Page 24 - Boca ViewPointe - February '21

Page 24, Viewpointe February 2021

Our 50th Wedding Anniversary

By Jack Kulick We left from Miami airport and flew to New York Next was Australia where we spent about 5 days.
to spend two days with our family. We went to the Four Next was New Zealand where we spent another 5 days.
It was April 29, Seasons for dinner, and my daughter and son-in-law felt We enjoyed going to a sheep farm to watch them shearing
1995 when my wife and we should go in style so they rented a limo for the evening. the sheep. It amazed us how many geysers we came across
I celebrated our 50th The evening was terrific. in the city streets. We were also amazed by how many
Wedding Anniversary. Next stop was Dallas, Texas, where we took on other shops were run and possibly owned by Japanese.
Our daughter said she passengers and refueled before heading to Los Angeles New Zealand is known as “Opal Country”. Naturally
was going to make us a where we spent a few days with our niece Maud. Maud I bought my wife one as a memento of this trip.
beautiful party to help was the right hand girl to an independent producer and so Well before you know it, the time had gone by and we
celebrate that day. I said she knew many people in the film industry. She took us were on our way home.
“no way, this day belongs to dinner at a popular eating place, “Spagos” where we I left out many other things which occurred to us along
to only your mother and me.” were introduced to some people in the industry. Among the way, but it left us with fond memories.
I decided to plan something spectacular for us. For them were Shirley MacLaine and Meryl Streep. We were Now, I am the only one left to treasure those days. My
most of our life we did a lot of traveling to a good part of in our glory. wife passed away on July 23, 2002.
the world. We’d been through Europe, parts of Asia, South From there, we flew to Hawaii and spent only days
America, Africa, many of the Islands, etc. so I decided there because we had been there once before. Jack Kulick, former Cortina resident. 
that we should go someplace we had never been before. Next was the Fiji Island where we spent a few days.

Heart Health Edgewater At Boca Pointe Residents

Submitted by Stratford Court

February is American Heart Month. It’s an occasion to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
focus attention on the importance of fighting cardiovascular
disease and an opportunity to educate people about its risk Alice Struhl was among I made the most amazing friends and the staff is absolutely
factors, its various warning signs, and lifesaving emergency some of the first residents incredible.”
response techniques. to receive the COVID-19 Her apartment has a beautiful view of the lake and she
But keeping your own heart healthy is an every month vaccine at Edgewater at Boca never has to worry about the nuisances of home repairs and
affair. For the most part, lowering your risks of heart disease Pointe, an Acts-Retirement maintenance. Alice says she couldn’t be happier. “I have
is a matter of common sense. Here are steps you can take: Life Community, in January. everything I need right here,” she added, “Two bedrooms, a
• Watch your weight. People who have excessive body fat “I opened my apartment laundry room, huge pantry, plenty of storage. Very easy to
are more likely to develop heart disease or stroke even if they front door and they gave me clean, very easy to live in. It’s quiet, very bright, peaceful and
have no other risk factors. If you are overweight, set your sights the vaccine,” Alice said, “You I have fabulous neighbors. It’s the perfect apartment.”
on losing weight gradually, just one or two pounds a week. know what it’s called, room “It’s very special living here,” Alice explained, “I knew
• Exercise regularly. Besides weight control, exercise service! No car, no line, no right away walking in [to the community], the caring, loving,
may help relieve tension and help control cigarette smoking, drama! What could have been and kindness. I feel like I planned my future and have such
high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes. The better? It was incredible!” Alice Struhl peace of mind. My children feel the same way. I know this
American Heart Association recommends aerobic exercises The 82-year-old widow is the best decision I have ever made.”
such as swimming and walking at moderate intensity 30-60 lived at Boca Pointe and moved to her Edgewater community To learn more about Edgewater or schedule a personal
minutes at a time at least three-to-four times a week. two years ago. “I am so grateful to be living here at Edgewater. tour, you can call (954) 388-0144. 
• Manage your cholesterol. A diet low in saturated fats—
one that features vegetables and fruits, lean meats, low- or no-
fat dairy products, and a variety of grain products like bread,
cereal, rice, and pasta—can help you keep your cholesterol Attention Dog Owners
under control. A good diet may not be enough. Make sure you
take an annual cholesterol test. It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog. It’s the law.
• Stop smoking. If you need another reason to quit Some of you have been negligent in doing so.
smoking, here it is: cigarette smoking is a major risk factor Please keep our Boca Pointe Community beautiful!
for heart disease and stroke. If you need help quitting, join a
smoking cessation program.
Remember that keeping your heart healthy is a team
effort. Involve family members and Sunrise team members B’H
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8573, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern
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