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West Palm Beach, FL-June 6, 2016-GrantNews.press is looking for fresh content from nonprofits and small businesses which seek to make the world a better place.

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GrantNews.press is the premier online newspaper for nonprofit and business leaders. We look for articles that describe exemplary community-beneficial nonprofits and small businesses, whose programs and strategies can be modeled in other regions and communities. We also publish How To articles that assist these organizations in their endeavors.

GrantNews.press’ main goal is to advance the charitable efforts of nonprofits by showcasing their trials, tribulations, and successes and to provide recognition for the community efforts of small businesses and nonprofits. These organizations can share their stories and provide insight to other communities.

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Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, Moves To The Evergreen Club, Palm City, Florida

Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, Moves To The Evergreen Club, Palm City, Florida    

 Palm City, Florida, June 9, 2016

 Kevin Perkins, a 37-year veteran in the golf arena recently moved his Golf Academy to The Evergreen Club, in Palm City, Florida. Perkins moved his Academy from Wellington National Golf Club, in Wellington, Florida.

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The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will provide world-class instructional programs at the 18-hole championship golf facility. The outstanding semi-private golf club is located within the gated community of 520 acres in beautiful northeastern Martin County. The Evergreen Club is nestled among 299 one-acre home sites in Palm City. The 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course offers six sets of tees to accommodate players of all skill levels. Distances range from 6,910 yards from the Back Tees to 4,802 yards from the Forward Tees. The open space and casual atmosphere set the tone for a relaxed yet challenging game of golf.

Kevin Perkins is an author, lecturer and has hosted and produced his own television and radio shows, and became the 92nd PGA Professional to have achieved the elite “Master” PGA professional ranking. Kevin is also a PGA of America Adjunct Faculty Member and serves on the PGA Master Professional Mentoring Committee.

Kevin has been influenced and worked with two teaching legends, Bob Toski and David Leadbetter, widely considered two of the greatest teachers of all time.

Perkins also served as an apprentice with the Golf Digest Instructional School where he studied under well-known teachers such as Jim Flick, Peter Kostis, John Elliot, Jr., Hank Johnson, Davis Love, Jr., and Dick Aultman.

Perkins played collegiate golf at the University of Miami.    

For more information about the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, please visit their website at: www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call 561 301-3783.

Local Entrepreneur and Shark Tank Candidate

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Local Entrepreneur and Shark Tank Candidate Continues to Blossom

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A local entrepreneur and mother of two has defied the odds by inventing, launching and selling her patent pending product straight from her living room in Wellington, Florida. Anita Imbesi launched Pretty Things Blossom On™ product line, which consists of elegant “faux” flower bouquets with a special surprise in the middle. Utilizing fully organic essential oil capsules designed herself, Anita has created a flower that always smells fresh and never dies.

“I have a storied history of inventing products” stated Anita Imbesi. “This product is the first of its kind and touches on multiple needs from wedding and home decorations to health and wellness needs such as a hospital lobby.”

Each flower center contains an essential oil capsule which is also patent pending and invented by Anita. The simple and elegant design makes it easy to activate and replace the essential oil capsules complete with various scents. The ease of use and availability of multiple scents makes the Blossom On product line much easier and affordable than new flowers or maintaining organic floral arrangements.

“When I first created this product, I had a few problems I was hoping to solve with the product. My customers have taken the product’s concept and ran with it to find multiple uses, from holiday to homecoming corsage to home health care.”

From Lavender scent in the summer to Peppermint in the winter, Anita’s scented faux flowers are the perfect low maintenance arrangement for homes, offices, schools, libraries, hospitals, and any other shared space in the community. With an aesthetic look and ability to control the scent of a closed space, these faux flowers are as beautiful as they are useful. Known for their health and wellness related traits, essential oils have been used for years in life, work and health settings to reduce stress, headaches, anxiety, lack of sleep, and is highlighted as a household cure for common ailments.

