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community NEws10 SWFP Community Center Offers a Variety of Classes for Adults

12 Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines Makes Sure that Students Are Not Hungry

14 Pembroke Pines Residents Celebrate the Holidays at the Open House

16 MPPRCC YEA! Students Visit Monster Mini Golf

18 Pembroke Pines Snow Fest Is A Success

20 Toastmasters Helps People Overcome Their Fears of Public Speaking

22 Sunshine Harvesters Club Participates in Rockets to the Rescue

24 Application Deadline for the Lady Pines Contest Is Approaching

26 Imaginations Came Alive at the StoryBook Festival

28 Teddy Bears to Assist Pembroke Pines Fire and Police

30 SWFP Community Center Distributes 100 Meals for Thanksgiving

cultural coNNEctioN32 Pines West Camera Club to Exhibit at Glass Gallery

32 Who’s Fooling Who Explores the Art of Deception

School NEws34 Pembroke Pines Student Wins $30,000 Cafeteria

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36 PPCES East Campus Students Raise Money for Make-A-Wish Foundation

aSk thE Mayor37 Pembroke Pines Update

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6thFLOW – The Department of Motorist Services Mini-FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) offers a host of services on the first floor of Pembroke Pines City Hall on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 9:30am-2:30pm. While no appointment is necessary, space is limited and provided on a first come first serve basis. For information, visit www.gathergoget.com or www.ppines.com.

9thArt Exhibit – Who’s Fooling Who showcases the work of ten artists that explore the underpinnings of work in a variety of media. The exhibition opens at Studio 18 in the Pines on January 9 with a free reception, from 7pm-9pm, that is open to the public. Somy Ali, founder and president of No More Tears, will share her story with the guests. The exhibit closes on February 10. Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. For information, call 954-450-6947 or send an emial to [email protected].

17thCommunity Garden – Meet at 2pm at the Pembroke Pines Community Garden for a presentation open to the public on Saving Food Biodiversity, Keeping Delicious, and Distinctive Foods. The community garden is located at the end of Washington Street off of Hiatus Road. For information, call 954-435-6520 or visit www.ppines.com

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Camera Club – The Pines West Camera club was formed in response to the need for a combined photographic and digital imaging

organization that is open to all types of photographers. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 7pm, at the SWFP Community Center, located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For information on the Pines West Camera Club, visit www.pineswestcc.com.

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bingo night – Every third Tuesday of the month, play Bingo with the Knights at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, from 6pm-9pm. Regular jackpots pay $30 to $50 a game. There are also two 50/50 jackpot games, a Hot Cash Ball Number and a Progressive Jackpot. Game packs are $15pp. Must be 18 and over to play. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Masquerade Ball – Don’t miss the Masquerade Ball, with dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Prizes will be given for the most mysterious, extravagant masks. $10 per person. Buffet dinner at 5:30pm (reservations required). Dance starts at 6:30pm. SWFP Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

25thJazz Concert – Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at William B. Armstrong

Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 Avenue), from 3pm to 5pm. Bring a chair or blanket. For information, call 954-435-6525.

27thFaces and Places Reception – At the Faces and Places Exhibit, visitors will have an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Pembroke Pines. Members of the Pines West Camera Club will be displaying approximately 100 photographs of people and places, both near and far. All of the work will be for sale. The exhibit will be held from January 14 to March 9 at the Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery. The public is invited to a reception on January 27, from 7pm-9pm. The Glass Gallery is located in Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

feb. 3rdLady Pines – The Lady Pines Pageant proves that you are never too old to enter a pageant. This year’s event will be held on February 10, at 12noon, and organizers are looking anyone interested in entering. The application deadline is February 3. The pageant will be held at the SWFP Community Center in Pembroke Pines. Women ages 60 and older are eligible to enter. Contestants will be judged on style, charisma and personality. The winner will receive a crown, sash and bouquet of flowers. She will also represent the City of Pembroke Pines at a variety of events during the year, including the 55th Pines Day Celebration. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

6thTeen Dance – Teens can dance the night away, from 6:30-9:30pm, at Walter C. Young Gymnasium & Dinner Theater. Dance is for Walter C. Young Middle School students only. Students must have school ID for admission

into dance. Admission cost is $4. For information, call 954-986-5027 or visit www.ppines.com.

on-goingBroward League – Through February 11, the Broward League of Cities is accepting scholarship applications for 2015. Annually, the Broward County League of Cities and its contributing associate members sponsor four individual $1,000 scholarships for expenses associated with academic endeavors at a college or university for students studying public administration, political science, or a government related field. For an application or information, visit browardleague.org.

