Boca Raton Community Hospital
Hosts Nationally Recognized Sleep Expert
Published March 16th, 2008
“The moment I heard Dr. Maas speak, I knew I had to bring him here to Boca Raton. The world we live in today is so jam packed with things to do, that we forget how to unwind and rest. We're all sleep deprived and running on empty. Dr. Maas' message is vitally important.” -Phyllis Sandler
In his only local appearance, Phyllis Sandler, Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation and the Institute for Quality Aging are pleased to present Dr. James B. Maas, author of the New York Times bestseller “Power Sleep: The Revolutionary Program That Prepares Your Mind for Peak Performance.”
Dr. Maas is a social psychologist best known for his work in the field of sleep research, specifically the relationship between sleep and performance. He famously coined the term "power nap."
Sleep disorders are one of the most prevalent health concerns in America today. The impact of sleep deprivation upon mental and physical health, productivity and the economy is simply staggering. Unfortunately, most people are not well informed about the basics of healthy sleep. Dr. Maas’ free lecture will feature his “golden rules of sleep” and 20 great sleep strategies that anyone can use to get a better, more restful night’s sleep.
Dr. Maas’ believes "napping should not be frowned upon at the office or make you feel guilty at home. It should have the status of daily exercise." His lecture will examine the secrets shared by such famous napping enthusiasts as Albert Einstein, Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Edison and Bill Clinton. Dr. Maas’ says, “The information provided in this presentation will increase your daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity and quality of life.”
Dr. Maas makes frequent television appearances on such programs as NBC's TODAY Show, Prime Time Live, Good Morning America, Regis and Kelly, The View, ABC's 20/20, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Dr. Maas is past chairman of the Department of Psychology at Cornell University. He teaches introductory psychology at Cornell University and conducts research on the relationship between sleep and performance.
His new children's bedtime story about sleep, “Remmy and the Brain Train,” is designed to educate young readers (and their parents) about the importance of good sleep and how to establish good sleep habits that will last a lifetime.
The lecture will take place Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Marriott Boca Center from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Seating is very limited and reservations are recommended for this FREE lecture. RSVP by calling the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation at 561.955.4142.
About the BRCH Foundation, Inc.
The BRCH Foundation Inc. is the fundraising arm of Boca Raton Community Hospital. The Foundation was created to support the programs and services and the future growth of the hospital. For 40 years, the generosity of this community has made it possible for Boca Raton Community Hospital to provide leading edge, high quality healthcare. Community support is more important than ever. For more information about the Foundation and its mission, please call 561-955-4142.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Take Steps Fundraiser
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, together with Title Sponsor UCB Biopharma, will host the Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk at Huizenga Plaza on the Las Olas Riverfront, April 12. Craig and Dana Konhauzer and Susan and Mitchell Cook are event co-chairs. Ben Shuham and David Pinsky, two young teenagers who suffer from Crohn’s, are the 2008 Youth Ambassadors. The evening will be hosted by Billy Raven of Love 94, dinner by Outback Steakhouse, music by Love 94, performances by the Hip Hop Kidz, kids’ activities, human-dog look alike contest, and great raffle prizes and silent auction by Mounted Memories. The Team Captain who raises the most money wins a 7-night stay for two at Club Med. All walkers will be given illuminated maracas to “be heard” and light up the riverfront. For more information call 561-218-2929 or visit www.cctakesteps.org.
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Boca Luncheon & Fashion Show
On April 9, supporters of 211 will gather at Northern Trust Bank in Boca Raton for a luncheon and fashion presentation by Neiman Marcus Boca Raton. The event is being chaired by Carole Gabay and Judi Donoff. The goal is to raise much needed funds to support the ongoing operation of 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast’s 24 hour Hotline. Receiving more than 155,000 calls in 2007, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is the central access point for information, referral, telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention via the telephone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With information on health, human service, and governmental organizations, 211 seeks to help teens, adults, families, professionals and elders find a way to successfully solve their own problems. Additional information is available at www.211palmbeach.org.
Luncheon tickets are $150. For reservations, call 561-383-1147.
Pine Crest
Annual Spring Gala
Renowned artist Michael Israel, world famous for his electrifying "Art in Concert," will perform for guests at Pine Crest’s annual Spring Event for Pine Crest families on March 29. Michael Israel’s stunning stage spectacle will take place at the school’s Boca Raton campus where his works will be auctioned off just moments after they are created. The theme for this year’s event is “One World, Many Faces - Celebrating 20 years of Pine Crest School at Boca Raton,” and all proceeds will go directly towards a number of the school’s programs. Along with Mr. Israel’s performance, the celebration will carry an international mix of sounds, foods, and entertainment from around the globe that will be sure to make this year’s event an unforgettable experience. Tickets are $150 each and available to Pine Crest families only. For reservations call 561-852-2831.
Sixth Annual Boca Bacchanal
Baronoff Vinter Dinner
The Vinter dinner hosted by Peter and Melinda Baronoff at their Woodfield Country Club home was one of eight taking place, Feb. 29. The dinners were part of the 6th annual Boca Bacchanal which benefits the Heritage Education Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS). The Boca Bacchanal Committee invited some of the top chefs in the U.S. to participate. The Baronoffs’ dinner featured the cuisine of John Tesar, executive chef of world renowned Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. The seven-course course dinner menu was teamed with wine from California’s Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Vineyards. Forty-one guests attended. Boca Bacchanal is the major fundraising event of the BRHS. Proceeds from Boca Bacchanal 2008 will benefit the Heritage Education Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society. For more information, contact the Boca Raton Historical Society at 561-395-6766, ext. 101 or visit www.bocabacchanal.com.
