thebridge JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATONᎪSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 A Legacy of Success: IN THE PINES Why You Should Care About Closerware Discovering our Hometown Histories JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 1 DELIA WEISS, M.D. contents september/october 2009 Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine 4 Recessionistas to Meet at Different Hot Spots This Year Adult General Medical Care By Reagan Such Same day appointments Medicare and most insurances Preventive Health Care Convenient extended hours Nutritional Counseling Alternative health modalities 8 Discovering our Screenings, Physicals Weight reduction Hometown History: Immunizations Stress reduction A Bridge to Our Future By Kristin Calder 1500 N.W. 10th Avenue Suite 101 Why You Should Care Boca Raton, FL 33486 10 About Closerware® 8 Tel. (561) 391-2708 By Barbara Trevino Chester [email protected] Located across from Florida Atlantic University, LIVE with Paige Kornblue: just South of Glades Road on 10th Avenue 14 A JLBR Exclusive By Barbara Trevino Chester JUNIOR LEAGUE MEMBER 18 A Legacy of Success: IN THE PINES We graciously thank the patrons of By Dorothy MacDiarmid 26 Financial Tips from the 10 thebridge JLBR Endowment for their continued support! By Jackie Reeves Tamra Constantine Debora and Ward Carole Putman Sue and Ed Diener Kellogg Mary Redman IN EVERY ISSUE Linda Donoghue Michael and Cindy Michelle and Bob Rubin Krebsbach 2 Notes from the Editor Peter and Suzie Donovan Peggy and Stephen Wendy Kulberg Ruzika Elysa and Scott Elk 2 Letter from the President Brenda Lusher Toni Gianfortuno Jamie Snyder Janice Middlebrook 6 Photo Gallery Linda Gunn Laura Stoltz Shannon Moriarity Gayl Hackett Roger and Lou Ann Such 12 John and Lisa Mulhall Sustainer Scoop Lisa Harmer Reagan Such Laurel Murray-Boynton John Hasner Edward and Kate Toomey 17 JLBR Briefs 18 Marion Norton-Miller Chris and Forrest Tina Towery Denise and Robert Cover: Aubrey Waldman (daughter of Alissa Gulisano-Waldman) and Sophia Heathcott Samantha Vassallo Dickenson (daughter of Maggie Dickenson). 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With a concept featuring Denise O’Sullivan and polished way and like it’s heaven on Earth.” a bold menu that includes a wood-burning stone rotisserie and a dramatic Delia Weiss share it with more of the Each time I read this his words exhibition kitchen, Copper Canyon Grill offers straightforward American DESIGNER community—and we are resonate in my head, reminding cooking in a high-energy atmosphere. Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb excited with the result! me how important it is to live ADVERTISING SALES each day to the fullest; Copper Canyon Grill is pleased to host Kathy Qualman With the sagging economy making every effort to leave OFFICE MANAGER a pre-opening fundraising dinner with Wendy Mandelbaum pushing us to streamline something of myself behind. ALL proceeds benefiting the JLBR. the JLBR budget, we are PHOTOGRAPHERS Morgan Green committed to using the technology of Facebook & Twitter, The Junior League has an amazing legacy of life, love and Alana Latiolais our gorgeous website www.jlbr.org and weekly e-mail hard work. Each one of us is a part of creating programs that Friday, September 4, 2009 newsletters to network with each other and keep up with strengthen nonprofit boards, provide shelter for abused and Tickets are $30 per person, plus a cash bar. BOARD OF DIRECTORS the day-to-day business of the JLBR. So we’re changing the neglected children, support for foster parents, improve 2006 NW Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton PRESIDENT focus of The Bridge from an internal newsletter to an conditions in preschool and afterschool programs, to (Glades Road just West of I-95) Linda Gunn external marketing piece that will enhance our fundraising name a few of our good works over the years. We reach PRESIDENT ELECT efforts and our community work. out to our community and share the greatest asset of the To purchase tickets please visit www.jlbr.org or call 561-620-4778. Samantha Vassallo Junior League; knowledge and training. There is no greater Please specify your preferred seating time. Note: Seating in the restaurant VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Our five issues between September and May will be feeling than to give of ourselves as we help features booths only, with a maximum seating capacity of six. Reagan Such trimmed down with a sleeker look. Each new issue will improve the lives of