Hounds & Heroes Program, Celebrating Veteran’s Day
By Barbara Masi
Veteran’s Day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954. We now memorialize the contributions of veterans from all wars this day – an honor they deserve for their part in keeping our country free.
There are many organizations that devote themselves to helping our veterans – but the ones that fit this column on animals are those that provide them with service dogs. Locally we have a very unique group training and donating the fully trained dogs to veterans. Awesome Greyhound Adoptions created their Hounds and Heroes program specifically for the purpose of training the retired racers as service dogs and donating them to veterans in need. This is an all-volunteer group, where the donations received go to the care of the dogs – not to salaries of employees.
“For 23 years I have walked with a cane” said Frank as he practiced with Buff during Buff’s transition period from trainer to veteran. “Now I have Buff, and no longer need the cane.”
“The changes in the lifestyle of the veteran AND his family is truly amazing” states Carolee Ellison, head trainer. “AGA’s Hounds and Heroes train for those with MS, Parkinson’s, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and those in need of mobility assistance.”
It would take a book to record all the comments from the veterans and their family members as an endorsement of the program. The dogs are selected carefully for the program – they must be young and uninjured and eager to learn. They are born as athletes – working dogs – and although many are 45 mile per hour couch potatoes, some do like to work. And as a working dog they are with their veteran owner 24/7 and not left at home alone. It is a win/win situation for veteran and greyhound alike.
Veteran Frank with his service dog Buff, thanks to the Hounds & Heroes program. Photo by Krista Martinelli.
“Training is a six month process,” said Ellison. “The dogs live with the trainer and go with them to work / shopping / restaurants while training. They usually are matched with a veteran during that time and the last one or two months of the training process is with the trainer, the dog and the veteran together. We also provide ongoing training should the dog need to learn a new discipline to assist the veteran.”
From the wife of one of our veterans who received his dog a few months ago: ‘I can’t possibly put into words how unbelievably thankful I am. In the past two months I have slowly watched my husband evolve back into the confident, independent man that I married. This amazing dog hasn’t just changed my husband’s life but our entire family. I have not gone anywhere without my husband in over 4 years. My husband was a tanker in the army. He was one of the first men to be sent to Iraq after 9/11 and was in an active war zone for over a year and a half. It is heart breaking to watch such a strong, selfless man come back from war – broken. Most people will never understand the battles that he faces daily. For the past several years he has only occasionally gone out into public for fear of crowds or something startling him. He has missed out on birthday parties, school functions and numerous events that he would have normally loved.
Promoting Hounds & Heroes. Middle: Barbara Masi. Right: Carolee Ellison. At the ice cream social in August at Woof Gang Bakery in Wellington .
“From the moment he was handed the leash for his dog you could see a noticeable difference in his demeanor. It was the first time I had ever seen him able to sit and just hold a conversation in public. I cried the whole way home. He didn’t walk with him the first day, but hey – he was in a mall! The next time we went, we walked into the mall as usual and sat with the group. I was talking with the others and heard my husband say “Stormy, let’s go” and he walked off all by himself with Stormy glued to his side! I burst into tears! As long as I live I will never be able to ever forget that moment. Something like this might seem so simple to someone else, but I saw my strong brave husband take back his freedom.”
There is so much more I could write about this program – but I don’t believe it would surpass the comments above. For further information visit AwesomeGreyhoundAdoptions.org and see the story of the Hounds and Heroes program.
Barbara Masi has been a resident of Boynton Beach for 35 years and an animal advocate all her life. Although having many breeds of dogs in the past, she has devoted the last 15 years to the re-homing of retired racing greyhounds and is the founder of a group that trains them as service dogs and donates them to veterans. Barbara works with local school children in educating them about animal kindness and anti-bullying through PBSO’s Animal Kindness Unit. Through her employment, she has the opportunity to interact with a variety of local animal groups and businesses, allowing her to share their knowledge of all animals to us at AroundWellington.com.
When you enter Hand and Stone Massage of Wellington, you are carried into a state of serenity. Relaxing music, comfortable chairs, and a soft waterfall make waiting for a massage or facial soothing. You will find the wall lined up with Dermalogica facial supplies, as well as a boutique brand called Clarity Rx. You can even pick up Biofreeze, a popular topical product for relieving pain.
You will be offered cucumber or lemon water. Sitting in the waiting room feels like a different world from the hustle and bustle outside, visible through the glass doors. It’s like peering through a looking glass.
Hand and Stone Massage opened September 5th, 2015 in Wellington, and the reception has been fantastic. They did a Facebook promotion and found 1,100 friends before they even began. They also hosted a promotion where they gave away 150 free massages in one weekend.
Hand and Stone Massage was founded by John Marco, a physical therapist. He saw the power of massage and first opened a Hand and Stone in Tom’s River, New Jersey, where Bill Butrymowicz, owner of Hand and Stone Wellington, frequented. It was walking distance from his house and because of his bad back, Bill would get a massage every 3 to 4 days. Bill says for his back he tried everything, including acupuncture, but the only thing that helped was massage! He brings this memory to his work, every day.
At Hand and Stone, an in depth consultation is necessary because massage is not a “one size fits all.” For example, a customer may have heard about deep tissue massage, but it may not be right for him or her, so a consult would direct the client to the best massage for his or her needs. Hand and Stone boasts about their highly-skilled therapists. They hire experienced therapists and give constant, continued training.
When you enter through the waiting room door into the massage and facial rooms, you are again transported into another world. There, it is peaceful. Dark rooms help you relax and soothing music can distract you from any tension you may still carry.
Hand and Stone Massage offers deep tissue massage, sports massage, Swedish massage, prenatal massage, and hot stone massage, to name a few. The hot stone massage is the signature massage for which the company is named. Unlike the photographs where you may see stones placed on someone’s back without any manipulation, a true hot stone massage utilizes the stone as an extension of the massage therapist’s hand. It delivers a moist, heated massage for a deep massage with less pressure.
Hand and Stone Massage may particularly be beneficial for the equestrian community in Wellington. The legs and back experience strain during equestrian sports and a massage may be just the thing to ease back pain! You can even personalize your massage with foot scrubs, hand therapy or peppermint scalp treatment.