Zonta Club of Boca Raton
5th Annual Jazz Brunch
Over 225 guests attended The Zonta Club of Boca Raton Fifth Annual Jazz Brunch at Boca West Country Club. Event co-chairs Regina Vetto and Lynne Jenkin and Zonta Club President Cyndi Bracken, welcomed guests and presented a bouquet and thank-you gift to honorary chair Nancy Reagan. “We are indebted to Nancy Reagan, owner of n. Reagan Spa at the Delray Beach Marriott, for donating a two-night stay at the Marriott, and a Full Day of Wellness Spa Treatments for the event’s live auction,” said Regina Vetto. Special recognition was given to Grand Benefactors: Henrietta Countess de Hoernle, Nancy Reagan and Pat Riley of Clientele Cosmetics. Event sponsors included: Lynne Jenkin, Charles & Glenda Laser, Lynn University and Mercantile Bank. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Zonta Endowed Scholarship for female students attending Palm Beach Community College. For more information, contact Regina Vetto at 561-750-7355.
FAU
Alan B. Larkin Symposium
Veteran journalist Helen Thomas addressed an audience of over 1,700 people in Florida Atlantic University’s Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium recently as part of the Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency. Thomas conveyed stories from a lifetime of covering every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy as part of the White House press corps. She acknowledged her reputation for asking the tough questions – a reputation that even made it to Fidel Castro, who, she relayed, when asked what the difference was between being the leader of America and the leader of Cuba responded that he didn’t have to answer to Helen Thomas.
Thomas still asks tough questions of the president as a columnist for Hearst Newspapers, and she told the audience that she thought that journalists today aren’t being tough enough in their reporting. “There is too much at stake for the press to toss in softballs,” she said. For more information, visit www.fau.edu/larkin or call FAU’s History Symposium Series at 561-297-2764.
NSAL
Photography Competition
The National Society of Arts and Letters, Boca Raton and South Florida Chapter, presented a juried exhibition with Reception for participants of The Art of Photography Competition. The competition was open to all qualified photographers, ages 18-29. Alyce Erickson, President, NSAL welcomed students and guests who were entertained by Lynn University violin student, Valentin Mansurov. The event was hosted by Dr. Brian Keintz, Director, Florida Atlantic University Student Union and Emily Asbury, Curator, Student Union Gallery. Event chair was Lucy Barre. The competition winners were Kacey Shap, 1st Prize “A Moment of Repose”; Bryan Meija, 2nd Prize “Cactus” and Diego Torres, 3rd Prize “Women Wailers” and Ted Vitale, 4th prize. The Art of Photography exhibit will be on display in the Student Union Gallery at Florida Atlantic University through March 28. For more information, call Alyce Erickson at 561 391 6380 or visit www.arts.nsal.org.
The Washington Institute
Annual Palm Beach Briefing
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy gathered for the Annual Palm Beach Reception and Briefing, Feb. 10 at the Breakers. The program featured three of the Institute’s senior scholars: Dr. Robert Satloff, Executive Director, David Makovsky, Director of the Middle East Peace Process Project, and Dr. Matthew Levitt, Director of the Stein Program on Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence. The Middle East experts discussed progress and challenges of the Middle East Peace Process. The Washington Institute is a Foreign Policy think tank that provides practical research, analysis and recommendations to policy makers on all U.S. interests affecting the Middle East. For more information on the Washington Institute, contact Jeanne Epstein, Florida Development Director at 561-596-7624 or jepstein@washingtoninstitute.org.
Republican Party of PBC
Annual Lincoln Day Dinner
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County held their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Kravis Center on March 1. The speaker was Fred Barnes of the Beltway Boys from Fox News. Over 200 guests attended the annual fundraiser including: Jim Greer, Head of the Republican Party of Florida, Sid Dinerstein, Sen. Jeff Attwater, State Rep. Adam Hasner, Ellen Bogdanoff, Carl Domino, Susan Haynie, Lt. Col. Allen West, Edward Lynch, Dr. Marion Thorpe and Bob Kanjian.
COOKBOOK
COOKBOOK:
Judy Cohen, Sally Schmid, Linda Prior, Robin Rubenstein, Bonnie Stelzer and Eileen Bushman
Delray Beach Public Library
Cookbook Launch Party
The Delray Beach Public Library presented an recipe-sampling evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and music to celebrate the launch of the Library’s new Cookbook: “A Literary Feast: A Second Helping.”
Committee members were: Judy Cohen, Sally Schmid, Linda Prior, Robin Rubenstein, Bonnie Stelzer, Eileen Bushman, Cathy Viner and Carolyn Rubenstein. One hundred and twenty-five guests were treated to a variety of tastes from a selection of the 200 recipes featured in the new cookbook and they were all prepared by contributing Chefs from City Oyster, Café Luna Rosa, Delaire Country Club and Café Maxx. More than $2,600 was raised from the sale of “A Literary Feast: A Second Helping” Cookbooks and from the Cookbook Launch Party thus far. Additional cookbooks are available at the Library Circulation Desk for $10 plus tax. To reserve a souvenir cookbook call 561-266-0194 or visit www.delraylibrary.org.
PBCC Foundation
Eigelberger Reception
Nearly 100 friends and alumni of Palm Beach Community College gathered with local philanthropists, Feb. 23, at Casa Phippsberger, the Palm Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eigelberger. The second annual cocktail reception, held under the 80-foot banyan tree in Casa Phippsberger’s nationally famous garden, raised funds for student scholarships and created awareness of the 100+ academic programs offered by the College. “We have opened our home to PBCC for the past two years because we believe in the power of education,” said Bob Eigelberger. “This is our home-grown community college, where anyone with desire and commitment can go to better their life. It is worthy of everyone’s support.” For more information on ways to support PBCC, call the PBCC Foundation at 561-868-3450.
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