Palms West Monthly - November 2019 by Palms West Journal

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 1

Palms West

Monthly

WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • WEST PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE GROVES • THE ACREAGE Volume 9, Number 11

Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event a great success

PalmsWestMonthly.com

FREE • November 2019

Dog racing lawsuit …

A federal lawsuit is seeking to overturn an amendment that voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida, saying the process was unconstitutional. SEE PAGE 17

TURKEY DAY CRAFTS! Children can express their thanks at this fun holiday workshop. PAGE 5

AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

In this Oct. 4, 2018 photo, a man walks a muzzled greyhound racer to the track before a race at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach.

Nearly 200 pets found their forever home at the annual event held in September at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

PAGE 15

Area students carve Halloween memories at The Lord’s Place Eighth-graders from the Rosarian Academy recently participated in Halloween activities with children who reside at The Lord’s Place Family Campus.

PAGE 6

Drive Shack driving range tees off in West Palm Beach Welcome to the brand-new high-tech golf entertainment center, which is now open and provides another exciting option for local entertainment.

PAGE 8

Forgotten Soldiers set to host annual champagne brunch The public is invited to attend the 5th Annual Hero’s Toast Champagne Brunch to be held at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach Friday, Nov. 15.

PAGE 4

Right, 5-year-old Ajay Maharaj mimics The Hulk as his father holds him and his cousin Zachary Rampersad on a recent visit to the “Hall of Heroes” exhibit at the

Photo by Gene Nardi/Palms West Monthly

South Florida Science Center. The interactive exhibit, which runs through April 19, uses the history and myths of popular superheroes to entertain and educate.

Superpowers abound at South Florida Science Center’s

Superhero Exhibit By RON HAYES Palms West Monthly

Kate Arrizza, CEO of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, flashed a big, welcoming smile to nearly 100 boys and girls visiting from Palmetto Elementary School. And then she asked the sort of question you don’t expect to hear in a science center. “Who’s your favorite superhero?” Holy Science, Ms. Arrizza! Don’t you know human beings can’t fly, run faster than a locomotive, or leap tall buildings in a single bound? Science says so! Nevertheless, most of the girls shouted “Wonder Woman!” while the boys favored “Batman!” “Superman!” or “Spiderman!” “Well, today, you’re going to learn how superheroes came to be, and you’re going to test to see if you have the power to be a superhero,” Arrizza promised the students.

And if they learn a little science along the way, well, that would be super, too. Through April 19, the science center is hosting “Hall of Heroes,” an interactive exhibit that uses the history and myths of Wonder Woman, Superman and other classic comic book characters to entertain and educate. “In our mission to open every mind to science, we strive through our exhibits to make sure learning is fun,” Arrizza explains, “and Hall of Heroes is the perfect way to get kids to find out more about the physics and chemistry behind superpowers like thermodynamics and X-ray vision. “Science and imagination go together to help us advance and shape our future.” At the entrance to the science center, a larger-than-life-size action figure of Wonder Woman meets visitors. “This is the first museum to ever have Wonder Woman,” Arrizza boasted. And

once inside, equally impressive models of Superman, Batman, Iron Man and The Hulk are available for selfies. Meanwhile, at Palm Beach International Airport, a replica of the famed Batmobile from the 1960s television series invites arriving passengers to the Hall of Heroes. The center’s exhibits are divided into four disciplines that underlie all superpowers:  Powers Of The Body analyzes strength, sight, flight and speed;  Power of Mastery explores tactical analysis;  The Gadgets exhibit celebrates specialized tools;  The Elements deals with water, electricity, earth and fire. Makayla Anicet, 10, a 5th-grader, decided to test her strength by gripping a lever and HALL OF HEROES / PAGE 15

Page 2 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

World-class care, close to you in Wellington.

Cleveland Clinic Florida expands access to expert primary care with Wellington location As life changes, so do the healthcare needs for yourself and your loved ones. You may want to consider choosing a primary care physician – family medicine Jessica Garcia, MD or internal medicine physician – who can be your partner in health and wellness. “We’re trained to provide comprehensive care for patients ages six and up,” said Jessica Garcia, MD, a Cleveland Clinic Florida family medicine physician who sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Wellington location in the Village Green Center. “We treat a variety of conditions – from allergies and ear infections to orthopaedic issues and women’s health.”

Today, you and your family have access to expert primary and specialty care – now closer than ever. Cleveland Clinic Florida in Wellington also offers walk-in services at our Express Care® Clinic.

Knows family history Many patients are unsure about health concerns and diseases in their family tree. Since a primary care physician often cares for a family from one generation to the next, they know the family’s medical history. “We often see grandparents, children and grandchildren. This aids in our ability to not only care for an individual, but to care for the family as a whole,” said Dr. Garcia No need for multiple physicians In most cases, family and internal medicine physicians can address multiple medical needs during an office visit or they can make referrals to the appropriate specialist(s), if necessary.

PRIMARY CARE

SPECIALTY CARE

EXPRESS CARE®

Village Green Center 2789 S. State Road 7 Suite 100 Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Same-day

appointments

800.639.DOCTOR

ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/WellingtonAppt

“Over time, your primary care physician knows you well – including your health history, family history, and risk factors – so we can advocate for you and help Sarah Mitchell, DO you navigate the healthcare system,” explained Sarah Mitchell, DO, a family medicine physician who also sees patients in Wellington. Long-term, trusting relationships Patients are often too shy or embarrassed to talk about medical concerns or certain topics. “Since we have longstanding relationships with our patients, a degree of trust is established,” said Dr. Mitchell. It makes it easier to talk about ssues when there’s a level of comfort and camaraderie.” To make an appointment with Dr. Garcia, Dr. Mitchell or any other primary care physician at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Wellington location, visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/WellingtonAPPT to schedule online or call 800.639.DOCTOR. Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington offers same-day appointments.

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 3

Featured Listing! 2613 Mohawk Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33409 3 Beds, 2 Baths

$474,500 Over $200,000 in upgrades!

Incredible Burg & DiVosta home in Old Florida park setting with Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired renovations and trendy open floor plan that captures our unique Florida indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Features heated, screened-in pool, new $54,000 kitchen upgrade featuring Caesar stone, butcher block waterfall counters, multiple entertainment venues, thoughtful $15,000-plus landscape design by Jupiter Island Landscape. This 3BR/+Loft/2Bth/2 CG includes accordion shutters and more. This desirable pocket neighborhood is walking distance from the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, the 160-acre spring-training home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros. The Villas of Bear Lakes Estates is a signature Burg & DiVosta gated community in the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes near the prestigious Bear Lakes Country Club with two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and minutes from City Place, Kravis Center, Clematis Street, Norton Museum, Worth Avenue, fabulous Palm Beach County beaches, Palm Beach International Airport and the Florida Turnpike. The Villages of Palm Beach Lakes Property Owners Association maintains three full service recreational facilities in the area and the new Saratoga Road Pet Park. Discover the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes with its unique West Palm resort lifestyle – You’ll call it home!

Happy Thanksgiving

Barry L. Salandro Resident Realtor, Villages of Palm Beach Lakes

Village Realty Group “Celebrating 20 Years of Real Estate Brokerage”

BSalandro.com

BSalandro@yahoo.com

561.632.8268

REALTOR ASSOCIATE

Page 4 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Local Happenings Public invited to Wellington Garden Club meeting

The public is invited to attend the Wellington Garden Club’s next meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, to be held at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with a light breakfast followed by a business meeting. The featured program will begin at 11:30 a.m. Several expert floral designers and flower show judges will share their creative expertise and demonstrate how to design with miniature plants. Guests are welcome, but must RSVP by sending an email to kaalbury@gmail.com.

To promote your event in Local Happenings, please send an e-mail to newsdesk@PalmsWestMonthly.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline for submission is the 12th of every month.

Learn all about VA healthcare benefits

Do you wonder if you qualify for VA healthcare benefits? Come to The Acreage branch library Wednesday, Nov. 6 to learn more about healthcare benefits from West Palm Beach VA outreach coordinator Richard Bryan. The 90-minute session begins at 2 p.m. The Acreage branch library is at 15801 Orange Blvd. in Loxahatchee. To preregister, call 681-4100.

Forgotten Soldiers set to host annual champagne brunch The public is invited to attend – and support – the

5th Annual Hero’s Toast Champagne Brunch to be held at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach Friday, Nov. 15. Hosted by Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, the fund-raiser’s goal is to raise money for mailing monthly “We Care” packages to troops serving overseas. The event is set to kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a silent auction and a mimosa and coffee bar, followed by brunch and the program at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 per person and may be purchased online at forgottensoldiers.org. Parking for the event is free. Auction items include a Goodyear Blimp ride for two, a Florida Keys getaway package, golf packages, dining certificates and much more.

