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A Series On
The Views of Coastal Residents Who Live in an
Evacuation Route: Part 8
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A
Series On The Views of
Coastal
Residents Who Live in an
Evacuation
Route:
Part
8
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Madelyn Greenberg |
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As
promised, I am winding down this series which has published the
views and insights of over twenty nine residents who were happy to
share their experiences and insights with you, our Condo News
readers. There were many more residents that I have also spoken
with who preferred to stay anonymous. In writing these articles I
have also shared with you my own experiences living on the ocean
in a condominium with my wonderful dad and my sweet and endearing
mom who had just passed away prior to the start of this hurricane
season. My parents, especially my mama, had health issues that
made the prospect of evacuation a nightmare. That being the case:
after evacuating in Frances; going to a hotel that lost
power and where my sweet mama fell and we could not get help; we
stayed at my parents’ insistence in our condo for Jeanne and
Wilma. Of course with Wilma, we had a lot of
company, being that no one knew in time, and certainly no one
expected the damages that befell so many in this area. Hurricane
sliding doors and windows or not, I realize how lucky we were,
that we were personally spared any damage in all of the hurricanes
that hit us. Luck is not a given, and sometimes you can stretch
your luck too far. With that in mind, and as a result of all of
the things I have learned since, going to hurricane seminars,
reading my town’s plan, and the various brochures we get from
the television stations, along with the many practical suggestions
of those residents in this series, I now am much better prepared
and aware. (Of course, that does not mean that I know exactly what
I am going to do, if, God forbid, a hurricane rumbles into town.)
I may not have my handicapped mom to worry about, and my terrific
dad, who is somewhat handicapped and quite frail, is more mobile,
but my attachment to our home which was lovingly furnished, has
untold mementos, pictures and is also where my parents and I
shared wonderful memories of our little loving family, all makes
me hesitant at the prospect of leaving. My common sense tells me
that my dad’s and my safety is the only priority I should have.
I guess I should just pray that my beloved mom, who is hopefully
the "Angel on my shoulder" now, will protect our home
and us.
Just
when I was preparing to begin concluding my series, I spoke with Francesca
Engler, Palm Beach resident of Sloan’s Curve at 2000 S.
Ocean Blvd., who gave me another interesting and innovative
suggestion that I have decided will be the perfect way to begin
concluding this series of articles. Francesca told me that her
father had told her many years ago, that if you leave a flashlight
filled with batteries in your frig., it will always work and you
will be able to find it no matter what. Francesca said that,
whether it was Frances, Jeanne or Wilma, you could
find several flashlights in her refrigerator. When it comes to
working flashlights, Francesca is always prepared. Francesca said
that in one past hurricane she had not yet moved into her condo in
Palm Beach, she was living in a condo along the Intracoastal in
West Palm at the time. She said that she was on the 11 th
floor and it was a scary experience, especially when the building
lost power. She could feel the building swaying. (Actually, I
remember feeling that very same thing on the third floor of my
condo during Wilma. Believe me, it is a spooky feeling.
Palm Beach resident Jamie Dorsky of 3360 S. Ocean Blvd.
told me that, during Wilma, he set out a glass of water and
watched the water sway on the top from one side of the glass to
the other. He lives on the 4th
floor of his building. It was a disconcerting feeling, I assure
you). Since moving to Palm Beach, Francesca evacuates to a hotel.
Unfortunately, one of the times when she went to a hotel in Boca,
they lost power and water, so Francesca found that rather
unpleasant. She now says that she will check out the hotel first
and only go to one that has a generator that also powers a dining
facility. I have been trying to find one that does that with no
luck, so I hope she let’s me know if she tracks one down. I
assume it will be a crowded place that will have more than half
the population of those residents who come from barrier islands
who will attempt to register at the same time. That should be fun.
So
let’s start here in Part 8 of this series which will begin to
summarize, draw conclusions, gather some of the useful information
we should all know, and make a few suggestions that you may be
interested in. Some of the things that stuck in my mind and I
believe will be helpful for you to have done beforehand are:
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Make sure that, before a hurricane, you take photos or videotape
the interior contents of your condo or home for insurance
purposes. Be sure to store the photos, along with a complete home
inventory, in a water tight premise away from your coastal
residence. {Example: in a safe deposit box using a zip-lock bag or
a family or friend’s residence out of the state.} It is most
definitely worth doing, because it will expedite any claims that
may come about.
