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By Ilan Kaufer, Thank you to everyone who came out to support these families on social media on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kauferfl
Jupiter Vice Mayor and this event. and on Twitter @CouncilorKaufer for more frequent updates.
Happy September, Budget Season Please reach out with any questions or comments. If you have
I hope everyone is having In August and September, the Town Council will be any comments, questions, or concerns, about these initiatives or
a safe and fun start to the fall. approving the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. I encourage any other Town matters, please email me at ilank@jupiter.fl.us.
For all those families with you to follow these budget
school-age children, I hope meetings and write in with
your children are having a any comments or suggestions.
successful start to the school Public participation is always
year. Thank you as well to all encouraged. The Town Council
our teachers and school staff has already approved the
for their hard work! preliminary tax rate for the next
Please find below a few recent updates on items I continue fiscal year. The rate which was
to work on. set requires that the final rate
Central Boulevard And for 2022 must be either equal
University Intersection or lower to the 2021 rate.
As you hopefully have seen, Thank you for keeping up
in response to many of your to date on these activities.
comments and the Town’s Please make sure to follow me
recommendations, Palm Beach
County revised the signage and
street markings to address the Award Winning Service and Operations
confusion caused by the new
traffic pattern. Thank you to Team at La Posada Creates an Elevated
everyone who wrote in with
my hope that with these improvements, the original intent of Experience for Residents
comments and concerns. It is
the revisions to the intersection, improving safety for motorists,
cyclists, and pedestrians will be achieved. La Posada, a Kisco senior living
National Night Out community in the heart of Palm Beach
On Aug. 3, the Town held its annual National Night Out event. Gardens, specializes in providing its
It was fantastic to see so much community support even with residents with a full-service, resort-style
some rain in the forecast. Thank you to everyone who came out lifestyle. Thanks to a unique approach and
to support our first responders. philosophy centered on the satisfaction
Gold Star Families Memorial Event and peace of mind of residents, La
On Aug. 7, the Town held an event to announce the placement Posada maintains a focus on five-star
of a Gold Star Memorial at the site of the Veterans Memorial. At service in all areas. Residents have access
the event, we were grateful to be able to share our appreciation to a variety of luxury amenities and
with local Gold Star families and recognize the sacrifice of brave conveniences, from chef-prepared meals
men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. to concierge services, state-of-the-art
wellness programs and so much more. It’s
this commitment to five-star service that
recently earned La Posada team members
the President’s Tanzanite and Effective La Posada - gated community in Palm Beach Gardens
Team awards from parent company Kisco
Senior Living. recipiency of the Effective Team award for their efforts
The annual awards recognize the individuals and teams
and perseverance over the last year helping residents
Vino With Sting! who work diligently each day to make a difference in the maintain a sense of ease and peace of mind, while
lives of the residents and fellow associates around them. This
providing quality service and managing results.
impressive achievement is a testament to the high-quality A key element to La Posada’s success is the
By Laura Berrio, service that residents, their families, and La Posada staff community’s commitment to safety and security. These
Freelance Writer/Blogger enjoy every day. The President’s Tanzanite award is given to primary initiatives have long been an integral aspect
Who wants to go to Italy an associate who goes above and beyond Kisco’s company of La Posada’s philosophy, and the communities team
and stay at Sting’s Tuscany standards, exemplifies dedication to quality work and members are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken
Estate and Vineyard? provides outstanding service to residents. Sebasjon Larsen out of living an independent lifestyle. At all levels,
You can rent out the received this year’s award for his unwavering commitment trust and transparency are key components that provide
entire estate, main house, to each resident and his professionalism at all levels. residents and their loved ones with confidence. La
guesthouses and grounds Posada continues to proactively prepare, plan, and protect
for up to 500 people! When against outside threats to ongoing service delivery. The
I checked on the price, it community follows best-in-class protocols and continues
appears to be a case of, if to set the standard for keeping its residents and associates
you have to ask, you can’t comfortably safe and sound.
afford it! Featuring 193
It all began when Sting and his wife Trudie were looking luxurious independent
for a summer home in Italy. They found a run-down estate that living apartments and
formerly produced honey, olive oil and wine. They bought the 11 independent living
property, Il Palagio, because of the view! Then they began a cottages, in addition
decade-long project of bringing the estate, vineyard and olive to assisted living
groves back to life. La Posada Operations Team apartments, memory
Sting invited all of the neighbors and town locals to the care suites and private
farm shop on the estate for a party to share their plans for “At La Posada, our primary aim is to provide exceptional rooms for short-term
returning Il Palagio to its previous glory. Now, every August, service for those who call our community home,” said rehabilitation and
Sting holds a party for everyone to celebrate and thank them Brad Cadiere, executive director of La Posada. “This skilled nursing, the
for their support. They eat, drink wine and of course he sings recognition of our associates from our parent company is community provides
a few songs! one that we don’t take for granted. Our aim is to ensure opportunities to
(I want to be on this invitation list!) that our residents know we are diligently focused on strengthen the mind,
Sting has named the wine produced from the vineyard providing them with service that enables them to live and body and spirit at all Sebasjon Larsen receives
after some of his hit songs … (Message in a Bottle, Roxanne, enjoy an independent lifestyle every single day. While we levels of community President’s Tanzanite Award
Sister Moon) just to name a few. do not work for recognition, it’s an honor to see our team life.
Sting said, “A wine is like a song – it has a story to tell.” acknowledged for all they have done over the course of “We’re incredibly proud of the vast array of service
Sister Moon has been listed as one of the top picks by the last year.” and program offerings that we provide to make every day
Wine Spectator Magazine. The Operations Team, led by Paulina Jacobs and at La Posada distinctive,” said Cadiere. “We’ve worked
You can travel to Italy to check it out, or run to your including Yolanda Saniago, Marisol Tassy, Rick diligently to create a myriad of choices and opportunities
favorite wine store! Minichino, and Bob Kinney, at La Posada’s dedication for our residents to enjoy. Our community offers the
Try a few and message me on your was further recognized by the Operations Team’s ability to thrive all while living on one’s own terms.”
favorites!!
~ Cheers
~ Keep the conversation going and Now is the right time to consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers.
the wine flowing! Schedule your personal tour or RSVP to attend the upcoming Resident Panel Lunch and Learn on
Follow the Vine on Instagram @ September 29 -- call (561) 277-0680 or email LaPosadaRSVP@kiscosl.com.
VineVibeUncorked.