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August, 2011 – Rehabilitation Center Earns Five Star Rating

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Eward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Earns Five-Star Rating On the Official U.S Government Site for Medicare and Medicaid 

 

 

West Palm Beach, FL – The Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Palm Beach County’s only public skilled nursing care facility, has earned a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Compare web site, . The online comparison tool rates nursing homes around the nation on overall quality as well as in health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Of the 55 skilled nursing facilities in Palm Beach County, only four earned a Five-Star Quality Rating. Of the four facilities, the Healey Center, which is owned and operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, garnered the highest number of stars overall, earning 13 of a possible 15 stars in the three categories.

 

“This achievement is a real testament to the quality care that our experienced medical and support staff at the Healey Center provide each day to some of our area’s most vulnerable residents,” said Ronald J. Wiewora, MD, MPH, the Health Care District’s Chief Executive Officer/Chief Medical Officer.  

 

“This recognition is even more compelling in light of the challenges of providing complex care in an aging facility,” said Jonathan R. Satter, Health Care District Board Chair. “We are proud of this tremendous accomplishment.”

 

The information provided in the Nursing Home Compare web site allows families to better assess the quality of care at more than 17,000 nursing homes nationwide. The Healey Center’s Five-Star overall rating is a combination of the health inspection rating, the staffing rating, and the quality measures rating. About once a year, a team of trained health inspectors conduct onsite health inspections, reviewing care of residents, the process of care, staff and resident interactions, and the nursing home environment. The survey process uses a structured review of the medical records of the facilities and direct observation of patient care.

 

“The Healey Center is a unique and special place that many long-term residents call home,” said Darcy J. Davis, CPA, Chief Institutional Officer for the Health Care District. “This excellent rating attests to the dedication of the staff to ensure each resident recovers to the fullest extent possible.”

 

Serving the needs of the community since 1917, the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an important component of Palm Beach County’s healthcare safety net, providing long-term and short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for eligible county residents with traumatic injuries or debilitating illnesses. While the Healey Center’s residents range in age from 22 to 102, the majority are under 64 years old.

“I am very proud of this recognition of our Healey Center team,” said Peggy Mallon, the Healey Center’s Administrator. “This Five-Star rating validates the quality care the Healey Center provides and bolsters our efforts to continue to improve as we move into the future.”

For more information about the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, visit our web site at .

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About the Health Care District:

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County provides health coverage programs for uninsured residents, a nationally recognized Trauma System, dedicated nurses in nearly 170 public schools, a pharmacy, a long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, and acute care hospital services at Lakeside Medical Center, the county’s only public hospital,  serving t

August, 2011 – Field Hockey Tournament Coming to PB County

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WORLD’S LARGEST FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IS COMING TO PALM BEACH COUNTY

Palm Beach County, FL – Palm Beach County will be home to one of the largest amateur sporting events in the world.  USA Field Hockey (USAFH) will partner with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission to host the 2012 and 2013 National Hockey Festival at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The Festival takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. USA Field Hockey invites 230 teams and nearly 4,000 athletes from around the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean to compete in this one of a kind event.  The participating teams will contend for titles in men’s and women’s divisions, including women’s age group (Under 16 and Under 19), boy’s age group (Under 16), and women’s open and mixed (adult).   This event is expected to be the largest amateur sporting event hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, since its inception in 1985.

USA Field Hockey’s return to Palm Beach County is a landmark occasion for the local sports scene. Palm Beach County has hosted a version of the National Hockey Festival seven (7) previous times with their last appearance taking place in 2005.  Seven years later, USA Field Hockey will return with an event that has significantly grown in player participation as well as the economic benefits that it brings to a community. 

For most families, Thanksgiving is about rituals, stuffed turkeys, and football.  However, the tradition is slightly different for field hockey enthusiasts.  In 2012 and 2013, approximately 4,000 athletes and over 8,000 total participants will forego pumpkins and pilgrims for a four-day hockey showcase celebration in Palm Beach County.  Fierce competition took place for the rights to host this event; however, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission presented the most compelling bid, promising to deliver an incredible experience for all in attendance, at a world class facility. “USA Field Hockey is really looking forward to returning to Palm Beach County in 2012 and 2013, in a new venue,” says Steve Locke, Executive Director of USA Field Hockey. “The high level of professionalism from the staff in Palm Beach County will ensure a premier event. The National Hockey Festival is an epic event, as it is the largest of its kind in the world. We look forward to planning a first class event with our friends in Palm Beach County.”