The five panelists for the main program represent the “Faces of War.” They include retired Navy Lt. Kate Arrizza, retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Conca, retired Army 1st Sgt. Matt Eversmann, retired Marine Col. Paul Loschiavo and retired Army Col. Eileen Kearney Watson. The moderator will be Emmy Award-winning Tim Malloy, a veteran of local and network television news and a bestselling author. The event will be emceed by Navy veteran and WPTV News Anchor Mike Trim. Proceeds raised from the event will pay shipping costs for the monthly “We Care” packages, each of which is filled with toiletries, snacks and recreational items. Deployed United States service members may sign up to receive their “We Care” packages at forgottensoldiers.org. Family members also may register loved ones on the site.

supporting local women artists? Also on hand will be the Venturing Scouts, who will be selling homemade baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks.

The 5th Annual Jupiter Inlet Veterans Family Fishing Classic takes place Saturday, Nov. 16 for wounded, injured or ill veterans and their families. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Activities are free and open to all veterans and their family members. There is also no cost for parking and entrance to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. To sign up or volunteer, go online to f4v.org/events/jivffc. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is at 500 Captain Armour’s Way in Jupiter.

and loving care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect, will hold its 5th Annual Luncheon at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 19 starting at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will begin with a wine reception and a silent auction featuring more than 200 items. CBS12 News Anchor Liz Quirantes will serve as the celebrity emcee. Tickets are $175 per person, and all proceeds benefit Grandma’s Place. To receive an invitation, donate an auction item or purchase a ticket, call Roxanne Jacobs at (561) 753-2226 or go online to grandmasplacepb.org.

West Palm Beach block party to promote traffic safety

Vision Zero WPB, the safety initiative that aims to achieve zero fatalities or serious injuries involving road traffic, invites the public to a block party Saturday, Nov. 16. It takes place at Fire Station No. 3, located at 5050 Broadway in West Palm Beach from 10 a.m. to noon. The party will feature free fun activities for children and families, giveaways and more. There will also be free helmets given out while supplies last.

Grandma’s Place to host fund-raising Wounded Heroes fishing tourney taking luncheon Grandma’s Place, the notfor-profit that provides shelter place in Jupiter

Creations by local women artists to be featured at Artfest

Looking some unique gift ideas for the holidays? Come check out the artistic creations of the Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage – better known as LALA – at Artfest, to be held Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12106 Orange Blvd. in The Acreage. The talented women artisans of LALA will be selling pottery, wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, angels, handmade soap, embroidered linens and more. What better place to get in some holiday shopping while

Palms West

Monthly

Fla. Commissioner of Agriculture to speak at chamber luncheon Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried will be the featured speaker when the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosts its Farm City Luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Expo East, located at 9067 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Cost for the event is $35. To

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Neighborhood News Group Inc. MAILING ADDRESS: 125 S. State Road 7, Suite 104-364, Wellington, Fla. 33414 PHONE: 561.329.5593 WEBSITE: PalmsWestMonthly.com Help us spread the word

facebook.com/PalmsWestMonthly

SEND US AN EMAIL:

WHO WE ARE:

Send press releases, photos and announcements to newsdesk@PalmsWestMonthly.com. Send Letters to the Editor to letters@PalmsWestMonthly.com.

Publisher/Managing Editor: Robert Harris Writers: Ron Hayes, Aaron Wormus, Mary Thurwachter, Robert Hagelstein Photographers: Gina Fontana, Bob Markey II, Robert Harris Advertising: Mariela Harris Office Manager: Mariela Harris Palms West Monthly is published the last Friday of every month and is distributed throughout the Western Communities and Greater West Palm Beach. Views and opinions that are expressed in articles and columns are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher. All rights reserved. Letters from readers are welcome. All letters must include the writer’s name, phone number and address to be considered for publication. Please limit letters to 200 words or less.

ADVERTISE: For information on advertising, call Mariela Harris at 561.329.5593 or send an email to ads@PalmsWestMonthly.com. Advertisers may also obtain ad rates and production schedules online by clicking on MEDIA KIT at PalmsWestMonthly.com.

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 5

Local Happenings CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

reserve your spot, go online to cpbchamber.com.

Children invited to create Thanksgiving centerpieces

What could mean more for Thanksgiving than having a beautifully designed centerpiece created by your own child? Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to express their gratitude and show their creativity Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. by designing a Thanksgiving Day craft at Palm Beach County’s Main Library as Ms. Arlene leads this creative one-hour workshop. The library is at 3650 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. To pre-register your child, call (561) 233-2600.

To promote your event in Local Happenings, please send an e-mail to newsdesk@PalmsWestMonthly.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline for submission is the 12th of every month.

Basics of Archery class to be held at Okeeheelee Park

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at archery, here’s your chance. An “Archery for Beginners” program will be held at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Nov. 30 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees ages 8 and older will learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting during the two-hour program. No need to purchase equipment, as everything will be provided. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by calling the Okeeheelee Nature Center at (561) 233-1400. Okeeheelee Park is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., west of West Palm Beach.

League of Women Voters to host talk on immigration

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County invites the public to a discussion titled, “Florida’s Immigration Crisis” Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Vista Center, 2300 N. Jog Rd. in West Palm Beach. Panel members include Cheryl Little, executive director and co-founder of Americans for Immigrant Justice; Dr. Miriam Potocky, professor at Florida International University’s School of Social Work; and Maria Rodriguez, executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition The free event takes place from 10:30 am to noon. Attendees are asked to RSVP online at lwvpbc.org.

Mounts Botanical Garden to host Garden of Lights in December

Visitors to Mounts can witness thousands of jewel-toned lights illuminate and amplify the lush tropical foliage, majestic trees and signature structures along an easy-to-follow route throughout various garden areas. Mounts’ “Garden of Lights” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and on Monday, Dec. 23 beginning Friday, Dec. 13 and running through Sunday, Dec. 29.

Highlights include the massive, interactive Stickwork installation, Signature Ridge, Butterfly Garden and the Trellis Tunnel. It’s a magical way to light up the holiday season for visitors of every age. Cost is $8 for Mounts members; $12.50 for nonmembers and $5 for children 5-12. Mounts is at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, go online to mounts.org.

Serving Insurance Needs in South Florida Since 1994

Mounts Botanical Garden will once again be all a-twinkle over 12 sparkling evenings during the upcoming holiday season.

We are an independent insurance agency with strong relationships with dozens of insurance companies to offer our clients the right balance of price and service. We will exceed your expectations.

Don’t be afraid to smile! We can help!

Auto

For Adults who: Hate needles and shots • Have sensitive teeth • Are afraid of the dentist Need a lot of dental work • Need complex dental work Sedation Dentistry High Tech • Anxiety Free • Sedation Board Certified for 40 years Ultimate comfortable dental experience

Homeowners

Offering Full Coverage, SR22 & FR44 Coverage & State Required Coverages. Competitive Rates for Young Drivers & Commercial Vehicles

Complimentary Exam SAVE $100 off Sedation Services*

Competitive rates for New & Older Homes,High- and Low-Value Homes, Rental Properties & Builders Risk, Condos and Town Homes

Commercial

Competitive rates for General Liability, Commercial Property, Directors and Officers Liability & Contractors

For a free quote, go online or call one of our convenient offices today.

West Palm Beach • (561) 683-1111 Lake Worth • (561) 967-7777

*New patients only. Offer valid through 11/29/2019

5651 Corporate Way • West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 689-0872 | www.AdvancedDentalGrp.com

AllCountyInsurance.com

I’M PERSISTENT IN GETTING YOU THE BEST PRICE! Call Val at (561) 762-7702 • email: valoliva@bellsouth.net • ValOliva.ipre.com Whitehall Condominiums

Villas of Thurston at PGA National

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

DU C

SO L

ED !

Port St. Lucie

$315,000

3/2 with 2-car garage and den, featuring pool and spacious 2,004 sq. ft. under air.

From $128,000

Two bedrooms, two baths with 1,385 sq. ft. of spacious living space in The Villages and Lands of the President.

SOLD EVERYTHING!

Bring me your Whitehall listings!

$345,000

Two-story 3-bed, 3-bath with loft and 2-car garage and patio on serene lake.

I Specialize in Waterfront Properties too!

VAL OLIVA

Illustrated Properties 561.762.7702

Page 6 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

In Brief

Donate now to Village of Wellington’s holiday food drive

Bingo, Watercolor and Senior Aerobics. For a complete listing of classes, locations and times, go online to wellingtonfl.gov/ seniors or pick up a flyer at the senior lounge located inside the Community Center. Preregistration is required for all programs. To register for a class, call Jenifer Brito at (561) 791-4796.