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Another important thing is that you should check on your insurance
policy for adequate hurricane, windstorm, mold and flood coverage,
and make sure you understand the exclusions. Be sure to keep a
copy of your insurance policy with you and one in your safe
deposit box.
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Consider a plan, whether it is to evacuate or to stay, be flexible
and maybe think about all the possibilities. There were many
residents who said that they might stay if the category of the
storm was not more than a two or three. Be prepared with all the
alternatives. Don’t procrastinate, because you will become
helpless if you have done nothing.
In
Part 9, we will deal with some basics that you need to take care
of ahead of time, review some self-reliance activities, encompass
a few recommendations from The Town of Palm Beach’s Emergency
Management Coordinator, and continue winding up this series with
some helpful hints and advice that you will find of interest. Stay
tuned because we are now into the height of our hurricane season,
and as they say "knowledge is power". Be well.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIORS
vs CRIME: The Florida Attorney General’s
Office announces the opening of its West Palm Beach office through
its "SENIOR vs CRIME" program. These offices are staffed
by volunteers who are part of the crime-fighting initiative which
aims to identify unethical businesses and individuals who attempt
to prey on seniors. For information call 561-445-9966.
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MEETINGS
Yddish
Vinkl. West Palm Beach Century Village Clubhouse, 2 Sundays a
Month, 1PM. Talk, poetry, legends,
sing-a-long. Info: Edy, 687-4255.
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Royal/Wellington
Chpt. of ORT meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 12
noon in the Cultural Center in Royal Palm Beach. RSVP: Betty
Ryen Breinin at 790-4364 or Ray Kerner at 793-1423.
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West
Palm Beach Club Alliance for Retired Americans, join us for
interesting speakers, informative topics. Call Ruth for location,
dates and times of meetings. 561-478-7889.
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Democratic
Party of Palm Beach meets the 1st Thursday of each
month, 7pm, in the auditorium of the Park Vista community
High School, 7900 Jog Rd., corner of Hypoluxo Rd., Lake Worth, FL
33467. Refreshments served. All welcome. Info: 561-833-8936.
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Civil
War Round Table of Palm Beach County meets the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the American Polish Hall
on Lake Worth Rd. The CWRT is a non-partisan study and discussion
group of the Civil War embracing all viewpoints. For information,
call Gerridine at 967-8911 or Bob 683-5759.
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The
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 1599, West Palm Beach,
meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm. For
information, call Cdr. J. Shirley at 561-964-8507.
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Hasting
Cue Club meets every day (except Sunday) to play
on reserved tables from 9am-12 noon at the Hastings
Clubhouse, 2nd Floor, Century Village. The cue club meets
the last Thursday of every month.
Info: call Billy at 684-1885.
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Combat
Infantrymen's Association meets the 1st Thursday of the
month at the Golden Corral restaurant, Okeechobee Blvd.
and 441 (State Rd 7) at 11:30 am. For information call
Cdr. Jimmy Walker at (561) 791-2476 or George Fisher at (561)
585-7086.
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Korean
War Veterans Chpt. 17 meets on the 2nd Sunday of each
month at 9am in the Hagen Ranch Firehouse. All Korean
Veterans are invited and refreshments are served. Call 561-499-4892
for more information.
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National
Council of Jewish Women meets the 3rd Thursday of the
month at 1:30 pm at Wachovia Bank, 5849 Okeechobee Blvd.
Speaker and collation. Info call Madalyn at 684-2835.
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Cypress
Lakes, Na'Amat, formerly Pioneer Women Meetings & Fund
Raisers, meets at Cypress Lakes off Haverhill Rd., WPB, every 4th
Tues. of the month at 12:30pm. Refreshments served, guests
welcome. Info: Call Marcia 640-4258 or Rhoda at 478-8559..
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The
Jupiter/Tequesta/Juno Beach Lions Club meets at Denny's Restaurant, 716 No. US Hwy
One, Tequesta, on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:30am
social, 12 noon for lunch; and on the 4th Tuesday at 6pm for
social with dinner at 6:30pm. The public is
invited but reservations are necessary. Info: Call Bob Hall at
743-4674 or email: papabobtequesta@msn.com.
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Navy
Seabee Veterans of America, Island X-12, P.B.Co., meets the
2nd Saturday of each month at the Moose Lodge in Greenacres on
Bowman St, Lake Worth. For info, call William Edwards at (561)
881-8245.