But Hand and Stone is not only a place for massages. You can get a facial or hair removal services too! Hand and Stone decided to offer these services because they wanted to give patrons a resort spa experience at an affordable price. While you may spend up to $500 at a day spa for a massage plus facial, you will get that service under $100 at Hand and Stone.
Dermalogica, the brand of facial products mentioned above, is the number 1 recognized brand world-wide. It is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale at The International Dermal Institute where estheticians from Hand and Stone receive ongoing training. A popular line of products is the Age Smart line for mature skin. Cleansers and correcting serums are also popular. Clarity Rx is a smaller brand that is known to be paraben-free and perfume-free. There is no animal testing for Clarity Rx products, and it is well-known among health-conscious customers.
Surprisingly, facials are a busy side of Hand and Stone Massage in Wellington. And the good news is that you can get a facial there for only $49.95! Hand and Stone also offers full body hair removal with a soy-based “wax” that attaches to the hair, not the skin.
Now, to get into some of their offers – there is a lifestyle and rewards program. The lifestyle program is great for Wellington residents because it offer a month to month membership rather than a yearly contract. Members can cancel or freeze at any time. The program includes one massage or facial a month. With our rewards program, you will earn points you can use towards free services or gift cards at a reduced price. Ask about their monthly subscription program, where you get the most value for your dollar.
Hand and Stone is a family-owned business. Owner Bill wanted to enter business with his younger son, Kyle, who graduated college in 2011. His wife is also active at the location, and you can find any one of them preparing rooms or greeting customers. You will always find at least one family member of the Butrymowicz family at Hand and Stone Massage in Wellington, at any time during the week.
Because the location in Wellington is new, Bill and his family are still putting out feelers to get involved with the community. They already donate blankets to Big Dog Ranch Rescue on Acme Road in Wellington.
Bill and his family want their customers at Hand and Stone Massage to leave happier than when they came in. That’s why the first words you may hear after a massage or facial are, “How was it?” Remember that relaxing portal you entered through? Upon leaving Hand and Stone Massage Wellington, you’re there again. And, most likely, after unwinding with a massage or facial, you will answer “Wonderful!”
Mixed Media Piece by Nicole Catrett at the Exploratorium in San Francisco Photo: LH Baumel
We live in a world where tweets, selfies, Instagram and Facebook posts depict a façade of the way we want to be perceived. Is it a good thing? If social media did not exist would our lives be as full? Do we allow these formats to open our eyes to new adventures or do we try to keep up with those who want to be recognized as our “friends?” The older I get, the easier it is to distinguish those who are sharing special moments and those who are merely showing off. Does an extensive profile truly define you? These are questions that require some soul-searching.
The first thought that comes to mind is “simplify.” I use social media tools to share special moments with people I cherish, particularly those who live far away. Sometimes, I repost an opinion or thought on current events. Occasionally, I like to share a chuckle. When used in moderation, these tools can be enriching. On the other hand, if we become obsessed with our digital devices to the point of anxiety, then it’s time to get our priorities in order. Our devices should not define us.
Often, it is emotionally beneficial to reflect upon what defines you. The first assessment would be “what makes me happy?” Personally, if I have a day in which my husband and children are safe and content – that makes me happy. I know that being creative makes me happy. I also know that being creative doesn’t pay the bills. When the bills ARE paid, I’m more relaxed and, inevitably, happier.
Some people think their career defines them. Others prefer to put in a full workday and pursue their special interests after work hours. In a perfect world we would all love what we do for a living, make a good salary and have plenty of time to devote to our family and hobbies. Unfortunately, I’ve never met anyone in that position.
Ultimately, we must recognize our “needs” verses our “wants.” Perhaps a simpler lifestyle can help us enjoy each day in a more meaningful way. Tone it down a bit. Life doesn’t have to be fancy. Yes, it’s good to get out; to go away… but keep in mind: it’s not the restaurant you eat at – it’s what you order. It’s not the type of car you drive – it’s where it takes you. If you are the driver, you can determine your direction. (If you can get there more quickly by using Google maps, by all means – enjoy the technology!)
The journey is over when we ultimately define ourselves. Cultivating deeper self-respect along the way is what makes life captivating. All the more reason to…
Live… Go… Do!
Dear Readers,
In the upcoming year, I will be busy pursuing creative endeavors that will open my world to new people and places. As a result, I will be writing articles for Around Wellington Magazine every other month. Yet, I still want to include extensive coverage of things for you to see and do. Therefore, I will include events that will be occurring over the next eight weeks. Enjoy! LHB
November and December 2015 – Let’s Go!
The Norton Museum of Art
Frédéric Brenner (right) discussing This Place at the Norton Museum Photo: LH Baumel
At a press conference that took place at the Norton Museum on October 14, 2015, I had the privilege of meeting Frédéric Brenner, a man who describes himself as “the vessel” that brought together photographers from all over the world to present perspectives of Israel through their own lens.
When reflecting on his own work, Mr. Brenner states, “We are shadows of light, both on the inside and on the outside.” After viewing the exhibition, I walked away with the impression that the photographers truly captured the essence of their subjects. Each theme depicted a sense of longing and belonging, but due to the diversity of the country, the complexity and exclusion within its borders was clearly conveyed. This exhibit is a parallel to my thoughts above on “what defines you.” I urge you to visit This Place on your own. It may lead to some self-discovery.
The Norton is the first U.S. venue to host This Place, an international photo exhibition that explores the complexity of Israel and the West Bank. While acknowledging and paying heed to the region’s conflicts, This Place asks that we look beyond this — that we widen and multiply our lens. It unveils a dozen contemporary photographic viewpoints of Israel and the West Bank, created primarily between 2009 and 2012 by Frédéric Brenner (France), Wendy Ewald (United States), Martin Kollar (Slovakia), Josef Koudelka (Czech Republic), Jungjin Lee (S. Korea), Gilles Peress (France), Fazal Sheikh (United States), Stephen Shore (United States), Rosalind Fox Solomon (United States), Thomas Struth (Germany), Jeff Wall (Canada) and Nick Waplington (United Kingdom). The combination of these individual photographic sensibilities and approaches act as a heterogeneous narrative and produce not a single, monolithic vision, but rather a diverse and fragmented portrait of this important and much contested space. This Place will be on view until January 17, 2016
Bonus: An Israeli film series in conjunction with This Place exhibition
Short documentaries and dramas illustrate shared desires and diverse viewpoints of an ancient land and a modern state.
