Page 5 - Waterways - October '19

Waterways, Page 5
PBGGC Looks Forward To New Meeting Place

And Interesting Speakers

The Palm Beach an extension agent and flower arranging, etc. The topics always change but
Gardens Garden Club works for Palm Beach are subjects that encourage a mixture of interests and
(PBGGC) is making County in environmental discussions. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month
some changes in location, horticulture. Having through May, and all are welcome to attend. Please contact
officers, and different spoken twice before to Carol Davis, president, by email: carolhd48@gmail.com
speakers than in the past the club several years or by phone: (561) 319-0981 for more information.
years. Carol Davis has ago, she always brought
again volunteered to be interesting topics to
president, Jan Warshauer share. The members are
will move to secretary, excited to have her return
and Jane Turner will be and discuss pertinent
the new treasurer of the subjects.
club. The Palm Beach
Another change Gardens Garden Club is
will be the location of Carol Davis returns as a member of District X. Palm Beach Gardens Garden
meetings. The club will president of the Palm Beach PBGGC is also under Club’s sponsorship can be
use the meeting room at Gardens Garden Club after the umbrella of the readily seen on the Gold Star
the Palm Beach County serving as vice president Florida Federation of Memorial Marker dedicated on
L ibra ry’s Garde ns for the past three years and Garden Clubs and the Memorial Day 2019 in Kelsey
Branch from 7 to 8:30 president four years prior. National Garden Clubs. Park, Lake Park.
p.m. starting on Oct. 2. In addition it belongs to
The library is at 11303 Campus Drive near the Eissey Mounts Botanical Gardens. While monthly meetings are
Campus of Palm Beach State College. However the ways of educating its members and socializing, the club
holiday gathering will be at the home of a member for a uses its money raised through dues and fundraising, to
potluck dinner on Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The January donate money for scholarships such as FFGC’s scholarship
through May meetings will resume at the library at 7 p.m. fund and the FFGC’s Wekiva camp. The new meeting location will be the Palm Beach County
The next meeting of the PBGGC will be Nov. 6, at The garden club is open to anyone wanting to learn Library/Gardens Branch near the Palm Beach State College
the library with guest speaker, Laurie Albrecht. She is more about gardening, the environment, helpful insects, off PGA Boulevard.

Komen Florida Names T.A. Walker from page 1 Race Day Schedule Includes: Registration: Visit komenflorida.org/race. Registration
5:30 a.m. Race Day Registration opens at Palm Beach fees start at: $25 for adults and survivors; $10 for youth
In addition to his role as Race Chair, Walker uses his Post Centennial Park (South Flagler Drive (under 18); and $45 for virtual participation. Adult and
education, expertise, and extensive media experience to between Evernia Street and Fern Street) survivor fees will increase by $10 starting Oct. 2. All fees
assist the organization as it helps the 13,728 women in 7 a.m. Main Stage Program begins at Meyer will go up an additional $5 the day of race.
Florida diagnosed with breast cancer annually, the 2,704 Amphitheatre Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the race
who lose their battles and the countless others who are yet 7 to 9 a.m. Survivor Café Open will provide screenings, treatment and education in Palm
to be affected. 7:30 a.m. Women’s and Men’s 5K USATF Run (3.1 miles) Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
“While the numbers seem staggering, they are steadily 8:15 a.m. Runner’s Awards Ceremony and Local programs funded include Bethesda Women’s
improving,” Walker continued. “Komen is the first Entertainment at Meyer Amphitheatre Health Center, Caridad Center, Department of Health-
responders to breast cancer and in the last year has expanded 8:30 a.m. Acknowledgements/Entertainment at Broward County, Florida Community Health Centers,
its Treatment Assistance Program so patients do not have to Meyer Amphitheatre Genesis Community Health, Lakeside Medical Center,
choose between treatment or food on the table, has enacted a 9 a.m. Warrior/Survivor Recognition Ceremony and Martin Memorial Health Systems. Last year 45,219
county-wide Community Breast Health Navigation program at Meyer Amphitheatre local individuals learned about breast cancer including
that reached 2,000 women in its first year in Delray Beach 9:30 a.m. 5K Walk (3.1 miles) and 1-mile Family Fun Run 24 who were diagnosed; 749 benefited from diagnostic
alone, and is working to advocate for better health care and 10:15 a.m. Kids T-Shirt Art Contest Awards at Meyer services such as clinical exams, diagnostic ultrasounds,
health care options for Florida women. I have seen firsthand Amphitheatre and biopsies; 77 received patient navigation services; and
that with timely access to care, we can reduce breast cancer 10:30 a.m. Tots Run for the Cure (ages 5 and under) at 978 received a screening mammogram.
deaths by as much as one-third.” Flagler and Evernia near Kid Zone The national presenting sponsor of the 2020 Komen
The 2020 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the 10:45 a.m. Kids Run for the Cure (ages 6 to 12) at South Florida Race for the Cure is Bank of America. Local
Cure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Flagler and Evernia near Kid Zone sponsors as of the date of this release include presenting
Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. 11 a.m. Event concludes sponsor, South Florida Ford Dealers, Hubbard Radio
West Palm Beach, 97.9 WRMF, New Country 103.1,
Open 7 Days a Week X102.3, Sunny 107.9, Party 96.3, 850 WFTL and Fox
Sports 640 South Florida, WPTV, University of Miami
7:30aM - 6:00pM Health System, Tropical Shipping, Good Samaritan
Breast Institute, FPL, Comcast, Macy’s, Florida Cancer
Car WaSh Specialists, Office Depot, Zebedee Productions, Lesser,
Lesser, Landy & Smith, Dunkin’ and Mobil Holmes.
FrEE VaCuuMS To learn more, email race@komenflorida.org, or visit
komenflorida.org/race.
About Susan G. Komen And Komen South Florida
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer
organization, funding more breast cancer research than
any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to
those facing the disease. Komen Florida is working
to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the
local community. Through events like the Komen South
Florida Race for the Cure , Komen Florida has invested
®
over $14 million in community breast health programs in
Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties
and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million
Located At Blue Heron invested globally in research. For more information, call
And Broadway Across 561-429-8693 (561) 514-3020 or visit www.komenflorida.org.
From Walgreen’s
www.blueheroncarwash.com

Only $4.00 OFF Only $5.00 OFF Only
$3.00 OFF $14.00 $18.00 $25.00
“Lava Luster” “Full Service Works Wash” “Meguiar’s Express Wax” Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing
Palm Beach County and is a privately
Four Step Paint Protection Includes “THE WORKS” Exterior Wash • Towel Dry • Tire Shine Includes “FULL SERVICE WORKS WASH” owned and managed company.
Captain’s is committed to providing
Exterior Wash • Simonize Hot Wax RainX Protectant • Dust Dash/Console • Interior Vacuumed & Windows • Enriches Paint For A Brilliant Shine dependable, reliable and professional
• ArmorAll Extreme Shine • Lava Foam ground transportation to and from all
• RainX Protectant • Buff & Dry • Tire Shine Cleaned By Our Staff • Air Fragrance • Reg. Price $22.00 Tax Included. Canauba and Polymer UV Protection • Reg. Price $30.00 Tax Included. South Florida Airports and Seaports.
• Free Self Vacuum • Reg. Price $17 Tax Included. PBCVH212
With Coupon Only • Limited Time Offer Large S.U.Vs Add $3.00 • With Coupon Only • Limited Time Offer Large S.U.Vs Add $5.00 • With Coupon Only • Limited Time Offer To reserve your vehicle:
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com