“At first glance, I receive a lot of comments on how beautiful these flowers are. Once I show how easy the essential oils are placed in the flower, people become blown away with the prospect of an aesthetic home decoration which also has healing principles.”

Essential oils are derived from their natural origin and supplied from India to ensure there are no synthetics or chemicals. Pretty Things & Company ensures that the oils are of the highest quality therapeutic grade to foster ultimate wellness for the mind and body. The Blossom On™ collection comes in three different colors and scents, and is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Essential oils are beneficial because they simultaneously stimulate the part of the brain connected to smell (olfactory system) and the emotional brain (limbic system). This process causes the body’s immune system, digestive system and libido to become active, which helps to improve overall health in areas such as sleep, stress, and mood.

“I truly believe in the unique benefits that our essential oils can provide. There is nothing currently available that mirrors my product, making it one-of-a-kind. Our beautiful bouquets will infuse aromatic fragrances throughout your home or office and can accompany any style.” shared Imbessi.

Pretty Things & Company hopes to keep homes looking revived, smelling refreshed and fostering overall wellness. The company is currently offering a promotion to the first 100 people who sign up for the company’s newsletter to receive 25% off their first order, sign up today!

About Pretty Things & Company  

Pretty Things and Company was founded and developed by Anita Imbesi in South Florida in 2016. The company currently sells artificial flowers infused with essential oils online as well as several local retail stores. For more information, visit www.PrettyThingsandCo.com  or call 561-351-4178

Kravis Center Subscriptions

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

Subscriptions to 2016-2017 Kravis On Broadway Seven-Show Series Go on Sale to the Public on Friday, June 17, at 10 am

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CURIOUS INCIDENT by Joan Marcus
 
* THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME   (November 15-20, 2016)
* AN AMERICAN IN PARIS   (December 6-11, 2016)
* DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE   (January 3-8, 2017)
* BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL   (January 31-February 5, 2017)
* THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA   (March 23-April 1, 2017)
* KINKY BOOTS   (April 18-23, 2017)
* THE SOUND OF MUSIC   (May 9-14, 2017)
 
(West Palm Beach, FL – June 6, 2016)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that subscriptions to the ninth annual series of Kravis On Broadway, which will present a record number of seven smash hits from the Great White Way, including several multiple Tony Award® winners, will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 17, at 10 am.
 
“The 2016-2017 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line-up and four of them are making their Kravis Center debut,” says Lee Bell, the Kravis Center’s Senior Director of Programming. “Best of all, for the first time, we will be presenting as many as seven major shows.”
The 2016-2017 Kravis On Broadway series includes:
November 15-20, 2016
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Play, is coming to the Kravis Center as part of the 2016-2017 season. Hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times, this is “dazzling” (Associated Press) adaptation is the Tony Award®-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever. For more information, visit www.CuriousOnBroadway.com.
December 6-11, 2016
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award® winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season. The New York Times raves, “An American in Paris is a triumph. Pure joy!” And the Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.” Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in West Palm Beach on its first national tour.
January 3-8, 2017
DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE
DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” It’s the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Baby discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters where an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor. Baby’s life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences. Don’t miss this chance to see a record-breaking and adventurous theatre sensation.
January 31-February 5, 2017
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Another Kravis Center debut, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song. BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL has a book by Tony® Award-nominee and Academy® Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and won two 2014 Tony® Awards and a 2015 Grammy® Award.
March 23-April 1, 2017
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA premieres at the Kravis Center as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.
April 18-23, 2017
KINKY BOOTS
Making its Kravis Center debut, KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography. CBS News raves, “There is no show hotter than KINKY BOOTS.”
May 9-14, 2017
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The hills are alive” again in this brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien and hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “Sparkling, fresh and lively.” The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. This family favorite enjoyed extraordinary success as the first live television production of a musical in over 50 years when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
How to Get Subscriptions:
Subscribers for the Kravis On Broadway series go on sale to the general public on June 17. For information about purchasing a subscription to Kravis On Broadway, contact the Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or log on to kravis.org/broadway
For group sales contact Teri Reid at (561) 651-4438 or treid@kravis.org or Karen Farruggia at (561) 651-4304 or Farruggia@kravis.org.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose 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; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call (561) 832-7469 or visit the official web site at www.kravis.org/broadway.

