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Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Announces 2023 Women in Leadership Award Honorees

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<strong>Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Announces 2023 Women in Leadership Award Honorees</strong>

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – March 24, 2023 – The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. (EWPBF) will present its annual Women in Leadership Awards (WILA) at 12 p.m. on April 19, 2023, in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

The highly distinguished Women in Leadership Awards is the premier recognition program in Palm Beach County, honoring local women who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and displayed generosity of spirit, commitment to integrity and diversity, and genuine connectedness with others in the community.

Six local women will be honored for their outstanding accomplishments within the realms of volunteer, private, non-profit and public sector service, and an emerging leader also will be recognized. The 2023 WILA honorees are:

Volunteer Category:
Sophia Eccleston
Director Origination, NextEra Energy; Board President, Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, 

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Charlotte Pelton
President and CEO, Charlotte Pelton and Associates Inc.

Barbara Cheives

Private Category:
Barbara Cheives
President and CEO, Converge and Associates, LLC

Non-Profit Category:
Roberta “Robi” Jurney
Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Foundation

Public Sector Category:
Barbara McQuinn
School District of Palm Beach County Board Member, District 1

Emerging Leader:
Megan Richards Bob 
Education and Family Literacy Director, Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

This season’s event also celebrates Executive Women of the Palm Beaches’s 40th year of empowering women to succeed and lead. It was founded in 1982 by senior professional and executive women in Palm Beach County to support and advance women in business and community leadership.

The keynote speaker will be Sylvie Légère, an internationally recognized social entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and investor committed to civic engagement. Légère believes everyone is responsible for operating authentically and building strong, welcoming, and thriving communities.

The 2023 WILA Honorary Chair is Marti LaTour, and 2023 WILA Chair is Vicki Pugh.  Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more,visit https://ewpb.org/wila-adwards or contact Foundation Manager Tara Laxer at info@ewpb.org or Vicki Pugh at Vpugh@advancementexperts.com.

Keynote speaker Sylvie Légère

Wellington Family AutoFest on Florida Day, April 2

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Wellington Family AutoFest on Florida Day, April 2

The Wellington Family AutoFest Charity Car Show and Family Outing invites you to join the Florida Day celebration at Village Park off Pearson in Wellington starting at 9:30 AM.

Along with the usual amazing vehicles, peer judged competition, food, music, and family activities including a face painter, the AutoFest is hosting a “Florida’s Best” contest for families, friends and neighbors open to all entrants (you don’t need a show vehicle).

Everyone is encouraged to bring out their inner “Florida” with their favorite tropical hat, shirts, shoes, or other swag and decorate their car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, golf cart….

There’s a $10 fee to enter your vehicle into the contest which is part of the event benefiting Back to Basics and foster family causes.  The winner will get a special trophy and a chance to participate in their decorated vehicle with family in the Wellington Holiday Parade.

There will be the usual peer judged competition for show vehicles ($20) and general show vehicle area ($10) along with the VIP area for contest entrants.

Back to Basics https://backtobasicsinc.org/  is an all-volunteer group helping underserved children with the basic necessities of new sneakers, socks, underwear and a gift to over 7,500 children each year and more than 17,000 new school uniforms every year to children in need that in Palm Beach County elementary schools.

See our website www.familyautofest.com or Facebook page for updates or contact info@familyautofest.com.

The Family AutoFest is hosted by the Rotary Club of Wellington.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Photo: DotDash Meredith Food Studios

Ingredients

Fruit Layer:

  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 3 cups diced rhubarb
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Crunch Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Make the fruit layer: Mix strawberries, rhubarb, white sugar, and flour together in a large bowl. Place the mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish
  4. Make the topping: Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter and mix until crumbly. You may want to use a pastry cutter for this. Sprinkle on top of the rhubarb and strawberry layer.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and lightly browned, about 45 minutes.

For more great recipes, visit AllRecipes.com

OPEN THE GATES FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEANS!

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OPEN THE GATES FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEANS!

By Cheryl Alker

Did you know that the tiny plant protein that is a bean delivers a massive health punch? Whether you are eating canned, dried or the frozen variety these legumes/pulses are one of the few foods that give us a powerful combination of protein and fiber at the same time.  The other benefits associated with beans are that they are fat and cholesterol free, are incredibly convenient, are quick and easy to use as well as being incredibly good value.

So below are a few ways that the humble bean can enhance your health.

Balanced Blood Sugar

If you are one of the 29 million in America alone who have been diagnosed with diabetes, then eating beans is definitely a must for you. Pulses contain compounds that naturally inhibit enzymes responsible for starch digestion which makes them a smart choice for controlling blood sugar. In fact they are so potent that eating beans every day has been documented as lowering both fasting blood glucose and insulin.

