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      Lifestyles from page 17                           JFS Offers LifePlanning                            United, were the featured guest speakers, sharing how to
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         In honor of Mother’s Day, I am giving all women   Program for Caregivers                          and fielding questions from participants.
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      dating and events club (with mention of this column).      Ferd & Gladys Alpert                      Special Needs Trusts,” said Kitroser. “Mr. Finch and I shared
      Of course, you have to call and make your appointment   Jewish Family Service’s                      the difference between the financial tools, as well as their
      to come in. You will be screened privately and you will   (Alpert JFS) Melvin J. &                   respective benefits, best usage, eligibility, and cost.”
      learn a lot about yourself every step of the way. There   Claire Levine LifePlanning                    “ABLE United is on a mission to share how Florida’s
      will be good lessons and hard lessons but together, we   program presented The ABLE                  community of people with disabilities can save and invest,”
      will find the right one for you. Now is a great time to get   Account and Special Needs              said Finch. “The virtual LifePlanning program helped provide
      revolutionary. Enjoy the love around you and welcome   Trusts, a free virtual workshop               an education to even more individuals.”
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      beautiful corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens!   caregivers of someone with                 tools they need to better plan for the future,” said Alpert
      Between my charming staff and eye-catchy decor, you will   a developmental disability.               Director of LifePlanning Tami Lustig, MSW. “Educational
      feel like you are in Disney for adults--and yes dreams do      Mitchell I. Kitroser, Esq.,           programs throughout the year cover a variety of topics,
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      take your call. Ready. Set. Go. Call. Start. Love. Pop-out   Attorneys at Law, and John  John Finch, Director of ABLE   offered.”
      of that comfort zone...Ground Hog Day is behind us.   Finch, Director of ABLE  United                   A number of relevant workshops with diverse subjects
                       All my love and lots of xoxo’s, Kelly                                               are scheduled each year, from Relationships, Boundaries
      #MayIsYourMonth #LoveOffLine #LoveAfterLockdown                                                      and Online Safety, to Medicaid Waiver and iBudgets, Being
      #PrepareAhead #SummerOfLoveComingSoon                                                                the Best Advocate for You and Your Family, and Mental
      #TellYourFriends #Lucky21                                                                            Health First Aid (MHFA) Training. Past topics include Social
         Kelly Leary  has 30 years in the dating industry and                                              Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security
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      by  ABC News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher                                                       of Legal Planning.
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      News, and other publications. All Revolution Dating                                                  offers education, advocacy, confidential consultation, and
      members are prescreened first, including background                                                  emotional support to people of all faiths and ethnicities who
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      staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating or blind                                               encourage and assist with planning for the future, providing
      dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services                                                information on education, recreation, building independence
      that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive   Mitchell I. Kitroser, Esq., of  Tami Lustig, MSW, Director of   skills, and vocational opportunities.
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      you and your needs. For more information on how you
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      (772) 932-HERE (4373). All inquiries are confidential.
                                                                     Have A Joyous Shavuot

