Giving thanks
for life’s many mysteries
the unexpected delight
of exploring each moment
in a new refreshing way
even though the day can present
itself a test
with some better than the rest.
The clock ticks
no matter if we’ve made the grade,
but no matter what they say,
there’s no better time
to be alive.
~Bryan Hayes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2010
Contact: Jennifer Martinez, Communications Manager
Hospice of Palm Beach County
(561) 273-2194 or jmartinez@hpbc.com
World Famous Polo Celebrities Sign On For
Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – They are known for their incredible skills on the polo field, but on December 3 and 4, 2010, Luis Escobar and Brandon Phillips will be hitting the greens as part of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Pro-Am weekend.
Luis Escobar, a member of the Black Watch Polo Team known for his ability to play at every level, is excited about playing in the tournament. “Golf, sunshine and a great cause,” said Escobar. “What better way to give back to an organization that does so much for families at their time of greatest need.”
Brandon Phillips, known as one of the sport’s “young guns”, is hailed as one of the world’s most talented polo players. He has helped to rekindle excitement for polo in the United States and is equally excited to participate. “Not only am I excited to play amongst other celebrities and supporters of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation,” said Phillips. “I am just as pleased to find out that the monies raised at this tournament stay in Palm Beach County to serve people of our community.”
The fun-filled weekend will kick off with an elegant cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach on December 3, 2010. Guests will have the opportunity to dance to today’s hottest tunes, rub elbows with celebrity guests and enjoy the view from the incredible Ponce de Leon ballroom.
Starting with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2010, golfers will spend the day golfing on the breathtaking Rees Jones Course at Breakers West, where the par 72 layout will be a challenge to every level of golfer. Following the day of golf, guests are invited for the Leisure Time Coins awards ceremony in the Breakers West clubhouse.
Chair of the cocktail reception is Shamin Abas. Tournament director is Vicki Rautbord. Sponsors include: Leisure Time Coins, The Legend Group, Cumberland Consulting Group, Isador S. Segall Trust, Sapoznik Insurance, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali, Ka’anasali Golf Courses, Flagship Solutions Group, Homecare Homebase, KOOL 105.5, ESPN 760AM, CBS 12 and the Sun-Sentinel.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2nd Annual Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am are still available. For more information, please visit www.hpbcf.org <http://www.hpbcf.org> or call (561) 494-6887.
About Hospice of Palm Beach County:
As the hospice provider of choice in the Palm Beach County community, Hospice of Palm Beach County cares for more than 7000 patients per year and thousands more families. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is dedicated to meeting every need of patients and families faced with advanced illness. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs and services – from nationally recognized hospice care to music therapy, massage and loss-specific healing services. Full bereavement support is offered to hospice families and to anyone in the community in need.
Care is provided wherever the patient is – the home, skilled nursing or assisted living facility, hospital or hospice inpatient care center, including the C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach, the Jay Robert Lauer Hospice and Palliative Care Center at JFK Medical Center, the Bethesda Memorial Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Centers at Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Hospice of Palm Beach County’s focus is on quality of life. The organization is sensitive to and respectful of religious, cultural and personal beliefs. For information about Hospice of Palm Beach County, please call (888) 848-5200 or visit www.hpbc.com.
Licensed since 1981
Accredited by The Joint Commission 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Accredited as a Jewish Hospice by the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis, Inc.
Serving all of Palm Beach County – Boca Raton to Tequesta, the Glades to the Beach
Pan American-Caribbean Cultural Coalition
From Carnival to Christmas”
CARNIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY AND DANCE
Saturday, November 27, 2010
8.00 p.m. to 2.00 a.m.
West Palm Beach Garden Center, Dreher Park,
(Off Summit Boulevard, ¼ mile past the Zoo)
West Palm Beach
Featuring: Soca Music, Chutney, Tassa,
Junkanoo Rhythm Section and MORE!!!!
Caribbean Food on Sale
Door Prizes Raffle Well Stocked Bar
Come and Help Us Bring In the Xmas Season!!
MUSIC BY: D.J. SHAMILLA & D.J.ALI
ADMISSION: $10.00
27th Annual Wellington Holiday Parade
Sunday, December 12, 2010 1:00 PM
Celebrating the 27th annual Holiday Parade, this fun-filled, family event is a favorite of the western communities attracting more than 25,000 spectators cheering on hundreds of parade participants and joining in the fun. Parade entries include exhilarating marching bands, talented baton twirlers and majorettes from local high schools, magnificent strutting horses representing the equestrian community, and creative floats reflecting the parade theme, which this year is “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” – Connecting Family, Friends and Community. Colorful costume characters and hilarious clowns entertain the children along the parade route on Forest Hill Boulevard through the beautiful Village of Wellington. The parade mission is to raise funds for scholarships awarded to deserving high school seniors attending western community schools.
Sponsored by Wellington Regional Medical Center, the Holiday Park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center and features bounce houses, clowns, face painters, food and much more to entertain the throngs of children as they excitedly await the Holiday Parade and the appearance of Santa Claus who flies in from the North Pole to greet them.
GENERAL INFO: For more information about the South Florida Science Museum call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
Dear Dr. Z
December, 2010
By Laura Zipris, Psy. D., LMHC
Dear Dr. Z,
My husband and I have been married for 12 years. He has always been a work-a-holic but it has gotten even worse recently. He frequently stays at the office late and often works many hours on the weekends. When he is finally home, he is often too tired to even want to spend time with me. All he wants to do is relax and watch TV. I feel totally neglected and sad. Do you think he could be having an affair? What should I do?
