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Beverlee Miller to Chair the “50 and Fa-HAB-ulous” Tea at Noon
(l-r) seated: Lesley Hogan, Beverlee Miller, GeeGee Beatty, Donna Batelaan
Standing: Barbara Benson Wymer, Lisa Peterfreund, Amy Bernard, Barbara Socher, Shari Winkelman and Robin Stabley
To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, The Palm Beach Habilitation Center is hosting a tea luncheon, “50 and Fa-HAB-ulous” Tea at Noon on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in the Leopard Lounge of the Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach. The event will start at 11:30 am with a raffle and silent auction, followed by a tea luncheon. Joella Cain, a local writer and author, will be the featured speaker and all attendees will receive an autographed copy of her latest book, The Escort, and a gift certificate for a facial at Reflections, valued at $150.
The Committee, Chaired by Beverlee Miller, includes: Donna Batelaan, GeeGee Beatty, Amy Bernard, Tasha K. Dickinson, Allison Rogers Haft, Lesley Hogan, Madelyn Christopher, Doreen C. McGunagle, Lisa Peterfreund, Valeria Seifert, Barbara Socher, Robin Stabley, Shari Winkelman, Kat Winokur, and Barbara Benson Wymer.
Beverlee said “The proceeds of this event are designated for the Seniors in Transition and Retirement Services (STARS) program. STARS provides older adults with disabilities the opportunity to retire with dignity and derive joy from the same types of activities as their non-disabled peers. STARS is the only day program in the community which was specifically designed for and serves older adults with developmental, physical and/or emotional disabilities. I invite you to attend this inaugural event and have a great time while supporting a very worthy cause!”
Tickets are $75 each. To receive an invitation, purchase a ticket or for more information, please call Roxanne at 965-8500, ext. 212.
(l-r) Ray Wright, Bridgette, Robert, and Dale and Maria Pickford
Palm Beach Habilitation Center has a “new look” thanks for Graphics-Signs
Dale Pickford, owner of Graphic-Signs in west Lake Worth, was so impressed after taking a tour of the Palm Beach Habilitation Center that he wanted to help the Center. After seeing their Thrift Store and Work Production Trucks, he knew exactly what he could do to help. Thanks to Dale and his wife, Maria, the work production and the Thrift Store trucks have a whole new look. Graphic-Signs donated all of the graphic design work, painting of the sides of the truck, and removal and installation of the new vinyl. The new look includes pictures of clients and is now a moving billboard for the Center.
Ray Wright, Business Development Director at the Center, knows Dale and Maria through his long-standing membership in the Western Community Business Associates and the Palms West Chamber of Commerce. “The trucks look fantastic. This generous donation by the Pickfords is so very greatly appreciated in this challenging economy… this was something that we have talked about doing, but due to funding cuts we could not afford to do it. Dale and Maria’s gift makes a huge difference right now and will for many years in the future!” said Wright.
YALE ALUMNI PAINT JB'S RANCH ON MAY 16 FOR "YALE DAY OF SERVICE"
 
Yale Alumni, under
the masterful leadership of Gordon Meyers, showed up with paint
brushes in hand on Saturday, May 16th, to paint the exterior of
JB's Ranch for their international "Yale Day of Service".
Alumni and guests included: Gordon's wife Joan; Jerry Mason; Bill
Mather; Gerald Kowalski, Jr. and guest Susan Nielsen; Charles Dusenbury;
Dr. Sarah Wood & husband Mark with children Alexandra &
Lila; Dr. Howard Kaufman, John & Kathleen Rhodes; Professor
Joel Ross; and, Gerald Goldberg.
Gordon is pleased to report that Yale had over 35,000
volunteers internationally!
PLANTING OF MEMORY GARDEN
April 28th, members of the Sovereign Order of St John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Commandery of the Palm Beaches arrived at the Palm Beach Habilitation Center with shovels, rakes, and plants in hand. By the time they left, their goal of planting “Memory Garden” was a reality. Working in the hot sun didn’t seem to bother this group which included Palm Beach Commander Dame Dottie Carson, Dame Adel Nabhan, Prior of the Priory of the Eastern US, Dame Suzanne Turner, Chevalier Tony Lofaso and wife Blanca Lofaso.
Tina Philips, President/CEO of the Center, stated “This memory garden is beautiful and will be truly appreciated by the hundreds of clients who attend our on-campus programs on a daily basis… now, and in the future.”
Palm Beach Commander Dame Dottie Carson, Dame Adel Nabhan, Prior of the Priory of the Eastern US, Dame Suzanne Turner, Chevalier Tony Lofaso and wife Blanca Lofaso.
Suzanne Turner looks right at home planting flowers
Tony Lofaso stops to admire his work!
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON ON MAY 15, 2009
Jim Accursio, a past Board Member and a member of the Hab-a-Hearts Steering Committee, hosted his Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon for the Palm Beach Habilitation Center on May 15, 2009. Jim, along with his little helper (his grandson, Khamari), provided all the hamburgers and hot dogs, while staff members provide a myriad of side dishes and desserts! From all of us who enjoyed the event… Thank You!
Jim Accursio, with Khamari, his grandson and little helper
 Kristine Baker, Jeff Chapman, Jim Accursio, and Khamari
Don
Mintmire, David Lin and Leanne Watson
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