The Village of Wellington’s annual Hometown Holiday Food Drive is now underway, and residents are encouraged to contribute items for families less fortunate. Donations are being accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 19. Residents are asked to contribute items such as boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables such as green beans and corn. Residents may register to receive food by calling the Community Services Department at (561) 791-4796, or at their local house of worship. Requests must be made prior to Nov. 19. Donated items may be dropped off at Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.; Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd.; or the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Those interested in partnering with the village for the drive should call Program Coordinator Kyle Ostroff at (561) 791-4764 for more information.

Ballet Palm Beach completes fourth Cuban tour

Photo courtesy of Rosarian Academy

A young resident from The Lord’s Place family campus is all smiles as he carves a pumpkin and proudly shows off the beginning stages of his work with the aid of a Rosarian Academy National Junior Honor Society student.

spent a few hours participating in Halloween activities with children who reside at The Lord’s Place Family Campus. They enjoyed playing games, carving pumpkins and even painting faces. The annual event – now in its eighth year – has become a tradition and meaningful partnership. Through a school-wide effort, more than 50 pumpkins were donated for the event. The Lord’s Place housing programs provide shelter for homeless men, women and children and gives these

Area students carve Halloween memories at The Lord’s Place Eighth-graders from the Rosarian Academy recently

FOR A SERIOUSLY CLEAN CAR! www.MotorCityCarWash.com

WELLINGTON

135 S. State Rd. 7 561.333.1811

BOYNTON BEACH 3900 Hypoluxo Rd. 561.968.0003

WEST BOYNTON

7366 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. 561.903.7141

$ 99 Exterior Wash Everyday! Hand Towel Finish

#3 ULTRA SAVER

Full Service Car Wash • Wheel Cleaner & Tire Shine • Underbody Wash • Triple Foam Polish • Clear Coat Sealant • Air Freshener

With this coupon. Cannot combine with any other offer. Exp. 11/29/19 PWM

Reg. $20.99 Save $3.00

MEGUIAR’S EXPRESS WAX

Full Service Ultra Saver Wash • Wheel Cleaner & Tire Shine · Exterior Dressing Orbital or Hand Wax Rain-X Windshield · 30-Minute Service

2999

Most cars. With coupon. Cannot combine with other offers. Exp. 11/29/19 PWM

Reg. $34.99 Save $5.00

residents the tools they need to stabilize their lives while providing safe homes. Approximately 40 families with 50 children reside at The Lord’s Place Family Campus.

Flagler Museum partners with Dress for Success

The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum has partnered with Dress for Success Palm Beaches to host a women’s clothing drive in conjunction with the museum’s fall exhibit, “Inside Out: Women’s Fashion from Foundation to Silhouette.” The Flagler’s Spirit Shapewear Drive is now collecting new foundation pieces, undergarments and shapewear in all sizes through Friday, Nov. 22. Donations may be dropped off at the museum’s entrance kiosk, adjacent to the parking lot, during regular hours. An admission fee is not required. Staff members at the museum formed Flagler’s Spirit in 2016 as a way to give back to the community, taking inspiration from Henry Flagler’s many examples of generosity to the communities he developed along Florida’s eastern sea-

We have 500 reasons

board. Flagler provided land, buildings and financial support to schools, places of worship, libraries, hospitals, agricultural operations and more during his lifetime. This is the Flagler’s Spirit team’s second clothing drive with Dress for Success Palm Beaches, a non-profit organization which helps to empower women by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools they need to enter the workforce.

Village of Wellington increases programs for seniors

Wellington’s Community Services Department has recently expanded its senior programming, with programs ranging from health and wellness to recreational activities. Classes are offered at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., and Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd. from Monday through Friday. Free programs include Diabetes Self-Management, Senior Symposium Lunch & Learns, Technology Class and AARP Smart DriverTEK. Programs with a fee include

FEATURED HOME

LAKES OF LAGUNA

why you should rent a mailbox from us NOW.

Come to The UPS Store® and get a mailbox that offers these great features: • We sign for packages and mail from any carrier • We’ll send you a text or email when your package arrives • When you’re out of town, we’ll hold your mail and packages so they’re secure 1128 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. ROYAL PALM BEACH

561.798.6245

Rent for One Year and get:  500 Business Cards FREE!  100 Black & White Copies FREE!  50 Color Flyers FREE!  2 Notaries FREE! 125 South State Road 7 WELLINGTON

561.422.3305

Ballet Palm Beach’s international outreach program, Ballet Ambassadors, recently made it fourth visit to Cuba to present free performances at the request of The National Cuban Council of Churches and host church, Inglesia Presbiteria Reformada in Varadero. In the span of one week in late September, Ballet Ambassadors toured three cities –Varadero, Havana and Cardenas – as the dancers performed four shows at various venues including places of worship, a theater and a community center. The dancers also performed in the 500th anniversary celebration of Havana and represented the U.S. at the International Prayer for Peace event. The Ballet Palm Beach contingent was comprised of Artistic Director Colleen Smith; company dancers Danielle Glynn, Rafael Ferreras, Madeleine Miller, Lily Ojea Loveland, Shannon Murray, and Adriana Salazar; and two guests, Mark Baccash, a patron of Ballet Palm Beach, and William Fritz, a graduate from Dreyfoos School of the Arts and current student of USC Film School. “We first went to Cuba in the summer of 2011, and we have formed strong relationships with our hosts ever since,” said Smith. “We are grateful to have this unique opportunity to share our art with the Cuban audiences and serve communities that might not have experienced live ballet otherwise. Their passion and love for the performing arts inspires us.”

2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY – 3/2.5 with family room, living room and 2-car garage. Features stucco columns, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen and spacious dining room. Gated 24/7 community with pool, tennis. $315,000

CYPRESS LAKES CONDO: In 55-plus active gated community located in Central West Palm Beach. Two-bedroom, two-bath with all community privileges including golf, pool, library and much more. 2nd fllor walk-up. $100,000.

Nikki Calabrese CRS/GRI Village Realty Group

561.309.3889

ncalab5932@aol.com • NikkiCalabrese.com

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 7

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

We’ll Beat Any Quote On the Exact Same System Or Your System is

FREE! On 16 SEER or higher

I F I W FREEREMOSTAT *

LIMITED TIME! Get a FREE WiFi Smart Thermostat with purchase of a new A/C system! *Restrictions apply. Ad must be mentioned at time of appointment for savings to apply. Cannot be combined with other offers.

500 OFF

New A/C System

Get your A/C Tune-Up

NOW! $79!

Must mention ad at time of booking. Restrictions apply. See Preferred AC & Mechanical for details.

FREE

0% FINANCING

Must mention ad at time of booking. Restrictions apply. Must schedule online at getcold.net.

*On Qualifying Systems

SERVICE CALL WITH REPAIR

FOR 18 MONTHS*

SAVE UP TO $1,650 OFF Or Financing Options on a New Carrier System!*

Lic #: CAC1817665

Preferred Peace of Mind

Call Alex to book your FREE Estimate now!

Boca Raton to Vero

561-594-1029

3x Winner:

100%

2013, 2015 & 2018 Positive Rating

We Service All Makes & Models

Visit our website at www.getcold.net for additional offers! *Offers subject to change. Limited time only. See Preferred AC & Mechanical for details.

Page 8 â&#x20AC;˘ Palms West Monthly â&#x20AC;˘ November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

SCENE FROM WEST PALM by Aaron Wormus | awormus@palmswestmonthly.com

Drive Shack entertainment complex opens in West Palm If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve driven past Palm Beach International Airport recently youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the giant nets towering over Belvedere Road. Welcome to the brandnew high-tech golf entertainment center Drive Shack, which is now open and provides another exciting option for local entertainment. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a golfer, but I was immediately made comfortable as I took a tour of the very cool facilities which include a fullservice restaurant and sports bar, a rooftop terrace lounge with fire pits, retro arcade games and 96 golf bays. My friends and I started at the terrace lounge (very cosmopolitan) with views of both the airport and the driving range. The bar had a decent list of craft beers, but I decided to start off with one of Drive Shackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialty cocktails. The bartender quickly whipped me up a Cotton Cocktail which consisted of pineapple vodka, crĂ¨me de peche, pineapple and lemon which you then pour over cotton candy into your glass. Very fancy. Next, I picked up the brunch menu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mulemosaâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cosmosaâ&#x20AC;? are both on the list of specialty mimosas and you can treat yourself to a boozy breakfast of Fruit Looped or Loco Puffs, which is Cocoa Puffs with a mix of Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Cream, caramel and milk.

