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Nonprofits First Tips Its Hat To The Arc

The Arc of Palm Beach County took top honors in creativity, and passion,” Bonhomme said. “The vital skills that
two categories at Nonprofits First’s Fifth Annual Hats Off I’ve learned have helped my team and I provide the highest
Nonprofit Awards. Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO, possible quality of services for the amazing individuals we
was recognized as Executive of the Year, and Sara Bonhomme, serve.”
co-director of residential services, won MVP of the Year. The The Arc of Palm Beach County is honored that Nonprofits
event was held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts First chose to recognize McCarten and Bonhomme. The Hats
on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Off awards will serve as inspiration as The Arc advances its
Kimberly McCarten leads The Arc by example. Her vision.
willingness to innovate and challenge the status quo has helped About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
The Arc enhance its programs, improve client outcomes, and The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by
strengthen community and donor relationships. defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the
“We want to expand our impact as a leader for disability lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community.
inclusion and advocacy,” said McCarten. “The Arc aims to Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every
change perspectives, hearts, and minds by highlighting the person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
accomplishments and talents of people with disabilities and Kimberly McCarten, Michael Erven, Zoe, Sara Bonhomme Photo by Tracey Benson Photography
focusing on their strengths.”
As The Arc works to ensure that each person served
achieves community inclusion and acceptance, it is also
educating its team in maintaining a caring, accepting,
and respectful culture. The Arc’s Champions of Change Dreaming up the ideal
professional and personal development course focuses on retirement is your job.
relationship building, authentic communication, emotional
intelligence, and critical thinking. Helping you get there
Sara Bonhomme became one of the first Champions
of Change graduates in April, achieving recognition as a is ours.
difference maker. “The Arc invests in us and fosters our skills,
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the 2021/22 season
of dance will be held
at the breathtaking
Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts. To
celebrate the return of live dance performances, Ballet Palm
Beach would like to invite groups to experience the thrill of the
curtain rising again with discounted ticket prices. We invite your
community, card club, dance class, walking group, Girl Scout
troop, water aerobics class, or book club to plan an outing to
the theatre and enjoy special pricing. Groups of 15 to 49 people
get 10 percent off ticket prices and groups of 50 or more get 15
percent off ticket prices. The Kravis Center is very conveniently
located next to the recently renovated Rosemary Square, with Revolution Dating
many restaurant options for dining before or after performances.
The Ballet Palm Beach season of dance opens with the
holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed in the grand Responders For Your Service.
2,195-seat Dreyfoos Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and
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Nutcracker is the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives
a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as
Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with
the Mouse King, through a mystical snowstorm, and to the
Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker has become
a holiday tradition for all ages, delighting both the young and
the young-at-heart.
Giselle will be performed in the Rinker Playhouse on Friday
through Sunday, March 4 to 6, 2022. This ghost-filled ballet
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Peter Pan & Tinker Bell tells the story of Peter Pan, “the boy who
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may also be purchased by visiting www.balletpalmbeach.org.
Photo by Steven Caras