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       Religious School



       to Include Social


       Action Projects



          Temple Israel’s religious school is expanding   Summer Art (camp) Experience
       (starting August 2021) and will include monthly
       intergenerational family-focused social action projects.   Returns to the Armory Art Center June 21 – August 6, 2021
       Through nurturing, smaller class sizes, students form
       their Jewish identity and deepen their connection to   Painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, digital      Among the attractive weekly themes offered for teens
       Israel and its people.                                                                              aged 13 – 18 are:
          The religious school passionately integrates tikun   media, and more – for kids aged 6 – 18      June 21 – June 25: Landscape Painting/Drone
       olam (“repair the world”) using a three-pronged       The Armory Art Center                         June 28 – July 2: Dreyfoos Prep Intensive/Animation
                                                                                                           July 6 – July 9: Photography/Drawing and Painting (no class
       approach  focusing on Jewish Heroes,  Holidays,    is thrilled to announce a new                    July 5, reduced tuition)
                                                          array of exciting programs
       and History (with an emphasis on American Jewish   for junior artists and teens                     July 12 – July 16: Drawing: What’s so Funny? A look Into
       History), and lessons include Jewish traditions, culture,   planned for its annual                  Comedy/Costume Design
       values, prayers, and liturgy. They strive to provide   “Summer Art Experience.” A                   July 19 – July 23:  Timelapse Photography/Handbuilding
       opportunities for friendships and community-building   packed, vibrant program,                     July 26 – July 30: Digital Illustration/Printmaking
                                                                                                           August 2 – August 6: Jewelry Making/Portrait Painting
       in an inclusive environment.                       taking place June 21 – August                    Tuition: *$315/week LIVE; $290/week VIRTUAL –  *Themes
                                                          6, invites the community
          Among the social action projects being considered   to make art, make friends                    may be subject to change.
       are: Ethics, Refugees, Animal Care, Local Community   and make the Armory Art
       Building, Homelessness, Poverty, Public Affairs, Racial   Center   the   place for                  Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. $7/
       Injustice, Food Insecurity, and Jewish Peoplehood.   Summer Camp with in-                           day  and  5  –  5:30  p.m.  $7/day;  Morning  and Afternoon
                                                                                                           $14/day  or  $70/week.  Price  includes  all  siblings;  *Some
       For more information, contact Religious School &   person courses available                         weeks may include field trips for an additional charge.
                                                          on campus and virtually!
       Youth Programming Director Jackie Klein, M.A., at      Daily sessions 8:30 a.m. –
       561.833.8421 or jackie@temple-israel.com.          4:30 p.m. with extended hours                       Exciting weekly themes offered to Junior campers aged
                                                          available. Registration now                      6 – 12 are:
                                                          open. For more details, please                   June 21 – June 25: Art that Makes Noise
                                                          visit www.armoryart.org.                         June 28 – July 2: America the Beautiful
                                                             The Armory’s  Summer                          July 6 – July 9: Circus/The Fair (no class July 5, reduced tuition)
                                                          Art Experience 2021 provides                     July 12 – July 16: Under the Sea
                                                          a culturally-rich environment                    July 19 – July 23: African Safari
                                                          focused on the exchange                          July 26 – July 30: Vive la France!
                                                          of artistic skills, ideas, and                   August 2 – August 6: Outer Space
                                                          process. All Armory classes                      Tuition:  *$265/week  LIVE;  $240/week  VIRTUAL
                                                          are taught by highly-qualified,
                                                          experienced, and diverse art                     Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. $7/day and 5 –
                                                          educators with a  wealth of                      5:30 p.m. $7/day; Morning and Afternoon $14/day or $70/week.
                                                          experience and backgrounds in the field; most have a master’s degree   Price includes all siblings; *Some weeks may include field trips
                                                          in art and/or education, and all have cleared a background check.  for an additional charge.
                                                             The vibrant, annual “Summer Camp” series - held each year
                                                          at its richly historic state-of-the-art campus – 811 Park Place, in     About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s
                                                          West Palm Beach - invites students aged 6 – 18, to expand their   art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance
                                                          creative horizons five days a week. Temperature checks and face   your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years.
                                                          masks are required for all students and teachers at the Armory.  The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation
                                                             Week-long sessions offer artists hands-on exploration of various   and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading
                                                          creative, diverse techniques, and opportunities to sharpen skills and   community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students
                                                          tap into new interests. Courses offered in the Armory’s in-person,   annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in
                                                          and virtual studios throughout the summer, include drawing,   six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from
                                                          painting, digital media, and more! Each course was carefully   pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography,
                                                          created to facilitate free expression and encourage learning.  jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12
                                                             “We are so excited about the chance to provide more amazing   state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in
                                                          summer camp experiences, with a team of instructors and staff   three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to
                                                          dedicated to fostering the development of young artists in our   the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561)
                                                          community,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, Chief Executive Officer of   832.1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place,
                                                          the Armory Art Center.                           West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
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