But I came here to play golf, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get to it. As I entered a golf bay I quickly discover that technology is the star of the show. The augmented reality computer systems which drives the golf experience were impressive. The computer system is loaded with virtual courses from around the world. All we had to do was pick which golf course we wanted to play, type in the names of the players, then grab one of the Taylormade drivers and tee off. As I hit the ball down the range, I turned and looked at one of the big screens where the doppler-radar-based technology had already picked up the ball and tracked its path

down the virtual golf course. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stepped out of Drive Shack and onto a worldclass golf course playing in a televised tournament. I was reminded that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually on the golf course when our server came with our appetizers and refreshed drinks. After I teed off, the computer system told me how many yards my drive was and lined me up for my next shot. I pretended that my server was also my caddy so I asked him to suggest which club I should use for the next shot. He pointed to an easy-to-use chart on the wall where I determined that I needed a 5-iron. I worked my way down the hole, ending up with a triple

bogey. (My next trip should include one of the Drive Shack Academy clinics or one-on-one time with the on-site PGA Pro Instructor.) After playing a couple of holes, each with similarly predictable scores, we switched things up and loaded Monster Hunt into the system. This creature-slaying game filled the big screens with monsters and challenged us to target each of the monsters with the goal of rescuing the Drive Shack princess. This was more my style and I was quickly defeating the monsters and on my way to saving the princess. As we were taking turns playing, I noticed that it had started to rain. Thankfully, the

bays are covered and the fun continued completely unaffected by the quickly-changing Florida weather. I was having way more fun than I expected. Once the sun set, the lights came on and the experience changed completely. Each ball we hit illuminated as it flew down the course. It was time to head down to the second level and check out the restaurant. This is a serious sports bar, and ranks at the top of my list of places to catch a game. TVs and high-top tables surround the massive bar. The menu looked fantastic with flatbreads, salads, tacos, classic charcuterie, cheese board and more. They also boast a good-looking dessert menu. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always happy to find new things to do around town, and Drive Shack is a game-changer. The entertainment options seem endless. Even if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a golfer give it a try, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll like it. Aaron Wormus, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;guyâ&#x20AC;? behind West Palm Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular aGuyonClematis Twitter account and blog, reports on news and happenings in and around West Palm Beach. Follow Aaron on Twitter for upto-the-minute news throughout the month.

Lois Pope and the Board of LIFE proudly invite you to celebrate LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ&#x20AC; th Annual

LADYÂ&#x20AC;IN REDÂ&#x20AC;GALA Starring

DIANAÂ&#x20AC;ROSS and featuring the great comedienne RITAÂ&#x20AC;RUDNER

January 3, 2020 The Breakers | Palm Beach life@life-edu.org www.life-edu.org Please reserve your tickets early as our previous gala sold out! Proceeds benefit Disabled Veterans through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pups Patriotsâ&#x20AC;? Program at American Humaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lois Pope LIFE Centerfor Military Affairs

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 9

Need to choose a Medicare plan? Humana can help! Call your local, licensed sales agent for a free consultation* Rick Wheelihan

(561) 313-6201 (TTY: 711) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.humana.com/rwheelihan

Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and PFFS organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to Humana Gold Plus HMO H1036-062. At Humana, it is important you are treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). (Chinese): 1-877-320-1235 (TTY :711) Y0040_GHHHXDEEN20_C

Grand Opening!

- DAILY SPECIALS -

MONDAY...$9

Large Cheese Pizza & 6 Garlic Knots (Pick-up Only)

TUESDAY...99¢ Jumbo Chicken Wings

WEDNESDAY Wine Down Wednesday

½ Off Bottle of House Wine

THURSDAY...$22

Dinner For Two

YOUR CHOICE: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Baked Ziti, Eggplant Parmesan, Cheese Lasagna or Rigatoni Ala Vodka SERVED WITH: Garlic Knots, Side House Salad & Selection of Shared Appetizer (With Purchase of 2 Beverages)

Two Twisted Italians

100 Sansbury Way • Suite 108 • WPB In the Dick’s Sporting Goods Plaza • 561.333.2333

Monday - Friday • 3-5pm

$7.99 Twilight Menu With purchase of beverage.

Monday - Friday • 3-6pm

Happy Hour

Page 10 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

You’re Invited to Join us!

Having fun can help you feel good and a good Medicare Advantage plan may help you stay healthy. We’ll provide information and answer questions about Medicare plans. There is no obligation, so we hope to see you there. There are a number of reasons that allow for enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan throughout the year. Call today to find out if you qualify. ELISA LAMAR

IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

At Hilary’s Restaurant

630 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at the following dates & times:

Tuesday, 11/12/2019 10AM & 2PM Tuesday, 11/19/2019 10AM & 2PM

Licensed Sales Agent

Tuesday, 11/26/2019 10AM & 2PM

Se habla español.

Tuesday, 12/3/2019 10AM & 2PM

754-263-7841, TTY 711 UHCSouthflorida.com Selling and servicing plans from UnitedHealthcare,® Preferred Care Partners and Medica.

The King’s Academy Fri, Nov 29 at 7 pm Sat, Nov 30 at 1 pm Sat, Nov 30 at 7 pm Sun, Dec 1 at 4 pm

Tuesday, 11/5/2019 10AM & 2PM

For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 754-263-7841, TTY 711. Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll. AARP encourages you to consider your needs when selecting products and does not make specific product recommendations for individuals. © 2019 UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

DISCOVER YOUR SUPER POWERS!

ON DISPLAY THROUGH APRIL 19TH, 2020!

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 832 -1988 · SFScienceCenter.org

Experience the Magic!

balletpalmbeach.org

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Fri, Dec 6 at 7:30pm Sat, Dec 7 at 2pm Sat, Dec 7 at 7:30pm Box Office: The King’s Academy: 888.718.4253 Kravis Center: 561.832.7469

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 11

Wellington Jewelry “Your Source for Fine Jewelry at the Lowest Prices in Town”

561.798.6110

Fine Jewelry

CLEARANCE SALE 50% - 60% Off! *

We Sell …

 The latest styles  Estate Jewelry  High Quality & Longer Lasting Jewelry At ½ the Price of Others

We Buy …

 Fine Jewelry  Diamonds & Fine Gemstones  Scrap Metals including Gold, Silver & Platinum  Sterling Flatware, etc.

All Fine Jewelry Repair Done on Premises – Usually in One Day! We do Most Watch Repairs on Premises Inexpensively!

Wellington Jewelry 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 15A • Wellington

(561) 798-6110 Inside the Original Wellington Mall, behind Checkers (Next to the Post Office) HOURS: Mon: 10-3pm Tues-Fri: 10-5pm * Excludes Silver Jewelry, Copper Jewelry and chains, which are already heavily discounted.

Page 12 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mayhem Poets perform at Dolly Hand Nov. 7 Having been dubbed “an amazing ride” by the New York Times, The Mayhem Poets have been described as “The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert.” They blend raw elements of hip-hop, theatre, improv and stand-up comedy to tell gut-wrenching truths that leave audiences amazed. The Mayhem Poet’s unique approach to the spoken word won a grant for $100,000 in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in 2006. Since then, they’ve been touring internationally including venues like Lincoln Center and the Apollo Theatre. The group has a three-day residency in Belle Glade that includes four poetry-writing workshops for Palm Beach State College English classes and a

On Stage

Theater & Concerts BB&T Center

1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise (954) 835-7825 The Black Keys – Nov. 5 / $25.25-$235 Jonas Brothers – Nov. 15 / $35.70-$355 Sara Bareilles – Nov. 23 / $30.75-$169 Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec. 13 / $35.25-$75.25 Oprah Winfrey – Jan. 4 / $90.25-$475

Broward Center for the Performing Arts poetry slam on campus. The residency will conclude with a public performance at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Students from PBSC will be invited to share their poetry

during the show. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and free for PBSC students. Dolly Hand is on the Belle Glade Campus of PBSC at 1977 College Dr. For tickets, go online to dollyhand.org.

