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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 20 Seasonal Programs & Events in July

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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 20 Seasonal Programs & Events in July

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host 20 Seasonal Programs & Events in July, Including Art Classes, Orchid Trilogy, Special Days in the Garden, and Windows Into Wellness Series

(Meditation, Qi Gong, Reiki, Walks, and Yoga)

+  Orchid Trilogy – July 3, 10, 17

+ Summer Sketchbook Art Class – July 6, 13, 20

+ Summer Watercolor Art Class – July 6, 13, 20

+ Guided Sunflower Power Walks – July 7, 14

+ Qi Gong – July 7, 14, 21, 28

+ Stress Break: Meditation & Breath Work Class – July 10

+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – July 11

+ Palm Beach County Resident Day – July 15

+ Vinyasa Yoga Flow – July 17

+ Reiki Healing Sound Bowls Meditation Class – July 24

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 24, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 20 outstanding open-air events in July for people of all ages, including art classes, Orchid Trilogy, Dogs’  Day in the Garden, and the comprehensive Windows Into Wellness Series (Meditation, Qi Gong, Reiki, Walks, and Yoga).

“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities in July, including our always popular Orchid Trilogy,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.

Orchid Trilogy

July 3

Orchid Basics

Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm

Newcomers to orchids will learn how to choose the correct plants for their growing area and what orchids need to grow and flower. Sign up and start your orchid journey here.

July 10

Orchid Repotting and Orchid Mounting Techniques

Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm

Learn how to repot an orchid, how often should it be repotted, the different potting media to use, and the proper pot or basket to use. Also learn how orchids can be mounted on items such as cork, a tree fern or a branch.

July 17

Training Your eye – Orchid Pests

Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm

Learn about pests and diseases that can affect orchids. Bacteria, fungus and insects can all damage your orchids; learn how to spot them early and what to do if you find them. Students will learn how to identify the culprits, what products to use to get rid of them, and how to avoid them in the future. Orchids and Orchid leaves can be brought in for diagnosis, but must be placed inside a sealed plastic bag to prevent contamination of other plants.

Orchid Trilogy Notes:

Purchase all three classes: $95 Members / $105 Nonmembers

Individual Classes: $45 Members / $50 Nonmembers

All classes held in the Mounts Auditorium.

Presented by Sandi Jones, Broward Orchid Supply

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.

Art Classes

July 6, 13, 20

Summer Sketchbook Journal Classes for Adults

Tuesdays, 9 am to 10:30 am

The Summer Nature & Art Classes at Mounts are perfect for sharing a love for art with fellow sketchers or painters. Join us for a Nature Walk with artist Marilyn Walter to collect photos from the gardens before moving indoors, where she will share how journals and sketchbooks are exciting tools for exploring nature. Ms. Walter will guide participants through the drawing process, showing how drawing explorations can be recorded and translated into a sketchbook journal.  Attendees should bring a sketchpad and favorite camera device (i.e., cell phone, camera, or tablet).

July 6, 13, 20

Summer Watercolor Journal Classes for Adults

Tuesdays, 10:45 am to Noon

Participants will explore and be inspired by the beautiful garden areas at Mounts. Following a Nature Walk with artist Marilyn Walter to collect photos from our gardens before moving indoors, she will guide attendees through the watercolor journal process. Please bring watercolor pads, journals, and favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet).

Art Classes Notes:

$15 for members; $18 for nonmembers

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15.

Presented by Marilyn Walter, an active member of the South Florida Arts Community.  She has taught drawing, painting, and mixed media. Her own figurative and landscape works have been in numerous shows in Florida, Texas, New Jersey and New York.

To register, visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

Windows Into Wellness Series

July 7 & 14

Guided Sunflower Power Walks

Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am

$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers

(Registration is required; tour size is limited; includes full Garden admission)

Reconnect and recharge with nature. Experience the beauty and plant life of the Windows on the Floating World Tropical Wetland along with other garden areas and watch the newly planted Sunflower Field as it grows each week. Walk for fitness and fun.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.

