Page 16 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - February '21

Page 16, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Be My Virtual Valentine!

2021 Connections Virtual Gala will help with the many programs family-centered, supportive
“Hearts & Hands” Today And and services we provide to our environment. In addition to
students and families. With only 70
its elementary, middle- and
Into The Future percent of education costs provided high school-aged curriculum
through state and federal sources, – aligned strictly with state
Feb. 13 we rely on our generous friends standards and the Florida
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches to fund the gap. Your donations state standards access points –
will host its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands”- directly support a specially trained Connections Education Center
Today and Into the Future virtually this year on Feb. 13 and uniquely qualified team of teachers, therapists, fitness of the Palm Beaches offers a nurturing, stimulating
at 7 p.m. This gala celebrates the students at Connections specialists and medical professionals to maximize each aftercare program; an exclusive water safety aquatics
and raises much needed funds to continue to provide child’s potential through an individual, evidence-based program, and a vocational, workforce program armed
the highest quality programs to individuals with autism educational program that builds academic, social and with strong community business partners opening doors
spectrum disorder and related disabilities. The COVID-19 vocational skills.” to help prepare its young adult students with real-world
pandemic has negatively affected students of Connections About Connections Education Center Of The Palm experiences, for life after graduation.
and has exposed the vulnerability of the school’s families Beaches To learn more about Connections Education Center of
to meet basic survival needs including food, clothing, Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches the Palm Beaches, and/or make a donation, please call
housing, and connectivity. has a growing, ongoing waiting list for parents eager to (561) 328-6044, or visit www.connectedpb.com.
Honorary cochairs of the event are Carol Kaufman, join the school’s state of the art techniques and warm,
Kathy Edenzon and Aura Ortiz. Michael Williams, news
anchor at WPTV News Channel 5 will serve as master Exchangettes Of The Northern Palm
of ceremonies and share with guests the important work
Connections is doing for the lives of so many families in
our community. Beaches Hold Successful Fundraiser
Guests, both young and young-at-heart, will be treated
to entertainment by Karl Koppertop, a popular magician
during the night’s festivities. There will also be a special At Wyndham Grand
video presentation. It will feature how our programs and
supporters have affected the lives of our families.
A special part of the evening’s virtual program will be Submitted by Doris
the recognition of outstanding members of the community Karlik and Dawn
who graciously give of their time, talents and treasures Darby
to benefit the families of Connections. The Champion The Exchangettes
of Children Award will be given to three remarkable Club of the Northern
honorees: Bruce Qvale and The Qvale Auto Group, Irwin Palm Beaches held
and Frances Edenzon, and Pamela Ludwick. a fashion show and
Tickets to the virtual “Hearts & Hands” Gala are $25 brunch on Nov. 14,
and with a $50 donation/ticket, guests will also receive a 2020 at the Wyndman
Valentine’s Gift Box sent to their home. Please R.S.V.P. Grand Hotel in Jupiter,
to receive your private virtual event link. Call (561) 328- at Harborside Place.
6044 or email events@connectedpb.com. To learn more The theme this year Karen Kraatz, Doris Karlik, Judy Pierman and Janet
about this event and/or sponsorship opportunities visit was “You Look Kozikowski
www.connectedpb.com. Marvelous in A Hat!”
“The funds raised at this event are needed more than It was carried out by Linda Gore (president) and
ever,” said Debra Johnson, CEO/principal of Connections 129 attendees in a husband Gerald Gore
Education Center of the Palm Beaches. “Your donation variety of hats.
Linda Leet chaired the event with fashions from Chicos,
Patchingtons, Evelyn and Arthur and J McLaughlin.
Wreaths Across President Linda Gore welcomed the group; Kieter
Martinson performed the emcee duties, followed by the
America invocation and pledge of allegiance to the flag by Doris
Karlik. Attendees won door prizes, raffle baskets and the
grand prize of a $500 money hat.
Two club members were included as models: Joan Mills
Members of GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman’s and Gail Wekenmann. For further information call Linda
Club participated in Wreaths Across America at the Leet at (561) 601-8170. Sanda Tuttle and Fran Hancock
South Florida National Cemetery on Dec. 19, 2020.
Remembrance wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves
across the nation to remember and honor veterans and to
teach children the value of freedom.

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