Israel is a Jewish state, but it is also a land of many ethnicities and religions. In conjunction with the exhibition, This Place: Israel Through Photography’s Lens, the Norton Museum of Art is proud to present the film series, Many Faces of Israel, which showcases this diversity by presenting movies made by an array of Israeli, Palestinian, and Bedouin directors and film students. Themes include Israel’s demographic melting pot, the struggle of minorities, the geopolitical importance of water; the personal and societal clash of the secular and the religious, and the role food plays in Israeli and Arab societies. The films – dramas and documentaries – focus on the human side of Israel, which is too often overshadowed by the political debate. Karen Davis, who has been programming Israeli, Jewish, and international film festivals compiled the series for decades, including a 20-year run as director of the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival.
November 22, 2015 / 2 p.m. (Sunday Afternoon)
Jerusalem on a Plate, 2014 James Nutt, director 56 minutes
Internationally-renowned chef/author Yotam Ottolenghi returns to his hometown of Jerusalem to discover the hidden treasures of its rich and diverse food scene. He cooks with Arabs and Jews in homes and in restaurants, sampling family recipes that have been passed down through generations, whether it’s collage, a sweet sheep’s pastry, a fiery zhoug from Yemen, or stuffed aubergine with cinnamon from Hungary. Beautifully filmed, it will leave you hungry for more!
Life and Hummus, 2015 Alex Matros, director 40 minutes
A Jewish-American filmmaker travels through Israel and the West Bank in hopes of finding “the world’s best hummus.” His search for the food’s origins introduces him to both Arabs and Israelis with a common love for the iconic, regional cuisine that transcends politics.
December 3 / 6:30 pm / During Art After Dark
From Tel Aviv University’s Department of Film and Television:
In 2012, noted documentarian/film editor Yael Perlov initiated a project in which Tel Aviv University graduates and Arab filmmakers were asked to explore a strongly unifying subject: WATER.
Still Waters Photo: Courtesy of The Norton Museum
Still Waters Nir Sa’ar & Maya Sarfaty, directors 14 minutes
By an ancient spring near Jerusalem, an Israeli couple finds a quiet moment away from the rat race of Tel Aviv life. The cool-water spring is also used by a group of Palestinians heading to their jobs in Israel. At high noon, they are forced to look each other in the eye.
Raz and Radja Yona Rozenkler, director 17 minutes
Raz, a tired reserve soldier, guards a broken army truck and Rajda, a Palestinian who broke curfew. The two repeatedly try to jump start the truck while a friendly donkey refuses to leave them alone.
Make Yourself At Home Heli Hardy, director 14 minutes
Rauda is a 19-year-old girl from the village of Dahamash. When her mother can’t get to a housecleaning job in a wealthy neighborhood, Rauda replaces her. Meeting Noya and Adam, two Israeli teenagers, Rauda begins to re-examine her life from a new perspective.
Women of Refaiya Yoav Shavit, director 13 minutes
In the Palestinian village of Refaiya, there is no water infrastructure, so women are obliged to carry water buckets from a nearby natural spring. Following several women from the El-Amur family, the film reveals life in a place where water is considered a luxury.
For The Family:
The Norton Museum’s Family Studio resumes its new weekly schedule and reduced cost. Led by a teaching artist and a docent, the Family Studio program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday. It is structured so families with children ages 5 through 12, can create art together. Each Studio is limited to 25 children, and is generally themed to coincide with a special exhibition or works from the Museum Collection, and includes viewing artwork before creating your own. Advance registration is required. Call (561) 832-5196 x1196, or visit norton.org/familystudio.
The Family Studio program was launched in 2003 to provide families with kid-friendly tours based on the Museum Collection and special exhibitions, followed by art-making activities that combine what kids learned on the tour with their own creativity. Museum docents and staff collaborate to make the tour and art activity a seamless two-hour exploration of art and fun shared by adults and children.
Family Studio themes for the coming season are:
November / Chinese Collection Discover symbolic meanings in the powerful creatures depicted in the Chinese galleries.
December / This Place Create works in various media after viewing photographs of Israel and the West Bank.
About the Norton Museum
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID, and free for Members and children ages 12 and under. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. For additional information, please call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org. #
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrates International Masters of Dance
Throughout the 2015-2016 Performance Season
Ballet Austin’s LIGHT: The Holocaust & Humanity Project Photo: Courtesy of The Kravis Center
We are so fortunate that The Kravis Center is presenting some of the most exciting and highly acclaimed dance companies in the world.
November 7 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Ballet Austin
LIGHT / The Holocaust and Humanity Project
LIGHT / The Holocaust & Humanity Project explores the devastating outcomes of unlearned lessons revealed through the story of a Holocaust survivor. The internationally acclaimed dance work by Ballet Austin Artistic Director/Choreographer Stephen Mills, which debuted 10 years ago, brings heartbreaking beauty to the stage and a timely reminder that injustice to one is injustice to all. The full-length contemporary ballet is a multidisciplinary human rights project that also includes art, education and public dialogue. LIGHT seeks to promote discussion against bigotry, hate and bullying among all community groups.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall, Tickets start at $15
Presented by InSIGHT Through Education, Inc. in collaboration with the Kravis Center.
BeyondThe Stage: Join us at 6:45 pm for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby.
November 29 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
MOMIX
Botanica
MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists known for exceptional creativity and physical beauty. Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s Botanica not only follows seasonal rhythms but also the evolution of the world and the passing of a day. Flowers bloom, go to seed and die; vegetable, animal and mineral – all in human form – combine and metamorphose. Fabrics, costumes, projections and props, made by Michael Curry, create a landscape populated by the creations of Pendleton’s whimsical, mythical imagination.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall, Tickets start at $15
BeyondThe Stage: Join us at 6:15 pm for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.
