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      You Can Help Select The Next                       colleagues and must submit a comprehensive

      Martin County Teacher Of                           written portfolio and participate in an intensive
                                                         interview process.
      The Year                                              Here’s where you come in. Members of the
                                                         community also vote, sharing how a favorite
      By Jackie Holfelder                                teacher has made a difference to their students
         This is one ballot everyone loves to cast: selecting the   and the community.
      Martin County Teacher of the Year!                    Voting is now open.  Visit www.
         The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC)   educationfoundationmc.org to place yours and
      has announced the honorees for the 2021/22 school year.   share your heartwarming story.
      • Cynthia Ganther – Bessey Creek Elementary School     On Friday, Dec. 10, three of the 23 nominees
      • Tammy Reinhart – Citrus Grove Elementary School  from elementary, middle and high school levels
      • Kelly DiGrazia – Crystal Lake Elementary School  will be recognized at the Education Foundation
      • Tonya Belvin – Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School  of Martin County’s Teacher of the Year Awards
      • Jessica Urbay – Felix A. Williams Elementary School  Celebration, a gala and fun-filled event which
      • Laura Bianco – Hidden Oaks Middle School         will take place at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
      • Rachel Hoilman – Hobe Sound Elementary School    Event Center in Port St. Lucie. There will be
      • Diane Connelly – The Hope Center for Autism      one winner in each category.
      • Sandra Racette – Indiantown Middle School           The overall Martin County Teacher of
      • LaShawnda McNair – J.D. Parker School of Science, Math   the Year will be chosen from this trio and go  Nominees for 2021/22 Martin County Teacher of the Year
      & Technology                                       on to represent Martin County in the Florida                                        Photo by EFMC
      • Donna Vojcsik – Jensen Beach Elementary School   Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year
      • Nicole Lavelle – Jensen Beach Elementary School  competition.                                         The Education Foundation of Martin County is a not–
      • Kelloryn Kalwa – Martin County High School          Sponsors include Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, Alfa Romeo   for–profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization
      • Nicole Hammond – Murray Middle School            Stuart, Keiser University, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union and   comprised of business leaders, community volunteers, and
      • Crystal Hallee – Palm City Elementary School     EFMC.                                             school officials with the common goal of enriching and
      • Jennifer Arey – Pinewood Elementary School          For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Rhodes,   enhancing the quality of education for students and educators
      • Amy Jackson– Port Salerno Elementary School      executive director, EFMC at (772) 600–8062 or LRhodes@  in Martin County’s public schools. For more information,
      • Damaris Mendez – Riverbend Academy               EducationFoundationMC.org.                        visit www.educationfoundationmc.org.
      • Lauren Favors – SeaWind Elementary School
      • Jeanine Bushman – South Fork High School
      • Kirsten Pendleton – Treasure Coast Classical Academy
      • Elliott Harris – Warfield Elementary School
      • Lani Bartsch – Willoughby Learning Center
         One teacher from each school is nominated by his or her


                   Senior



                MatterS



      ‘Not Just For Seniors’


      Get Out Of The House! Three Ways To Make
      Social Connections
      By Arati Hammond,
      Realtor at Keller Williams
      Realty, Seniors Real Estate
      Specialist and Certified
      Luxury Home Marketing
      Specialist
      1. Take A Class
         Meet people who share
      at least one common interest.
      Or spread your wings, try
      something new, and meet
      a greater variety of people.
      Possibilities include art and pottery classes at a local art studio
      or supply store; physical fitness or swimming classes at a nearby
      gym; technology classes at the local library; or crafts classes
      at a hobby supply store, etc. Your community college or local   Est. 1926
      technical training center may offer more in-depth tech-oriented                  The Heart of Hobe Sound
      courses. Or, classes in literature, history, or politics may be
      available at a local college, potentially at a substantial discount
      or even free to senior citizens!                             Christmas season
      2. Volunteer                                                 eVents & ProJeCts                                       WE are YOUR
         Local not-for-profit agencies are always looking for good   We WiLL Be renoVatinG oUr aLmost                 Community Church
      help. Volunteering is a way to get involved, meet people, and   100 Year oLD ChUrCh (it’s GoinG to
      make a difference in the world — starting with your local   Cost $350,000 – time taKes its toLL)              All Visitors Welcome
      community. Become a docent for a local historical site, be a   donations welcomed and appreciated.          We Invite You to Worship with Us
      museum guide, help paint backdrops for a community theatre,
      serve food at a soup kitchen, read stories to children at the local   BBQ FUN RAISER w/BILLY BOWMAN & MARK BOHNE  Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
      library, walk dogs and cuddle kittens at the humane society, help   NOV. 18 at Harry & The Natives, 11910 SE Federal HWY 1
      others as a volunteer for the Red Cross or the Salvation Army.   THANKSGIVING DINNER ... NOV. 25, 2 TO 4 P.M.    Give us a call or visit our
      The possibilities are endless! If you search online for “not-for-  Everyone is welcome, BRING A DISH AND A FRIEND
      profit organizations near me,” you’ll probably be able to identify   CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE DEC. 24   website for more information.
      at least one or two that align with your talents and interests. Also   5:30 P.M. Full choir singing your favorite Christmas carols  (772) 546-5043
      investigate options posted at volunteermatch.org.                   FOR THE FORGOTTEN                         www.heartofhobesound.org
      3. Join A Group Or Club                                      Christmas gifts for adult disabled men and women
         Love to read? Consider joining a book club. Can’t get enough   CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GIFTS FOR THE SOLDIERS
      history? Check out your local historical or heritage society. Love   MONTHLY DINNERS
      getting out in nature? Explore hiking or camping clubs. Want to   Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
      explore creative writing? Join a writer’s group. The list goes on   renovation cost to our Church – Dinner will be held on the 2nd Friday
                                                                        of the month from October thru May
      and on. Meetup.com is a good place to explore options. No matter       Cost is $15 per person
      how you decide to spend your time, sharing that time with people     NOV. 12 - Roast Beef dinner
      who share your interests is a great way to start conversations,      DEC. 10 - Pork Loin dinner
      stay active, and make new friends — all while sharing beautiful       11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
      experiences.
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