The International Polo Club is a remarkable sports complex that maintains over 200 acres of land, consisting of eight (8) polo fields. The venue was a key ingredient in Palm Beach County’s successful bid. USA Field Hockey will layout six (6) field hockey competition fields onto one (1) polo field. A total of 30 field hockey fields will be set up to accommodate participating teams.  The partnership with the International Polo Club provides a competitive advantage for Palm Beach County in regards to pursuing and hosting major national and international sporting events.  “This is exciting news for the business community in Palm Beach and Wellington” says John Wash, International Polo Club’s President of Club Operations. “International Polo Club is proud to be able to participate and showcase our community and property and are looking forward to hosting this event”.

Very few communities have the privilege and ability to host an event such as the National Hockey Festival.   In 2011, the National Hockey Festival will take place in Phoenix, Arizona for the second consecutive year. During the last Festival in 2010, Phoenix reported that $9.2 million of direct visitor spending was generated in addition to 12,466 hotel room nights, a number that makes a significant impact for hotel occupancy levels and bed tax revenues.  “Palm Beach County is thrilled to host the National Hockey Festival in 2012 and 2013,” says George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “Palm Beach County is an outstanding sports destination and we are excited to be a part of one of the largest and most prestigious amateur sporting events in the world. The International Polo Club is a world class facility that is capable of hosting an array of international and national events.”

The National Hockey Festival origins date back to 1922. The event features future Olympians and some of the most talented field hockey athletes in the world.  The prestige and reputation of the National Hockey Festival creates a long wait list of teams wishing to participate. Today, nearly 19,000 athletes, coaches, officials and fans comprise the membership of USA Field Hockey. Considering these numbers and the quality of field hockey events, USA Field Hockey continues to be one of the most successful National Governing Bodies in the United States.   The 2012 and 2013 National Hockey Festival will surely be paramount events that have the ability to go down as the largest and most remembered sports activities in Palm Beach County history. 

The USAFH National Hockey Festival will provide a major economic boost to the Palm Beach County economy.  Below summarizes the economic impact that occurred during the previous National Hockey Festival, highlighting why this sporting event is a momentous occasion for Palm Beach County and the local business community:

 ·         8,000 visitors from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean will travel to Palm Beach County during Thanksgiving weekend of 2012 & 2013

·         5 day average length of stay for field hockey visitors

·         $9.20 million of director visitor spending

·         12,466 hotel room nights

·         37 hotel properties were impacted

·         4,116 Thanksgiving dinners served by participating hotels

·         Over 4,000 car rental days tracked

·         3,311 airline flights into host community tracked

 

About Palm Beach County Sports Commission

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the county as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the county, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season) and maximizes utilization of county facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches and awards. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission go to www.palmbeachsports.com

August, 2011 – Vintage Beach Art at CGMS Gallery

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Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Vintage Post Cards and the Lake Worth Beach

Opening Friday August 19, 6 PM to 9 PM

 

On Friday evening, August 19 from 6-9PM The Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth, will be holding an Old Fashioned Beach Party with sand, beach balls, hotdogs and lemonade.  Postcards of Lake Worth’s past glories and Postcards that look like Lake Worth’s past glories will abound throughout the gallery.  Sizziling summer scenes and fun works of art will rock the gallery.  Beach picnic foods including “smores” will tempt your palatte.  Spinkle on a few grains of sand for that authentic beach meal.

 

Artists Lois Herrick and Karen McGovern host the evening filled with beach memorabilia and lots of old fashioned summer fun.  To savor the authenticity of the event listen for the musical strains of Annette and Frankie or some of those other 50’s beach blanket phenomena.

 

 Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth.    Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9PM.  For information call 215-205-9441.