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American
Legion post #367, 110 Camellia Dr., Royal Palm Beach, meets
the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, of each month, non-smoking
atmosphere. For info call daytime or early evening: 792-3813 or
795-4854.
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Jewish
War Veterans of the USA, Roslyn Moore Post 502, meets
the 2nd Sunday of the month. 9am collation, 10am meeting
at the V.A. Hospital, Room 1-C 135. Call Cmdr. Eugene L. Moore at
561-638-6435.
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Jewish
War Veterans Post 520 meets at Temple B'Nai Jacob, 2177 S.
Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL, on the 4th Sunday of
every month. Collation 9am, meeting at 9:30am. We welcome
all veterans of past wars as well as all recently returned
veterans from the Gulf Area. For information, call Philip Shapkin
561-686-2086.
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Jewish
War Veterans Post Sylvia & Hyman L. Solomon Post 684,
Western communities, meets the 1st Sunday of the month
at Temple Beth Zion, Royal Palm Beach. Collation 9am,
meeting 9:30am. Info: Cdr. Al Weissman (561) 793-1121.
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Jewish
War Veterans Post 501 meets at the Jewish Community Center,
3151 N. Military Trail, WPB, 33409, 1st Sunday of every
month at 9am. Info: Call Howard Lowenthal, Cdr., at
478-2780.
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The
Irwin L. Steinberg Post #321 of the Jewish War Veterans meets the 1st
Tuesday at Temple Anshie Shalom, 7099 West Atlantic Ave., Delray
Beach. For information call Harry Heyman (561) 276-2751.
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The
Palm Beach Gardens Lions Club meets twice a month - 2nd
Tues. luncheon 11:30 am, and 4th Tues. dinner 6:30
pm, at the Waterford Hotel and Conference Center, 11360 US
Hwy One in North Palm Beach. Public welcome. Advance reservations
required. Call 743-4674 or 630-4866.
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The
Marine Corps League of the Palm Beaches, General A.A. Vandegrift
Detachment, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Monday
of each month at the VFW Post #9610, 350 Tenth Street, Lake Park.
All Marines, retired, and former Marines are welcomed. Call George
Viens, Commandant, at 688-1046.
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Alliance
for Retired Americans, West Palm Beach, FL meets the 2nd
Wed. of each month, at the Wachovia Bank at Okeechobee
& Meridian (just outside the West Gate of Century Village) in
the Community Rm., 2nd Fl., at 1pm for coffee and 1:30 pm
for the meeting. Come, bring friends & neighbors.
Interesting speakers & topics. Call Ruth at 478-7889.
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NARFE
(National Assn. of Retired Fed. Empl.), Delray Beach Chapter
#1979, meets every third Friday at 9:30 am at
the First Union Bank in Kings Point shopping area, Atlantic Ave.,
west of Jog Rd., Delray Beach. Info: call Dave Forest at
561-499-3213.
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NARFE
(National Assn. of Retired Fed. Empl.), North Palm Beach Chapter
#1088, meets 2nd Tuesdays, 12:30 pm, at the
Sugar Cane Island Bistro, 353 US 1, just south of Indiantown Rd,
Jupiter Bay Plaza. Info: Call Pres. Ann Murray at (561) 622-6137.
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NARFE
(National Association of Current & Retired Fed. Empl.) Chapter
159, meets at 1:00 pm on the 3rd Friday of each month on
the 2nd Floor Community Rm. of Wachovia Bank, 5849 Okeechobee
Blvd., WPB. All current & retired Fed. Employees are welcome
and urged to attend our meetings to protect their rights. Info:
Call Sam at (561) 687-0228 or E-mail Don at: DonTootin@wmconnect.com.
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Coure
d’Italia order of the Sons of Italy in America, meets the 2nd
Wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm, Waterford
Hotel Conference Ctr., 11360 US 1, No.Palm Bch. Call Leo
Lauricella at (561) 630-2766.
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Golda
Meir Chapter of Hadassah, Aveda Meir of Boynton Beach meets
every 3rd Thursday at the Beth Kadesh Temple
at NE 26th Ave., 12 Noon. Info: 734-3593.
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B'nai
Brith Century Unit #5367, in Century Village, West Palm Beach.
Breakfast meetings are held the 4th Sunday morning at
Anshi-Shalom Synagogue. For more information call Sarah Farkas
at (561) 478-3067 or Helen Fisherman at (561) 683-1937.