Cancer Protection

Anti-cancer nutrients are abundant in beans.  Phytochemicals and antioxidants guard cells from DNA damage that can lead to cancerous mutations and beans contain a high dosage of each.  During digestion fiber travels throughout the gut to the colon, where it is fermented by bacteria.  This process produces special cancer-fighting substances know as short-chain fatty acids. So would you believe that just one cup of beans provides 15 grams of roughage which is approximately half of your daily requirement?

Weight Loss

A 2016 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that people who ate approximately three-quarters of a cup of cooked beans daily for six weeks shed close to three-quarters of a pound without making any other changes to their diet. This is probably due to their high fiber and high protein content which together encourages your gut to release hormones that send signals to your brain telling you that you are full. In fact, Danish researchers fed a group of men breakfast patties made from beans, pork or veal and, believe it or not, the bean eaters actually ate12 percent fewer calories later at lunch.

Health experts recommend eating at least three cups a week.  If you are not sure how, then just take a walk down the aisle in your local supermarket that houses the beans. You will be astounded by the variety available, which should make adding these little gems to your diet easier to navigate.

Hearth Health

Pulses contain an incredibly unique protein called 7S globulin which interferes with the body’s ability to manufacture cholesterol. They also contain soluble fiber which literally flushes the cholesterol out of your gut before it able to absorb it.

WPB Library Foundation Elects Steven A Mayans Board Chair

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<strong>WPB Library Foundation Elects Steven A Mayans Board Chair</strong>
Steven A. Mayans Esq.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (March 23, 2023) – Steven A. Mayans Esq. was elected Chair of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation at their Annual Meeting on March 17, 2023. Steve is a dispute resolution professional who lives and works in West Palm Beach.

“Steve Mayans has a wealth of experience leading and supporting community based organizations. He has been an active volunteer for the American Red Cross, West Palm Beach Planning Board and SunFest”, stated Dean Dimke, Executive Director. “Steve’s leadership will ensure that the Foundation continues the forward momentum and growth that our Library Foundation has experienced over the last two years”, Dimke continued.

Margaret Moraskie

Additionally, Margaret Moraskie was elected as Vice Chair. Margaret is the Chief Executive Officer of Levenger, the iconic retailer of fine products for office and home based in Delray Beach, Florida. She has had an impressive career in specialty retail and has been recognized by her peers for her digital and e-commerce expertise, as well as her thoughtful marketing acumen.

The other officers elected at the Annual Meeting include: James McBrayer, Bessemer Trust, as Treasurer; Pam Slotkin, Brown Harris Stevens of Palm Beach Real Estate, as Secretary. Gary Lesser, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC, was appointed Legal Counsel by Steve Mayans.

Steve Mayans succeeds Dianne Bernstein who served as Board Chair from March 2021 to March 2023.

Dianne Bernstein

About the West Palm Beach Library Foundation

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation raises funds for the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to provide free quality programs, services, and resources that enrich and strengthen its diverse community. The Foundation hopes to create an inspired community where children excel, and adults thrive. Gifts to the Foundation support popular library programs including afterschool homework centers, summer learning programs, reading programs, teen college prep, job readiness, and adult programs in art, technology, education, culture, and entertainment.

Wellington Garden Club Press Release

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Wellington Garden Club Press Release

Wellington Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation at 10:00 AM by Rich Ackerman on orchids and what makes them different from all other plant families. He will also discuss Florida’s Native Orchids that are found in Palm Beach County; those we can add to our own landscapes and gardens, and some invasive orchids to look out for. 

Rich works closely with UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, where he is a Florida Master Gardener Volunteer, serves on the Urban Horticulture Advisory Board, and is Team Leader of the Broward County Native Orchid Project. A Professor Emeritus at Broward College, he has collaborated with PBSC, Florida Atlantic University and Broward College. He is also a former President of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society. 

The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Maria Wolfe at:  tcacad_registrar@yahoo.com.

Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

$226,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix

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$226,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix

Photos by Alan Fabricant

43 pairs of rider and horses took to the Stadium field under bright, sunny skies for an early Sunday morning event for the JTWG, Inc. $226,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix.

Only four went through the fist round clear (within the time limit and no knockdowns).

During the jump off only two went through clear.  

Daniel Coyle of Ireland aboard Ivory TCS took home the first place ribbon and a check for $74,580.

Second place went to Lacey Gilbertson of the USA riding Karlin Van T Vennehof and received $45,200 for her efforts.

Olympian, Ward McLain of the USA riding Callas finished third went home with a check for $33,900.

Ashley Vertuno of HCA Florida Healthcare celebrates second year as Go Red for Women Chairperson

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Ashley Vertuno of HCA Florida Healthcare celebrates second year as Go Red for Women Chairperson

West Palm Beach, Fla. (March 14, 2023) — The unique stages of a woman’s life can put her at increased risk for heart disease – that’s something Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and 2023 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairperson wants every woman to know.

“Women in every phase of their lives need to listen to their bodies and take their health seriously, from puberty to motherhood to menopause,” Vertuno said. “If we can encourage women to regularly see their doctor for checkups and make sure they know the signs and symptoms of heart disease, which is their greatest health threat, we can save lives.”

Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death for 1 in 3 women each year, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Vertuno, who is in her second year as the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairperson, has been working with area executives and community volunteers to fundraise for heart research and amplify heart health information.

The local work of the Go Red for Women movement will be celebrated at an April 19 luncheon at the Pelican Club in Jupiter. The Luncheon’s theme is the “Power of Red,” celebrating the powerful impact on health that community members can have when they collaborate and rally around a shared cause.

Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health and Together to End Stroke is nationally sponsored by Encompass Health. Sponsors of Go Red for Women in Palm Beach County include Florida Power & Light and HCA Healthcare Foundation. Media sponsors are WPBF, Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach, Florida Weekly and Jupiter and Stuart Magazines.

For more information about the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women movement, visit PBGoRed.Heart.org. 

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagramand Twitter.

Universal Health Services hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony
for New Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens

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<strong>Universal Health Services hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony<br>for New Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens</strong>
Who:Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) hosts groundbreaking celebration for new Hospital to be constructed in North Palm Beach.
What:Members of the media and the community are invited to attend the celebration as we break ground on the new hospital in North Palm Beach. The 150-bed facility will offer advanced medical technology and access to quality healthcare. The new hospital is scheduled to open in 2025.  
When:Tuesday, March 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET  
Where:  13655 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 – Parking available.
Why:  Universal Health Services (UHS) submitted an application to the city of Palm Beach Gardens zoning and development department for land use and zoning approvals in support of the proposed development of the 34-acre parcel of land in the subdivision of Alton, near Donald Ross Rd. The Palm Beach Gardens City Council unanimously approved the land to build the New Alton Hospital. This is an attractive location and has the potential to accommodate future growth as we continue to expand our services and locations, supporting the healthcare needs of the community. We look forward to advancing our project and providing additional information as decisions are made and plans are confirmed in the near future. Learn more: https://newaltonhospital.com  

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“This is a wonderful location that will be attractively designed with the possibility of future expansion as the hospital continues to expand its services to match the growth of the community,” said Kevin DiLallo, Group Vice President, Universal Health Services. “We will serve as the community hospital with our unwavering commitment to the mission of putting patients first and delivering high-quality healthcare.”

Navigating through the Rough Waters of Money and Love: A Book Review

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Navigating through the Rough Waters of Money and Love: A Book Review

Money and Love: an Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions by Myra Strober and Abby Davisson

Book Review by Denise Marsh

There was a point in time where I was a voracious reader but as the saying goes: “life got in the way”.   I felt   like the only books that I have been  reading were  the ones that I  read to my first graders.  Then, all of that changed when I was given the opportunity to read a book that was different from my traditional fiction genre and so glad that I did!  Let’s dive right into the review…

Money And Love  is not your typical self-help kind of book but rather a counseling book and guide for people that need to make life changes but  lack the required   “ammunition” to  handle this challenging task.

Money and Love introduces us to an organized framework for our decision making called the “5 C’s” early in the book.  This includes the following:

Step One: Clarify What’s important to you

Step Two: Communicate

Step Three: Consider a Broad Range of Choices

Step Four: Check in with Friends, Family, and Other resources

Step Five: Explore Likely Consequences

I don’t want to give away too much detail and spoil the book for you; however, each step will be more in depth and also revert back to the anecdotal experiences.  For me, Step Two has been essential in many areas in my life; lack of communication results in negative outcomes quickly.  I appreciated having this “advice” for my own personal experiences and the connection was very clear and accurate in the book.  

I have always encountered challenges in the financial realm and wish I actually had read this book when I was married or through some of my  personal relationships.  Although I am not a fan of a lot of data and statistics, I hovered more over the parts where the authors gave personal stories and anecdotes that highlighted focal points in the book.  There was one particular  anecdote about how a couple had different ideas about where they would work  and how everything had changed once they brought children into the equation; they realized that they would have to make sacrifices for adequate child care. 

Strober and Davisson provided workbook pages that  were  extremely beneficial   and reminded me of journal writing.  In addition, each chapter was equipped with   pertinent questions to ask yourself on the way to making big decisions (reminded me of Scaffolding in teaching). The ten chapters cover everything from Dating to Marriage, Having children, Caring for elders and relationship challenges – I never realized how decisions about finances are so intertwined in ALL of these areas.  I also didn’t realize that even one minor change in mindset could change your future for the better. 

Money and Love was effective in achieving its goal of getting the reader to do “careful planning” versus hasty decision making.  As a single mom, I would have liked to see more anecdotes on non-traditional family planning; how single parents can make better decisions with love and money being that this is becoming more of the norm.

I am grateful for a new perspective and insight that makes me realize that achieving a healthy balance between the two is mandatory.  Money and Love deserves to be on a” recommended list” for “planning a successful future.” If anything, I think it is a great book for couples of all genders, denominations, or affiliations to read together to help make informed decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.       

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