August, 2011 – PBPC Announces The View Project and FOTOcamp

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August, 2011 – PBPC Announces The View Project and FOTOcamp

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Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces

THE VIEW PROJECT  &  FOTOcamp 2011

August 27 through November 5, 2011

Special Receptions on August 26 & November 2

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 8, 2011)  Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the upcoming opening of its next exhibitions:

THE VIEW PROJECT

With Joyce Tenneson, Editor

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FOTOcamp 2011

August 27 – November 5, 2011

THE VIEW PROJECT

The View Project is an exhibit and book showcasing work by 70 international photographers that seeks to uncover what it is about certain places or photographs that, for some unknown reason, speak to our heart in an unforgettable manner. 

This is a collection of photographs that attempt to reveal something about the photographer’s inner life – images that are personal and powerful, yet perhaps not clearly understood, even to the viewer/photographer.

Editor Joyce Tenneson asked each photographer to write a short statement to accompany their photograph, describing exactly what it is that makes the photograph they have sent memorable to them.  Tenneson became interested in exploring why it is that certain “views” have such power. 

She found nothing in her research that could explain exactly why certain places have such long-term influence in our lives.  For example, why is it that some people long to be in the desert, while others feel completed or inspired by the ocean, the city, or the mountains?

In fact, The View Project will encourage viewers to ponder about which specific views, places and moments have left an indelible mark on their own lives.

Special Reception & Lecture

Friday, November 2 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Followed by a 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Joyce Tenneson

 

FOTOcamp 2011

Numerous moving and magical images captured by children and teens who participated in one of PBPC’s three special FOTOcamp sessions in June & July, will be on display for everyone to see.

FOTOcamp students were grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of the 2-week summer sessions. Students were issued a digital SLR Camera and explored a variety of photographic topics, including lens choices, lighting, composition of photographs and digital imaging.

FOTOcamp sessions were led by a professional instructor and two assistants, thus allowing plenty of one-on-one time with each student. This summer’s instructors included Raymond Gehman, a National Geographic photographer, and Jeff Larson, a photography instructor at the University of Florida.  Past FOTOcamp instructors have included famed photographers Laurence Gartel, Anna Tomczak and the Pulitzer Prize-winning John Kaplan.

The culmination of all three FOTOcamp sessions is this special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening on August 26, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free SLR Digital camera.

Grand Opening Reception

Friday, August 26 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

 

Now running through August 20 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre are two exhibitions:

+ PBPC’s 15th annual INFOCUS Juried Show showcasing the work of its student members

+ Picture My World, an annual program that shows photographs and journal writings by local disadvantaged children, ages 8-17.

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:

Fatima NeJame

Palm Beach Photographic Centre

561.253.2600

fatima@fotofusion.org

Attached Sample Photos:

+ THE VIEW PROJECT:  “Sunday, George” by Sally Gall

+ FOTOcamp 2011:  3 FOTOcampers at Work

For Photos:

To download accompanying multiple images for these exhibitions, go to the Palm Beach Photographic Center’s online pressroom at:  http://pressroom.workshop.org

August, 2011 – Howlin’ Hoedown Fundraiser at Palms West

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August, 2011 – Howlin’ Hoedown Fundraiser at Palms West

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               The Howlin’ Hoedown needs YOU!

The Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Palms West Community Foundation announce the Howlin’ Hoedown Fundraiser to be held on October 1, 2011.

This new fundraising event will jointly benefit the Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Palms West Community Foundation.

The Big Dog Ranch Rescue is an amazing non-profit organization devoted to saving the lives of unwanted pets. They provide great care for dogs, of all breeds, until they are adopted to the right homes. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is associated with the Weimaraner Rescue Ranch of Florida. Their new home is at the end of Acme Road (10948 Acme Road, Wellington).   Please visit their website at www.bigdogranchrescue.org for more information and to view absolutely adorable huggable adoptable dogs.

This extremely fun event will include barbeque, dancing, auctions and, of course, dogs for adoption! So, put on your jeans, plaid shirts and come on down!

Hope Barron will be chairing this event along with the wonderful director of the Palms West Community Foundation – Maureen Gross!  They need LOTS OF HELP!  Committee members are needed to garner sponsorships, obtain auction items and to fill up a table at the event with you and your dog-loving, fun-loving friends.  If you are interested in being on the Hoedown Committee, donating to the event or need any further information, please contact Hope Barron at Hope@BarronandKoganCPAs.com or Maureen Gross at Maureen@palmswest.com.

                                                         Yee Haw!