July 7, 14, 21, 28

Qi Gong

Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am

$10 per class for members; $25 per class for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15

Relieve stress and increase your metabolism, flexibility and strength.  Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation and focused breathing — similar to Tai Chi. Each class will begin with a gentle walk to the Exhibit Hall, where participants will continue with the exercises. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.  To register, please visit: https://www.mounts.org/events/

July 10

Stress Break – Meditation and Breath Work Class

Saturday, 9 am to 10 am

$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers

(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission)

This class will offer a unique expression of therapeutic yoga focusing on the present moment, breath awareness and meditation. No experience necessary, just come with an open and curious mind.  Class is open to adults at all levels and will be led by Jacqueline Burbage.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

July 17

Vinyasa Yoga Flow

Fridays, 9 am to 10 am

Saturday, 9 am to 10 am

$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers

(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)

This Vinyasa yoga flow class will stimulate your senses by bringing awareness to all of them through movement. Meet at the front gate just before 9; instructor will walk the group through the Garden to the Exhibit Hall. This 1-hour class is for adults at all levels as modifications will be offered. Vinyasa is a physical practice that also awakens the mental and spiritual beings that we all are. Class will be led by Jess Pfeffer.

For tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.

July 24

Reiki Healing Sound Bowls Meditation Class

Saturday, 9 am to 10 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers

(Registration is required; group size is limited to 20; includes full Garden admission. Please bring water and Yoga mat or towel.)

Reiki is a powerful healing modality that helps to release energetic blockages, tension, stress, so people can connect with their higher self. The full moon helps us to surrender so we can return to our wholeness. During this event participants will be guided with full moon meditation, Reiki and sound healing. Class will meet at the front entrance and begin with a healing Garden walk to the Exhibit Hall, where we will end with intuitive insight for the collective to help attendees harness the energy of this full moon, and they will leave feeling harmonized and refreshed. Class is open to adults and will be led by Jessica Prestia.

For tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.

Special Days in the Garden

July 11

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)

FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12

This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.

Guidelines:

+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.

+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.

+ Rabies vaccination must be current.

+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.

+  For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.

July 15

Palm Beach County Residents Day

Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)

Free admission all day long for anyone who lives in Palm Beach County with valid proof of residency.

Last Chance to View Stickwork Exhibition

The awesome and ecology-conscious exhibition Cutting Corners: A Stickwork Exhibition, a massive, willow sculpture located in the Great Lawn area, is coming down at the end of July. Take advantage of this last opportunity to view this incredible ecological exhibition.

About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:

With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 14-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.

KRAVIS CENTER PROVIDES 550 DISNEY KIDS CRAFT KITS TO 11 PALM BEACH COUNTY TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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KRAVIS CENTER PROVIDES 550 DISNEY KIDS CRAFT KITS TO 11 PALM BEACH COUNTY TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

(West Palm Beach, FL.) – The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts recently made a very special delivery thanks to the support of Disney. Kravis education team members dropped off more than 500 craft kits to Title I elementary school students throughout Palm Beach County.

“At the Kravis Center, we’re committed to enriching the lives of students and educators in Palm Beach County and throughout South Florida by providing engaging and enlightening arts education programs,” said Tracy Butler, Director of Education for the Kravis Center. “The Kravis staff members delivered the craft kits to 11 Title I elementary schools as a way to keep the fun of Disney Musicals alive in the minds of the students and staff.”

Disney Musicals in Schools is an initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable musical theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. An affiliate for DMIS since 2017, the Kravis Center’s participating schools have not been able to produce musicals for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. After receiving a grant to reignite the Disney Musicals in Schools program, the Kravis Center prepared 550 Disney KIDS Craft kits which included supplies to create projects influenced by Lion King KIDS, 101 Dalmatians KIDS, The Jungle Book KIDS and Aladdin KIDS.

Schools served are located from Jupiter to Boynton Beach to Belle Glade and included: Galaxy E3 Elementary School, Jupiter Elementary School, South Grade Elementary School, Westward Elementary School, Egret Lake Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School, Glade View Elementary School, Academy for Positive Learning, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Meadow Park Elementary School.