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Miscellaneous
U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jupiter Flotilla 52, is offering FREE
Safety Check of recreational boats and personal watercraft
to interested boating groups and/or individuals. Any marinas,
clubs, individuals or homeowners associations interested in
arranging a date to receive a Vessel Safety Check should contact
Leonard Lesnik at (561) 842-0925.
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CLASSES
The
Lake Worth Senior Citizens Center, 202 No. H St., offers the
following classes: Languages (Spanish, French); Exercise, Senior
Aerobics, Arts and Crafts, Computer, Tai Chi, Oil Painting,
Ballroom Dance, Line Dance and others. Call for information:
586-6102.
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North
County Senior Center, 5217 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach
Gardens, has classes for seniors: Includes crafts, cards,
painting, dancing, exercise, computer, languages, quilting. Info:
call 561-627-6470.
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Classes
for Peer Counselors and Widowed Support Counselors. Classes
are held in South, Central and Northern Palm Beach County and are
sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County.
Call (561) 832-3755 ext. 13, for more information.
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VOLUNTEERS
The
Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park invite you to join our
volunteer family by volunteering in our Gift Shop. Volunteers
greet customers, assist with purchases and enjoy the beautiful
State Park. Training provided, volunteers enjoy free Park
admission and free participation in Park activities. Please call
Marty at 561 776-7449 to volunteer or with questions.
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Fla.
Dept. of Elder Affairs & Area Agency on Aging of the Palm
Beaches & Treasure Coast need volunteers for SHINE
(Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program. Volunteers are
fully trained in tops as Medicare, Medicaid, etc., provide
information, compare policies, help clients w/ claims and appeals
of health care decisions, provide information regarding
prescription assistance programs, and more. Services are provided
to clients either in person or by telephone. Volunteers are asked
to serve a minimum of 10 hours per month. For more information
about the programs and requirements of Volunteers, call Jennifer
VanderMay at (561) 684-5885 or Moses Baskin at (561) 686-9002.
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Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Office is looking for men and women
volunteers. Duties include serving citizens of P.B.Co. by
providing a place to make inquiries, report non-emergency matters
and receive suggestions that will help create a safer community.
Call Volunteer Captain, Herb Cornell at (561) 478-6497.
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P.B.
County Division of Senior Services needs volunteers: aiding
seniors, frail elders and caregivers; volunteer for companionship
to the homebound, telephone friend (reassuring someone they are
not alone), assist at senior centers, meal sites and day care.
Training provided. Contact 561-355-4683.
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Hospice
of Palm Beach County needs volunteers: Direct Patient Contact,
Clerical & Resale, Special Needs. One-day training programs
offered once a month on a Saturday from 9am-4pm. Info: call Sandy
Brown at 561-227-5167.
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Mid-County
Senior Citizens Center needs volunteers to help instruct
Seniors in Basic Computer skills; Classes are for beginners using
an approved curriculum. At the Center at 202, No. H Street, Lake
Worth, FL. For into call Nat Atkins at 355-4752.
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Make-A-Wish
of Southern Florida grants over 450 wishes each year to
children who have life-threatening illnesses. Volunteers are
needed to help make those dreams come true by meeting with wish
children and their families, speaking to community groups or
assisting with fund-raising efforts. If you can attend a general
orientation session and want to make a difference in the lives of
those coping with a child's illness, contact Make-A-Wish at (954)
967-WISH (9474).
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Wellington
Regional Auxiliary needs enthusiastic volunteers to join
auxiliary staff. Positions exist in most departments. One 4-hour
shift once per week. Info: 790-7175.
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P.B.
County Mid-County Senior Center, 202 No. H. St., Lake Worth,
needs volunteers with word processing experience for computer
classes for seniors. Orientation is provided for all vols. Call
561-355-4752.
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SUPPORT
GROUPS
The
Mid Palm Beach County Peripheral Neuropathy support group
meets the 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4 PM
. They meet at the JFK Hosp. in the main
floor Conference Rooms (1, 2 or 3) opposite the check in desk at
the main entrance. Valet Parking avail. $10. yearly membership fee
due at the first meeting. For info: call Samuel Grundfast DDS at
964-0147.
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NEW
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP meets every Thursday, Classroom A,
Century Village Clubhouse. No doctors, no sales, no fees. Century
Village residents only. Call David 683-9189.
