September 2018
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Elks Lodge 2672 of Ruskin Hosts Craft Fair To Support Local Charities
Doctor Brings Comprehensive Center For Dermatology To FishHawk
For over 150 show on years, the Saturday, Benevolent and September 29 Protective Order and is open to the of the Elks has public from 10 been dedicated a.m.- 4 p.m. “The to serving our fellow citizens. Elks are non-profit organizations that invest in The Elks Lodge 2672 will host a craft show on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. their communities. “We help build stronger communities and impact craft show is an the lives of so many through the charitaeffort to raise monies to support commuble programs we sponsor such as Florida nity efforts and also show case the multiState Elks Youth Camp, Elks National tude of talent that we have in and around Foundation, and service to Veterans,” our community,” Berman said. “There will said Harvey Berman of Elks Lodge 2672 be over 40 vendors present from the surin Ruskin. “We take on projects to help rounding areas displaying their work such the unmet need of many in our communi- as jewelry designers, quilters, lamp makties and honor the sacrifice of our veterers, photographers, stone masons, t-shirt ans.” designers and other surprises. Berman is originally from New York, Berman hopes the craft show will but joined the Elks while he was living in attract new members. “We are always Maryland. “Presently, I’ve been a member hoping to attract new members to of Elks Lodge 2672 Ruskin for two years become Elks and assist in supporting the and I hold the position of Chaplain,” surrounding communities,” Berman said. Berman said. “Most people join the Elks To learn more about Elks Lodge organization because they believe in what 2627 or to attend one of the meetings, we stand for our projects, programs and visit giving back so much more than we www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNu receive.” Berman encourages people to mber=2672 or you can contact Berman at come to the Elks Lodge’s events. “It’s a 645-2089. The Elks Lodge holds its meetgreat opportunity learn a little more about ings every second and fourth Tuesday of what the Elks do,” Berman said,” “With each month. The Elks Board meeting is our motto of Elks Care, Elks Share we held at 6 p.m. and the Elks membership are able to help so many kids, families meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. Elks Lodge and veterans in our communities” 2627 is located at 1630 US Hwy 41S in The Elks Lodge 2672 will host a craft Ruskin.
Board-certified dergal infections, she matologist Dr. Jennifer believes one of the most Conde knows what it is critical services she like to juggle a busy offers is skin cancer family life. The foundscreenings. ing director of the “It is so important Comprehensive Center that people get regularly checked, thoroughly, by for Dermatology someone with a trained opened her FishHawk eye,” she said. office less than a “Especially living in month before giving Florida, it is vital that the birth to twins girls earliskin is examined annualer this year and is ly.” determined to use her On the cosmetic experience to make side, the Center offers a medical care easier for Board certified dermatologist area families. Jennifer Conde recently opened large variety of services Dr. Conde, a grad- the Comprehensive Center for including Botox and Dermatology in FishHawk. Dysport injections, uate of the University Juvederm and Restylane fillers, chemiof Florida who completed her dermacal peels and Hydrafacials. tology residency training at Broward Dr. Conde also emphasizes her Health Medical Center in Fort desire for the Center to be a family Lauderdale where she was awarded Resident of the Year, is offering a one- location with a variety of pediatric services offered. stop shop of dermatology services for “I plan to become a part of this patients of all ages. community and develop long term “We want to make sure that our relationships with the families here,” patients feel welcome and part of the she said. family,” said Dr. Conde, who grew up The 2,300 sq. ft. center with seven in Florida and plans to relocate to the exam rooms is conveniently located off FishHawk area in the next year. “This is such a wonderful place to raise chil- FishHawk Blvd. and according to Dr. Conde all patients will be seen by a dren.” board certified dermatologist at every The Comprehensive Center for visit. Dermatology offers medical, cosmetic The Comprehensive Center for and pediatric dermatology services. Dermatology is located at 5607 Skytop Although Dr. Conde sees medical derDr. in Lithia and can be reached at matology patients for a variety of issues including eczema, acne, moles, 530-6511. To make an appointment, visit www.ccdermatology.com. melasma, rosacea, psoriasis and fun-
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