Spin, Spun and Old Fashion Fun

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Spin, Spun and old fashion Fun

on the Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip

held for 6 and 7 year-olds in the Trinity Lutheran Summer Camp

 that traveled to Los Trompos (Giant Spin Tops) in Downtown West Palm Beach

plus Three-Chocolate tasting at Hoffman’s Chocolates in Downtown Lake Worth

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Palm Beach County, Florida (West Palm Beach and Lake Worth) – – – On Monday, June 6, 2016, Trinity Lutheran’s Sun Fun Summer Camp kicked-off with nearly twenty 6 and 7 year olds heading to the Great Lawn in Downtown West Palm Beach to take a spin on Los Trompos which are giant interactive spin tops.  The 6 and 7 year-olds in the summer camp were hosted on the Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip. The program features the senses of sight, touch and taste.  The sense of sight was the multi-hued fabric-woven spin tops designed by contemporary Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. For the sense of touch, the summer campers decorated three-dimensional wooden toy spin tops provided by Taste History.  Plus, there was storybook reading at the Mandel Library in Downtown West Palm Beach. For the sense of taste, the field trip traveled to Hoffman’s Chocolates in Downtown Lake Worth for a three-chocolate tasting, the history of chocolate and some ice cream.

 

“The Three Senses Field Trip hosted for the Trinity Lutheran summer campers was multi-sensory with old fashion fun and play filled with education,” says Lori J. Durante of Taste History Culinary Tours who developed the tour and field trip.

 

Trinity Lutheran was established in 1948 by early settlers to Delray Beach who arrived in 1895. It is the oldest Lutheran school in Florida.

 

The Taste History: Three Senses Field Trip supports the S.T.E.M curriculum.  S.T.E.M is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  The other educational components are art, history and physical education.

 

The field trip and art activity have been organized by the non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours. Sponsors include Macy’s.

 

The Three Senses Field Trip began in 2016 and is a children’s outreach program conducted by the non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours.  The Taste History Culinary Tours began in 2011 and are offered year-round featuring food tastings at family-owned bakeries, eateries, juice bars, tea bars and markets.  There are also trips to historic buildings, cultural centers or art shops.  Tour guests meet the restaurant owners and chefs; and directors and artists of the cultural centers and art galleries. Florida history is narrated by a guide.

 

Effective January 1, 2015, Taste History rates changed to $45 to $60 per person; free for children under age 14 (accompanied by a paid adult family member). Tickets can be purchased at tastehistoryculinarytours.org.  Pre-payment is required.  For information, call 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277 E-mail tour@tastehistoryculinarytours.org. Private group and team building tours are also available. The food tours board at Macy’s (Outside at the East Entrance) located at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL

Foundcare, Inc. to Receive 5% back from WPB Whole Foods Market

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FOUNDCARE, INC. TO RECEIVE 5% OF WEST PALM BEACH WHOLE FOODS MARKET® SALES
DURING “5 PERCENT DAY” FUNDRAISER FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY NONPROFITS
Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
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(West Palm Beach, FL) – FoundCare, Inc., a nonprofit community health center, will receive five percent of the sales from the Whole Foods store located in West Palm Beach on Wednesday, June 15th.
The event, to be held at the Whole Foods store located in the Palm Beach Outlets shopping center on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, is part of , in which stores donate five percent of their day’s net sales to local educational or nonprofit organizations. FoundCare staff members will be on site all day in order to help Whole Foods customers learn about the organization and the vital health care and social services FoundCare provides.  
“FoundCare’s Health Center provides quality health care to everyone in the Palm Beach County community, regardless of their ability to pay,” explained FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. She added, “More than half of our patients do not have health insurance, and this generous gift from Whole Foods will help us continue to meet their health care needs. We are honored to have been selected as a beneficiary of this event.”
All Whole Foods Markets in Palm Beach County are participating. Other beneficiaries of Whole Foods Market’s 5 Percent Day are NamaStacy Yoga of South Florida (Whole Foods Market Boca Raton), Best Buddies Palm Beach (Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens) and Discrimination Free Zone (Whole Foods Market Wellington).
About FoundCare
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit health care provider located in Palm Beach County. The organization operates a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatrics, family practice, chronic disease management, behavioral health counseling, laboratory work, X-rays and dentistry, as well as an on-site pharmacy. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale. FoundCare’s hours are Monday and Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm. For more information call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit .
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About Whole Foods Market® ?
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement.

