Page 11 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '21

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Space-Themed Photo Adventure Raises $18,000 For Charity

The Out of This World interactive, pop-up exhibit excited and inspired, so families, from around the world. Since 1989, Give Kids
at The Gardens Mall launched fun, education, and we extended the exhibit The World Village has welcomed nearly 200,000 families.
generosity. The six-week, space-themed display raised a few weeks, which also About The Gardens Mall
more than $18,000 for Give Kids The World Village. helped the nonprofit. The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95
The Gardens Mall partnered with the Kennedy Space Mission accomplished!” on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The
Center Visitor Complex to produce the walk-through exhibit. All proceeds from luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional
Guests learned historical facts about space exploration and Out of This World were shopping center features more than 150 world-class
got to picture themselves as astronauts walking on the moon donated to Give Kids retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored
and visiting Mars. At the end of the journey, visitors had a The World Village. by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and
chance to name a star in the solar system. The nonprofit resort in Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by
“This was a hands-on learning experience that had Central Florida offers The Forbes Company. For more information about The
the dual benefit of helping a Florida-based charity,” said weeklong, cost-free Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online
Whitney Pettis Jester, director of marketing and merchant vacations to critically at thegardensmall.com.
relations at The Gardens Mall. “Guests were really ill children, and their Out of This World space suit

Three Ways To Start School Strong

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Second, build your child’s mindset that he or she can
School Psychologist do hard things with effort. Teach your child to have grit,
Most kids start school which is sticking with a task until completion. (Angela
with the intention of having Duckworth has a great TED Talk on grit.) Notice the
a great year but sometimes small things that your child did that took effort. If it
their intentions don’t match took effort for your child to pick up pinecones in the
their actions and kids start yard before it is mowed, comment on how he stuck
to struggle. Some kids with a task that was boring and took effort. Ask him
struggle academically what he was saying to himself as he worked. Did he
while others have social say, “This sucks” or “I can do it and I’m helping out.”
struggles. Either way, these Hopefully the latter and then say, “Can you tell yourself
struggles can leave your that when you have a hard task in school?”
child feeling frustrated, developing a negative school attitude, Third, create routines and seek proactive support.
and interfering with your child’s performance. Kids perform best when they have a predictable daily
First, get to know your child’s teacher(s). This is routine that includes being organized. Establish a
especially important if your child has an IEP or 504 homework schedule, have a consistent place for the
Plan because you want the teacher to know how to best backpack, use technology to set getting ready in the
help your child. All parents should consider writing the morning reminders. Having routines reduces stress and
teacher(s) a short letter explaining your child’s strengths saves time. Finally, when you see your child struggle,
and needs. I was a classroom teacher and when I received contact a tutor, counselor, or skills coach such as those
a letter it helped me understand and support the child at Beyond Booksmart.com.
faster. I knew if a child was a worrier, had math struggles, We can help you help find out why your child struggles.
a history of bullying, as well as kids’ strengths. Call (561) 625-4125 or visit JimForgan.com. Out of This World shuttle experience
Photos by The Gardens Mall
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends emanated from her. Much like a special needs kid. I often say Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, August 2021 I can see God when I look in a kid's eyes with a disability. The
same was true here. Chuley was just this incredible, loving, Edy
“For the Love of Animals” ball of radiant joy. She immediately came up and gave me a We would like to
features real stories happening sloppy bulldog slobbery kiss, and that sealed the deal. She was introduce Edy. She is a
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We coming home.” stunning cat and has been
are The Humane Society of Chuley now lives on a 10 acre farm with pigs and ducks and a devoted companion and
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the her new dad Carl who is a professional violinist that started feline friend for 15 years.
only no-kill shelter open to the The Grace Notes Project, a nonprofit where he combines his Her Dad attended his Aunt’s
public in northern Palm Beach musical gifts with service to the underserved and special needs funeral in Georgia and while
County. We’ve been rescuing, communities. there he found a little black
rehabilitating, and re-homing “She and I have become super attached. I wake up every kitten. He picked her right
the homeless animals in our morning and change her little doggie diaper. I've grown to love up and fell in love. He named her Edy after his dear Aunt and
community for more than 30 it. It's an amazing way for me to wake up - knowing I get the brought her home to Florida. Sadly her Dad recently passed
years. Our not for profit 501c3 honor of helping her get outside, holding her back while she away, so not only is Edy very sad, she now finds herself
organization consists of our poops, giving her a few hugs, and reminding her what a beautiful homeless at the moment.
Jupiter based Adoption Center, girl she is, and how much she means to me. I've taken her a
Veterinary Clinic (open to the few times to see the clients where I work at a treatment center Precious
public), Thrift Boutique, and for alcohol and drug Precious is a 4-year-old
Palm City Ranch. addiction. Chuley brings
a smile to every face, and terrier mix with a lot of
turns even the toughest love to give. August 23,
Chuley was surrendered to client into a softie. She 2021, Precious will have
Furry Friends in December 2020. has that effect on people. been at our shelter for a
She was a beautiful black and She brings out their best, whole year. Please don’t let
white bulldog with the sweetest and inspires us to do the Precious celebrate her 1-year
disposition. Her owner thought same. You see, Chuley anniversary at the shelter.
she had been bitten by a tick could care less if she has She is a playful, loving girl
which caused severe weakness back legs that work. She's with kidney disease who just wants a family to call her
in her back legs that made it very totally happy, and in her own. Please share her story with anyone you think would be
difficult for Chuley to walk. Furry mind, totally whole. She interested in adopting her. Currently Precious’ adoption fee
Friends took this special dog in really only cares about a has been sponsored by one of our generous board members.
because we were uncertain what few things. She wants to
her future would be anywhere eat, she REALLY likes
else. She would be safe at Furry Friends and receive the care she tug-of-war, she really
desperately needed. Our staff jumped into action and provided digs sleeping, and she's
Chuley with her own personal suite with wall to wall bedding so mastered the art of love. Chuley and her new family on the day
she could move around without scraping her dragging legs on Pure, and unconditional of her adoption.
the rough floor. Our staff worked tirelessly with Chuley several love. Just like the special needs kids I work with. This
times a day until she was able to population, whether it be 2 legged or 4 legged, is here to teach
stand on all fours and take a few us. To inspire us to do better. For us to be kinder to each other.
unassisted steps. Gentler. To really try, to the best of our ability, to show the same
That's when she met Carl unconditional love and gratitude that they've shown us. Every
Schmid and his girlfriend, time I look at Chuley I see that, and it inspires me to continue
Holly.... to be the best version of myself I can be.”
"We went to Furry Friends on Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for
a recommendation from a friend. the LOVE of animals!
We went into the waiting room,
and they opened the door. She
came through the door, dragging
her rear behind her, wobbling Patricia Deshong, President
along, with these amazing eyes
and this pure essence of love that When Carl met Chuley. Paid Advertisement