Principal Katrina Granger from Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs – serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. Additional educational programming can be found at www.kravis.org/classroomconnection.

PLACE OF HOPE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RENOVATE A FAMILY COTTAGE

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PLACE OF HOPE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RENOVATE A FAMILY COTTAGE

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BOCA RATON, FL – Place of Hope graciously received a donation from Rooms To Go to decorate the interior of a family cottage in its South County campus in partnership with International Materials Foundation.

The Genesis Cottage on the Leighan and David Rinker Campus has served 54 youth since inception and Place of Hope was thrilled to give it a refresh before a new family arrives. Thanks to the generosity of key Place of Hope supporters we were able to make much needed repairs and updates to this cottage that offers safe, affordable transitional and supportive housing for aged out foster youth, otherwise homeless youth and families and human trafficking survivors.

“This is the second year International Materials has partnered with Place of Hope and we could not be more thankful for their compassion for the homeless youth and moms in transition that this cottage serves,” said Charles Bender, Place of Hope Founding CEO. “Rooms To Go has been a faithful partner to our mission and we were impressed by their generous donation of new furniture for this cottage. We are so blessed by these key community partners that want to further the mission of Place of Hope.”

Rooms To Go supported this project by supplying all new beds and bedroom furniture for the cottage. The company provided new full-size beds, dressers, nightstands, and other bedroom essentials. “Rooms To Go has always felt a special affinity for organizations that help children,” said Janis Altshuler, Sr. Vice President at Rooms To Go. “We are delighted to partner with Place of Hope again this year and applaud their efforts in the Palm Beach County communities.”

Provision from International Materials Foundation’s grant allowed the Place of Hope team to make repairs and paint the cottage. International Materials staff also donated their time with fifteen volunteers who cleaned, decorated, and prepared this cottage to serve moms in transition. Tori Thomas with International Materials said, “Our foundation is a proud supporter of Place of Hope and everything they do here.”

Learn more about volunteering with Place of Hope by visiting: www.placeofhope.com/volunteer

THE LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 5th ANNUAL JUDY LEVIS KRUG BOCA RATON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (BRJFF)

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THE LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 5th ANNUAL JUDY LEVIS KRUG BOCA RATON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (BRJFF)

Boca Raton, FL (June 17, 2021) – The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center recently concluded its 5th Annual Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival (BRJFF) and is pleased to announce this year’s winners. The virtual Festival, which ran from January 5 through May 16, featured a diverse collection of over 50 premiere films and 24 webinars and was considered one of the largest virtual Jewish Film Festivals in the country. 

The prize for Best Feature this year was awarded to The Good Traitor, a historical drama inspired by actual events. It is the thrilling story of one man’s impassioned resistance to the Nazis as World War II threatens to engulf all of Europe. Love It Was Not, the tragic story between Helena, a young Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz, and Austrian SS officer Franz Wunsch, won Best Documentary Film, and the 14-minute Israeli drama Only Bibi walked away with the win for Best Short Film.

The Good Traitor

“We were incredibly proud of our Festival’s line-up this year,” said Lesley Rich, BRJFF Program and Production Director. “Seeing these films get the recognition they deserve brings us tremendous excitement.” 

“This year proved that the industry is resilient and adaptable, and the demand for films that explore the Jewish experience is stronger than ever,” said Wendy Honig, BRJFF Artistic Director.

The 2022 Festival will be in theaters from February 27 – March 20 and is planned as an in-person Festival.

For more information, please visit bocajff.org, call 561-558-2514, or contact Lisa Barash at lisab@bocafed.org. The Levis JCC Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton.   

About the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival 

The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives portrayed by the films presented. 

About the Levis JCC Sandler Center
The Levis JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, which highlights renowned talent from artists and actors to authors and so much more, gives adults of all ages and faiths an opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests in continuing education, travel and social events. Learn more at levisjcc.org/culture.

About the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs for individuals of all ages. With a preschool, summer camp, family activities, athletics, cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs programming, as well as a Resale Boutique for bargain hunters, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone. 

Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Present STEVEN WRIGHT: A Comedy Original – October 23

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Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Present STEVEN WRIGHT: A Comedy Original – October 23

Tickets Go On Sale This Friday at 10 am

(Coral Springs, FL – June 22, 2021) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts today announced that Steven Wright, hailed as “a prototype comedian that many others continually try to follow,” is bringing his hilarious, award-winning comedy to the Center on Saturday, October 23, at 8 pm. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive (33065).

Tickets go on public sale this Friday, June 25, at 10 am. They are available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com

October 23 at 8 pm  (Saturday)

STEVEN WRIGHT

A Comedy Original

A stand-out talk show stand-up from Johnny Carson and Dave Letterman to Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers, Steven Wright has been cracking-up audiences for nearly 40 years with his deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and nonsensical jokes, non sequiturs and one-liners. His comedy career includes the Grammy-nominated albums I Have a Pony and I Still Have a Pony, as well as the popular A Steven Wright Special and Wicker Chairs and Gravity, both on HBO.

In 1989, he received an Academy Award for Best Short Film for The Appointments of Dennis Jennings and has co-starred in such hit movies as Desperately Seeking Susan, Mike Meyers’ So I Married an Axe Murderer, Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, Nora Ephron’s Mixed Nuts, Albert Brooks’ The Muse, Dave Chappelle’s Half-Baked, and the Jim Jarmusch film Coffee and Cigarettes. In addition, Wright was a featured voice in such diverse flicks as Reservoir Dogs, Babe 2, and The Emoji Movie.

In 2008, Wright was the first inductee into The Boston Comedy Hall of Fame, and in 2013 he received the prestigious The Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award.

Tickets for the STEVEN WRIGHT: A Comedy Originalwill go on sale this Friday, June 25 at 10 am local time.

Ticket Prices start at $28

About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (also known as THE CENTER) brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community, offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. It is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.

In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.

TheCoral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.TheCenterCS.com.

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To Present Music Expanding, Genre Defying TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

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KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To Present Music Expanding, Genre Defying TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

November 11 at 7:30 pm

Tickets Go On Public Sale This Friday

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 22, 2021) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is partnering with AEG to co-present Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Jacksonville-based American blues and blues rock sensation which is coming to West Palm Beach on Thursday, November 11, at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on public sale this Friday, June 25, at 10 am.

November 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm (Thursday) 
Tedeschi Trucks Band

With a distinguished reputation as one of the premier live bands performing today, Tedeschi Trucks Band shows no signs of slowing down as they head into their ninth year together. Led by the stinging fretwork of Derek Trucks’ and the naturally stunning, emotive vocals and guitar talents of Susan Tedeschi, the 12-member strong collective continues to expand musical boundaries in ways that only a rare caliber of musician can achieve. Commanding performances and exceptional musical chemistry—hallmarks of the can’t-miss-concert experience fans have come to anticipate live. From uplifting soulful anthems to bittersweet ballads and driving rock and roll, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers a sound and message that taps tradition while also extending the edges of American music with a genre defying collection that is all their own.

  Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi   (Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez)

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Tickets start at $44

How to Purchase Tickets:

Tickets for Tedeschi Trucks Band go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 25, at 10 am – online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471, Monday-Friday 10 am to 2 pm.

Tickets are on sale now for Kravis Center Donors. For information about becoming a Kravis Center donor, please visit kravis.org/membership or call 561.651.4320.


About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs—serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org.

5 Ways Escape Rooms can bring Families Together

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5 Ways Escape Rooms can bring Families Together

5 Ways Escape Rooms can bring Families Together 

An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked inside a room; they need to resolve a series of riddles and puzzles to escape but within a time limit. These are challenging as well as a great learning experience. It tests your problem-solving abilities in many ways. 

Escape room encourages teamwork and cooperation too. It is where relationships are made, and bonds grow stronger. Teams learn how to work together in critical situations. People get to know their teammates and determine more about them and even more about themselves. Escape room encourages teamwork and cooperation too.