Weston Miracle League – The Weston Miracle League gives South Florida children, between the ages of 5 and 18, with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in Pembroke Pines. Players can join the league throughout the season, which runs through January 25. There is no cost to participate and baseball experience is not needed. For information, visit www.westonmiracleleague.com, call 954-478-9694 or send an email to [email protected].

Toastmasters – For 30 years, Pembroke Pines Toastmasters Club No. 6003 has been providing members with a supportive environment that empowers them to develop communication and leadership skills. The group meets on Thursdays, from 7:30am to 8:45am, at 1806 North Flamingo Road (first floor conference room). For information, visit www.toastmasters.org, which has a link to Pembroke Pines Club #6003.

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This New Yoga Institute is centrally located at 12900 West State Rd. 84, parallel to 595, serving the City of Davie, Plantation, Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines and Miramar with their Grand Opening

scheduled for January 17th. We took the time to interview the managing partner and one of 6 full tme instructors, Stephanie Cabrera, to ask several questions. The first one being... Q.WHY 1 FREE MONTH OF UNLIMITED YOGA CLASSES? This is unheard of.” A. Most, if not all yoga studios, offer 1 free class. In reality it is very difficult to get a true sense or feeling for what yoga is in one class. We want everyone interested in getting into yoga, from the beginner as well as those already enjoying and practicing yoga to get acquainted with our studio, staff and for beginners to see what yoga is all about. When I got into yoga I took advantage of the free class offers and to be honest I was not sure if yoga was for me. I had a real purpose and goal to practice some ongoing type of exercise having started with Kempo Karate at a very early age and attaining my Jr. Black Belt at the age of 8. I later went on to become a dancer and member of the Somerset Acad-emy dance team and the FIU Dazzlers. Always looking for the best exercise and activities to be healthy. I continued to pursue my goal and am truly glad I did, since there are many types of yoga styles and had I not contin-ued I would have most likely not fallen in love with yoga as I did.

Q. When you say different types of yoga, what do you mean? Isn’t yoga just yoga? A. No, most definitely not. There are many styles of yoga, hot power yoga which can be heated or non-heated, there is Vinyasa which is a flow etc. and not all studios offer different types of yoga. So finding the right style that fits you is very important. If you take a class and that specific type of yoga does not fill your heart and soul, it is difficult and you get discouraged, you might never bring yoga into your life. You would have missed out on one of the best practices and lifestyles that an individual can enjoy.

Q. So you offer different types of yoga? A. Yes, we offer different types during different days and hours. We have two large studios which allows us to do so without having the students feeling crowded and uncomfort-able. Our classes start at 6:30 am and go on throughout the day unti 7:30 pm. Our institute is designed to accommodate our students’ needs and schedules.

Q. Is yoga mostly a women’s practice? A. There are statistics that show this fact and the perception is that it is, but Yoga is for all genders and ages. It offers many benefits such as flexibility, relaxation, breathing and control of mind and body which is beneficial to all. We also offer a UNIQUE and NEW style of MARTIAL KRAMA YOGA which combines the movements and flow of yoga with the cardio and extensive martial arts movements. It is not to be confused with martal arts. It is yoga with the teachings of self de-fense rolled into one practice. This Martial Krama Yoga is truly unique and exciting, it allows for all genders of all ages to enjoy a full enriching practice not offered by any other yoga studio or studios in general. Our institute is designed whereas a couple can come in and practice different styles during the same time. Moms and their daughters can attend the yoga class and fathers and their kids can attend the Martial Krama Yoga classes or just sit and relax in our comfortable lobby.