The Wellness Experience

AW Spotlight

The Wellness Experience

By Sabeen Faquir

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I got the chance to sit down with owner and operator of the Wellness Experience, Dr. Randy Laurich. What you may not know is the Wellness Experience offers a great many services besides chiropractic and massage. They offer cold-laser therapy, nutrition, and acupuncture services.

The Wellness Experience began in 2001 in Boca Raton. After that, Dr. Laurich opened a second location in Kobosko’s Crossing on Forest Hill Boulevard in 2006. After two years of running both locations, Dr. Laurich sold the original location. But, he is currently in negotiations for another Wellness Experience in Boca Raton.  He is working on partnering with other doctors who need assistance in the new healthcare market. In fact, he is trying to grow his concept to other towns and communities by franchising and partnering.

As you may already know, reimbursements for chiropractors, medical doctors, and other healthcare providers have been cut. Patients now face higher premiums and higher deductibles which make access to healthcare difficult. However, patents realize and appreciate their health. They are aware that if they take care of themselves now, they won’t deal with worsened injuries and issues later.

The Wellness Experience was founded to focus on patient care to improve quality of care. Specifically, to give people an experience and help them maintain better quality of life through chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and other ancillary procedures. Dr. Laurich explained, ”I tried to create a ‘Wellness Facility’ as opposed to a ‘Wellness Home.’ This allowed for other practitioners to work together for a common goal: delivery of healthcare to the patient. For instance if one practitioner can’t offer a service, another one is there who can!”

Dr. RandyAs it was mentioned earlier, the Wellness Experience also offers nutrition counseling. Tracy Mastandrea, RD, LD/N offers customized nutrition and detoxification programs. She can also help you discover alternative and natural approaches to health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more. But the Wellness Experience’s biggest focus remains chiropractic. One change that has come to Dr. Laurich’s chiropractic practice is treatment for athletes. Over the last 5 years, he has worked with more athletes to focus on improving athletic performance and helping them work through injuries.

Dr. Laurich has a unique spinal decompression machine. “The decompression machine helps assist the body from relieving disc-related injuries like bulging discs, herniated discs and degenerated discs,” said Dr. Laurich. He went on to say that it passively strengthens deep core spinal muscles to help the spine become stable and heal faster. And regular chiropractic adjustment comes with its own bag of benefits. It helps the nervous system function better, increases mobility, decreases inflammation and decreases pain and spasm. It also helps the body heal faster.

While massage and chiropractic are their most popular services, the Wellness Experience is re-vamping their acupuncture service. They have hired a new acupuncturist with 40 years of experience who will bring new ideas and practices. He is trained in herbal medicine, massage, and natural injectables, as well. One of the things that customers of the Wellness Experience appreciate is the educated staff. When they come to the Wellness Experience, they learn about their health and available technology; They also enjoy the spa-type atmosphere.