December 2-3 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday & Thursday)
RIOULT Dance NY
Artistic Director Pascal Rioult, a former principal with the Martha Graham Dance Company, founded RIOULT Dance NY in 1994, and the organization quickly became known for its sensual, articulate and exquisite performances. A former track and field athlete in his native France, Rioult weaves athleticism and grace into his work. Wien, for example, turns the Viennese waltz’s revered image of social refinement inside out, using it as a metaphor to expose decadence and moral disintegration. Six dancers create the illusion of an entire city, moving continuously in a clockwise path, portraying roles ranging from downtrodden victims to detached aristocrats. The modern dance company’s signature style has been described as “unquestionably beautiful.”
Marshal E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse, Tickets start at $34
BeyondThe Stage: Join us at 6:15 pm on December 2 for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33460 – Public Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM Closed Sunday and Monday – Phone: (561) 471-2901 – www.palmbeachculture.com
The Council’s 2500 square foot gallery space showcases ongoing temporary exhibitions focused on art made in or unique to Palm Beach County. The exhibitions educate the public about local artists, their history and art.
Announces 2015-2016 Season of CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Colony
Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, announced the 2015-2016 season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS. Fascinating Conversations will be held at The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenuein Palm Beach.
November 2
HEY, MR. PRODUCER
A Conversation between ANDREW KATO,
Producing Artistic Director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and
ROB STEELE, President/CEO of Delray Beach Center for the Arts
AndrewKato is celebrating his 10th anniversary at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and has been the Creative Consultant/Coordinating Producer on the Tony Awards® for the last 12 years. Rob Steele joined the Delray Center for the Arts in late August, after spending 10 years as executive director of the Williamsport Community Art Center, a 2,100-seat theater in Pennsylvania. Trunk Show Artist: Patricia Levey
December 7
FASHION FORWARD
A Conversation with CAROLYN RAFAELIAN,
Founder, CEP and Creative Director ofALEX AND ANI®
CarolynRafaelian transformed a family tradition of jewelry making into a worldwide lifestyle brand. Launched in 2004, ALEX AND ANI is proudly MADE IN AMERICA WITH LOVE® and their factories utilize eco-conscious processes and recycled materials. Her designs feature everything from spiritual symbols to charitable partnerships. Kate Richard, Vice President of Business Development, and Beecher Fritzmeier, Vice President of Design will join her in the conversation. Interviewed by Dack Patriarca, Board President of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Trunk Show Artist: ALEX AND ANI
December 19, 2015 through January 16, 2016
Gallery Exhibitions at the Cultural Council
Bernice Harwood
Summer Solstice: Bernice Harwood
Bernice Baumel Harwood, an artist since childhood, studied art in high school, and then attended The McDowel School of Art in NYC and became a fashion illustrator. In 1944 Bernice entered the U.S. Navy as a WAVE, she was in the Hospital Corps and was trained as an Acrylic Eye Illustrator at Bethesda Naval Hospital MD. There were eight illustrators stationed around the country. She was stationed at San Diego Naval Hospital, CA., where she matched the existing eye for the men that lost their eyes in battle by painting the iris in watercolor. She worked with a dentist, a Commander who was involved in the total process. This allowed the men to have an eye that looked quite natural.
After marriage, with two daughters, Bernice went back to college, Hofstra University, L.I. N.Y. She graduated Cum Laude with High Honors in Fine Arts and a B.S. in Art Education. She then went on to study for her Master’s Degree in Special Ed. Bernice has studied with many wellknown art teachers, Jacob Lawrence ,David Shapiro, Ruth Leaf, Moses Sawyer, Anthony Toney, Frank Varga and more. She was a member of the Graphic Eye Gallery in Port Washington, NY, and President for two years. She has exhibited in museums, galleries and universities. Bernice is a member of The National Association of Women Artists since 1983 and a past president of the Florida Chapter, as well as a Signature Member of The Boca Raton Museum, Artists Guild in Delray Beach, FL. She is also listed in the 9/11 Memorial Artists Registry for a Sculpture, Ground Zero and Rebirth.
She is in many private, corporate and permanent collections and has won many awards. Bernice is in Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in the East and Who’s Who in America.
Artist Statement:
As a painter, I turned to multiples within the graphic medium. I found the challenge of the surprise, working with the existing results exhilarating. It is exciting to work with various techniques in etching to achieve the impression and mood I wish to evoke. These works are primarily representational. Then I found the Monoprint, with its spontaneity, use of textures and vibrant color and more abstract forms. I have incorporated some of the feeling of my Monoprint in my etchings. I am now working with watercolors, and using some of the same feelings and techniques that I used in printmaking. –https://www.palmbeachculture.com/
More about Bernice Harwood…
Last but not least: In our hometown of Wellington
Free Movies and Concerts
The Food Truck Invasion and More…
You MUST see this calendar of enjoyable events. It’s “season.” There’s ALWAYS something to do!
Lori Hope Baumel and her husband Eric live in Wellington and have three children. Their eldest, Sam, 29, is a media producer and conceptual artist who currently resides in (extremely hipster) Brooklyn, NY. Her younger children, Evan and Rachel, wrote the Around Wellington “Teen Talk” column in previous years. Rachel, 26, returned from Boston, MA, was a paid intern at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach and recently moved on to the Maltz Jupiter Theater as a marketing associate. Evan, 23, graduated from American University in Washington D.C. and is an editor and public policy writer for Azimuth, Inc. His current assignment has him writing and editing for the Pentagon Security Force. Eric, has practiced radiology in Wellington since 1991. His many talents include artist, cook, photographer and, recently, medical app developer for both the iPhone and Apple Watch. You can learn more about Lori at www.loribaumel.com or read her blog: www.grownupcamp.tumblr.com
Fifty percent of Americans do not take enough exercise to gain any health benefits, with lack of time and money being two of the main reasons given for not adhering to a regular exercise program. So let’s put that to right shall we? In readiness for the cooler weather it would be a good time to dust off, or invest in, a pair of walking shoes and enjoy one of the most efficient fitness machines ever, your legs!.