Q. The 1 MONTH of FREE UNLIMITED YOGA applies to all types of yoga including this new Martial Krama Yoga class? A. Yes, you can attend any of our classes at any of the times they are scheduled at your convenience. This offers everyone the opportunity to find the right type of yoga that best fits them.

Q. Are there any costs involved, like having to rent or buy a yoga mat etc.? A. No, Other studios offer rentals of mats which we also offer but during the Free Month of Unlimited Yoga we provide the mats at no charge and if you decide to become a member of our institute we offer class packages in which we include our branded high quality mats as part of the package and/or offer great discounts on the same. This also includes our custom made dry fit attire and yoga pants which are offered to our students at incredibly discounted prices.

Wow, I wish we could continue talking about yoga and your new institute forever, you are so passionate when you talk about yoga that it makes me want to be a part of your institute.

Well, you can take advantage of our 1 Free Month oF UnliMited yogA. I am sure if you come in, you will fall in love with yoga and see why our slogan is Healthy Body Quiet Mind.

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The city of Pembroke Pines swfP Community Center offers many ways to try some-thing new. It is currently accepting registrations

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▸ Knitting Basics for Teens and Adults – New knitters can get all the instruction, tips and

advice they need, including casting on, knitting, purl, binding off and more. Ages 14 and older.

▸ Floral Arranging - Create different projects in a hands-on workshop and take your floral center-pieces home. Ages 18 years and older.

▸ “Mud Daubers” Parent & Child Pottery Classes – Parents and children will learn basic hand building methods in clay and get an introduc-tion to the potter’s wheel. Ages 6 years and older.

▸ Pottery Studio - Using hand building and the potter’s wheel, students will create high fired stoneware pottery.

▸ “Running with Scissors!” Parent and Child Sewing Classes - Parents and children will explore the fine art of sewing, as they learn how to operate a sewing machine, layout patterns, select fun fabrics and patterns, and more. Bring your own machine or use one of theirs. Ages 8 years and older.

▸ Adult Sewing Classes - Students will learn how to make alterations, home decorating items, custom outfits, zippers, pockets, bows, tucks and more. Bring your own machine or use one of theirs.

▸ Fine Jewelry Design with Michael Stahl - Exclusive jewelry designer Michael Stahl will teach students how to create one-of-a-kind fine jewelry pieces using semi-precious stones, pearls, 14K gold and sterling silver. Ages 18 years and older.

▸ Tai Chi - Learn the basic concepts of tai chi, including posture, relaxed deep breathing, flowing movement and a basic understanding of mind-body connection. For all levels.

▸ Belly Basics with Naiilah - Have fun as you exercise during this easy-to-follow course, which is designed for beginners and slightly advanced students.

▸ Intro to Fused Glass - Learn the fundamental techniques required for creating one-of-a-kind, kiln-fired, fused glass projects.

▸ Zumba for Teens and Adults – Join in the fun of the popular dance fitness program that utilizes Latin and international music. Students get a cardio workout that also helps tone the body. Ages 14 years and older.

▸ Beginner’s Computer (in English) - Learn the basics of computers in this easy-to-follow begin-ner’s course.

▸ Basic Computer Skills (in Spanish) – In this easy beginner’s course that was created specifically for Spanish-speaking individuals, students will learn to perform basic computer functions and study basic computer vocabulary and technology.

All classes are held at the SWFP Community Center, located at 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For information or schedules, call 954-450-6888 and ask for the activities desk or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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Members of the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines are making sure that this does not happen by providing needy students at Palm Cove and A.C. Perry Elementary Schools with enough food to eat on the weekends. They have teamed up with New Horizons United Methodist Church and several other organizations to provide the children with weekly bags of food through the Pack-A-Sack Program.

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Quigley says that when they heard about the Pack-A-Sack program last year, they decided to implement it at the school as well. This year they added a second school, Palm Cove Elementary in Pembroke Pines. Now they serve approximately 25 students each week.

Many of the kids in the Pack-A-Sack program receive free lunch and/or breakfast, but have little to eat when school is not in session. To supplement, every Friday they receive bags of food with healthy options that provide at least three meals a day, as

well as two snacks for two days. Some of the items include: peanut butter, cereal, milk, apple sauce, fruit, pudding, and more. During holidays and on long weekends, they receive some extra protein and sides.