children and families in VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY feature a few committees and highlight their cumulative our community. Kathy Potts work. Other information, like birthdays, birth & wedding VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Crystal McMillin announcements, etc. will now be included in the As Junior League members, we bring our love to each and JLBR e-mails, so look out for those informative e-newsletters. every project, and cheerfully work toward strengthening each VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT Nancy Dockerty project to its fullest potential. We build better communities by VICE PRESIDENT OF PERSONNEL We know this is a lot of change. But one thing remains the fostering strength and teamwork within the JLBR and with local Leslie Jackson same: we will continue to keep you connected and be organizations, providing shared solutions, and implementing VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING the link to the JLBR’s mission, work and events. And most our work and watching it flourish Jan Kucera importantly, we want to keep you reading The Bridge. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT As you look inside the pages of this issue, you will Jennifer Minton Please let us know if there’s a new feature you especially like find stories of love and passion. While reading about NOMINATING/PLACEMENT or if there’s something you miss. We want to hear from you these women who give their all to our amazing organization, DeLynn Trivison and look forward to your feedback. you will find how easy it is to “Dance like no one PR/MARKETING is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you’ve Kelli Bloechinger Enjoy! never been hurt and live like it’s heaven on Earth.” SUSTAINING ADVISOR Joyce DeVita Dorothy MacDiarmid, 2009–2010 Editor Linda Gunn, 2009-2010 President RECORDING SECRETARY Kris Killip [email protected] JLBR’s Board of Directors, 2009-2010 4 THE BRIDGE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 5 September GMM Tuesday, September 8th 6pm –Social Hour, 7pm - Meeting Recessionistas Delray Beach Marriott (corner of Atlantic Avenue & A1A) to Meet at Different October GMM Tuesday, October 13th Hot Spots This Year 6pm –Social Hour, 7pm - Meeting Old School Square JLBR 2009–10 (Swinton & Altantic Avenue, Delray) By Reagan Such Meeting Schedule or the September kickoff meeting the Internal PR committee specials for Junior Leaguers. The cherry on top is that the Falcon House Tuesday, September 8, 2009 will roll out the red carpet at the Delray Beach Marriott to will donate 15% of your tab back to the JLBR. After Party! Delray Beach Marriot F welcome all of the JLBR superstars. This star-studded event 6PM Social Hour 7PM Meeting will debut JLBR President Linda Gunn’s new format. Her goal this year Leala’s co-chair, Alissa Waldman says, “We look forward to welcoming 8:30pm , The Falcon House Tuesday, October 13, 2009 is to improve the quality of information at GMMs by streamlining back familiar faces and meeting new ones in September where we will 116 N.E. 6th Avenue committee announcements and featuring a guest speaker from the all be celebrities! This year is already off to a dazzling starts. “ Old School Square Delray (Federal Highway northbound in Delray Beach) 6PM Social Hour 7PM Meeting community who will speak about pertinent, interesting topics. We hope Parking is available behind The Falcon House and to glean useful information that will help all of us grow as volunteers. across the street at Carole Financial Plaza In-stant Pay-back [in-stuhnt pey-bak] Tuesday, November 10, 2009 (75 N.E. 6th Avenue) –noun Cottage Meetings, Locations TBA* “In the past we have had all GMMs at a hotel location, however this 1. Opportunity at a GMM to quickly fi ll a need in our 9:30 AM and 7PM year in an effort to tighten our purse strings, each GMM will be in community with a small project or activity 2. Excellent a different location throughout our community. Since we are not way to help out past projects or reach out to new ones Saturday, December 12, 2009 locked into an annual contract with any one location, the JLBR will utilizing the collective power of the JLBR. Holiday Tea at the Boca Raton Resort & Club be saving a significant sum of money,” explains Internal PR co-chair Leala Dickenson. “It will be a fresh change to have GMMs at other Tuesday, January 12, 2010 nonprofits like the YMCA and Old School Square.” For the September GMM we ask you to bring in items that will benefit Boca Country Club C.R.O.S Community Food Pantry.