201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 462-0222 Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen – Nov. 2 / $73-$115 Elvis Costello – Nov. 7 / $49.50-$99.50 Storm Large – Nov. 15 / $37-$59.50 Hip Hop Nutcracker – Dec. 8 / $29-$59

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

1977 College Dr., Belle Glade - 993-1160 The Mayhem Poets – Nov. 7 / Adults: $15; Children: $10 The Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting – Nov. 19 / free The Nutcracker – Dec. 5 / Adults: $35; Children: $15

Duncan Theatre

4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth (561) 868-3309 Dino-Light – Nov. 2 / $15 The Nutcracker – Dec. 6 / $20

Lake Worth Playhouse

713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth - 586-6410 Inspecting Carol – Nov. 14 - Dec. 1 / $23-$38 Gypsy – Jan. 16 - Feb. 2 / $23-$38

Kravis Center

Vendor Registration Now - November 8 at RPB Cultural Center Interested crafters may pick up an application at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center located at 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Craft Vendor Fee: $20 (10x10 space), $35 Pavilion (limited) Rental: $10 per table, $3 per chair

For more info, call the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 561-790-5196

VINTAGE DECORATIVE ARTS ANTIQUES FESTIVAL

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach 832-7469 The Simon & Garfunkel Story – Nov. 6 / $25-$100 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Nov. 22 - Dec. 8 / $39-$55 Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Live – Nov. 26 / $32-$99 Ballet Palm Beach Presents The Nutcracker – Dec. 6-7 / $19-$89 The Isley Brothers – Dec. 20 / $35-$129 Miami City Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker – Dec. 27-29 / $30-$125 Forbidden Broadway – Dec. 27-31 / $39

Palm Beach Dramaworks

201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 514-4042 A Streetcar Named Desire – through Nov. 3 / Adults: $57-$92; Students: $15 Ordinary Americans – Dec. 6-29 / Adults: $57-$92; Students: $15

Parker Playhouse

707 Northeast 8th St., Fort Lauderdale (954) 462-0222 David Sedaris – Dec. 3 / $76.49-$85.69 Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Live – Dec. 4 / $37-$57 Trisha Yearwood – Dec. 5 / $47.50-$97.50 Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: The Nutcracker – Dec. 13-15 / $21.50-$41.50

Seminole Hard Rock & Casino

1 Seminole Way, Hollywood (800) 745-3000 Andrea Bocelli – Nov. 7 / $255-$996 Sting – Nov. 9 / $140-$280 Kevin James – Nov. 17 / $55-$95

Free Live Local Music Clematis by Night

100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 659-8007 The Spazmatics – Oct. 31 Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones – Nov. 7 Celebrity – Nov. 14 Terry Hanck – Nov. 21

Wellington Amphitheater

12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 753-2484 Neil Diamond Tribute – Nov. 7 Happy Daze – Nov. 14 Foreigner Tribute – Nov. 23

West Palm Beach Waterfront

Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Dr., WPB (561) 822-1515 Van Halen Tribute – Nov. 17 Aloha Islanders Tropical Holiday Spectacular – Dec. 15

Exhibits, Fun, Etc.

Boca Raton Museum of Art

2700 6th Ave. S., Lake Worth - 279-0907 Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Students: free Carol Prusa: Dark Light – through Jan. 19

Norton Museum of Art

1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach - 832-5196 The Body Says, I Am a Fiesta: The Figure in Latin American Art – through March 1 / Adults: $18; seniors: $15; students: $5

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach - 793-0333 West Palm Beach Antique Festival – Nov. 1-3 / Adults: $8; Under 16: free Fall Garage Sale – Nov. 9 / Adults: $5; 12 & Under: free

South Florida Science Center

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach - (561) 832-1988 Hall of Heroes – through April 19 / Adults: $17.95; Seniors: $15.95; Children ages 3-12: $13.95

ADMISSION

Fri: 12-5 • Sat: 9-5 • Sun: 10-4:30 $8.00 One Day Adult Seniors $7.00 • Under 16 Free FRIDAY EARLY BUYER 9-12: $25

(Friday ticket good all 3 days!)

– Over 300 Dealers! –

NOVEMBER 1, 2 & 3

DISCOUNT COUPON available at www.wpbaf.com SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS “Florida’s largest monthly antique event” email: info@wpbaf.com • (941) 697-7475 9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach • I-95 Exit 68 (Southern Blvd.) then West 7 miles • Turnpike Exit 97 then 1½ miles West, then right on Fairgrounds Rd.

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 13

WHAT’S NEW

BUSINESS BRIEFS Here’s a quick rundown on what’s been taking place in your neck of the woods:

WELLINGTON TOWN CENTER BOARDWALK

12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington What do you do when you possess a beautiful lake in the center of town that’s underutilized? If you’re the Village of Wellington, you build a boardwalk. That’s exactly what’s happening as the village recently broke ground on an 800-foot brick boardwalk along Lake Wellington. Cost of the proj-

ect is estimated at $2 million. The lake sits behind the Wellington Community Center, part of the village’s Town Center that includes an amphitheater and Scott’s Place barrierfree playground. When finished in April, the boardwalk will include a dock to give boaters access to Town Center.

TWO TWISTED ITALIANS

100 Sansburys Way, #108, West Palm Beach If you’re tired of the same

old pizza joints dotting the area, you’ll want to sample hearty Italian comfort food from Two Twisted Italians, the latest creation from owner Tommy Caraccia. The family-friendly bistro opened its doors in September in the Shoppes at Southern Palms at the corner of Southern Boulevard and Sansburys Way.

According to Caraccia, who was born in Little Italy and raised in The Bronx, everything is made from scratch, including the family recipes passed down to Caraccia from his mother – meatballs anyone? The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and specializes in tailored catering options. Check out the menu at TwoTwistedItalians.com.

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach Peggy Adams Animal

Rescue League has begun construction on a new Pet Adoption and Humane Education Center, set to open in late 2020. The project is being built on the league’s 13.2-acre site in West Palm Beach. When completed, the rescue league will be able to double the amount of lives rescued, enabling the league to save thousands more dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. “Our goal is to continue making Peggy Adams one of the nation’s leading animal welfare organizations,” said Rich Anderson, executive director and CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

Wellington resident Sergio Mariaca joins nonprofit’s board of directors

DDA associate director accepted into Urban Land Institute leadership study

Wellington resident Sergio A. Mariaca has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of Nonprofits First, whose mission is to strengthening the capacity of fellow Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations to help them succeed and achieve their goals. Mariaca is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst and president of Mariaca Wealth Management, LLC, a Florida-based Registered Investment Advisory Firm in Lake Worth serving the financial and wealth management needs of people and businesses. Mariaca has extensive board experience serving nonprofit organizations including the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Autism Society of America

Teneka James-Feaman, associate director of West Palm Beach’s Downtown Development Authority, has been accepted into the Urban Land Institute Leadership program. It’s an eight-month study focused on educating and preparing emerging leaders to solve South Florida real estate and land issues. The ULI Institute’s key initiatives include educating participants about elements of development such as transportation policies, the role of design and construction, initiatives to address climate vulnerabilities and insight into legal and financial processes. “Teneka’s commitment to the West Palm Beach DDA and her leadership of the Arts & Entertainment District made

and The United Way of Palm Beach County. “We know that we are better equipped to further our mission because of the diverse expertise our board of directors provides,” Sergio A. Mariaca said Jessica Cecere, CEO, Palm Beach County. “Nonprofits First is blessed to have so many active community members like Sergio who are generous with their time and resources.”

her an excellent candidate,” said Julie Medley, executive director for ULI Southeast Florida/ Caribbean. JamesFeaman’s responsibilities include retail Teneka James-Feaman recruitment, developing and implementing business programs and overseeing the DDA’s marketing and public relations department. James-Feaman joined the DDA in 2007.

Page 14 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen

Pumpkin spice in cherry pie? That’s a dessert too far Three years ago at this time of year, I mentioned that I had just gone through an entire day without having a pumpkin spice latte. I wrote that I had also successfully avoided dozens of other seasonal delights: pumpkin spice soup, pumpkin spice marshmallows, pumpkin spice granola, pumpkin spice pancakes, pumpkin spice beer, pumpkin spice donuts, pumpkin spice beef jerky, pumpkin spice potato chips, pumpkin spice ice cream, pumpkin spice crepes, pumpkin spice scones, pumpkin spice bread, pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin spice oatmeal, pumpkin spice syrup, pumpkin spice cheesecake, pumpkin spice hot chocolate, pumpkin spice waffles, pumpkin spice liqueur, pumpkin spice smoothies, pumpkin spice coffee creamer, pumpkin spice french toast, pumpkin spice sticky buns, and a few million others. A fad is usually over by the time everyone has heard of it. Surely, pumpkin spice was as dead as Beanie Babies and bitcoin three years ago. I should know; I lost money on both of them. But, as usual, I was on the wrong side of history. In the store yesterday, I saw pumpkin spice menthol cough drops. It’s hard to imagine a more disgusting flavor than that – other than, say, a pumpkin

spice Tide Pod. But I suppose these are the cough drops to take after you’ve smoked a pack of pumpkin spice cigarettes. Clearly, the trend is not over. Any day now, I expect the reconstituted Spice Girls to rename themselves the Pumpkin Spice Girls so they can double the price of their concert tickets. It is time for the lawmakers to step in and stop this before we lose our taste buds altogether. I’m all for pumpkin spice in a pumpkin pie, and maybe even some additional baked goods. But not all of them. Don’t be

making a pumpkin spice cherry pie. It’s a dessert too far, and it’s just plain wrong. At last year’s Thanksgiving, someone brought an apple pie to my house with a secret ingredient. Cumin. We had to ask him to leave. Sorry about that, Dad, but as you used to say, “My house, my rules.” Try a little harder next year. One day, in the distant future, this trend will finally be over, and in the name of all things good and holy, pumpkin spice – and its loathsome cousin, hazelnut – will go the way of Jell-O ring molds and bell bot-

toms, never to be seen again. When that glorious day comes, we will only taste pumpkin spice once or twice a year in a slice of pie on Thanksgiving or Christmas, the way it was meant to be. I will no longer lie awake at night wondering where it will be misused next. (Pumpkin spice taco shells? Pumpkin spice KFC?) Instead, I will lie awake at night wondering what new spawn of the industrial food complex will start to appear on our store shelves. Pumpkin spice will be replaced by some new flavor – something that seems unique

at first, taken from some food that almost everybody likes once in a while. Food companies will glom onto it and overuse it until it’s in almost everything you touch. Sriracha comes to mind. Lime is another possibility. Cranberry and pomegranate – flavors you would have been hard-pressed to taste outside of their actual namesake fruits a few years ago – are now everywhere. With food science, the possibilities are endless. One day, a guy in a lab coat will say to his boss, “Who doesn’t like a corn dog at the state fair?” and we’ll be off to the flavor races once again. After all, if it’s good at the state fair, why wouldn’t it be good in your coffee? Or as a breakfast cereal? Or a candle? Or a cough drop? Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: A Memoir of Life After the City,” a comic memoir about his move from New York City’s Greenwich Village to a former dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains. His freelance work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Village Voice.