August, 2011 – Events for Whole Foods Market

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August, 2011 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change.  Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

Announcements:

Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00 PM
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday!  Discover something new, exciting and delicious.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

Donate Your Dime

Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags!

Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; the local Drowning Prevention Coalition or the Whole Planet Foundation.  Please ask a cashier for details on the charities or visit:  www.pbcgov.org/dpc and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.

Classes and Events

Health Starts Here™ Information Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Monday, August 15th 5-7pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Been wondering lately why so much purple and green? Join us at the Health Starts Here™ Information Station located in the Produce Department by the Juice Bar for a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by healthy appetizers and an informal Health Starts Here store tour. You’ll learn all the secrets (that there are none) to healthy eating from our very own Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal.

Block Party: Cheese Glorious Cheese

Tuesday, August 16th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Enjoy free samples around the store and vote for your favorite department sample based on creativity and taste.  Teams will create flavorful dishes to give you new ideas for meals and recipes while competing for our Recycled Earth Trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our Produce Department to cast your vote and turn it in to Customer Service.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

Award Winning Domestic Artisan Cheese Class

Thursday, August 18th 6:30-8:00pm, $5/person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration

Join us in the Lifestyle Center to taste a selection of domestic artisan cheeses from this year’s award winning producers. Each cheese will be paired with a wine or beer that will excite your pallet and enhance the flavor of the cheese.  This class is a must for all cheese and wine lovers!  Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

3rd Annual Back to School Bonanza!

Saturday, August 20th 4:00-7:00pm

Join Whole Foods Market and the city of Wellington for an event that the whole family will enjoy!  Activities Include: Store-Wide Sampling, Burgers for Backpacks Cookout, Magic and Free ID Cards for Children!  The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office will be making free ID cards (while supplies last) in the café for all children, while they are entertained by a strolling magician. Free samples of Back to School Snacks will be offered by our vendors around the store and don’t forget to enjoy a Hot Dog, Hamburger or Veggie Burger plus a side and drink for a $5 donation to raise money for school supplies that will be given to local children in need by the Police Athletic League, so come hungry!

Health Starts Here™ Tour & Demonstration

Sunday, August 21st 1-3pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, for an informative, introductory tour which runs through our entire store and features our Health Starts Here™ program ingredients and prepared foods.  You will learn about the program’s four Healthy Eating Principles, how to identify the most nutrient dense foods and how to make them work for your busy lifestyle.  The tour will be followed by a live cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center, using recipes that utilize plant-strong ingredients for you to taste and enjoy.  The tour will begin at the new, state-of-the art Health Starts Here™ Information Station!

Deliciously Raw with Renate

Tuesday, August 23rd 6:30-8:00 pm, $20/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration.  Celebrate your health and learn to make great vegan and raw dishes that everyone will enjoy. Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste!   Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients.  This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!  

Gluten Free Cooking: What’s for Lunch?

Wednesday, August 24th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to create a Gluten Free lunch that is easy to bring on the road to school, work or to a friend’s house.  Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.

Mom’s Morning Escape & Whole Kid’s Club Story Time & Snack

Friday, August 26th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free *Story Time 9:30-10:30am

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served).  Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center). 

*Whole Kids’ Club Story Time & Snack 9:30-10:30am 

Come with your little ones to enjoy a healthy snack and story in the back of the Café.  Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend.

Coffee Basics, A Journey of Great Taste

Sunday, August 28th 2:00-3:30 pm, Free

Join our Regional Coffee, Tea & Spice Coordinator, Aslin, for an informative and flavorful class all about coffee.  Participants will get to taste many different coffees from around the world and learn about the growing & harvesting process as well as an in-depth look into the values and mission of our coffee business.

Health Starts Here™ Lunch and Learn:  Freezer Pleasers

Monday, August 29th 11:30-1pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Just because you need a meal in a hurry doesn’t mean you have to resort to drive-thru or take-out fare.  This class is designed to help today’s family cooks spend less time in the kitchen, save money, and still serve nutritious homemade foods.  Join Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, and learn how to stock up the freezer using “now and later” and “made for later” recipes that come together easily to ensure something delicious and healthy is always on hand.

