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the Lego Club as part of the Insurance, Infante and Company, Mr. and Mrs. James Kay, Mr. To learn more about Connections Education Center of the
school’s aftercare program. and Mrs. Jonathan MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. William Owens, Palm Beaches, make a donation, or schedule a tour please call
Alex Price, national director Pediatric Partners, Gary Purucker, Jeanette Ristau, Mr. and Mrs. (561) 328-6044, or visit, www.connectedpb.com.
of community investment for Jeff Robbins and Charles Zambrano.
the Office Depot Corporation About Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches Photos by Remelyn La Penia
was also an honoree for Office Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches has a
Depot Foundation’s support growing, ongoing wait list for parents eager to join the school’s
of the children at Connections state of the art techniques and warm, family-centered, supportive
and helping to empower environment. In addition to its elementary, middle- and high
the school’s programs. The school-aged curriculum – aligned strictly with State Standards
fourth honoree was James S. Ted Coppola and Barbara Rich and the Florida State Standards Access Points – Connections
Gavrilos, CEO, The Education Education Center of the Palm Beaches offers a nurturing,
Foundation of Palm Beach stimulating aftercare program, an exclusive water safety aquatics
County which serves the needs program, and a vocational, workforce program armed with
of nearly 200,000 students in strong community business partners opening doors to help
the nation’s 11th largest school prepare its young adult students with real-world experiences, Brenda McGarrity, Treena Kathy Edenzon and Carol
district and raises funds and for life after graduation. Catalfamo, Chuck McGarrity Kaufman
awards grants to teachers to
support classroom excellence
and innovation.
“We are so thankful to
all of our donors, volunteers Michael and Leisa Williams
and Board of Directors that
continue to help the students and families at Connections,” said
Debra Johnson, executive director/principal of Connections.
“Those who supported this year’s gala demonstrated their
commitment as a vital part of the many hardworking hands and Bruce Qvale, Treena Frankie and Irwin Edenzon
caring hearts it takes to support individuals with autism spectrum Catalfamo, Corrine Qvale
disorder as they grow and thrive.” James Gavrilos, Debra Johnson, Alex Price
Sponsors of the 2020 Connections Gala “Hearts and Hands”
include: Koppelman Family
Foundation, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Celedinas, Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Clift, Margaret Donnelley,
James Donohue, Gunther
Motors, Nancy Kyle and Jack
Fraser, Qvale Auto Group,
Blackhorse Foundation, Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Edelman,
Mary Jo Heller, Henderson Don and Eileen Smith Laurie Robbins, Brent Robbins, Christine Cook, Jeff Robbins Orlando Ortiz, Aura Ortiz, Ron Parr, Deb Parr, Natalie Ortiz

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More than 400 guests attended Palm Beach Zoo & the zoo’s mission of inspiring people to act on behalf of Sassy, the zoo’s orphan Florida panther, swallow-tail kites
Conservation Society’s annual Tropical Safari Gala on wildlife and the natural world. and Florida’s coral reef. Tropical Safari honored longtime
Jan. 31, on the lush, tropical grounds of Palm Beach Zoo. The gala supports the zoo’s global efforts to preserve
Michele Kessler, chairman of the zoo’s board of directors, the planet’s most threatened species and habitats, including Fundraising Events on page 16
and Thomas C. Quick, board member, served as chairmen
of the Tropical Safari Gala that raised a record-breaking
$1.8 million for Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.
Honorary Chairmen were Greg, Julie, and Mike Connors. Open 7 Days a Week
Tropical Safari Gala began with a cocktail reception, 7:30aM - 6:00pM
followed by an haute
cuisine dining experience, a
lively auction and dancing Car WaSh
to Sultans of Swing. The
gala connected guests to FrEE VaCuuMS
some of the zoo’s most
notable denizens. Animal
encounters included a
welcome from Wilbur, the
Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth,
an evening stroll by the
zoo’s flock of flamingos,
Priscilla, the African
crested porcupine, and
an avian flyover by two
macaws, all in support of Eileen and Jack Connors
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