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May 2022 Volume 19, Issue 5
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BAYCARE’S FARMER’S MARKET YOUNG VALRICO RESIDENT SINGS COMING TO BLOOMINGDALE ON NATIONAL ANTHEM AT A MIAMI MARLINS GAME SATURDAY, MAY 21 By Sharon Still By Kathy L. Collins pictures. Her voice was compared with the legendary singer Céline Dion.” According to her mom, Mishra was not nervous. In fact, she was excited and very happy to perform. Priya said, “Pranysqa wants to make her community proud, and she will continue to sing the national anthem to show her love for the United States and for veterans. She wants to share her voice with the whole world.” In her spare time, Mishra loves to draw and compose music using different software on the computer. According to her mom, she is a very clean and tidy person. In her free time, she loves to play with her
hosted in-person as well as virtually. This space will also be available for community events. Several times a year, BayCare HealthHubs host these unique farmer’s markets featuring local vendors and typically drawing crowds of all ages with attendance ranging from 100 to 200 guests. This will be the last one in the area until fall. BayCare’s upcoming farmer’s market will feature vendors offering fresh produce, jewelry, handcrafted candles and more. Photo courtesy of BayCare Health System.
Valrico resident Pranysqa Mishra recently received an imitation to sing the national anthem before a large stadium crowd at a Miami Marlins baseball game. Following her rendition, Mishra was greeted by the Miami Marlins manager, Don Mattingly.
BayCare HealthHubs are designed for residents to have a complete health and wellness experience that will make people’s busy lives easier and more convenient. BayCare HealthHubs share space with partners so that residents can take care of their health needs, their pet’s health, grab some tea and check out technology gadgets, all on the same visit. There are still limited vendor spots available for the farmer’s market. Booths are outdoors and free of charge. BayCare’s Bloomingdale/Valrico facility is located at 2470 Bloomingdale Ave. For more information or to inquire about becoming a vendor, visit www.baycare.org/ baycare-farmers-markets-2022.
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Seven-year-old Pranysqa Mishra recently sang the national anthem at a recent Miami Marlins baseball game. While this would make most adults quake in their boots, Mishra is already an old hand at singing in front of large crowds. The Valrico resident won a contest and was selected to sing the national anthem at an NBA game for the Washington Wizards. Then, she received an invitation from the LA Lakers and also sang virtually for Miami Marlins during COVID-19. According to Mishra’s mother, Priya, “The Marlins liked her so much that she got an invitation this year to sing in person.” Priya added, “Pranysqa was super excited and very happy to perform.” Priya said, “She had a fun time. After her performance, player Jazz Chisolm and Marlins Manager Dan Mattingly personally came to congratulate her, stating it was an amazing rendition. She also had a fan moment—spectators were applauding her and taking
baby sister. Mishra’s in the second grade. Her family recently relocated to the Valrico area from Canada. She will attend Lithia Springs Elementary School. Her favorite subjects in school are music and science. Mishra started singing at the age of 2. She started taking singing lessons when she was 7 years old from a private tutor in Atlanta. When she grows up, Mishra wants to be a pop singer and music composer.
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BayCare HealthHub’s free farmer’s market will be happening on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Offerings of fresh produce, handcrafted items, plants, local honey and more will be available at the BayCare’s facility in Bloomingdale. It will be a family affair with special treats from food trucks and activities like face painting for the children. Guests can tour the HealthHub facilities, learn about BayCare services or visit the BayCare TechDeck and fitness centers. Those who participate in the tour can receive a $5 coupon to spend on produce goods at the market. “Our HealthHub locations are created to bring the community together,” said Judy Ruskell, director of East Ambulatory Campuses at BayCare. “We’re not only here to provide top quality care but also to bring people together where they can enjoy their time outdoors with their families.” While at the farmer’s market, check out BayCare Health Hub Bloomingdale’s recently completed state-of-the-art Demo Kitchen, an exciting new space where professional chefs and dieticians will teach courses on how to use foods to improve health. These fun cooking classes will be
Anya Shapiro, a 5-year-old from Riverview, got a pet therapy visit from Romeo, a 6-year-old, long-haired German shepherd, and his handler, Bill Bergsma, also from Riverview. Romeo’s been a pet therapy dog at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South for three years. For more information and full story, see page 18.
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