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The Planet’s Challenges Are Escalating

By Steve Handwerker million yet to be discovered. It is also known that many practicing climate-smart conservation can help sustain
of these plants and animals are in decline with many more and recover wildlife species. Working to ensure that wild
W h a t r e g i o n s a r e in danger of disappearing altogether. This global diversity plants and animals not only survive but thrive in the face
critical for our survival as crisis is starkly reflected in the International Union for of these growing challenges is part of the commitment
a species? From Borneo to Conservation of Nature’s RED LIST of threatened species each of us can make!!
the Andes and north to south which shows more than 31,000 species threatened with
pole, the earth’s plants and extinction globally and records indicate that 900 have Dr. Steven E. Handwerker is a Board Certified
animals desperately cling to already vanished. Worldwide 63% of all seed plants are Licensed Psychologist in four states (NY, FL, SD, VT)
shrinking habitats and the at risk whereby they are at the top of the list of threatened still in practice after 40 years counseling individuals,
threat of extinction. This is life forms, while 14% of bird species face extinction. families and groups worldwide. He is a Supreme Court
a global biodiversity crisis crying out for OUR action. There are estimates that 1 million species world wide are Family Mediator and is a member of the Professional
The FORESTS, THE RAIN FORESTS, are crucial for our threatened with extinction in the coming decades. The and Scientific Board of the National Center for Crisis
survival. Believe it or not, only about 1.8 million species species diversity increases from the poles to the equator. Management a part of Homeland Security. He has
(National Wildlife Foundation) have been discovered Tropical forests are very important biologically as their lectured at the American Psychological Association
so far but there are from 3 to 100 million, with about 8 rich genetic and ecological variation make them vital International Conventions for over 20 years sharing
for humanity. These species his experience to students and colleagues across 150
are highly specialized and
programs. Dr. Handwerker is committed to the protection
THE GIVING TRAIN interdependent as their of our environment and the conservation of the precious
and limited resources of the ecosystems that comprise
ecosystems that seek
balance are crucial for our living planet, our home. 
The Giving Train is coming! Stay tuned for exciting humanity. This makes these
species highly vulnerable to
information about this new Pap Corps program to The most significant Exercise And
ecosystem imbalances.
Support the Next Survivor! source of ecosystem
footprint. Humans threaten Senior Athletes
imbalance is the human

this balance due to habitat
destruction, unnecessary Submitted by Stratford Court
developments (over
construction/greed) and Some of the nation’s best athletes are not highly
conspicuous consumption paid young baseball or basketball stars. They are senior
and use of products that competitors who exercise for the love of it and are setting
endeavor wide tracts of records in the pool, on the slopes, and on the track. Many
natural resources. One of these champions are blessed with good genes, but they
example is the human also demonstrate that a positive attitude and a healthy
appetite for palm oil for lifestyle can go a long way in determining how long a
cookies and cosmetics person can stay active.
which is destroying the Some famous senior champions include:
dwindling forests of Borneo • Sister Marion Irvine, a Dominican nun from San
and Sumatra. The massive Francisco. Sister Marion quit smoking in her late forties
destruction of nature for and discovered a talent for running. In 1984, she became
human use underlies the the only woman over 50 to ever qualify for the U.S.
global biodiversity crisis. Olympic Marathon Trials and continues to set records
Today we can witness twenty years later.
changes in the global • Gus Langer, a retired engineer and high school
environmental conditions teacher. When the 91-year-old was inducted into the
impacting our ecosystems International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1995, he had
and undermining many set 185 world records and 329 national records.
conservation approaches • Leonore McDaniels, a Virginia housewife. At the

A copy of the Official State Registration and financial information for The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research® a Florida- especially with species on National Masters Track and Field Championships in
based non-profit corporation (Registration Number CH2450), may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-
free 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352) within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or the move in response to Boston in 2003, McDaniels set women’s 75-80 world
recommendation by the state. climate shifts. The antidote records in the high jump, triple jump, and pole vault in a
The Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research, Inc., DBA The Pap Corps Champions For Cancer Research®, and DBA The Pap
Corps, is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization, under section 501(c)(3). Our federal tax identification number is 65- resides within each of our single day.
0171014.
grasps!! Investing in and All seniors can take inspiration from these senior
champions and set some personal records of your own.
Begin by asking your doctor to give you a clean bill
of health and then set reasonable goals and build your
strength and endurance gradually. You will soon find that
you are looking better and feeling better than you have in
years.
Get Your Exercise Program off the Ground
Boca Resort & Beach Office Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn wrote
Direct: 561-213-2720 1200 North Federal Hwy., Suite #111 the foreword to Exercise: A Guide from the National

Fax: 954-596-1461 Boca Raton, Florida 33432 Institute on Aging. It’s an excellent manual, available in
print and online, for anyone who wants to take those first
steps toward an active lifestyle. Visit http://www.nia.nih.
Arlene Yablin, PA gov/exercisebook// or write NIA Information Center, P.O.
Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057. 

Condolences

We regret to inform you that the
following Boca Pointe resident and
Club member has passed away:
Roslyn Tannenbaum was a resident
of Boca Pointe since 1986 as well as
an equity member in good standing.
She resided in The Palms. 
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