It really is that simple. It doesn’t cost anything and the time element is negligible. You do not have to allocate extra time in your day. In fact, the time it takes you to go to the gym, your workout could have been done.
Had you ever considered getting off the bus a stop or two before your destination and walking the remaining distance, which may in fact even save you time?
What about, instead of going around and around looking for a parking space closer to the store, you park your car further away?
Why not walk to get your lunch instead of having it delivered?
How about walking for errands instead of driving short distances?
You could even leave your riding lawnmower in the garage. Even better, sell it, put a few bucks in your pocket and save yourself the weekly cost of gas!
There are so many ways you could incorporate your “exercise” program into your daily life without it making an impact on your schedule. It could even save you money, but without a doubt it will give you some great health benefits.
Reasons to Walk
Walking prevents type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program showed that walking 150 minutes per week and losing just 7% of your body weight (12 – 15 pounds) can reduce your risk of diabetes by 58% .
Walking strengthens your heart. In one study, mortality rates among retired men who walked less than one mile per day were nearly twice that among those who walked more than two miles per day. Women in the Nurse’s Health Study (72,488 female nurses) who walked three hours or more per week reduced their risk of a heart attack or other coronary event by 35% compared with women who did not walk.
Walking is good for your brain. In a study on walking and cognitive function, researchers found that women who walked the equivalent of an easy pace at least 1.5 hours per week had significantly better cognitive function and less cognitive decline than women who walked less than 40 minutes per week.
Walking is good for your bones. Research shows that postmenopausal women who walk approximately one mile each day have higher whole-body bone density than women who walk shorter distances, and walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs.
Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Walking for 30 minutes, three to five times per week for 12 weeks reduced symptoms of depression as measured with a standard depression questionnaire by 47%.
Walking reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer. Women who performed the equivalent of one hour and 15 minutes to two and a half hours per week of brisk walking had an 18% decreased risk of breast cancer compared with inactive women. Many studies have shown that exercise can prevent colon cancer, and even if an individual person develops colon cancer, the benefits of exercise appear to continue both by increasing quality of life and reducing mortality.
Walking improves fitness. Walking just three times a week for 30 minutes can significantly increase cardiorespiratory fitness. A study of sedentary women showed that short bouts of brisk walking (three 10-minute walks per day) also resulted in similar improvement in fitness.
Undoubtedly you need to walk at a decent pace to gain health benefits. A good average walking speed is 3 to 4 miles per hour depending on your leg length and how quickly you can move your legs. If it has been a long time since you last exercised, you may need to start at a slower pace – but you will soon improve if you walk regularly.
Before you begin:-
Check with your doctor.
Invest in a good pair of shoes. As these are the only expense you’ll need, pay attention to the fit and quality of your shoes. Ensure they do not pinch and wear the socks you will be wearing when you walk to the fitting.
Pay attention to your heart rate and breathing. Walk at a pace that elevates your heart rate, you should be able to hold a conversation whilst walking, if you can’t you are working too hard and should slow down the pace.
Use good walking posture. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends keeping your head up, back straight and abdomen flat, point your toes straight ahead and take long strides but don’t strain.
Consider getting a pedometer. You can track the distance you’ve walked or the number of steps you’ve taken. Seeing improvement is a wonderful source of motivation.
Carry water. If you are walking long distances or in the heat keep your body hydrated by drinking regularly.
Stretch after your walk. Ensure your stretch your calf muscles, quadriceps and hamstrings post work-out to avoid muscular tightness.
Hippocrates once said “Walking is a man’s best medicine”.
Ensure you take your daily dose!
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As I was trying to think of what article to write about in this month’s Living Green issue, I bumped into this & had to share it. Boy did it make me laugh. I can totally appreciate conserving water & especially since it’s such a precious resource but maybe not to this extent.
Courtesy of Michael Bloch from greenlivingtips.com
Our peeing habits have quite an impact on water consumption. The water we flush it away with is often water fit for drinking; a resource we’re in short supply of.
Even a dual flush toilet will use a minimum of around 3 litres (.8 of a gallon) of water each flush, so we tend to use far more water each day just flushing away pee than we need to stay alive. In the case of old style toilets with only a single flush setting, the amount of water used is incredible – up to 13 litres (3 gallons).
So based on a low flush toilet, used 4 times a day:
4 x 3 x 365 = 4380 litres (around a thousand gallons) a year
With an older style toilet:
4 x 13 x 365 = 18980 litres (over 5,000 gallons) a year
Those are big numbers, but now multiply that by the population of your country and it becomes truly astronomical.
The old saying goes “if it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown flush it down”. I’m all for conserving water, but I think the time I spent as a contract cleaner, cleaning dozens of toilets a day, has well and truly turned me off that idea. I have some awful flashbacks when contemplating that strategy. Still, it works for some folks and good luck to them.
Unless you’re an apartment dweller or have no privacy from your neighbors, considering taking a whizz outside instead when you can, particularly on your garden. This will not only save a stack of water, buturine is a great fertilizer as it contains nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. In fact, the world is running out of easily sourced phosphorous so you’ll not only save some cash on store bought fertilizers, but you’ll be doing your bit to conserve phosphorous supplies.
I do acknowledge that peeing outside is far easier for guys than for gals – I’m sorry ladies; I have no practical advice to offer.
Peeing outside is not “dirty” as urine (unless you have a urinary tract infection) is sterile. Still, it’s not really a socially acceptable practice, particularly if you attempt to do it in public or in your neighbor’s yard. Discretion and common sense is advised of course :).
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So to add to the interesting article I prefer recommending a more conservative & cost-effective option that has hit the market. Using the HydroRight Drop-In Dual Flush Converter ($18.80 at Amazon) you can convert just about any toilet to dual flush in about five minutes using no tools. So if peeing outside is not your thing, definitely consider a dual flush kit to save water. It’s effective, simple & much more within our modern day culture then tinkling your neighbors yard. LOL
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This column continues the condensed version of a satirical, science-fiction play I wrote at the age of 22, entitled, “The Applause Inside.” Given the license one takes with becoming an octogenarian, I decided that what I’d lampooned decades ago is just as deserving of my scorn today.