“It is sad to see the kids come running into the cafeteria to eat,” said Quigley. “We waste so much food in this country. No child should go hun-gry. It is critical that they get the proper nutrition in order to be successful.”

Rotary members provide funding, help purchase the food, and deliver the bags to the schools. Members of New Horizon United Methodist Church Youth and con-gregation along with other volunteers fill the bags.

Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines meets every Thursday, at 12:15pm, at Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racket Club, 10500 Taft Street, in Pembroke Pines. The club has approximately 20 members that are dedicated to Rotary’s motto, “Service above self.” They participate in community service, both locally and internationally, and are committed to eradicating polio.

To volunteer for Pack-A-Sack effort or to make a donation, call 305-528-6413. For information on the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines, visit www.rotaryclubofmiramarpines.com.

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“This holiday program sets the tone for the season and has been a family and community favorite for as long as anyone can remember,” said Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing.

Guests entered the winter wonderland by way of a snow covered log cabin. There was a Menorah and a Nativity Scene, as well as 28 Christmas trees decorated with different themes. The themes var-ied from the popular Military Veterans tree to the Frozen tree adorned with Sophia, Olaf and friends. Throughout the evening, family and friends enjoyed Midnight Magic presented by Gary Midnight and a Christmas play by Rising Staz Music Academy.

Everyone had fun visiting with Santa, includ-ing Mayor Frank Ortis, Vice Mayor Jay Schwartz and Commissioner Iris Siple, who whispered their wishes into Santa’s ear.

“The visit from Santa was the evening’s high-light,” added Shechter. “The children had a special time with Santa and were given a prize too.”

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Franchise owner Felix Marte shared his own entrepreneurial success story with the students. He reviewed his prior experience, which included starting a cell phone business and owning/operating five gas stations in New Jersey. He told them how he came up with the idea for Monster Mini Golf. He also discussed some of challenges he faces, as well as the skills necessary to run the business.

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The outing to Monster Mini Golf is just one of many field trips that the students will take. They will also visit a franchise restaurant, a non-traditional business, a marketing company and the County Clerk.

Eight students were accepted into this year’s YEA! class, which began in November. Over a 30-week period, they will work closely with local business lead-

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“The YEA! program is one of a kind offer-ing the opportunity to train young people about how to start their own businesses and help continue to create a stronger business climate,” said Robert Goltz, President/CEO of Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. “In today’s world, the Chamber believes it is important to provide training and encouragement to assist individuals in building the American Dream.”

Goltz says that the YEA! program is expen-sive to run. The MPPRCC is always looking for sponsorship support and volunteers.

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and noses, bounce houses, face painting, and music provided by local schools and organizations.

Throughout the day, children took photos with Santa in his sleigh and wrote him letters. They built and tested toys in Santa’s Home Depot workshop. Mrs. Claus served trail mix with raisins and animal crackers. The Corner Bakery made Santa’s favorite cookies and gave away reindeer food. Children rode aboard the Catabella Express Train.

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National youth science day is one of the many ways that 4-h teaches youth across the nation how to respond to challenges in their communities and the

world. Members of the Sunshine Harvesters 4-H Club recently participated in this year’s event, Rockets to the Rescue, an interac-tive project that explored the field of aerospace engineering.

In light of the recent natural disasters, such as Typhoon Haiyan, the National 4-H Council asked youth to design and build an aerodynamic food transportation device that could deliver a pay-load of nutritious food to disaster victims. It was an opportunity for them to learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global issue.

Members of the Sunshine Harvesters Club, which is comprised of 12 home-schoolers in 1st to 8th grade, divided up into small groups to complete the project. They used materials from a kit to help them build and launch their own rockets. The kit contained a box of raisins, PVC pipe, cotton balls, string, rubber bands, corks and more. They supplied their own two-liter soda bottle to propel the rocket.

“The kids had to use their creativity and problem solving skills to determine the

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“Each team developed their own strate-gies to meet several challenges.”

Nine-year-old Gabriela Estevez of Pembroke Pines participated in the project.