The escape game experiences can be a great bonding opportunity for families as they play together to solve the mission while capitalizing on each other’s strengths. It allows them to spend some quality time together and smack the sac of fun. All the laughter, tensions, continuously ticking clock, solved and unsolved puzzles together are sure to take them all on an exciting adventure. The journey is where people bond without even realizing it. 

Let us understand some ways how escape rooms contribute to bringing families together and taking the bond a notch higher: 

1.     Active participation and cooperation in escape rooms:  

Escape rooms give the best experience when there is cooperation and involvement of every member to solve the mission. Players generally find themselves so immersed that the need to escape and win keeps them actively engaged. The participation of everyone on a single mission creates a sense of unison among family members. 

2.     Families can spend quality time in escape rooms:  

Escape rooms present an excellent opportunity for family members to have a good time and fun while searching a meaningful quest for freedom together. You work on a shared mission with undistracted attention and involvement as the ticking clock keeps you on heels. If you want to spend some quality time with your people, how can escape rooms slip off the list? 

3.     Escape rooms provide a distraction-free space:  

Today, almost every family member is busy either on their mobile phone or laptop, or Tablet. Even if someone is talking to them, their attention remains divided & they respond in a distracted manner. Thankfully, the immersive nature of escape rooms provides a distraction-free time with your family. You would not want to waste any second on other things as you have limited time to decipher the story along with your family. 

4.     Escape room enhances communication: 

We often see that family members don’t get enough time to talk to each other or share their thoughts. They remain busy with their schedules or so. The escape room allows the family members to communicate freely without any distractions as they work on a common goal. The communication gap is often seen to be reduced in the heat of the moment, and the shared experience gets them talking about it even after the game. 

5.     Escape rooms are a fit for all age groups:  

When it comes to family, we might have members of varied age groups. The generation gap and age difference generally makes it difficult to find a common area of interest for all. The discussion for a perfect family outing can turn into never-ending conversations due to the difference in opinions and interests. Thankfully, escape games come to the rescue here as people of all age groups generally love these games. These experiences can be a perfect fit for small breaks with family, no matter how old the members may be. 

Overall, we firmly believe escape rooms bring family members close to each other. It fits perfectly for all ages, and everyone can have a great time while they bond with each other.  A large amount of change and positivity also flow among the members in terms of communication and interaction. These games are one of the amazing options to create a cherishable memory with your family. So, get ready for an exciting adventure with your family with escape rooms. 

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Charlotte Lin is a content creator at escaperoom.com. She’s a passionate young woman, mother to an amazing nine-year-old, and an avid reader. Over the years, writing has helped her explore and understand the world as well as her own self. She loves to travel, meet new people, and spend quality time with her daughter. You can find her on LinkedIn.

AWE Making Dreams Come True…Truly AWEsome!

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AWE Making Dreams Come True…Truly AWEsome!

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ROW BY ROW

 1st row – Viviana Perez, Valeria Varon, Symone Jackson, Vanessa Belizaire, Grace Karakolis

 2nd row – Jaden Doria, Erin McBroom, Tehya Richardson, Makayla Trinidad, Katie Lievonen

 3rd row – Karen Castro, Marline Alerte, Brianna Upson, Julia Acevedo, Tatiana Takvorian

 4th row – Abbey Greenfield, Mahi Barot, Camila Goizueta, Destiny Ricketts

The non-profit Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) made the college dreams of 19 Palm Beach County young women come true. The organization awarded $28,500 in scholarships to 19 deserving high school graduates at the organization’s scholarship awards ceremony held May18th via Zoom.

These young women come from all walks of life, and with unique stories; 7 of the recipients will be attending Palm Beach State College, 6 will become Florida Atlantic University students, 2 will attend FAU Honors College and 4 will enter the FAU BSN Program – 6 are the first in their family to attend college, and all are accomplished both academically and in their service to the community. Their aspirations are equally ambitious, they plan to pursue a variety of degrees from nursing, law, and medicine to STEM, psychology and the arts.

