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Junior League Of Boca Raton’s ‘Little Black Dress

Initiative,’ Planned For March 27 To 31, Will Raise Funds

For Underserved Women And Children

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will launch its
fourth annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), a weeklong
awareness campaign, on March 27 to 31, to raise funds toward
their mission and to help underserved women and children.
Junior League members who participate in Little Black Dress
will wear the same black dress or outfit for five consecutive
days to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices,
opportunities, and access to resources. By wearing the same
black dress or outfit, members will not only experience but also
exemplify the somber situation and struggles that many members
of our community face on a daily basis. Members will post their
daily experience on social media channels pictured in the same
dress or black outfit.
To support Little Black Dress, visit jlbr.org or send a check to
the Junior League of Boca Raton, Vegso Community Resource
Center, 261 N.W. 13th St., Boca Raton, FL 33432. Donations
are fully tax deductible and will go to support the programs and
mission of the JLBR.
Founded in 2014 by the Junior League of London, the Little
Black Dress Initiative has been adopted by Junior Leagues Little Black Dress will enable members to experience About The Junior League Of Boca Raton
throughout the United States. firsthand, the difficulties of poverty while raising Throughout the year, JLBR members will contribute more
awareness and funds to support initiatives that bring than 35,000 volunteer hours and provide more than $250,000
change to underserved communities. Choosing to wear
to support our mission of training volunteers, developing the
Council Corner: only one black dress or outfit for five consecutive days potential of women and improving the South Florida community
allows participants to reflect on the impact of poverty and
through impact areas: child welfare and community support.
Staying Safe, the lack of choice people who live in poverty experience To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office
at (561) 620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org. Connect with us
on a daily basis. League members will raise money via
on facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton, or twitter.com/
their personal social media channels.
And Enjoying JLBocaRaton. Connect hashtags for the initiative are #JLBR
or #JLBRimpact, #LBDIJLBR.

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I know everyone is aware that our Brightline station is
now open. It is truly exciting to be connected to so many
other South Florida areas. But I can’t stress enough the Everyone deserves a doctor who they
importance of safety around the tracks and track crossings.
There have been two fatal incidents (as of the writing trust and like. One who listens and
of this article) on the tracks in Boca Raton recently. These
tragic incidents are happening up and down the corridor takes their time to answer questions
much too frequently. I implore everyone to be aware as you
approach the tracks, either in your car, on a bike or while and address concerns. A doctor who is
walking. The Brightline trains travel at higher speeds than
freight trains, so they approach the crossing very quickly. available when you need them most.
Please be patient; don’t drive/walk/bike around gates that
are down. They are down because a train is approaching.
And please don’t walk on the tracks or parallel to the tracks.
Not only is it extremely dangerous, but it is considered I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
trespassing, for which you can be arrested. Please stay safe! adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
On a happier note, there are some exciting events
coming up in March. Here are a few:
Festival of the Arts runs from March 3 to March 12. Go To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you
to FestivalBoca.org for information on performances and
tickets. are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
For families, the city’s Touch a Truck event is back! It’s me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
being held at the Spanish River Library on March 18 from
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in-person at my practice.
Food Truck Friday - the next event will take place on
March 3 at Patch Reef Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
Boca Raton Libraries are always providing greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.
interesting activities for all ages. Go to BocaLibrary.
org for more information.
Boca Raton Historical Society holds lectures on many Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
historical topics related to Boca Raton history several times Recognized as a “Best Doc”. Practicing in our community since 1979.
a month. Go to BocaHistory.org for more information.
As always, I am available via email: mmayotte@
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All the best…