2019/20 SEASON

Inspecting Carol Nov. 14 - Dec. 1 2019

Gypsy Jan.16 - Feb. 2 2020

by Agatha Christie

NOVEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 1, 2019

713 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach www.lakeworthplayhouse.org | 561.586.6410

Witness for the Prosecution Feb. 27 - Mar. 15 2020

Annie April 9 - 26 2020

�

713 Lake Avenue Lake Worth Beach, FL. 33460

561.586.6410 www.lakeworthplayhouse.org �

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 15

‘Hall of Heroes’ exhibit entertains while teaching science behind superpowers HALL OF HEROES / FROM PAGE 1

Photo courtesy of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

Volunteers from area rescues celebrate the final tally of pets that were adopted at the sixth annual Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

195 pets find homes thanks to 6th annual adoption event Nearly 200 pets found their forever home at the sixth annual Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event presented by The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. The annual event was held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the South Florida Fairgrounds and was a collaborative effort of more than 20 local rescue and partner groups dedicated to saving the lives of Palm Beach County animals. Orga-

nized by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, the event has led to 1,500 animals finding permanent homes over the past six years. Thousands of attendees turned out looking for their perfect match. Hundreds of adoptable dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, bunnies, rats, chickens and other pint-sized pets were on site. “The Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event is the largest pet adoption event in Palm Beach County, and we are excited that 195 animals found loving, forever homes at the event!” said Rich Anderson, executive director and CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “This equates to 390 animals’ lives saved because every adopted animal makes room in a shelter for another pet who will not be euthanized due to pet overpopulation.” Some of the animal rescue partners that participated were Amber’s Animal Outreach, Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, East Coast Rabbit Rescue, Forgotten Florida Felines, Great Dane Rescue of South Florida and Heaven’s Gate Senior Dog Sanctuary.

squeezing as hard as she could. Was she a Trainee, Sidekick, Hero or Superhero? “I got Superhero,” she said. She demonstrated. This time she was only a Sidekick. “It’s rigged,” she announced. Sofa Bran, 10, tried to leap a tall building in a single bound by jumping as high as she could to hit a series of illuminated buttons rising up a wall. She registered seven feet. “It’s all very fun,” Ariel Navarro, 11, said. “I only got trainee strength, but it was still fun. The exhibits are all so creative.” Hall of Heroes is geared for students in elementary through high school, but adults will find much to amuse and inform them, too. Four sets with nostalgic props, old TV sets, radios, comic books and posters trace the history of superheroes from the Golden Age of comic books in the 1930s to the Modern Age of graphic novels and epic films.

The exhibits also offer the kind of fun facts that make you exclaim, “I didn’t know that!” Did you know the energy released in a single lightning strike is equal to the food calories in 216 Big Macs? Did you know that in 1955 a tornado scooped up a girl and her pony and dropped them 1,000 feet away? Unharmed? Did you know the first time Clark Kent used a phone booth to change into his Superman costume was on Nov. 28, 1941? That’s when a cartoon called “Mechanical Monsters” was released. In addition to favorite superheroes, the boys and girls of Palmetto Elementary School also had favorite superpowers they’d love to possess. Ariel Navarro would like to move things with his mind: “So I could say, ‘Come here, food,’ and not have to get up and get it.” Sofa Bran wants teleportation: “So I could go to Guatemala, where my grandma is.” Makayla Anicet wants to

IF YOU GO: WHAT: “Hall of Heroes,” a special

interactive exhibit that celebrates and explores the science behind our favorite superheroes.

WHERE: South Florida Science

Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach.

WHEN: The exhibit runs through April 19.

HOURS: The Science Center is

open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

COST: Adults: $17.95; seniors:

$15.95; children 3-12: $13.95; kids under 3: free.

MORE INFO: Call the Science Center at (561) 832-1988 or go online to SFScienceCenter.org.

read minds. Even teachers want superpowers. Judi Ackerman, a teacher with more than 28 years’ experience, didn’t miss a beat. “We teachers think teaching is our superpower,” she said. 

B.S.A. Lawn Service Residential & Commercial Landscaping Your one stop for all your landscaping needs!

Landscape Services Include:  Design, Installation and Maintenance  Mowing  Edging  Sprinkler Repair  Trimming  Pressure Cleaning  Expert Palm Tree Cutting

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

561.601.4902 Pedro Miguel, Owner Licensed & Insured

Cultural Mosaic The Mayhem Poets November 7

Sandi Patty January 17

Steve Malcolm January 31

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts

Buy tickets Online! Box Office 561-993-1160 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430

All dates, artists and programs subject to change.

The Nutcracker December 5

REZA Edge of Illusion January 24

Page 16 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Health Matters

If you are a health professional who would like to submit an article to Health Matters, please send an e-mail to newsdesk@PalmsWestMonthly.com for details.

Guidelines say more women may need breast cancer gene test By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer

WASHINGTON — More women may benefit from gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they’ve already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended in August. At issue are genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. When they’re mutated, the body can’t repair damaged DNA as well, greatly increasing the chances of breast, ovarian and certain other cancers. Gene testing allows affected women to consider steps to lower their risk, such as when actress Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive mastectomy several years ago. Most cancer isn’t caused by BRCA mutations – they account for 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers and 15 percent of ovarian cancers – so the gene tests aren’t for everyone. But mutations cluster in families, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long recommended that doctors screen women who have relatives with BRCA-related cancers and refer those who might benefit from gene testing to a genetic counselor to help them decide. In August, the task force expanded that advice, telling primary care doctors they should also assess women’s risk if:  they previously were

AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac

A technician at Myriad Genetics Salt Lake City loads samples from patients being screened for DNA mutations that can increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. DNA samples are moved from one tray to another by the eight-needle apparatus at left. An expert panel says more women may need the genetic test.

treated for breast or other BRCA-related cancers including ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancers, and now are considered cancer-free.  their ancestry is prone to BRCA mutations, such as Ashkenazi Jewish women. Why screen breast cancer survivors? After all, they already know there’s a risk of recurrence.

Take, for example, someone who had a tumor removed in one breast in their 40s a decade ago, when genetic testing wasn’t as common. Even this many years later, a BRCA test still could reveal if they’re at risk for ovarian cancer – or at higher than usual risk for another tumor in their remaining breast tissue, explained task force

member Dr. Carol Mangione of the University of California, Los Angeles. And it could alert their daughters or other relatives to a potential shared risk. “It’s important to test those people now,” Mangione said. “We need to get the word out to primary care doctors to do this assessment and to make the referrals.” Private insurers follow task force recommendations on what preventive care to cover, some at no out-of-pocket cost under rules from former President Barack Obama’s health care law. The recommendations were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Cancer groups have similar recommendations for BRCA testing, and increasingly urge that the newly diagnosed be tested, too, because the inherited risk can impact choices about surgery and other treatment. Identifying BRCA mutation carriers “can be lifesaving, and should be a part of routine medical care,” Drs. Susan Domchek of the University of Pennsylvania and Mark Robson of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who weren’t involved with the new guidelines, wrote in an editorial accompanying them. But too few high-risk women ever learn if they harbor BRCA mutations, they wrote. For example, cancer groups have long recommended that all ovarian cancer patients be tested, but several studies have found testing is done in less than a third. Don’t skip the genetic counseling, said the task force’s Mangione. BRCA testing can cause anxiety and sometimes gives confusing results, finding mutations that might not be dangerous – things the counselors are trained to interpret. There’s a shortage of genetic counselors, particularly in rural areas, and she said counseling by phone can work. There’s a wide array of gene tests, some that search just for BRCA mutations and others that test dozens of additional genes at the same time. There’s even a direct-to-consumer kit sold by 23andMe – but Domchek and Robson warned it only detects the three mutations found most in women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, not dozens of other mutations.