Signed-
Mrs. Lonely
Dear Mrs. Lonely,
I certainly understand why you are feeling sad and disconnected from your partner. It sounds as if he has not been devoting a lot of time to you and your marriage. I would not automatically assume, however, that your husband is having an affair just because he has been unavailable to you. What is clear is that your husband’s energy is being directed outside of the relationship and as a result there has been a “relational energy leak”. Your husband may be “exiting” due to real work demands or “exiting” as a means of acting out his feelings within the relationship, but either way, it is worth having a conversation. Approach your husband with empathy and understanding about how hard he works. Validate him and respect his need for “down-time “. Then explain to him, using “I” statements, how you have been feeling and how much you miss him. See if the two of you can schedule some special alone time each week to go out on a date and just have fun with one another. Setting this time aside for relational reconnection can go a long way in helping you and your partner feel close again. Keep in mind that closing exits and reconnecting with one another is a process and not an event.
Laura Zipris, Psy.D., LMHC
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Dear Dr. Z,
I have an 8 year old son, Michael, who has been acting out a lot lately. His father and I have been separated since last summer and I find that since his father moved out, my son is very angry and disrespectful to me. In addition, Michael did quite poorly in school this past year and had a great deal of difficulty focusing in the classroom. The school has encouraged me to consider medication for Michael to help him focus. I am confused as to what to do. I am very concerned about Michael but his father, who shares custody and has our son 3 days a week at his house, thinks I am overreacting. What should I do?
Signed,
Concerned and confused
Dear Concerned and Confused,
Your son has experienced a major life transition since your separation. In addition to experiencing a range of emotions about his parents’ split, your son’s life has grown increasingly chaotic, having to shuttle back and forth from each of his parent’s homes. That being said, it is imperative that you are clear and consistent with Michael about your expectations and about consequences, and that you openly communicate with him to encourage the expression of his feelings. All of this will help to reassure him that he is safe and loved.
You and Michael’s father must quickly unite on how to best co-parent so that Michael gets consistent messages. If it is unrealistic that the two of you can navigate this on your own given your relationship dynamics, I strongly urge you to seek the expertise of a child/behavioral psychotherapist. A professional can work with you both on ways to set consistent limits and to help Michael adjust to his “new normal”.
As far as Michael’s school performance, research shows that children’s academic functioning is often negatively impacted by divorce and separation. To minimize this impact moving forward, I would encourage you and Michael’s father to work closely with the school to set up a home/ school communication system. This will enable you to monitor Michael’s day to day performance and make Michael part of his own behavior plan. Medication may be considered down the road should a behavior plan prove ineffective and should a school psychologist and/or a pediatric psychiatrist feel it is warranted. Lastly, Michael may benefit from a program such as “Banana Splits”, which offers group support for children experiencing parental divorce (see www.bananasplitsresourcecenter.org for more information).
Laura Zipris, Psy.D., LMHC
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
West Palm Beach, FL – Hugs and Kisses, Inc, a local non-profit and charity organization, was selected by BDO USA as a participant in the firm’s nationwide 100 Good Deeds program. In recognition of its centennial year, BDO, a leading professional service organization, chose nonprofits across the country to help accomplish 100 Good Deeds to benefit a variety of causes.
Hugs and Kisses Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity that mentors students in business while raising funds for cancer patients in desperate financial need. They’ve gained popularity with their trademarked Hugs and Kisses bracelets and other eclectic gifts of fashion accessories that increase awareness of their campaign.
“I discovered Hugs and Kisses, Inc. through a friend who is battling cancer,” said Dave Mullen, BDO Assurance Director in West Palm Beach. “When we learned about their cause we thought they were a great fit for the 100 Good Deeds, A Century of Giving Back campaign.”
As part of the 100 Good Deeds campaign, BDO and Hugs and Kisses, Inc. focused on raising awareness and funds by hosting a fundraising happy hour event at Duffy’s Sports Grill (Villages). Funds raised were allocated to pay living expenses for families whose battle with cancer leaves them unable to afford basic needs. This West Palm Beach fundraiser was the 103rd nationwide event where BDO extended service to community organizations.
“BDO staff and clients personally sacrificed their time and money for the benefit of local families who are in a very grave situation,” said Hugs and Kisses, Inc. Founder Jean Morris. “The event raised $4,000 very quickly. We plan to use funds from this event to help three local families who each have a child battling cancer.”
Interested businesses and individuals can learn more about volunteer opportunities and other ways to help Hugs and Kisses, Inc at http://hugsandkissesinc.org/
About Hugs and Kisses, Inc.
Founded by a mother and her daughter in May 2009, Hugs and Kisses, Inc. began with and continues to receive volunteers as young as 7-years-old to design and manufacture their fashion accessories which are given as gifts for donations made in support of cancer patients in desperate financial need.
The general public can help Hugs and Kisses, Inc. in one of three ways, 1) by donating their unused, household buttons, 2) by volunteering for community service, and 3) by hosting fundraisers or making a financial donation.
Hugs and Kisses, Inc. operates at the Hugs and Kisses Center at 10131 Southern Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach – on the NW Corner of Southern Boulevard and State Road 7 / 441.
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