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Jupiter Senior Softball Program Seeks More Players

With summer’s arrival the Jupiter Senior Softball for its slow-pitch games that are every Monday, Wednesday Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
Association (JSSA) invites persons 55 and over to sign up and Friday morning at Jupiter Community Park. com/jssa. For information contact Tom Cosentino at (412)
The completion of the 2021 winter league last March 721-0173.
plus the departure of a number of seasonal players who
returned to the North, has created a need for new players
to fill team rosters the remainder of the year. Players of
all skill levels are welcome, said JSSA President Tom
Cosentino. He said interested persons are encouraged to
give the softball program a try even if it has been some
years since they played.
“It’s Little League for old guys and after a while it’s
addictive,” said Cosentino, 66, who started playing four
years ago. As of early May there were 212 players in
the program that began in 1988 and is sponsored by the
JSSA in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. There is
Ricky Steckler prepares to make contact in a 2021 winter no upper age limit but most participants are in their 60s
league game. and 70s, and some are in their 80s. Frank D’Antico gets a hit to right field in a game at Jupiter
Community Park.

Palm Beach Symphony’s Virtual Gala from page 10 About Palm Beach Symphony
Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
of the finest light cabin jets in the industry, donated orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and
by Gary and Linda Lachman and NetJets; a half-day commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this
cruise on the Intercoastal and Palm Beach oceanfront 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a
on the luxury private yacht GRACE donated by Tom mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining
D’Agostino, Jr. and Danielle Rollins; and more than the greater community of the Palm Beaches through
two dozen additional tantalizing items. live performances of inspiring orchestral music.
The symphony’s next highly anticipated social The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited
event will be the Inaugural Golden Baton Society performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished
Dinner, where guests will be treated to an exclusive guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council
evening of music, cocktails and fine dining at 1000 for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award
North on May 24. Hosted by Patrick and Milly Park, for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm
the honorary chairs of the Golden Baton Society, as Beach Symphony continues to expand its education
well as Host Chairs Howard and Michele Kessler and community outreach programs with children’s
and Centennial Honoree Hermé de Wyman Miro, the concerts, student coaching sessions and master
evening features the symphony’s very own young classes, instrument donations and free public concerts
virtuoso, Askar Salimdjanov, performing on a rare that have reached more than 50,000 students in the
$5.2 million Stradivarius violin on loan from Florian past five years. For more information, visit www.
Leonhard Fine Violins. palmbeachsymphony.org.
For more information about becoming a member and Photos by Capehart Photography
supporting the symphony, visit palmbeachsymphony.
org/support.

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, June 2021
Luna
“For the Love of Animals” Lovely Luna is a 3 year old
features real stories happening tabby cat in need of a loving
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We home. She is a gentle cat who
are The Humane Society of is shy at first but will warm
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the up to you with just a little bit
only no-kill shelter open to the of love and patience. She is
public in northern Palm Beach mostly white with big beautiful
County. We’ve been rescuing, yellow eyes full of love and the
rehabilitating, and re-homing floofiest gray tail you’ve ever
the homeless animals in our seen! Luna is the loving, soft, fluffy companion missing from your
community for more than 30 home. Please submit an application to come in and meet Luna,
years. Our not for profit 501c3 she is located at our Ranch in Palm City.
organization consists of our
Jupiter based Adoption Center, Charlie
Veterinary Clinic (open to the
public), Thrift Boutique, and Charlie is a 5 year old
Palm City Ranch. Shepherd/Belgian Malinois
mix who is seeking an adult
I am honored and proud to be the President of an organization only home for his retirement
years. No children please.
that touches the lives of people and animals every single day.
As an essential business, we never closed our doors during the His ideal home would be with
challenges we all faced during the pandemic. Our staff remained someone who has prior breed
on the front lines with our clinic doors open to serve our clients experience and understands
in need of care for their sick animals. Our shelter never wavered how smart Charlie is. Charlie
from providing a safe harbor for the abandoned and abused. has hip dysplasia. He can
We simply can not accomplish our life saving mission without enjoy walks and anything
your support. Every dollar enables us to make miracles happen that is not high impact or too
for the many animals in desperate need. Please consider monthly rigorous, like swimming (good thing we live in Florida)! Charlie
giving - a donation of just $.83/day which would feed a dog or cat is an amazing dog and will make a great companion.
in our care for an entire month! We need your continued support
now more than ever. Here are a few figures to demonstrate just
how far your donation can go:
● Your donation of $20 can provide flea/tick & heartworm
prevention for a shelter dog or cat for one month.
● Your donation of $40 can provide food for 10 shelter dogs for
about a week.
● Your donation of $60 can provide medical exams for a shelter
dog and cat.
● Your donation of $100 can provide rescue for animals in an
emergency.
May 29, 2021 will mark our 40th anniversary as the Humane
Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta, Inc. We share this milestone
with you as we have accomplished this together.
Please reach out to me directly if you would like to tour our
facility or if you have any questions. My door is always open and
I can be reached at (561) 935-1678.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
LOVE of animals!

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