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Bereavement
Support Groups.:
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Mid County Senior Center, 202 N. H St., Lake Worth, Tuesdays,
10:00-11:00 am.
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JFK Medical Center, 5301 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis: Newly
bereaved, Saturdays 10-11am, Main Entrance; Moving
on, Saturdays, 10-11am, Rothman Center. For more
information call the Mental Health Association at (561) 832-3755.
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AAKP
Support Groups for Kidney Patients and Care Givers; Call for
information:
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No. County Sr. Center. Call 561-622-3745, or 561-882-6467.
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Baywinds Clubhouse, Call 561-798-5468 or 561-588-8721.
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Boynton Beach Mall at Picadilly Cafeteria, Call 561-739-9267
or 561-732-7229.
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DOT, Delray Beach, Call 561-879-0368.
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County wide educational meeting, Sun., Sept. 14, 2003 at 2:00 pm
at JFK Hosp., conference Rm. 1. Free to the public.
Refreshemnts.
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Alzheimers
Support Groups at Following Locations:
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Boynton Beach Heartland Healthcare Center. Call
1-800-861-7826.
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The Pointe at Newport Place, Call: 561-586-2989.
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Delray Beach Alzheimer's Day Care Center. Call Tricia at
561-265-3667.
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Alzheimer's Day Care Center. Call 561-265-3667.
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Arden Courts. Call 561-498-5552.
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HCR-Manor Care. Call 561-638-0000.
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Alterra Wynwood West. Call 561-738-4777.
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Greenacres Enclore Senior Village. Call 800-748-0395.
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Wellington/Royal Palm Beach/ Loxahatchee, West Lake Worth, Lake
Wellington Professional Center. Call 1-800-861-7826.
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Trigeminal
Neuralgia Assn. of Palm Beach, meets at JFK Hospital, Congress
Ave., every other month on the 1st Sunday from
2-4 pm. For info: (561) 641-7903, or (561) 965-4866.
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American
Tinnitus Assn. sponsors the Tinnitus Self-Help Group of Palm Beach
County.Educational programs 2nd Thurs of each month,
Oct. - May, 7:30-9:00pm. South County Civic Center, Jog
Rd. South of Linton across from the Morikami, Delray Beach. Free
Parking front lot. Sugg. donation $1.00. Info. & Res. Call
Ellen Gartner (800) 732-9217.
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Stroke
of Hope Club meets 2nd Sunday of Every Month, at 1:45 pm.
at the First Presbyterian Church, 717 Prosperity Farms Rd.,
North Palm Beach. General meeting is open to Stroke Victors and
Caregivers. All welcome. Info. call (561) 745-0400.
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Aphasia
Group (Speech Therapy) meets every Tuesday 9:30
-11 a.m. at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in the
Cafeteria, and every Thursday 9:30-11:00 a.m. at
their NEW OFFICE: The Gentry Bldg., 860 Hwy. 1, Suite 106, North
Palm Beach, 33408. For more info call 745-0400.
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Smoke
Free ME! -Am. Lung Assn. - first Mondays, 6:30-8pm, 2701 N.
Australian Ave., WPB. Combination support group w/ informational
talks. Call Mon.-Fri., 1-800-330-5864 for info.
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SHHH
(Delray-Boynton Chapter) Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
Membership Meeting, third Friday of the month at the
South County Civic Center, 1600 Jog Rd. (Opposite Morikami Park)
Delray Beach. Meeting starts 9:45am and ends approx.
11:30 am. Come early for coffee & bagels. Meeting free.
Non-members, hearing impaired people, friends & relatives
invited to attend. For information or if you need a ride, call
George (561) 637-8430.
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DONATIONS
NEEDED
Alzheimer's
Community Care (ACC) Thrift Depot, located in Juno Beach,
seeks donations of clothing, furniture and household items from
individuals and local businesses. Hours are M-S, 9am-5pm, Sun.,
12pm-5pm. Please call (561) 627-3937 for more information.
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Hospice’s
Resale Shops are looking for quality donations of furniture,
household items and furniture from residents and businesses. The
shops are open Monday thru Friday, 10am-4pm. Shops are located in
West Palm Beach, Juno Beach and their newest one in Wellington.
For information, Call Pat Bockford at (561) 236-4008.
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Fl.
Dept. of Chldrn. & Families looking for toiletries, soap,
shampoo, combs, tooth brushes & paste, etc. Call Fred Wein at
Volunteer Services 837-5565.
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