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      The Crossing from page 1                           in any amount to support their effort.
                                                         These funds will be directly applied to
        Betsy Burden, president of Lighthouse Dragons, is a 14-year   each paddler’s minimum fundraising,
      survivor whose favorite quote is “seize the day.” “We want to   support boat transport and related
      embrace each and every day as a gift and live life to its fullest.   costs, and necessary travel expenses.
      This event reminds us of our common bond of overcoming   Tax-deductible donations are gladly
      serious health issues and how strong we can be, both mentally   accepted on our website (www.
      and physically.”                                   lighthousedragons.org) via PayPal;
        The dragon boat team paddles regularly from the North Palm   click on “Donate to our Team” and note
      Beach Rowing Club to further its mission of empowering women   Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis. Or checks
      to live an active lifestyle after a diagnosis of breast cancer. It   can be mailed to Lighthouse Dragons,
      promotes healthy, life-affirming activities through its sport and   5500 Military Trail, Suite 22-206,
      has competed in dragon boat races both in Florida and abroad.  Jupiter, FL 33458. Our team invites
        Since the event is a major fundraiser for the Crossing for   you to cheer them on as they cross the
      Cystic Fibrosis, Lighthouse Dragons welcomes contributions   finish line in Lake Worth Beach!







                                                                                       Left to right: Susan Deacon, Scott Zednek, Betsy Burden, John Butler, Sandy Bolin,
                                                                                       Eric Stevens. Not pictured: Kate Wentzel, Sherri Boyce.

                                                          La Posada Offers Something for Everyone



                                                          with Five Star Everything


             Louis Vuitton                                  As a resort-style

                                                          community, La Posada,
           Wine? ‘Where                                   a Kisco senior living
                                                          community in the heart
                                                          of Palm Beach Gardens,
              Fashion And                                 specializes in providing a
                                                          full-service senior living
                                                          community that provides
          Wine Merge ...’                                 an enriched lifestyle. With
                                                          a unique approach and
                                                          philosophy centered on
                                                          giving residents peace of
        By Laura Berrio,                                  mind, La Posada focuses
        Freelance Writer/                                 on providing residents
        Blogger                                           with five-star service in
          When I think of                                 all areas. Residents have access to a variety of amenities,
        Dom  Perignon, Veuve                              from chef-prepared meals to concierge services, state-
        Clicquot,  and  French                            of-the-art wellness programs and so much more. It’s this
        wine, I picture a small                           commitment to five-star service that recently earned La
        family-owned business                             Posada three The Best of Palm Beach County awards.
        with fields of old vine                             The annual awards, presented by the Palm Beach Post,
        grapes.  In  reality  you                         recognized the community as the best assisted living,
        have to look to the                               retirement, and skilled nursing community. This impressive
        fashion industry to find                          achievement is a testament to the high-quality service that
        the owner.                                        residents, their families, and La Posada staff enjoy every day.
          Wine and fashion are two of life’s greatest pleasures!
        What goes better than a glass of wine and a fashion
        magazine? You don’t have to look far to find brands
        like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Ferragamo and Diesel in
        the wine business!                                                                                 residents and associates comfortably safe and sound.
          In the past you could buy a Louis Vuitton wine                                                     “We understand that there is much to be considered
        carrier … but now you can buy their wine and                                                       in choosing a senior living community,” said Cadiere.
        Champagne to go in them. In 1987 Louis Vuitton and                                                 “Our aim is to ensure daily that our residents know we
        Moet Hennessy merged and formed LVMH. LVMH                                                         are diligently focused on providing them with service that
        now owns over 60 subsidiaries, including Dom                                                       enables them to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle. As
        Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Belvedere Vodka, along                                               we begin the process of re-opening our community, we are
        with many other “luxury brands.”                                                                   thrilled to offer tours and opportunities to showcase our
          Other fashion companies have followed the                                                        beautiful community and the incredible individuals who
        same path. Ferragamo and Bulgari have vineyards                                                    call La Posada home.”
        and estates in Southern Tuscany. One of the Guess     “We’re incredibly proud of the vast array of service and    Featuring 193 luxurious independent living apartments
        brothers, who cofounded the company, has a 55-acre   program offerings that we provide to make every day at La  and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
        Napa vineyard and winery. Chanel bought St. Supery   Posada distinctive,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director  living apartments, memory care suites and private rooms
        vineyard and winery in Napa.                       of La Posada. “We’ve worked diligently to create a myriad  for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing,  the
          With all of these “luxury” brand companies lending   of choices and opportunities for our residents to enjoy. Our  community provides opportunities to strengthen the mind,
        their name and efforts to making great wine and    community offers the ability to thrive all while living on  body and spirit at all levels of community life.
        Champagne, it has me thinking of other fun potential   one’s own terms.”
        ventures. …                                          A key element to La Posada’s success is the community’s
          • AVEDA could make an organic wine               commitment to safety and security.  These primary
          •  Rolex  could  make  Champagne  to  rival  Dom   initiatives have long been an integral aspect of La Posada’s
        Perignon                                           philosophy, and the communities’ team members are
          • YSL could make a wine that has anti-aging beauty   trained to ensure that all the worry is taken out of living an
        properties                                         independent lifestyle. At all levels, trust and transparency
          The list is endless, but one thing is for sure, more   are key components that provide residents and their loved
        and more companies are entering the world of “wine”   ones with confidence. La Posada continues to proactively
        and changing our perception of our everyday glass of   prepare, plan, and protect against outside threats to ongoing
        wine to that of a “lifestyle” choice.              service delivery. The community follows best-in-class
          ~Cheers!                                         protocols and continues to set the standard for keeping its
          ~ Keep the conversation going
        and the wine flowing!
          Follow the Vine on Instagram                        Special Invitation: Schedule a personal tour and experience La Posada for yourself. Now is the right time to
        @VineVibeUncorked.                                       consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers. Come experience La Posada for yourself on
                     :                                         June 24 when we host our Sip and Stroll Wine Tour. RSVP in advance: LaPosadaRSVP@kiscosl.com or

                                                                                                 call (561) 277-0680.
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