Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - December '19

Page 12, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
American Business Women’s Association

Hosts Its Monthly Dinner Meeting/Program

Wednesday, Dec. 11 for a great meal, networking, and spreading cheer to friends and located at 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Embassy Suites Hotel, Palm new acquaintances. We will be taking donations for Operation For directions to the hotel, contact the Embassy Suites Hotel at
(561) 622-1000.
Care for Heroes. Operation Care for Heroes collects and ships
Beach Gardens care packages to our troops serving in Afghanistan and other The mission of the American Business Women’s Association
war zones. Collection items include Quest protein bars, ground
is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations
coffee – Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks, Nature Valley Granola and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and
The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Bars (without chocolate), nuts, beef jerky, snack size SunChips others grow personally and professionally through leadership,
Business Women’s Association will host its monthly meeting or potato chips, men’s deodorant, men’s disposable razors, baby education, networking support, and national recognition.
on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Palm Beach Gardens Embassy wipes, toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste and hand sanitizer. For more information on the American Business Women’s
Suites Hotel. Networking will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with All are welcome to attend. Bring a wrapped gift of $15 to $20 Association, feel free to contact Chapter President, Loretta
dinner/program at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Guests are welcome value to participate in our Secret Santa game. Remy at (561) 317-3227 (or Loretta.spalady@gmail.com).
as we dedicate this meeting toward veterans. To make reservations or for more information, contact Website: https://northernpalmbeach.abwa.org/.
December is all about parties and giving back. Come join us Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694. The Embassy Suites Hotel is
Northern Notes

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By Katie Roundtree, Finally, free floating plants are not anchored to any soil body and cause major problems for fish and wildlife habitat,
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Northern Palm Beach and duckweed are examples of these kinds of plants. Floating (Source: University of Florida IFAS)
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