Please support our local advertisers

BE DEBT FREE IN 24–48 MONTHS! Do you owe more than $10,000 in credit card bills or other debt? Let National Debt Relief resolve your debt for a fraction of what you owe.

One Affordable Monthly Payment

We work with you to set up a single, affordable monthly payment.

No Upfront Fees

You won’t pay a penny until your debt is resolved. .

Resolve Your Debt in 24–48 Months

We’ll resolve your debt as quickly as possible so you can ﬁnally start living the life you want.

SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE.

1-888-572-9579

ACCREDITED BUSINESS ®

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Outside the Neighborhood

Deputies ask man to quit calling about his stolen marijuana

DADE CITY, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man repeatedly called 911 to report that his roommate had stolen his marijuana. A deputy for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office posted a Twitter response to the man’s calls: Stop calling. Deputy Neal Zalva says in the Twitter video that he called the man back to tell him to quit contacting the sheriff’s office about his stolen marijuana. Zalva recorded the video as part of the agency’s #TweetAlong program, which allows viewers to get a behindthe-scenes look at the police work by the deputies. Recreational marijuana use remains illegal in Florida. A sheriff’s office spokesman says no charges were filed against the caller. Sheriff’s office communications director Kevin Doll said they just wanted the man to stop calling about the stolen weed.

Goat rams through sliding glass door, naps inside bathroom CLEVELAND — An Ohio homeowner never envisioned becoming semi-famous because of a goat butting its

way into her home and taking a nap in her bathroom. “This is the most random story in the world,” Jennifer Keathley said, breaking out into laughter. The break-in happened in early October when an escaped ram from a farm several miles away repeatedly butted against a sliding glass door, breaking into the Keathley family home in Ashland County’s Sullivan Township. Keathley’s 18-year-old son, Logan, discovered the goat in the bathroom when he returned home from school to broken glass in the house. Much of the break-in was recorded on the Keathley’s home surveillance camera. Two Ashland County Sheriff’s deputies unsuccessfully tried to coax the ram, named Big Boy, out of the home with carrots, a dog bone and grass. They eventually grabbed him by the horns and dragged him outside where they secured him in a dog cage. Keathley put a message out for a missing goat on a community Facebook page and received a reply with the owner’s name and number. The apologetic owner arrived that evening and, with Keathley’s husband’s help, loaded him onto a livestock trailer for his ride home. The Keathley’s learned their home insurance policy covers damage from bears and deer but not goats. She said she’s

been in touch with the farmer’s insurance company. Despite applications of carpet deodorant and urine neutralizer, she said the odor from Big Boy’s urine still lingers. Asked about her newfound fame, Keithley said: “There’s all these awful stories in the world, people need this.”

Un-bear-able! Cubs get locked in van, honk horn to get out

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Two bear cubs were rescued after they locked themselves in a van and then honked the horn for help. News reports say security technician Jeff Stokely had parked his van outside a customer’s home in Gatlinburg and went to work. Soon he heard a horn honking and realized it was his van. He went back to the van and was surprised when he saw two small bear cubs locked inside and repeatedly hitting the horn. Stokely says the cubs must have climbed in through the driver side door and then locked themselves by hitting the lock button. Stokely took video and photos of the cubs before opening a door to let them out. He says he didn’t see Mama Bear nearby.

AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

Greyhound dogs sprint around a turn during a race at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach. The state voted 69 to 31 percent to pass Amendment 13, which bans the sport beginning on Jan. 1, 2021.

Dog racing supporters challenge amendment constitutionality GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment that voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida, saying the process was unconstitutional. Support Working Animals Inc. and eight greyhound trainers, kennels, transporters and suppliers filed a federal lawsuit in West Palm Beach to overturn the ban. It alleges that the industry will lose businesses and income, along with their heritage and identity. A rival group that supported the ban called the lawsuit “a slap in the face to every voter” and predicted it will be rejected. A tentative date for a trial was set for June 8 by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Under the ban, all tracks must close by January 2021. The lawsuit was filed just under one year after 69 percent of

Florida voters agreed to abolish greyhound racing. The lawsuit alleges procedural problems with the amendment, which was brought to ballot through the Florida Constitutional Revision Commission rather than through Florida’s Legislature. It said under the process that “the majority exercised its unlimited power over a minority group thereby forever depriving them of making a living by the use of their own property in an industry successfully regulated in the State of Florida for almost an entire century.” The lawsuit also alleges that the amendment “creates a mysterious new set of rights” for dogs, because it bans racing dogs but not other animals. The president of the plaintiff’s group, Jennifer Newcome, said the ban will directly affect 3,000 people in Florida and indirectly affect thousands more.

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 17

Woman arrested, asked deputies to test her meth

ATHENS, Ala. — Authorities say an Alabama woman who asked deputies to test her methamphetamine for purity has been arrested on drug charges. The News Courier reports 48-year-old Jennifer Colyne Hall was taken into custody after calling law enforcement dispatch. Limestone County Sheriff’s Office deputy Stephen Young told the newspaper the woman pulled a bag containing methamphetamine from a baby wipes container when deputies arrived and said, “I want this dope tested.” According to authorities, she said she believed it had been tainted with another drug. Young says the woman acknowledged taking the drug, but couldn’t remember when. The newspaper reports Hall was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Squirrels hide more than 200 walnuts under SUV’s hood

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh area couple found out where all their walnuts have gone. It turns out squirrels stored more than 200 of them under the hood of the couple’s SUV. Chris Persic tells KDKA-TV his wife called to say the vehicle smelled like it was burning. When she popped the hood, she found walnuts and grass piled over the engine. They took the SUV to a mechanic who found half a trash can of walnuts under the engine. Persic says there was not any extensive damage. But a squirrel may have chewed through or pulled out the fuel injector hose on his new truck. The Persics have gotten a quote on removing a black walnut tree from their property.

Page 18 • Palms West Monthly • November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

This Month in History Nov. 20, 1620: Peregrine White, the son of William and Susanna White, was born aboard the Mayflower in Massachusetts Bay – the first child to be born of English parents in present-day New England. Nov. 22, 1718: English pirate Edward Teach – better known as “Blackbeard” – was killed during a battle off the Virginia coast. Nov. 26, 1832: Public streetcar service began in New York City. The fare: 12½ cents. Nov. 5, 1872: Suffragist Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote for President Grant. She never paid the fine. Nov. 8, 1892: Former President Grover Cleveland defeated incumbent Benjamin Harrison for the presidency, becoming the first – and, to date, only – chief executive to win non-consecutive terms to the White House.

Pet of the Month

Nov. 28, 1895: The first automobile race took place between Chicago and Waukegan, Ill. Nov. 12, 1954: Ellis Island, the immigration station in New York Harbor, closed after processing more than 20 million immigrants since its opening in 1892. Nov. 14, 1972: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 1000 level for the first time, ending the day at 1003.16. Nov. 10, 1975: The ore-hauling ship Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew of 29 vanished during a storm in Lake Superior. Nov. 18, 1978: California Congressman Leo J. Ryan and four other people were killed in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide by 912 cult members.

Cryptic Quotation

I’m Spencer (A0366041), a 6-month-old male Domestic Shorthair. I might just stare at you when we first meet, but I’ll warm up to you given some time. In fact, I can become quite cuddly once I get used to you. I’m a relatively relaxed kitty, but when I want a toy I will go past and through anything to get it. Once I get to know you I’m sure we’ll be best friends! Interested in adopting this dog or another dog or cat? Visit Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3100 N. Military Tr. in West Palm Beach, or go online to PeggyAdams.org to see available pets currently in need of a forever home.

PET OF THE MONTH SPONSORED BY:

P WDKS RB ABIY PX M LPIK ZOSIMXR LMTRBIO. OBW TBWCSX’R NMIY

MXOAZKIK

XKMI

RZK

NCMTK.