Part One revealed a small group of extra-terrestrials given the assignment of bringing a newly-emerged planet into a state of Oneness with the rest of the Universe in a record-setting 50 billion years (the average time being 52 billion).
The planet, of course, is earth, and the ET team screws it up royally.
Rudy, the director, has presented several revolutionary ideas from his top Creators, Beth and Seymour, to the Intra-Universe Council … beginning with an Applause Gene: the emerging race hears applause inside them, thereby craving it from others.
In addition, the team has presented other audacious concepts that have created unending turmoil for the new planet.
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Act Two opens with Beth and Seymour sitting in chairs opposite a desk with a chair. Clearly, they are very nervous. Rudy enters stage right, storming toward his seat behind the desk. He holds a sheaf of papers, which he slams onto the desk. He sits down and glares at Beth and Seymour for a full ten seconds.
Then he says, “We’re on probation. All of us.”
Silence. Rudy leafs through the papers and lifts one. “This is entitled, ‘The Leaders.’ Have you read it?” They both nod yes.
“Two different leaders on your planet you call Earth came up with two different ideas. And oh, of course, they each had followers. And what happened?” Silence. “Beth, what happened?”
“The two leaders and their followers confronted each other, but …”
“NO BUTS! They confronted each other! And what happened, Seymour, when the two leaders disagreed?”
After a few seconds, Seymour mumbles, “The bigger one killed the other.”
“Right! He killed him! Now, Beth, what did all of the big leader’s followers do after he killed the smaller one?”
Beth takes a deep sigh. “They applauded,” she says.
With an ugly scowl, Rudy nods.
“But you can’t blame it on …”
“The hell I can’t! This whole planet is a disaster! They steal from each other! Land! Property! The male gender even steals females, for God’s sake! And they never stop killing each other! They are – “
“Okay, that’s enough, I resign,” Beth says.
Silence. Finally, Rudy says, “You can’t resign.”
“The hell I can’t. Have your precious Intra-Universe Council ban me to the planet Gorgolon if they don’t like it.”
“Look, Beth – “
“You look! You look! You and your council, look! Look what these humans have accomplished, millennia before any other race in the history of the universe! They’ve discovered music, invented languages, created an entire set of mathematics. They paint magnificent landscapes! Write brilliant books! Compose haunting melodies! They – “
“Yeah, they’ll do anything for applause! That’s the problem, Beth! They sing, they dance, they juggle, they make jokes, they invent games with balls and sticks, they act, they entertain each other endlessly, and wait’ll the coming century, when they discover film!
“But the worst part is the applause generated by their handling of abstract ideas. Ideas like –isms and beliefs and boundaries, enforced by leaders, who galvanize their followers by preaching hatred! Not love! Hatred! Lots of applause for hating others! It’s the antithesis of Oneness!”
Seymour speaks up. “That’s not fair, Rudy. You’re blaming everything on – “
“Don’t tell me what’s fair! You want fair? Let’s look at some maps.”
Rudy snaps his fingers and a map appears. Rudy picks up a pointer and points as he speaks.
“This is what earth looks like today, the beginning of their Twentieth Century. Earlier, England and France laid claim to America and parts of Canada; then America stages a revolution against the British and the French stage a revolution against themselves; Spain plunders both North and South America; the Ottoman Turks take big chunks of Europe and the Middle East, and Russia is just kind of minding its own business except for annexing about half of Poland. Want to see more fairness, Seymour?
“About a century ago, France lays claim to the entire continent of Europe; then they get a little ambitious and stroll into Russia, their downfall, and the French are finished off by England, which, simultaneously, has just lost another skirmish with the Americans.
“Later, America grabs a piece of Mexico and then goes to war against itself while everyone in Europe is doing a little dosie-do: Russia and Prussia decide to go halvsies on Poland; England gloms onto all of India while also grabbing a valuable piece of China. Meanwhile, Americans continue to pluck black people out of Africa because they need slaves to work the land they killed red people for!
“We’re on probation, people! Probation! If we don’t get earth through the Twentieth Century, the planet will be obliterated and we’ll be fired!”
Silence.
Then Seymour says, “I have an idea.”
“That will be refreshing.”
“To help save the planet, we use the motivation their leaders use.”
“Hatred?” Beth asks.
“Yes. Hatred. That seems to be the only thing that unites them, right? So we threaten the entire planet. We force them to bond. To work together.”
“I like it!” Beth says. “And I know exactly what to use! Not bombs or our intergalactic superships. Something worse. A disease. A terrible disease that might kill them all.”
Rudy says, “You’re – you’re talking about – “
“Cancer,” Beth says. “All kinds of cancer. We’ll give them a century to find a cure.”
They all stare at each other. Then Rudy says, “I’ll run it by the Council.”
Curtain.
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As I said in Part One, I haven’t changed much in the 60 years since I wrote this play. Neither has the world.
This past August, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute welcomed Joseph Nezgoda, M.D. as the newest member of their growing practice. Dr. Nezgoda, a fellowship trained retina specialist focusing on the treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, uveitis and inflammatory eye disease and other conditions of the retina and vitreous, was sought after by numerous medical practices and hospitals across the country, but he chose to join the Florida Eye family for several reasons.
“It was a happy coincidence that one of the best practices in the country was also in the same county as where my family lives,” says Dr. Nezgoda, adding, “Now I can spend time with my mother and grandparents who are in Palm Beach County. With all the traveling for my training, I was never able to see them on a regular basis.”
Dr. Nezgoda, a native of New Jersey, did indeed do his share of traveling while training for his specialty, spending time in Washington D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland and San Diego. He has also studied in Belgium and Italy, and while he hopes to continue his travels, he is happy to now call South Florida his home.
Another reason Dr. Nezgoda selected Florida Eye, besides the practice’s proximity to his family, is that he was thrilled to choose a practice that enjoys a wonderful reputation for putting patient’s needs first and foremost. “It is also a privilege to work with Dr. Randy Katz, the senior retinal specialist in the group. Now we will have full-time coverage for our patients with retina issues in Wellington and Boynton Beach.”