AWE is a member based nonprofit founded 5 years ago by Vicki Tate. With the inclusion of the 2021 awards, a total of 55 scholarships have been granted to Palm Beach County young women.

“The passion of the women who’ve become AWE members along with the support of our donors has been fantastic. AWE’s mission is important to Palm Beach County, to these young women and to me. I am deeply grateful to our members and donors, without them none of this would be possible,” says AWE founder Vicki Tate.

Obtaining the extra funding alleviates some of the financial pressure the girls face as they seek their higher education. Below are excerpts from 2 of the emails AWE has received.

“I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and I want to thank the Board of Directors of AWE for choosing me for this scholarship. This scholarship has helped me avoid taking out loans or going into future debt. I am so blessed to have received this scholarship and thank you again for investing in my future”, writes Camila who will be attending FAU and studying to become a nurse.

“My name is Makayla and I will continue my studies at FAU Honors College with a major in Biological Sciences as well as follow the pre-med track. The AWE scholarship will reduce my financial burden from University fees and for that I am so grateful and appreciative! “

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES (AWE)

AWE provides a platform to bring like-minded professional women together, sharing knowledge and experiences while making an impact on future generations of young women in Palm Beach County by promoting higher education and making it accessible through academic scholarships. In 2019 the organization was awarded the prestigious “Advocates for Children Award” by the Florida’s Children First in recognition of the work they have done to provide funding for youth from foster care and other disadvantaged populations to attain a higher education.

The Alliance of Women Executives is the vision of Vicki Tate, brought to life with several of her friends who share a passion for philanthropy and paying it forward. Together, they have built a strong network of women who turn professional acquaintances into personal friendships. The relationships created combined with their philanthropic vision is what draws members to not only join AWE, but to stay.

For more information, contact (561)789-8415 info@aweinc.org or visit www.aweinc.org

Vicki Tate, President

Alliance of Women Executives (AWE)

561-789-8415

vicki@aweinc.org

www.aweinc.org

Palm Health Foundation Grants Funding to Increase Health Equity for Breast and Cervical Cancer Care

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Palm Health Foundation Grants Funding to Increase Health Equity for Breast and Cervical Cancer Care

Palm Health Foundation Grants Funding to Increase Health Equity for Breast and Cervical Cancer Care

West Palm Beach, FL –Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health, has provided a grant to the Promise Fund of Florida to increase access to affordable breast and cervical health care services to women in need. The funding will support the hire of a “provider network recruiter” who will identify new and existing community resources to expand Promise Fund of Florida’s Continuum of Care Model throughout Palm Beach County to increase health equity and help reach its goal of ensuring all women, regardless of income, receive affordable, timely, high quality, breast and cervical screenings, diagnostics, treatment, and follow up care. Palm Health Foundation joins Quantum Foundation in jointly funding this new position.

The Promise Fund of Florida was co-founded by Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen, Julie Fisher Cummings, and Laurie Silvers, three women who have spent decades working to improve quality of life for men and women of all socioeconomic backgrounds in many different areas of need. They founded the Promise Fund of Florida to fill the gaps in access to healthcare and help those in need in Palm Beach County to reduce the number of deaths due to late-stage breast and cervical cancer. Florida ranks last in the United States for the number of women under 65 who have insurance, magnifying their vulnerability to death from cancer because the lack of insurance delays diagnosis and treatment with catastrophic results.

The provider network recruiter will play a critical role in developing partnerships closest to target populations where multiple barriers to care exist, including transportation, language, finding childcare and taking time off from work. The Promise Fund has mapped imaging and screening facilities in Palm Beach County to identify gaps and serve as a blueprint for where the provider network recruiter will create partnerships for affordable cancer care services with physicians, clinics, hospitals, and other providers for Promise Fund participants. The goal is to identify a minimum of 15 health care providers to serve 300 or more women.

“The Promise Fund understands as we do that a person’s health outcomes depend just as much on her ZIP code as her DNA code,” said Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation. “We also recognize the impact the provider network recruiter will have on health equity by creating systems change. Rather than expecting residents to find a way to get to healthcare systems, healthcare systems need to bring their services to the people, especially those with the greatest barriers.”