—

DRKQKX

AIPEZR

( This issue’s clue: I=R) Last month’s quote: “I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is much better policy to prophesy after the event has taken place.” — Sir Winston Churchill

UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by Timothy E. Parker

“COLORLESS CLASSICS” by Donna S. Levin ACROSS 1 “Bloom County” penguin 5 Until now 10 Cradle alternative 14 Jot 15 Madrid treasure 16 “This Gun for ___” 17 Dam builder’s advice? 20 “___ are the times…” (Thomas Paine quote) 21 Navigational channel 22 Type of board or joint 25 Sublease, e.g. 26 “The Garden of Earthly Delights” painter 30 One with a flat? 33 Tag line (with “it”) 34 They may be stout 35 Sipowicz of “NYPD Blue,” for one 38 Area just beyond sunset? 42 It takes things to extremes 43 Isinglass 44 Come again, like a nightmare

45 Jazz enthusiast 47 Matzohs lack it 48 Calamari source 51 Court partitions 53 Mame and Em 56 Inclined 60 Rare utterance from Mom? 64 Smallest Great Lake, by volume 65 Contents of some closets 66 1988 U.S. Open loser to Mats 67 Mob or hoop ending 68 Manicurist’s board 69 Gossip column fodder DOWN 1 Crude resource 2 Richard Purdy Wilbur, e.g. 3 Deseret’s state 4 Financial planner’s advice 5 Pitchman’s speech 6 Leftover crumb 7 Nursery rhyme diet

restriction 8 Kerfuffles and foofaraws 9 Biblical attire 10 Heidi’s home 11 Yankees, to the Red Sox 12 “Fame”-ous Cara 13 Picasso’s topper 18 Abstain from 19 Make money the oldfashioned way 23 Biased type? 24 State bird of Louisiana 26 Eight bits 27 Awed responses 28 Winter bird food 29 Computer monitor component, often 31 Nullify 32 Lenten symbol of penitence 35 Caesar’s sidekick 36 Heavy responsibility 37 Saucy 39 Young scamp 40 Secret meetings 41 Zoo leader? 45 Yon partner 46 Sedgwick or Brickell

48 Yegg targets 49 Common dairy quantity 50 Loosen the laces 52 Brownish yellow 54 Perry’s creator 55 Dieter’s milk choice, perhaps 57 Bibliographical notation 58 Vandergelder’s Dolly 59 Bolshevik quarry 61 St. Louis-to-Chicago dir. 62 Ramparts preposition 63 USA alternative

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

Horoscope by Madame Hughes Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Palm Beach County’s wanted fugitives. Felix Cruz, aka Felix Acosta, is a white male born 11-9-80. He is 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and has multiple tattoos. His last known address is S. Crestwood Cr. in Royal Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Failure of Sex Offender to Properly Register Upon Vacating Residence. Felix Cruz Brandon Wilkes is a black male born 11-1098. He is 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His last known address is Lake Rebecca Dr. in West Palm Beach. The suspect is wanted on felony charges of Failure to Appear including Attempt to Commit Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling. Warrants checked on 10-22-2019. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $3,000 reward. Brandon Wilkes

Call CrimeStoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or you can log on to www.crimestopperspbc.com.

Aries (March 21 – April 20) Keep setting yourself up for a good time. Life doesn’t need to stay on track right now. You’re about to find out that the best things happen when we lighten up and allow what’s inside us to lead the way. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) You may have the right to do what you’re doing, but your motives are a little off. I’m not sure you want to examine your reasons for needing to make this point. When and if you do you will totally change your tune. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) You’re going back and forth, hoping for the best and wondering if the beast in your relationship will ever settle down. “Should I stay or should I go” routines are bound to continue for a while. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) You’ve stirred up a hornet’s nest. The side effects of one false move have trickled into the cracks of your dream world. If the fur isn’t flying, give it time. This is bound to upset more than one person.

Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) Trips to nowhere and any opportunity to get out of your head will lead you to people and experiences that expand your sense of self. Don’t even try to be responsible right now; it would be inappropriate. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) Ghosts from the past have stirred up memories that you thought were gone for good. Forgetting is easier when you’ve cleared the forgiveness hurdle. It’s quite evident that you’re still holding a grudge. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) It’s quite clear that someone isn’t about to get over themself. If you’re worried about losing yourself to whatever their problem is, too much has changed for you to fall into that trap ever again. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) You can’t fix this with the same approach that messed it up. Whomever you’re not being open with has no idea where you’re coming from. If you want to change things you need to think about being more direct.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) When the answers don’t come through the regular channels it’s best to look for them elsewhere. You’d just as soon take off on a Vision Quest, but you don’t need to go that far; inside is a good place to start. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) You were nuts to go after this but it worked out in your favor. Raising the bar or trading up has opened the space for people to expect more from you. That’s OK; you’re fully prepared to give this whatever it takes. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) Too many things call you to wonder how you got into this mess. It looks to me like you gave someone more credit than they deserve and are paying a high price for what appears to be one of your most impressive mistakes. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) Meaningful connections have been few and far between. Between your trust issues and the fact that no one interests you, it’s easy to see why. Don’t obsess over it; make the best of being alone.

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Palms West Monthly • November 2019 • Page 19

BUSINESS DIRECTORY HEALTH INSURANCE

 Aetna, United Healthcare & more  $148/mo. premiums or less  Call for FREE quote! Healthcare Solutions

asagman@myhst.com

$55 off

LOW COST!

Online at: DiscountHealthInsurance.info

YOUR NEXT SERVICE

AJ SAGMAN

480.482.9949

Offer for plumbing or drain cleaning service only. Valid at participating locations. One discount per visit. Present to technician at time of service.

We Believe You Can Start Your Career HERE!!

24 Hours / 7 Days Free estimates

 Flexible Hours  Education Program • Tuition Assistance Learn more at ArchwaysToOpportunity.com

 Career Growth  Free Meals Commercial/Residential Licensed & Insured “Established in 1984” in Palm Beach County Certified Pressure Cleaning & Painting Contractor

FREE ESTIMATES!

Apply Now

& Painting Inc.

Text “Apply” to (561) 202-4038 or to 36453 mcdonalds.com/careers

J&B Pressure Cleaning

All Types of Pressure Cleaning: Chemical Roof Cleaning • Houses Driveways • Patios • Interior/Exterior Painting MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT!

BUTCH 309-6975 JBPressureCleaningAndPainting.com • (561)

4275 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite E • WPB • 561.478.3020 One block east of Military Trail behind Arby’s • lbuwpb@lbugroup.com

( Cell)

CHANDELIERS • LIGHT BULBS • FANS • LED’S • BALLASTS

Lic #U-21552

2nd Generation Master Plumber

ED HEBERT PLUMBING Serving the Western Communities for more than 30 years.

Michelle Tukachinsky

School of Piano 561.827.8143

Piano & Keyboard Instruction Ages 4 to Adult All Levels | StrictlyPiano.com

 Complete Bathrooms  Garbage Disposals  Water Heaters  Plumbing Installs & Repairs  Sewer & Drain Cleaning

We Show Up!

855-727-0871

Our high-quality Full Spectrum CBD Rich Hemp Oil can bring balance, longevity and wellness to your life.

• Reduce Anxiety

• Improve Inflammatory Response

• Lower Stress

• Improve Focus

• Relieve Sleeplessness

• Special Hemp/CBD Oil for PETS as well

• Manage Chronic Pain

Licensed & Insured • CFCO39984

100% SATISFACTION

Mention this ad to receive

20 OFF New Water Heater

- or -

Money Back Guarantee!

10 OFF Service Call

844-956-0880 Why Buy Amberwing Organics By NJ Farms CBD Oil? - USA Grown, Not Overseas (Wisconsin / Minnesota)

Offers may not be combined.

ABREGO

ELECTRIC

SERVING ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS

561.452.3442

BROOKLYN BAGEL

1 Dozen Bagels!

ffering Now O I-FI! FREE W

Royal Palm Beach • 11955 Southern Blvd. • 561.429.5895 West Palm Beach • 2076 Haverhill Rd. • 561.689.1917

in the heart of wellington.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

13873 Wellington Trace, B-9, Wellington • 784-5501

- Environmentally Friendly Extraction - MCT Oil Base, All Natural

WELLINGTON

125 S. State Rd. 7, Suite 104 561.422.3305

ROYAL PALM BEACH

1128 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. 561.798.6245

Professional Care Coordinators LLC A Homemaker and Companion Service

Passion for People

with this ad

Serving Breakfast & Lunch 5:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

- Lab Tested - Organic Farming Techniques

We Pack it We Ship it We Guarantee it! We are the EXPERTS

Residential • Commercial • New Construction Remodeling • Home Generator Installation Landscape Lighting Renan Abrego Owner • Lic. # J-17605

33%

CBD Can Help People & Pets

561.790.7053 $

CALL NOW TO SAVE OVER

561-472-9696

2155 Wellington Green Dr. Wellington, Florida

SELL YOUR SERVICE In Palms West Monthly’s Business Directory Call 329-5593 for more information.

 Companionship  Meal Preparation  Light Housekeeping  Doctors’ Appts.  Shopping Assistance

ProfessionalCareCoordinators.com Reg. #234662

Call today to speak to one of our Coordinators

561.557.4192

Page 20 â&#x20AC;˘ Palms West Monthly â&#x20AC;˘ November 2019

Read us online at PalmsWestMonthly.com

Get Your Free Flu Shot. Protect yourself and your family. Drop by to get your shot, and receive a $50 coupon toward an online urgent care visit.

*While supplies last. For patients ages 4 and up. Offer is not contingent upon receiving additional services at any Baptist Health facility.

10520 Forest Hill Blvd. Open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. BaptistHealth.net/UrgentCare