Block Party: Teams’ Choice

Tuesday, August 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Enjoy free samples around the store and vote for your favorite department sample based on creativity and taste.  Teams will create flavorful dishes to give you new ideas for meals while competing for our Recycled Earth Trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our Produce Department to cast your vote and turn it in to Customer Service.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

Are your hormones getting on your nerves?

Tuesday, August 30th 6:30-7:30 pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Tired?  Moody?  Decreased libido? Hot flashes? Weight gain?  Sleep troubles?  Depressed?  It may not be your fault.  Each of these issues can be caused by problems with your hormones.  Learn natural solutions to hormonal problems with Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker.

About Whole Foods Market®

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, 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. Thanks to the company’s nearly 60,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2010, the company had sales of more than $9 billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

August, 2011 – Luncheon with Sen. Bill Nelson

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FROM:  Forum Club of the Palm Beaches
WHO:  U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson
WHEN:  noon- Thursday, Aug. 25
WHERE:  Palm Beach County Convention Center
                   650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
CONTACT PERSON:  Exec. Dir. Gayle Pallesen
PHONE:  (561) 304-0570
   
 
     U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fl) will tackle the debt crisis and putting the country on a path to fiscal security when he addresses the season opener of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Aug. 25.  The state’s senior senator is also expected to talk about the future of entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare and the nation’s high unemployment rate.

 

     The noon luncheon is being held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.  Public tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance by calling the Forum Club at: (561) 304-0570.
 
     Upcoming Forum Club programs include:  Sept. 12, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Oct. 3, Diana Henriques, author of the Bernie Madoff book:  Wizard of Lies.      

September, 2011 – Back-to-School Blues

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September, 2011 – Back-to-School Blues

Ask Dr. Z

Handling Back-to-School BluesLaura Zipris

September, 2011

By Laura Zipris, Psy. D., LMHC

  

Dear Dr. “Z”- It is back to school time and every year I go through so much stress getting my children ready for school.  The mornings are insane in my house.  My two children are so slow to get ready and are so disorganized.  In addition, they seem to be really resistant to settling back into doing their schoolwork after a long, stress free summer.    I am so overwhelmed every morning and find that it affects my whole entire day, even after I’ve dropped my kids off.  Help?

Signed,

End of Summer Blues

 

Dear “End of Summer Blues,”

Starting school after those “lazy days of summer” can be quiet tough for parents and children alike, but there are a number of things you can do to ease your transition.   The two most important ways you can prepare yourself for your new school year involve:  sleep schedules and routines.

During the summertime, many families are loose when it comes to bedtime.  It gets darker later at night and children tend to naturally go to sleep later and wake up later in the morning.  This is fine when you do not need to set an alarm clock.  However, now that school has started things have to change.   I would advise establishing some bedtime routines that include some quiet activities prior to sleep (i.e., reading books and listening to soft music) and an earlier bedtime, as a good night’s sleep is vital to functioning.  Studies have shown that the negative effects of lack of sleep include irritability, decreased attention, deficits in short-term memory and inconsistent academic performance.   The amount of sleep required for optimal functioning varies from child to child but on average, elementary school aged children typically require approximately 10 hours of sleep per night, middle-school children typically require 9 hours and high school aged children require 8 to 9 hours of sleep.   Keep in mind as you attempt to alter your children’s sleep schedules that adjusting to new bedtimes takes some getting used to.  Allow approximately two weeks for your children’s body clocks to regulate to this new schedule.  You may also want to consider removing electronics from your child’s bedroom (i.e. TV, computers, gaming systems, cell phones), as they have been shown to contribute to a lack of sleep

Next, you must actively plan your morning routine.  You will have to ask yourself a number of questions such as:

1.       How much time will I need to get ready and then get the children up, dressed and fed?  With this information, decide on what time will you wake up each morning.  Build in an extra ten minutes to reduce morning stress.

2.      Will I make lunches in the morning or the night before?  I would encourage having the lunches prepared the night before to alleviate another morning stress if possible.    Consider packing healthier lunches and snacks that will provide your children with energy and protein throughout their day.

3.      Have healthy, nutritious breakfasts readily accessible for your children each morning and a few healthy meal options to take on the road, should you run out of time.  Such items can include bananas, yogurt shakes, bagels, whole grain, low sugar cereals, etc.

4.       Where will you store back packs?  Keys?  School Supplies?  Inform your children that their back packs and necessary school supplies must be returned to the same spot each night so there is no frantic search occurring each morning as you are headed out the door.