Dr. Nezgoda zeroed in on a retina specialty in medical school because he had an interest in helping patients of all ages. “As a retina specialist,” says Dr. Nezgoda, “I have the privilege of helping the most vulnerable of all of our population. Very premature babies can get a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. This is the disease that claimed Stevie Wonder’s eyesight. With modern medical technology we can support babies that are born at 23 or 24 weeks when they need special eye care. I’ve also had the pleasure of treating seniors for diseases such as wet macular degeneration. We have amazing new medicines that are able to stop and sometimes reverse a disease that was completely blinding as recently as 10 years ago. And as a major added plus, Florida Eye is one of the premiere centers for clinical trials in the country, which enables me to offer these cutting edge studies to my senior patients who qualify.”
As far as adjusting to his new Florida lifestyle, Dr. Nezgoda couldn’t be happier. “Having grown up in the northeast, the climate of South Florida is certainly a welcome change. After a long day of work it’s nice to get a swim in and given the water temperature I couldn’t be more pleased.” And the greatest perk about living in Palm Beach County? “Being able to enjoy my grandparent’s cooking is perhaps the best part of being here, although I will of course need a gym membership to burn it all off!”
Read more about Dr. Nezgoda, M.D. and all of the doctors and services offered at Florida Eye at www.fleyedocs.com. Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute offers a full range of total eye care, including routine examinations, emergency eye care, pediatric eye care, dry eyes, advanced corneal, retinal and cataract procedures, laser treatments, glaucoma and diabetic procedures, and various other sophisticated treatments. With its own pediatric wing and fully accredited outpatient surgical center in Boynton Beach, the Institute also has offices in Boca Raton, Wellington and Juno Beach. Also at Florida Eye with Dr. Nezgoda and Dr. Katz are Dr. Lee Friedman, Pediatric, ROP & Adult Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Barry Schechter, Director of Cornea & Cataract Service, Dr. Jason Gorscak, Refractive Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma & Comprehensive Care Specialist, and Dr. Jonathan Criss, Medical & Surgical Ophthalmology & Refractive Cataract Surgery Specialist.
Highland Chocolates: The Chocolate Factory with a Heart
Story and Photos by Terri Marshall
Chocolate factories are happy places. The sweet smells make your nose happy and the delicious samples make your taste buds happy. But Highland Chocolates in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania will make your heart happy. This little chocolate factory located on the historic and picturesque Route 6 in Tioga County has been making delicious chocolates since 1994. More importantly, Highland Chocolates has been making lives better for those in the community with intellectual disabilities. Owned by Partners in Progress, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Highland Chocolates employs 19 individuals with various intellectual developmental disabilities.
Upon arrival we were greeted by our tour guide, Michael, who has been working with Highland for 10 years. He handed us each a hairnet and led the way into the small factory. Michael explained the equipment, had us guess the names he had given equipment – like Willy Wonka. He introduced us to each person working the line and explained each job. When the production manager, Lacey, tried to interject with additional information, Michael was quick to tell her, “I was going to say that!” He was an absolute delight and very funny – passing out high fives to anyone who could guess the correct answer to his quizzes.
Each employee worked diligently at his or her assigned tasks as we walked through the factory, but all looked up to say hello. One young lady was responsible for sorting broken pretzels from whole pretzels. The whole pretzels would be covered with dark, milk and white chocolate. The broken pretzels would become part of Highland’s popular pretzel bark. The pretzels are donated by Herr’s, a Pennsylvania based pretzel company.
Other popular treats included chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered almonds, and fudge. They also offer snack mixes and have hundreds of molds for specialty chocolates like sports, transportation and holidays. Highland’s also offers customized molds with corporate or individual logos as well as gift baskets. Factory tours are offered daily and are free, but a donation is always welcome. During Christmas and Easter, Highland’s opens the factory to allow grandparents and grandkids to make chocolates together.
We happened to be visiting on a day when Roberta was working. Having been with Highland for 17 years, Roberta has perfected the process of making the famous pretzel bark and was very happy to share her tricks of the trade with us. As she was talking, Michael walked over to her, gave her a hug and said “Roberta’s a keeper.” Personally, I think everyone at Highland Chocolates is a keeper.
As the holiday season approaches and you start to make your shopping lists, consider ordering from Highland Chocolates. You won’t just be giving the gift of chocolate, you will be enhancing someone’s life. www.highlandchocolates.org
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Terri is a New York City based writer who is happiest when she’s globetrotting and loves bringing stories of her adventures to her readers. She is the Globetrotting Grandmom for TravelingMom.com, the National Chocolate Examiner for Examiner.com, Special Projects Editor for TravelSquire.com, and a contributor to several other publications. You can learn more about Terri and her work at www.trippingwithterri.com. Connect with Terri on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrippingwithTerrior on Twitter @trippingwterri .
WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY FEATURES ARTIST SUSAN WILDERS
The Wellington Art Society will feature local artist and teacher Susan Wilders at their November 11, 2015 meeting at Bootz Culture Camp, 420 State Road 7, room 120, Royal Palm Beach. Meet and greet will begin at 6:30, followed by a short meeting and member spotlight.
The demonstrator for the evening will be Susan Wilders, accomplished Chinese Brush Painting artist. Susan has been painting in the styles of the Edo and Lingnan schools for 20 years. She studied Chinese Brush Painting and Japanese Sumi-e from two of our county’s foremost masters, Mr. Chow Chian-Chiu and Mrs. Chow Leung Chen-Ying.
As Susan says, “Teachers open the door, but you must enter”. She entered that door twenty years ago and feels the joy of Chinese painting has enriched her life. Underlying the simplicity of the composition is a philosophy that sees a unifying pattern of life in all natural forms. Bamboo signifies the will to survive; the orchid represents the Yin energy; the plum blossoms re-emegence and continuity of life and the chrysanthemum associates fragrant plants with ideals of moralistic behavior and the changing of the seasons.