The Wellness Experience offers a VIP package for massage. It is just $59 per month and includes a one hour massage. They also offer a Chiropractic package for cash-paying customers in need of long-term care. It includes 12-24 visit care plans for patients without insurance. Furthermore, the Wellness Experience is perfect for Wellington Residents because their staff is friendly, considerate, and knowledgeable about health. It is a great place for anyone looking to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Randy and FamilyThe Laurich family is dedicated to the Wellness Experience. Dr. Randy Laurich’s wife, Lorraine, works as an office manager and you may have seen his children in TV ads. Not only is Dr. Laurich dedicated to his work and his family, but over the years, he has worked with the American Cancer Society and other nonprofit organizations to lend his time. He has sponsored nonprofit events like the Colorfest 5K which took place on February 28th.

So if you are in need of chiropractic, cold laser therapy, massage, nutrition, or acupuncture, visit the dedicated Dr. Laurich at the Wellness Experience.

The Wellness Experience

9180 Forest Hill Boulevard

Wellington, FL, 33411

Phone: 561-333-5351

Email: info@wellness-experience.com

Annual Client Art Show, Part of Mental Health Awareness Month

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JEROME GOLDEN CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

ANNUAL CLIENT ART SHOW HELD AS PART OF

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Dr Barbara Golden and Andrea S- Jerome Center

West Palm Beach, FL (June 2, 2016) The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health presented its 12th Annual Client Art Show on May 2, 2016. The show sent a positive message to the community about the power of creative expression in the process of healing and recovering from mental illness. The art show featured artwork in various mediums from acrylic paintings to ink and wood creations created by the Center’s talented clients. Proceeds went to the individual artist. Art classes are a form of therapy, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Golden, volunteer director of arts program and volunteer art teachers: Kathy Azeez, Jerry Golden, Gene Kroner, Nancy Rossi, and Liz Segall.

“As an innovative leader in the mental health community, the Golden Center provides numerous programs, including art classes as a way to help clients cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures that come with creating artwork,” said Dr. Linda De Piano, Chief Executive Officer.

“After seeing these students go through the process of creating these works of art and seeing the boost in their self-confidence when they are finished makes it all worth it,” said Dr. Barbara Golden. “With these students a self-confidence boost is a huge deal and it will help them greatly in their future encounters.”

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May to raise awareness about mental illness. Statistics show 1 in 5 American adults and 1 in 5 children, ages 13 to 18, will experience a diagnosable mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

About the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health:

Since 1970, the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health annually helps more than 9,500 children, adolescents, adults and families build resiliency, facilitate recovery and achieve reintegration into the community. The Center designs and delivers behavioral healthcare services that meet their client’s needs and expectations by providing a full range of behavioral health services with locations in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade and mobile crisis teams.

Through its mission- and results-driven approach, the Center has become the source of strength to those members of our community diagnosed with a mental illness and their families. Learn more about the programs and services at www.GoldenCtr.org, Facebook at JeromeGoldenCenter, Twitter @JeromeGoldenCtr or by calling 561-383-5723.

 

June, 2016 – Another Door Opens

Happy June, 2016 – Another Door Opens

Funny story.  You have probably heard, “When one door closes, another door opens.”  And if someone has said this to you in the past, what were the circumstances surrounding the event that caused this phrase to be uttered?  Did you lose your job?  Did you reach the end of a relationship?  Did you lose something important? Did you feel that you lost an opportunity?

Open Door

Well, this happened to me…quite recently.  I’ve been publishing AroundWellington® for over ten years now.  While it has been wonderful in every way, it has been a part-time income for me, instead of a full-time income. So I found a full-time job, in the field of proposal writing, but it only lasted 6 months.  The world of engineering changes frequently, and so I was let go.

After this happened, I kept thinking, “When one door closes, another door opens.”  And as if I were living in stereo, people kept saying that exact thing to me. Another door opens.  Another door opens.  Although I didn’t miss being in a cubicle for 40 hours a week, I did miss my co-workers.  But it was clear to me, beyond a doubt, that another door would open.  As the days went on, I had the sensation of doors flying open in rapid succession, one after another, so quickly that I can barely catch my breath.  Every day that seems to be the most amazing day is only surpassed by the next day, even more amazing.  Another door opens.  The people I have met and the places I have been in these past few weeks have knocked my socks off.  Rocked my world.  Father Joseph of Haiti. Prince Harry.  Nacho Figueras of Argentina.  Some of the best international professionals in the publishing world.  Some of the finest equestrians in the world. Women, who are changing the world. A teacher, who is making a difference. A supermodel-polo player with a big heart, who gives 100% of everything she earns to charity. Some of the kindest people I have ever been with.

