Page 6 - Boca Club News - March '21

Page 6, Boca Club News

Boca Happenings

Boca Raton Public Library

Library Unveils New This is the second StoryWalk in the city. The first StoryWalk StoryWalk is the perfect place for the whole family to
StoryWalk at Serenoa opened in July 2020 at the Pondhawk Natural Area adjacent to explore a local landmark and enjoy outdoor activities. The
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StoryWalk at Serenoa Glade Preserve is easily accessible for
the Spanish River Library. A different book will be displayed
Glade Preserve in Boca at each StoryWalk every two months to keep both StoryWalk people of all ages from the George Snow Park parking lot at
learning experiences fresh and exciting. 1101 NW 15th Street in Boca.
The Boca Raton Public Library has announced the addition The first book at the Serenoa Glade Preserve StoryWalk
of a StoryWalk to the Serenoa Glade Preserve at George Snow is titled “Dancing Feet!,” by Lindsey Craig, with illustrations Library Presents Stunning
Park in Boca. StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity that by Marc Brown. Craig’s rollicking text features funny sound Free Photography Exhibit:
places a children’s storybook along a popular walking route in words (Tippity! Creepity! Stompity! Thumpity!), dancing
the community. The Serenoa StoryWalk will highlight books at animals, and a singsong beat, while Brown’s artwork is bright, FAU Student’s “Into the Blue”
easily viewable heights for young children up to five years old. textured and joyful, a collage of simple shapes for kids to find
and name. The Boca Raton
StoryWalk was brought to Boca Raton through funding Public Library’s new
Levis JCC Offers from page 1 from Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library to help build photography exhibit,
children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy “Into the Blue,” by Max
who have special needs,” said Randy Colman, Executive activity. The Friends is a non-profit volunteer and membership Blakesberg, is the result
Director of the Levis JCC. “The Schwedelson Special organization dedicated to supporting the Boca Raton Public of this creative FAU
Needs department is well-established. We’re here for our Library’s literacy programs and to increasing awareness of student’s travels around
community – we’re right here in your backyard – and the Library’s educational and recreational contributions to the the globe to capture
through the generosity of donors, corporate partners and local community. The national StoryWalk Project was created intimate moments in
community partners, we are excited that our Schwedelson by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in some of the most remote
Special Needs Department continues to grow, adding new collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. places on Earth. His goal
and innovative programs.” is to express his passion
During the past year, the effects of the COVID-19 for photography through
pandemic were especially challenging for families who compelling imagery that
have children with special needs, who may not necessarily educates and provides
adapt well (or at all) to virtual learning, and who miss out on insight into the natural
therapies and other activities because they are unable to wear world in which we live.
masks for long periods of time. The Levis JCC made sure The free exhibit
that, whenever possible, in-person programs were available, is being held in the
including: Camp Kavod Summer Camp (in partnership with Visitors to the Art in
We Rock the Spectrum); an After-School Program, and the Public Places area of
Schwedelson Sunday Social Scene programs, which ensure the Downtown Library.
socializing and interaction for adults of all ages who have Currently a student
special needs. at Florida Atlantic
“It’s never been clearer to me how crucial our programs University, Blakesberg
are to our participants than during this time of isolation due has a passion for the
to COVID,” said Ali Landman, Director of the Schwedelson ocean and outdoors. He
Special Needs Department. “We knew we needed to find began his photographic
a way to present as many of our programs in-person as journey nearly a decade
possible, and I am grateful for the support of the Levis JCC ago when his parents
leadership and our amazing community partners who helped encouraged him to bring
make that possible.” a camera everywhere
The department’s programs include the following (learn he went. He captured
more online at www.levisjcc.org/special): anything and everything around him while learning about
• Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod -Year Round. A program composition, lighting and subjective beauty. You can see
for campers ages 3-22, featuring typical camp activities on more of his work at www.maxblakesberg.com.
campus and in community settings, with a focus on having “Into the Blue” a free exhibit, will run through March
fun while acquiring vital life skills. Includes eight-week 27th at the Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Avenue. It is
summer program, two winter and two spring camps. open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm.
• Fit & Fun Sports. Sports and fitness program in which
skilled coaches and high school volunteers assist participants
ages 3-22 in achieving success.
• Paul Markhoff Otzar Sunday School. A Judaic
educational program for students grades K-12 that fosters Save Up To WE ARE
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• Saturday Play at the J. Children ages 3+ participate OPEN
in a well-supervised, structured, on-campus, camp-like 24/7
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with friends and family. 80% OFF
• After-School Yoga Program. A therapeutic yoga
class open to teens and adults of all ages who are able to
participate independently.
• Schwedelson Young Adult Social Scene (ages 18-29)
and Schwedelson Sunday Social Scene (ages 30s-50s). A
variety of weekly activities for adults functioning at a high Your Rx Costs!
level of independence; opportunities to meet new friends,
enhance social relationships and cultivate vital life skills. Even with Medicare-D
• SAVVY. An innovative self-defense, safety and self-
awareness class for teenage girls and adult women ages 16+.
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