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“The most challenging part, which was also my favorite, was launching the rocket. When you step on the bottle, you don’t really know which direction the rocket will be going, so aiming in the right direction was very important.”

Eleven-year-old Alexandra Estevez of Pembroke Pines also participated.

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Last year, mirella Marrero proved that you are never too old to enter

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“It is a great opportunity to build self-confidence and meet new people,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor for the City of Pembroke Pines.

“The winner will also have brag-ging rights to the prestigious title of Lady Pines.”

The pageant will be held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center in Pembroke Pines. Women ages 60 and older are eligible to enter. Contestants will be judged on style, cha-risma and personality.

They will be asked two prescreened questions, plus a surprise question. Last year, some of the questions included: How do you feel about the qual-ity of television shows today and how would you change it?

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The winner will receive a crown, sash and bouquet of flowers. She will also represent the City of Pembroke Pines at a variety of events during the year, including the 55th Pines Day Celebration. In addition, she will ride in a float during the parade and be introduced on stage at the Pines Day Festival.

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“The Storybook Festival was a fabulous day in Pembroke Pines,” said Holly Bonkowski, Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines.

“It was filled with music, dance, storytelling, storybook characters and chil-dren’s performances on three stages, an arts and crafts tent, a ‘Swappin’ Ground area where children were able to tell stories of their own, and face painting, a festival favorite!”

This year’s theme was “Home Sweet Home - Florida.” Storytellers shared stories ranging from, the ole’ Florida Cracker tales, to bilingual tales from Florida’s Spanish speaking settlers. Among the storytellers were six 4th grade students from City of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School – FSU campus, who told guests how their families came to Florida. The following students shared their stories: Anjali Balla, Valentina Machuca, Alan Lopez, Nicole Becerra, Connor Pierce, and Elisa Ortuzar.

Performers and theatrical groups entertained with historical experi-ences of growing up in Florida. The children learned about the importance of keeping the Sunshine State beautiful and the environment clean for the next generation. They also had an opportunity to follow a path in the enchanted forest, where they met some of their favorite storybook charac-ters, such as the Three Little Pigs, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel.

The StoryBook Festival was presented by Baptist Health South Florida and funded through the Broward Public Library Foundation with support from the City of Pembroke Pines, Friends of Southwest Regional Library, Power Financial Health Credit Union and others. It is funded in part by Broward County through the Broward County Commissioners with pro-ceeds from the 2000 Broward County Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Issue.

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The Chamber ordered over 160 Care Bears, which are dressed in “Chamber for Good” t-shirts. They will be given to children in tragic or stressful situations to help bring them some comfort.

“This has been a long process and I am excited to see it finally being launched in our communi-ties.” said Robert Goltz, Chamber president. “Our Chamber and our businesses understand the impor-tance of taking care of our children and helping them feel safe whenever we can. This Care Bear program is just one way that we can help our children when they are in need.”

The Chamber is hoping to raise $2,000 to help pay for the program. It is asking area businesses and residents to get involved by making a donation. There are three levels of sponsorship (Bronze-$250, Silver-$500, Gold-$1000). Business/individuals can be listed as a “Corporate Sponsor” and advertise on the website.

“Your generous donation will cover the cost of providing these teddy bears to police and fire depart-ments,” said Goltz.

MPPRCC launched the Chamber for Good initia-tive two years ago as a partnership website program to assist the non-profit 501c3 organizations serving Pembroke Pines and Miramar. The free program, which is run by staff and the Board of Directors, connects individuals who want to donate their time, money and resources to area organizations through its website portal. Individuals can sign up to receive emails with information on the needs of the various organizations serving the community. The Chamber for Good program also hosts various events through-out the year to raise money for other non-profit 501c3 organizations.

Goltz says that the Chamber embraced the program to build a stronger more vibrant community and to assist businesses with finding ways to help the non-profit community. They want members to know how they can strengthen the organizations they serve. They also want to provide a source of information and fundraising opportunities for organizations in need.

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For millions of americans, the thanksgiving holiday is an opportunity to indulge in roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, while enjoying the company of friends and families. For those

who are less fortunate, however, the holiday may take on a very different meaning. The staff at the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center recently hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to reach out to those in need of assistance. With donations from students, employees, residents and busi-ness, they provided a Thanksgiving feast for 100 families for the 39th year in a row.

