the epicenter of Wilton Drive and the way the space was divided. Hunter said his Palm Springs location is very similar — also located in the center of a gay street. “Both are very gay-oriented cities and it is the same business model for both locations,” he said. The model has served him well. Volkert still has a business interest in the Wilton Manors location and is a manager there along with Bruce Howe. They have about 25 employees. Hunters opened at 2232 Wilton Drive in December 2013. It just celebrated its sixth anniversary in business. ‘I’VE BEEN VERY LUCKY’ Hunter said he’s been slowing down his day to day activity with the nightclubs lately. It’s by design. He was 30 years old when he opened Hunters Chicago. He’ll soon be 67. But he hasn’t slowed down in his passion for helping local nonprofits and supporting other groups like recreational sports teams. He said it’s those community connections over the years that has kept business thriving. Wicked Manors — the massive Wilton Manors Halloween event — has become Hunters main charitable focus each year. It has been the presenting sponsor for four years running. The main beneficiary is the Pride Center at Equality Park. “We’re very happy in partnering with the Pride Center for that event,” Hunter said. “They are local. We want to support our community that’s close by.” Hunter is particularly proud of the L.I.F.E. Program at the Pride Center. It’s a free, 14week program that helps gay and bisexual men come up with strategies to keep their immune systems strong. “It’s one of their signature programs. It is amazing and has helped many people,” he said. 58 | THE
Hunter said while some of the charities he’s supported over the years have a national reach, as much as possible he keeps it close to home. “We want to keep the support in the community; the community supports us, I’d hate to send the money somewhere else,” he said. Hunter estimates his businesses have supported and worked with at least 30 diverse charities over the years — Kids In Distress, Julian’s Fountain of Youth and the Pet Project for Pets, for example. “We’ve always tried to do something since the Hunter’s brand opened in 1982,” he said. During the early 80s in Chicago, that meant helping victims who were being devastated by the worst of the AIDS crisis. Hunters Chicago raised money for housing for those living with the disease. “It’s kind of always been part of our mission statement to support others who support us,” he said. The support doesn’t always come in the form of an oversized check. “Sometimes it’s time, sometimes money or providing a free space to hold an event. Sometimes it’s buying a large silent auction item,” Hunter said.
Hunter attributes his success to forces outside himself. “I’ve been very lucky in the fact that the success lies in the employees that you have,” he said. “The success relies on the village; everyone in that village has to participate and see the vision and carry towards it. We’ve been lucky. We have terrific people working for us — absolutely the best.” Hunter said his employees receive continuous training; he makes regular upgrades to security and to other details, some noticed, some not. Semiretired, he lives in Wilton Manors across the street from Hunters and visits Palm Springs a handful of times each year. “If I walk into Palm Springs and start taking over, it doesn’t work. It’s obvious the staff there does a much better job than I do,” he said. Hunter’s niece, Jennifer Seymore, is a partner in both bars and is the manager of the Palm Springs operation. “I just show up and let everyone know I’m still around,” he said with a chuckle. “The single most thing I love about this business is people coming up and saying: ‘My boyfriend and I met at your bar and we’ve been together since,’ or: ‘It was the first gay bar I ever went to.’ I’ve heard wonderful stories.”
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fter announcing the first open application period for its new scholarship initiative on Dec. 1, officials at the onePULSE Foundation said the response has been “overwhelming.”
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$1 MILLION BOOST AdventHealth announced in December that it has donated $1 million to help build the National Pulse Memorial & Museum and to develop educational curriculum focused on diversity and inclusion. Part of the donation will also go to the onePULSE Legacy Scholarship Initiative. In addition, AdventHealth University will provide a $15,000 scholarship each year to a recipient seeking a career in health care. More than a dozen victims of the shooting were treated at AdventHealth Orlando. “Our hope is this memorial will foster the healing process, and inspire a spirit of love and compassion, as well as a sense of gratitude for the first responders, clinical professionals, and other heroes who acted so selflessly after the unspeakable attack on our community,” Daryl Tol, president and CEO of AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division, said in a statement. AdventHealth is also a founding sponsor of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum, expected to open in 2022. 64 | THE
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TRAVEL As we pulled out of the hotel and crossed the river, the gritty Portland downtown quickly transitioned to suburbs and then winding country highways traveling through forests, fields and groves. We made a pitstop at a local country store, Red Berry Barn in Sherwood, that makes the most wonderful pies from juicy local berries and roasts their own hazelnuts. Their hot apple cider doughnuts made a great snack for the rest of the trip into the valley. Our first winery is Hyland Estates in Dundee. The stylish new tasting room is surrounded by old hazelnut groves and newer vineyards. Tasting flights are $20 (waived with purchase) and our favorites were the 2016 “Pommard” ($60) and 2017 “Wadenswil” pinot noirs. Early in the adventure, it was still not apparent just how much variation would be detected among the nearly dozen pinots sampled, but these still rated high at the end of the day. Wayne and Camille then took us into the
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treated to a quick lesson in winemaking at Carlton Cellars, just a block off Main Street. With the assistance of his four-legged assistant, Otis, Brandon Harlacher, the winery’s director of sales and marketing, took us through the facility and even treated everyone to a barrel tasting. One standout on the tasting menu: the 2015 YamhillCarlton, a limited-edition white blend of 40 percent pinot blanc, 40 percent auxerrois and 20 percent pinot gris. You’ll have to make a trip to Oregon add this gem to your wine collection. Our lunchtime stop was Tresori Vineyard, perched high on a hill with nearly 360 degree views of the valley below. Tresori has been a family affair for more than 20 years and the tasting room is in the amiable care of Dave Walker, a Willamette industry veteran. As we tasted the winery’s subtle pinots ($35-55) — along with a few sips from the last bottles of an unusually high alcohol 2013 vintage ($75) — Camille pulled out a delicious wine country picnic with assorted charcuterie, cheeses and crumbly homemade almond cookies. The final stop was Vidon Vineyard. The unpretentious boutique winery and tasting room is located on a hillside in Newberg. Winemaker Don Hagge is a retired physicist who did post-graduate research in France, but his approach is minimalist, utilizing indigenous yeasts, and almost all stages from picking and sorting to bottling are done by hand. Vidon’s signature pinot noirs are named after Hagge’s grandchildren. (Even the winery is named by combining wife Vicki and Don’s names.) We tasted the very different, but each fine pinots, but after a day of enjoying great pinot noirs, it was Hagge’s 2015 Saturn Syrah ($30) and 2015 Explorer Tempranillo ($30) that really dazzled. Hagge is one of the few winemakers in the valley to invest in these traditionally European varietals. As Coppolla and the other big boys eye footholds in the Willamette Valley, there’s never been a better time to experience Oregon wines—and they’re not all pinot noirs!
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NO Stitches NO General Anesthesia Risks NO Invasive Surgery with Skin Implants NO Invasive Surgery with Liposuction Fat Transfer NO Invasive Surgery with an artificial skin Implant NO Invasive Surgery with a Rubber-Silicone Prosthetic Implant MUCH LOWER Risk of Infection, bleeding, complications, etc. MUCH SHORTER Recovery and Healing Time RESULTS Seen in 14-21 days….not years as seen in physical exercise methods
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FEBRUARY 20, 2020 @ 8PM
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