Palm Health Foundation is confident the new role is poised for success. With the Continuum of Care Model, the Promise Fund of Florida has already formed fundamental partnerships with Baptist Health South Florida, Caridad Center, Marie Louise Cancer Foundation, Community Health Center, Simply-Anthem, Hologic, FoundCare, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Quantum Foundation, Uber Health, Genesis Community Center, Florida Atlantic University School of Nursing, the Northwest Community Health Alliance, and the Health Care District. Through their Patient Navigator Network, which has six partners, over 5,000 women have received outreach and education, and over 1,000 have benefited from navigation services. The provider network recruiter will also work closely with the Promise Fund’s patient navigator coordinator who guides women who have abnormal findings, through the health care system to reduce deaths due to late-stage breast and cervical cancer.

This Promise Fund grant is Palm Health Foundation’s second funding opportunity in recent years to focus on access to women’s cancer care. In 2020, the foundation joined with Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to provide a grant to Susan G. Komen from its Helen and Harold Bernstein Endowment Fund and Frank & Jennie M. Palen Cancer Support Fund to support a community breast health navigator position in the Glades.

“We are proud to partner with Palm Beach County foundations to support women’s health,” said McNamara. “With almost 2,000 women in Palm Beach County diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer each year, we know the impact on saving lives through our funding is significant,” said McNamara. “No matter where a woman lives, her race or her circumstances, she deserves the care that could save her life.”

About Palm Health Foundation 
Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes, and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $85 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.

LEARN ABOUT THE AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT A FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

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LEARN ABOUT THE AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT A FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

FROM THE MELVIN J. & CLAIRE LEVINE LIFEPLANNING® PROGRAM ON JULY 14, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – June 16, 2021 – Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service’s Melvin J. & Claire Levine LifePlanning® program invites people with disabilities, their parents, siblings and caregivers to attend a free virtual workshop to learn about APD: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the services and supports that they offer, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Photo of Mary Edwards.

Mary Edwards from APD Cares will be the featured guest speaker, covering topics such as eligibility for APD services and iBudget Waiver, the referral and application process, and crisis Medicaid Waiver enrollment. The subject is extremely timely, as Florida’s lawmakers have agreed to spend an additional $95 million annually to provide more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the access they need to live in communities rather than facilities. This increased funding for the iBudget waiver – the largest funding increase in recent history – will help reduce the iBudget waiting list.

“Sometimes applying for benefits can seem complicated or overwhelming,” said Alpert JFS Director of LifePlanning® Tami Lustig, MSW. “Our goal is to simplify things for community members and provide them with knowledge and easy access to tools needed to assist in best planning for the future.”

To register for the workshop, visit alpertjfs.org/lifeplanning/ by Monday July 12, 2021. To request reasonable accommodations for a disability, phone Lustig at 561-713-1917 or email Tami.Lustig@AlpertJFS.org  at least five [5] business days prior to the Zoom session. She is also available to answer questions and provide additional information.

A number of relevant workshops with diverse subjects are held annually. Earlier this year, participants enjoyed learning about government benefits, assistive technology tools, the importance of legal planning, ABLE accounts and special needs trusts, and relationships, boundaries and online safety. Upcoming workshops include “Being the Best Advocate for you and Your Family,” and “Mental Health First Aid” training, with the topics of “Home and Community-based Services,” “Education; Secondary Transition Services and Post-High School Options,” “Caring for the Caregiver,” and “Recreation, Socialization and Independence Skills” under consideration.

The Melvin J. & Claire Levine LifePlanning® program offers education, advocacy, confidential consultation, and emotional support to people of all faiths and ethnicities who have, or care for someone with a disability. Free workshops encourage and assist with planning for the future, providing information on education, recreation, building independence skills and vocational opportunities.

Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of nearly 200 highly skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to community members. Alpert JFS works to ensure the well-being of children and families, independence of older adults and quality-of-life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit AlpertJFS.org or phone 561-684-1991.

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