Page 4 - Jupiter West - July '22

Page 4, Jupiter West
Jupiter Senior Softball

A Memorial Day tribute that was held under threatening
skies with intermittent thunder and lightning, featured plenty
of patriotic spirit among the crowd of 50 Jupiter Senior
Softball players who participated in the event at Maplewood
Community Park.
The ceremony, sponsored by the Jupiter Senior Softball
Association (JSSA), included an opportunity for persons to
call out names of friends or loved ones who made the ultimate
sacrifice for their country so they could be remembered.
Speaker Everett Barber stressed the significance of
Memorial Day as more than celebrating family gatherings
with picnics, going to the beach and cookouts. Gary Braun makes contact as catcher Sal Messina watches. Everett Barber foreground, speaks at Memorial Day tribute.
“It is the day that we stop to remember that the freedom
that we enjoy in America is not free. We remember those Day, noting that it evolved during and after the Civil War field for their regularly scheduled softball games. The JSSA
who fought and died to keep America and the world free when the tradition of honoring dead soldiers included the is seeking new players for the year-round slow-pitch softball
from those that would take our freedom away,” he said. placement of flags and flowers on their graves. He pointed program that is open to persons 55 years of age and older.
When Barber asked the crowd what one word described out that Veterans Day, which is held November 11, honors The three division league format enables persons of
their thoughts about those who died for our nation, responses all those who served in the military, while Memorial Day various skill levels to play. Interested persons are invited to
included, “bravery, loyalty, honor, sacrifice, grief, freedom, commemorates those who died “while defending the ideals try out the league even though it may have been years since
and courage.” Players observed a moment of silence followed that make us the greatest country on earth.” they played. Games are every Monday, Wednesday and
by the recorded solemn sounds of Taps. The tribute concluded with the crowd singing the National Friday morning at Jupiter Community Park. For information
Gary Vitaletti spoke about the history of Memorial Anthem. After that it was, “Play ball!” as players took the or to register go to www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Provides CPR Classes For The Community

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency If you see a cardiac arrest happen, call 9-1-1 right away, and By attending CPR classes, you’re not only equipped with
procedure that can help save a person’s life if their breathing then do CPR until medical professionals arrive. the right tools, but you also develop the confidence you need to
or heart stops. You never know when you might need to know Anyone can learn CPR. According to the American Heart become a lifesaver rather than a bystander.
it, but CPR training is important, and it can save lives. If Association, most Americans are unable to perform CPR when To register for a CPR class, log on to https://www.pbgmc.
someone is experiencing cardiac arrest, starting CPR within there is a cardiac arrest victim either because it has been a long com/events. For more information on emergency services at
minutes can be the difference between life and death. CPR time since they practiced, or they don’t have the proper training Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit https://www.pbgmc.
effectively keeps blood flowing and provides oxygen to required to perform CPR. com/services/emergency-room.
the brain and other vital organs, giving the victim a better
chance for a full recovery. Effective bystander CPR provided
immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple
a victim’s chance of survival. Palm Beach Gardens Medical
Center has teamed up with Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue
to provide free monthly CPR classes for the community. The
classes are held every third Tuesday of the month.
• Classes will be held at Fire Station 61 – 4425 Burns
Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
• Class time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Local EMS will give a hands-only CPR demonstration
and go over Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.
• Participants will have the opportunity to practice their
new skills using CPR mannequins.
• Reservations are required. 747-PALM
• Class is open to all ages, anyone under 18 must have
adult supervision. 747-7256
• No certificate is provided.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
cardiac arrests often happen at home. About 350,000 cardiac
arrests happen outside of hospitals each year – and about seven
in 10 of those happen at home. Unfortunately, about half of the
people who experience cardiac arrests at home don’t get the
help they need from bystanders before an ambulance arrives.

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