Although it’s a work in progress, I have a website (and a Facebook page) now called AnotherDoorOpens.com.  The first story I have posted is the one about Father Joseph and the good work he is doing to re-build Haiti.  The stories that will follow will also be focused on non-profits, making a difference or people who are making a positive difference.

This month (June, 2016), we focus on the chiropractic work of Dr. Randall Laurich of the Wellness Experience.  Check out the “AW Spotlight” story, coming soon, written by Sabeen Faquir.

Check out all of the new articles for AroundWellington.com.  And have a Happy June!

Best Regards,

 

Krista Martinelli

Publisher

AroundWellington.com

 

MNM Productions Announces Current Production of Hair is Carbonell

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MNM Productions Announces Current Production of Tribal Rock Musical HAIR is Now Carbonell Recommended

 
Tickets on Sale Now for Performances through June 5 at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse
Front-Michael Scott Ross Elijah Word  back- Pierre Tannous Alexa Baray Fo'i Meleah Nicole Kinzel Mike Westrich
(Delray Beach, FL – June 1, 2016)  MNM Productions today announced that its current production of the critically acclaimed tribal rock musical HAIR has received “Recommended” status for the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s most prestigious award for professional theater. This prestigious status means that the show will be seen by Carbonell judges and is eligible for nominations.
“While this is only MNM’s third production, Michael Lifshitz and I have been actively involved within South Florida’s theatrical community for many years, so we are both delighted that HAIR has received the much-coveted Recommended status from the Carbonell Awards, as did our previous show SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM,” says Marcie Gorman-Althof.

 

HAIR is running through this Sunday, June 5, at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach, with performances at 7:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday, and matinees at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
The talented 22-person cast of HAIR is lead by five highly acclaimed veterans of numerous South Florida stages: Mike Westrich (Berger), Michael Scott Ross (Claude), Alexa Baray (Sheila), Nicole Kinzel (Jeannie) and Fo’i Meleah (Dionne). Director-choreographer Kimberly Dawn (KD) Smith, with Paul Reekie serving as musical director, helmed this audience-wowing production.
How to Get Tickets to HAIR:
Reserved seating tickets for HAIR are $45 each and are now available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach; by phone at 561.832.7469; or online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org.
About the Carbonell Awards:
The Carbonell Awards fosters the artistic growth of professional theater in South Florida by celebrating the diversity of our theater artists, providing educational scholarships, and building audience appreciation and civic pride by highlighting achievements of our theater community. Over 25 professional theater companies in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties participate in the awards process every year. Each season volunteer panelists and judges choose nominees and recipients from hundreds of shows produced on our area stages. The Carbonell Awards also celebrate the accomplishments of our artistic leaders by presenting ‘Special Awards’ and support the next generation of artists and journalists by awarding scholarships. Along with New York’s Drama Desk and Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are among the nation’s senior regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.’s Helen Hayes Awards. The Carbonell Awards are named after Manuel Carbonell, an internationally renowned sculptor, who designed the original solid bronze and marble award in 1976, the signature trophy that is given to Carbonell Award winners. For more information, please visit www.carbonellawards.org.

 

About MNM Productions:
This production company is the latest venture by two experienced theatrical producers and arts consultants: Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz. MNM’s first show, the landmark musical A CHORUS LINE, was both a popular and critical success when it ran for 12 performances in December 2014 at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square. Recently, MNM Productions wowed audiences at both Old School Square and the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse with Side By Side By Sondheim, which was nominated for a prestigious Carbonell Award for Best Ensemble Production, Play or Musical.