Another very important daily routine that you should establish in your home should be a “homework routine.”  Decide what time you will have your child begin their homework each day based on his or her individual needs (i.e. some children need to do homework right away and some work better after being afforded a snack) and schedules (i.e. after or before sports commitments).   Whatever time frame you develop, try to stick with it.   Provide your child a quiet, well-lit place to do their schoolwork.  This homework center should be stocked with all the necessary materials your child might need (i.e. pencils, paper, rulers, etc) and should have minimal distracters (i.e., no television or younger siblings running around).   For younger children, I would encourage you to consider creating a homework center that is in close physical proximity to you (i.e. kitchen table) so that you can be readily accessible should they need assistance.  

You may feel that the school year has already begun and so you will just have to wait for the next school year to plan better but this is not true.  It is never too late to start a good schedule or routine that your whole family will benefit from!

Signed,

Dr. Z

Laura Zipris holds a doctorate in Psychology and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York, as well as in Florida. Laura is certified in Imago Relationship Therapy, a transformational approach that has been used successfully with couples around the world to help them to strengthen their partnerships, deepen their connection and reignite their passion for one another. Laura sees individuals of all ages and sexual orientations, couples, families, and groups in her offices located in Wellington and Delray Beach.  In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zipris works part time as a licensed school psychologist for the Palm Beach County School District.  

For more information about Laura, please visit her website at www.drlaurazipris.com  or to set up an appointment, contact Laura directly at (561) 558-7815. 

Questions for this column should be sent to Dr. “Z” at Drlaurazip@gmail.com 

 

October, 2011 – Boca’s American Pen Women Events

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The Boca Raton Branch of the National League of American Pen Women

www.bocapenwomen.org   

Facebook: Boca Raton Branch, National League of American Pen Women: Book Events

 

 

Thursday evening, October 27, 2011    7:00 PM   Special Event!

Join us for wine, snacks and a discussion by four local authors on writing their books, and how you can get published!

 

MURDER ON THE BEACH BOOKSTORE

273 Pineapple Grove Way (NE 2nd Ave)
Delray Beach, FL  33444    Phone: 561-279-7790

 

Special Guests of Middle River Press:  Judy Borich, Publisher and Susan Bryant, Editor

 

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Saturday: November 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

 

WELLINGTON BRANCH, Palm Beach County Library

1951 Royal Fern Drive,Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 790-6070

Book Talk with 8 local authors Including a Q & A and Sale

August, 2011 – World Premiere Comedy at Mad Cat

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MEDIA CONTACTS:                                                         

Ann Kelly                                                          Paul Tei

(305) 799-2746                                                   (954) 980-1871

ann@skymar.com                                              bellycat23@hotmail.com

 

                                                                       

Miami Light Project presents

Mad Cat Theatre Company’s production of

 

WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY!

 

SO MY GRANDMOTHER DIED, BLAH BLAH BLAH

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY PAUL TEI

 

AUGUST 19, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse

Miami, Florida

 

 

MIAMI, FL July 21, 2011 – Miami’s Mad Cat Theatre Company has been committed to creating an alternate theatrical universe for eleven years now by specializing in their own brand of irreverent and always evolving, never arriving original plays.  Now Mad Cat is continuing that tradition with the Miami Light Project which is presenting So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah at the new Light Box at Goldman Warehouse located at 404 NW 26th Street in the Wynwood Art Gallery District in Miami.

 

So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah written and directed by Mad Cat’s founder and artistic director Paul Tei (who moonlight’s on Burn Notice as Barry the money launderer), is no exception to the above ideology.  So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah is the story of Polly Chekhov, a comedy writer in Hollywood, California who comes back to Hollywood, Florida for the wake of her beloved grandmother Mary.  The play is about the deconstruction of a euolgy.  A syncopated exposition of three sisters, the youngest Polly and her two older sisters.  Polly has writer’s block which becomes the instigating action which is responsible for most of the conflict.  Multiple characters, Polly’s eccentric family, a chorus of deconstructionists and a musician, carry you over the debris of endless cultural accumulations through a labyrinth of iconology.   So put on your best blacks and head on over to The Light Box at the Goldman Warehouse because the pipes, the pipes are calling.

