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Wednesday • April 2 • 2014
Meet Dr. Maria Osan-Topala Dr Maria has been part of the Lansing community for 35 years. She has enjoyed getting to know so many families in Lansing, helping her achieve a wonderful community and family environment in her practice. She is especially proud of the many patients coming to see her as children, who now bring their own children to see her. Dr Maria takes great pride in her commitment to continuing education ensuring her patients receive only the best care. Born in Romania, Dr. Maria ventured to the United States as a young girl making Munster, IN her home. She continues to live in the area, after raising two wonderful sons here. She has been blessed with many great friends and business associates in the community. Dr. Maria speaks several languages, enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, and loves to travel. Dr. Maria is celebrating 40 years in dentistry with a May 31st open house at her office at 2457 Ridge Road (708)8950724. She invites all of Lansing to stop by and enjoy some treats and great giveaways. Dr. Maria is passionate about dentistry and believes everyone should smile with confidence! She is truly someone you should get to know!
Easter Bunny Photo Experience At River Oaks Center
Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at River Oaks Center, offering families the chance to participate in both traditional and unique seasonal events. The Bunny Photo Experience, sponsored by Gymboree, begins Friday, April 4 and runs through Saturday, April 19 in the Macy’s Court. Kids will have the chance to dress up in their Easter best and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion. “We love to hold family-friendly events at River Oaks Center and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny,” said Michelle Simmons, assistant director of marketing and business development at River Oaks Center. Additionally, River Oaks Center’s Caring Bunny™ event will offer families with special needs children a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by SPG and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Over 80 Simon® properties will host the Caring Bunny this season. On Sunday, April 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. The subdued environment will include: • Turning off in-mall music and dimming the lights for the duration of the event. • Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called • Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit. For a complete list of Easter Bunny dates and times, visit www.Facebook.com/RiverOaksCenterMall or follow the mall on Twitter @RiverOaksCenter.