From these four all subjects can be created with beautiful strokes and the right amount of ink, water and pressure. The spirit of the brush brings flowers, birds, animals and landscapes to life.
Susan Wilders teaches her art at the Armory Art Center and Morikami Museum, as well as various school programs in Palm Beach County and the state art program for special needs adults and children. She has conducted workshops and given lectures and demonstrations at the Norton Museum. Her work has been shown in many Florida shows and the Charles Sumner Museum in Washington, D.C. Susan’s paintings are in collections throughout the United States and Europe.
The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitableorganization In its 35th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through. their art.
For further information visit wellingtonartsociety.org
KRUG CEO MARGARETH HENRIQUEZ HOSTS DINNER TO KICK-OFF 2016 EVENT
9th Annual Palm Beach Wine Auction benefiting arts education programs at the
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts to feature Krug Champagne
(Palm Beach, Fla.) – Margareth Henriquez, CEO of Krug Champagne, recently hosted a dinner to preview the 2016 Palm Beach Wine Auction on January 21st and celebrate Krug’s participation in the important fundraiser for the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
The dinner, held in the Kravis Center’s Shapiro Founders’ Room, featured a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Simms of The Breakers. Guests sat at a table flowing with magenta orchids and glowing with candles as they enjoyed such delicacies as wild King salmon Key lime ceviche, served with 2003 Krug Grande Cuvée, and a Cremont aged cheese course paired with Krug Rosé en Magnum.
Henriquez welcomed the guests and shared House of Krug founder Joseph Krug’s philosophy that “you need to listen to each vineyard, as you would a musician in an orchestra.”
The event, attended by supporters including Palm Beach Wine Auction Founder and Chair Ted Mandes and his wife, Cindy, and Auction Co-Chair and International Ambassador Patrick Park, was the first event to kick off the upcoming auction, to be held Thursday, January 21st at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
“The Palm Beach Wine Auction is all about raising money for children’s arts education,” Ted Mandes told the guests. “Krug and Margareth Henriquez have been integral partners in that mission, and Krug Champagne has become a signature element of our event. Each guest at the Auction is handed a glass of Krug Grand Cuvée as they enter; it heralds the opening of an exquisite evening.”
As guests arrived for the dinner, they too were handed a glass of Krug Grand Cuvée and mingled amongst towering orchids in the greens, golds and russets of fall. Candlelight flickered from mercury glass votives and the Singers’ Ensemble from the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, led by Vocal Director Arlene Sparks and accompanied by pianist, Craig Ames, serenaded them with selections from the Great American Songbook and more.
The Palm Beach Wine Auction will be celebrate its 9th year on January 21, 2016 at the Mar-a-Lago Club. More than 200 guests will gather with goblet-shaped paddles to bid on amazingly rare vintages while sampling the finest cuisine prepared by a team of world-class chefs.
Since its inception, the auction has raised $2.8 million net for the education programs at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Such programs include the S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series, which brings thousands of students to the Kravis Center each year for diverse performances in theater, dance and music.
The Auction’s mission attracts some of the food and wine industries’ most treasured and iconic names, whose donations to the cause offer gastronomic experiences that simply cannot be bought.
The 2016 event will feature more than 50 lots of remarkable wines and spirits from around the globe, exceptional luxury travel experiences and unique treasures all under the direction of Michael Troise, retired Auction Director for NY Wines/Christie’s Fine and Rare Wine Department.
The evening’s five-course dinner will include sublime fare from a who’s who of award-winning chefs, including the event’s Chef de Cuisine Zach Bell, Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach; Bogdan Boerean and Graham Randall, The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach; Joe Ferro, Table 26, West Palm Beach; Josh Thomsen and Manlee Siu, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan; and Joe Mercuri and Athiraj Phrasavath, Mercuri, Montreal.
Featured wines at the 2016 Auction will include Alexana Winery’s pinot noir from the Willamette Valley (“a Pommard clone,” says Mandes), a 2011Clos Mogador, a priorat from Spain and Beau Vigne’s 2014 Bacigalupi. Lots to be auctioned in 2016 include exquisite wine, food and travel to destinations including Paris, London, New York City, Montreal, Chicago, Bordeaux, Cognac and the Napa Valley and Willamette, Oregon wine regions. Wine lots for 2016 will include amazing wines from every corner of the world, including Krug, Château Palmer, Colgin, Carter, Antica, and several rare single-vineyard wines from the Antinori family in Italy.
Spearheading the 2016 Palm Beach Wine Auction with Chair Ted Mandes is Co-chair and International Ambassador Patrick Park. Honorees are Barbara Evans Golden, Jane M. Mitchell, Monika E. Preston, Laurie S. Silvers, Kathryn C. Vecellio and Lee Wolf. Serving on the auction committee are Amos Dare, Edward Dudnyk, Susan Hurley Esson, Roderic R. Fink, Barbara Evans Golden, Steven M. Gottlieb, Ashley D. Hoffman, John H. Kessler, Shelley Menin, I. Jeffrey Pheterson, Martin Rivard, Jeffrey Sabean, Lewis M. Schott, Laurie S. Silvers, Richard Sloane, Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, Michael R. Troise and Jill Wachter.
Event sponsors include: Susan Hurley Esson; Madeline and Roderic Fink; First Republic Bank; Barbara and Jerome Golden; Stephen M. Gottlieb and Laurie Raber-Gottlieb; Harriet and Ashley Hoffman; Jaguar Palm Beach, Land Rover Palm Beach, Aston Martin Palm Beach; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bill and Marilyn Lane; Craig and Rochelle Menin, Menin Development, Inc.; Jane M. Mitchell; Park Foundation; Christine and Martin Rivard; Lewis M. Schott; Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein; Carolyn and Richard Sloane; Table 26 Palm Beach and Tiffany & Co. Media support provided by Gulfstream Media Group.
Tickets to the Palm Beach Wine Auction are $1,000, by invitation only. Call 561-651-4320 or visit palmbeachwineauction.org for more information about the Palm Beach Wine Auction. For more information on the Kravis Center’s arts education programs, please visit kravis.org/education.