 

First test driven for one night, and called the Preservation Society as a part of the South Beach Comedy Festival, Tei has re-titled, re-worked and re-cast ½ of the original cast members (five to be exact) this inventive new play.

 

Now featuring Mad Cat Company members and some of Miami’s hot, hip and offbeat talent with Melissa Almaguer, Erin Joy Schmidt * and Deborah L. Sherman as the three sisters with George Schiavone and Beverly Blanchette as their parents, along with Anne Chamberlain, Troy Davidson*,  Ricky Waugh as the chorus (a.k.a. the deconstructions) and Brian Sayre as the musician.

 

* Mad Cat Company Members

Tickets are on sale now!  General Admission Tickets are $25, Student $12 (with valid ID) and Opening Night $50 (August 19) with applicable service charges, and may be purchased online at www.madcattheatre.org  or calling OvationTix at 866.811.4111.   

This production was made possible by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, WLRN and Delaplaine Champagne.

 

Paul Tei: Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, Paul is the founder and Artistic Director of Mad Cat Theatre Company.  Having produced 30 shows in 11 years, mostly original works, written by himself and other company members, and providing South Florida audiences with an opportunity to engage in the type of low budget/high value theatre usually associated with Chicago, L.A.’s theatre row, and off off Broadway, Mad Cat has become a staple part of the ever growing cultural entre that is Miami.  As an actor/director/designer/writer, Paul has worked all over South Florida’s theatre’s ranging from GableStage to Florida Stage, having appeared in about 50 productions and collecting a dozen awards including 7 Carbonell Awards (South Florida’s Tony Awards).  He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA and has appeared in several films, several national commercials and has guest starred on the TV shows CSI Miami, CSI, Going to California, and most notably his recurring roles on USA’s Burn Notice as Barry the money launderer and Disney’s Zeke & Luther as Eddie Coletti.  Paul received his MFA in directing at The Theatre School at De Paul University and his BA in Theatre from Barry University.  He currently resides in LA.

  

 

ABOUT MAD CAT THEATRE COMPANY

 

Mad Cat Theatre Company was founded in Miami in the fall of 2000 by actor/director/writer Paul Tei. Its mission remains the same to this day: to create something new that’s exciting for you, us and them.  A core group of designers and actors with one artistic director and eleven years later and 30 productions under its belt, Mad Cat is still clawing its way into the cultural consciousness of the citizens of Miami with original works such as “Shepherd’s Pie”, “Here in my Car”, “Tin Box Boomerang”, “Artful Dodgers”, “Terminal Baggage”, “Mixtape”, “Viva Bourgeois” and “Going Green the Wong Way” mixed with their renditions of previous produced play such as “70 Scenes of Halloween”, “Matt & Ben”, “Mr. Marmalade”, “Animals & Plants” and “Some Girls(s)”.  Mad Cat has brought originality, vitality and bite to everything they have done.  They’ve been received rave reviews and have been decorated with such accolades as best new works, best productions, best fringe theatre, best ensembles, best designers, best director from the Carbonell Committee, the Miami Herald, the Sun Sentinel, the Miami New Times and the Sun Post, but its the respect and return engagement of its fan base that makes Mad Cat purr.

 

For information on Mad Cat visit www.madcattheatre.org

 

ABOUT MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT

 

Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit cultural organization which presents live performances by innovative dance, music and theatre artists; supports the development of new work by performing artists; provides workshops for local artists and educational programs for students of every age.  Since MLP’s inception in 1989, they have reached out to under-served communities through an extensive outreach effort that includes partnerships with other arts organizations, universities and social service agencies.  MLP is a cultural forum to explore some of the issues that define contemporary society.

 

In early 2011, MLP moved into their new Wynwood home, The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse.  Envisioned by Miami Light Project Artistic & Executive Director Elizabeth Boone as a laboratory for artists and an intimate place of gathering where new work is experienced in its various stages of development, The Light Box provides a creative setting in which artists are able to intersect with audiences in new ways. The Light Box is a place where audiences gain a deeper understanding of how work is created and what motivates an artist to make new work.

The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse is made possible through support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Knight Arts Partnership Program and Goldman Properties.

 

For more information about MLP visit www.miamilightproject.com

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