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The Singles Scene Column © to love and is not fatally broken like so many may be these have a FOREVER PARTNER at this very moment, taking
days. Create your idea of what love could look like during the action will give you peace and faith for the weeks to come.
Holiday Dating Hacks holiday season. Don’t give in to the social pressure and clichéd HOW: Hit your DELETE button. Let go of your fears. The
picture of holiday couples. It’s only November and you could past is officially over and behind you now. Get moving in the
By: Kelly Leary, M.S., pair off too. Recently, I had a couple become engaged after here and now. Leave your comfort zone. Some have risen to
The Florida Matchmaker just four weeks of dating. the occasion and seized the day and likely this describes you
Have you noticed the WHAT: Accept the inevitable facts of what is about to (since you are reading this column). One thing is for certain:
holiday sizzle has started happen. The holiday season can be very demanding and Pandemic Era Love is on the rise right now--so don’t miss
early this year? We have here challenging when it comes to the stigma of being single. the good positive energy around you. Commit now while the
and it is very exciting. So, if Thanksgiving, for example, is typically portrayed as an market is hot. Timing is everything and “couples season” has
you are single, know that you artificially picturesque image of hugs and laughter and “perfect begun! The odds of pairing off in November and December
have options AND if you are couples” cozying up on the couch. Yet, for the majority of are in your favor.
taken do tell your friends! Americans, that is not the case whatsoever. Interestingly, The bottom line is: You have been thinking about this for
This would be the coolest stats point to around 30% of the population likely spending a while. You don’t want to be single. It’s been too long solo
topic to share with your single Thanksgiving completely alone this year. This is why you or in the wrong relationship. Do something different for you
friends and family who are need to take action sooner than later. What is the order of the and find out what’s happening HERE too. Discover what’s
feeling a little lonely this time of year. It’s always nice to have day: Change. new at Revolution Dating.
something to look forward to, right? When people ask “why WHERE: Where will you be? Remember, single people Can’t wait to bring you up to date and to get you dating
are you still single?” simply respond “not for long” (because were kind of “stuck” this time last year and for much longer before the ball drops!
you have the pros in your back pocket). Your smile will be than the holidays. We know divorces and break-ups soared Carpe Diem and Happy Thanksgiving!
bigger all month long simply because you took action. in the last 22 months. Thousands of single adults moved to XoXo, Kelly & The Revolution Dating Team
Truth be told, singles have FIVE things on their mind Florida in the last year from all around the country. This means #LoveOf fline #LoveLocal #RestartSmart
right now: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW MORE AVAILABLE QUALITY MEN and WOMEN. Many #FirstResponderSpecialsAllMonth #TellYourFriends
because no one wants to be single this time of year. This is of our new clients are new to the area entirely and they know Kelly Leary has 30 years in the dating industry and a
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our early gift to you. We thank you for reading our column no one. Caveat: If you are traveling, it is a good idea to meet Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by ABC
for so many years! For our new readers, we thank you for us for your first appointment BEFORE you go. This will give News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine,
sharing your time with us today. We look forward to meeting us a head start. Stuart News, etc. Revolution Dating members are pre-
you soon in our office for your private dating consultation. You WHEN: Make that one decision now and start today. At screened including background checks. Professional
will learn a lot about yourself in the first hour with us. It will the end of the day, enjoying the holidays comes down to your photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is not
all be our secret too :). Tired of online dating shenanigans or mindset and attitude. If you are single right now, just knowing online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing
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WHO: Focus on you! You do have a good life--there is will raise your energy and mood immensely. You will have through their exclusive club membership, Kelly and
just one thing missing. Self-love is key. You have so much HOPE. You will be ditching the dating apps and upgrading her team also provide feedback from your dates when
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sCHool News

You Can Help Select The Next • Nicole Hammond – Murray Middle School

Martin County Teacher Of • Crystal Hallee – Palm City Elementary
School
The Year • Jennifer Arey – Pinewood Elementary School
• Amy Jackson– Port Salerno Elementary
By Jackie Holfelder School
This is one ballot everyone loves to cast: selecting the • Damaris Mendez – Riverbend Academy
Martin County Teacher of the Year! • Lauren Favors – SeaWind Elementary School
The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) has • Jeanine Bushman – South Fork High School
announced the honorees for the 2021/22 school year. • Kirsten Pendleton – Treasure Coast Classical
• Cynthia Ganther – Bessey Creek Elementary School Academy
• Tammy Reinhart – Citrus Grove Elementary School • Elliott Harris – Warfield Elementary School
• Kelly DiGrazia – Crystal Lake Elementary School • Lani Bartsch – Willoughby Learning Center
• Tonya Belvin – Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School One teacher from each school is nominated
• Jessica Urbay – Felix A. Williams Elementary School by his or her colleagues and must submit
• Laura Bianco – Hidden Oaks Middle School a comprehensive written portfolio and
• Rachel Hoilman – Hobe Sound Elementary School participate in an intensive interview process.
• Diane Connelly – The Hope Center for Autism Here’s where you come in. Members of the
• Sandra Racette – Indiantown Middle School community also vote, sharing how a favorite
• LaShawnda McNair – J.D. Parker School of Science, Math teacher has made a difference to their students
& Technology and the community. Nominees for 2021/22 Martin County Teacher of the Year
• Donna Vojcsik – Jensen Beach Elementary School Voting is now open. Visit www. Photo by EFMC
• Nicole Lavelle – Jensen Beach Elementary School educationfoundationmc.org to place yours
• Kelloryn Kalwa – Martin County High School and share your heartwarming story. On Friday, Dec. 10, three of the 23 nominees from
elementary, middle and high school levels will be
recognized at the Education Foundation of Martin
County’s Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration,
a gala and fun-filled event which will take place at
Aligned MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St.
with Lucie. There will be one winner in each category.
The overall Martin County Teacher of the Year will
be chosen from this trio and go on to represent Martin
Home • Auto • Boat • RV • Life County in the Florida Department of Education’s Teacher
Flood • Business • Commercial of the Year competition.
Sponsors include Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, Alfa
Romeo Stuart, Keiser University, MIDFLORIDA Credit
Union and EFMC.
Mary-Beth Zipsir For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Rhodes,
Agent in Charge executive director, EFMC at (772) 600–8062 or
LRhodes@EducationFoundationMC.org.
O: (772) 233-4444 The Education Foundation of Martin County is a not–
www.smartchoicepartnersfl.com for–profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization
comprised of business leaders, community volunteers,
It's our policy that you know yours and school officials with the common goal of enriching
and enhancing the quality of education for students and
educators in Martin County’s public schools. For more
information, visit www.educationfoundationmc.org.