“The Thanksgiving Basket program is supported year after year through generous donations of grocery store gift cards, non-perishable food items, and cash,” said Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines. “The donations make it possible for many families to have a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving meal.”

Members of the Pembroke Pines Professional Fire Fighters Local #2292 donated their time to assist with transporting bins and helped collect food at various locations. They worked with the Pembroke Pines Police Department

and other volunteers to help sort and package everything in the baskets filled with a turkey and all the trimmings.

Some of the other organizations that helped with the effort include: Borden Dairy, Walmart, Chartwells Dining Services, Church of God by Faith in West Park, Florida, Publix Supermarkets, Modera Town Center, Trane Air Condition Company, Kellstrom Defense Areospace Inc., Atlantic Montessori School, Pembroke Pines Site Advisory Council, Century Village Reform Congregational Synagogue, Pines Lakes Elementary School, Pines Middle School, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary Schools: FSU, West and East Campuses, Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School- East Campus, Girl Scout Troop #10373, Somerset, Chesterbrook, Beacon Hill and Tanglewood Academies.

“The donations we received made it possible for each Thanksgiving Basket to have a turkey, with all the trimmings, including a pumpkin pie!” said Diane Shawcross, with the SWFP Community Center and organizer of the Thanksgiving Basket program. “Donations also came from our Southwest Focal Point Community Center members.”

For information, send an email to [email protected] or call 954-450-6888.

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“who’s fooling who” showcases the work of ten artists that explore the underpinnings of work in a variety of media. The exhibit will be held from January 9 to February 10 at Studio 18 in the

Pines. The public is invited to a reception on January 9, from 7pm-10pm.“Painters, sculptors and fiber artists will invite viewers to become partici-

pants by abandoning expected experiences in exchange for the unlooked-for,” said Jill Slaughter, Chief Curator and Head of Cultural Projects for the City of Pembroke Pines.

The list of artists includes: Martin Casuso, Stephanie Cunningham, Erman, Monique Lassooij, Maria Mor, Valeria Rocchiccioli, Peter Symons, Sharla Valeski, and Michelle & Victor Vazquez (Yuhmi Collective).

As curator, Slaughter believes that all of the exhibits should incorporate some aspect of community participation. She selected No More Tears, a support organization for survivors of domestic abuse, for “Who’s Fooling Who.”

“Perpetrators of domestic violence are often seen as stable, while survivors can be per-ceived as emotionally fragile,” said Slaughter.

“No More Tears helps to vanquish the negative perceptions and asks, ‘Who’s Fooling Who.’”

During the reception, Somy Ali, founder and president of No More Tears, will share her story with the guests. Somy says that she witnessed many injustices and violence growing up in Pakistan. When she was 12, she moved to the

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Artwork from some of the victims that have been saved will be on sale at the event. Proceeds will benefit No More Tears, which is completely run by volun-teers. The event also features performances by spoken word artist Richard “Byrd” Wilson, Kikomora Studio, Olga Saretsky and DJ – Hank Justice.

Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. For information, call 954-450-6947 or send an emial to [email protected]. For information on No More Tears, visit www.nmtproject.org.

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At the “faces and Places” exhibit, visitors will have an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Pembroke

Pines. Members of the Pines West Camera Club (PWCC) will be displaying approximately 100 photographs of people and places, both near and far. All of the work will be for sale. The exhibit will be held from January 14 to March 9 at the Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery. The public is invited to a reception on January 27, from 7pm-9pm.

“Visitors will see work from the best photographers in the area,” said Benoit Menasche, City of Pembroke Pines Art Curator and Administrator. “They will have an opportunity to guess the identities of the people and places.”

The PWCC was formed in June 2000 in response to the need for a combined photographic and digital imaging organization that is open to all types of photog-raphers. There are approximately 70 members that include amateurs, profession-als, young, old, experienced, and novice. Many of them have won awards. The club belongs to the Florida Camera Club Council and Photographic Society of America.

The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 7pm, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. At many meeting, there are hands-on demonstrations that include topics such as studio lighting, macro photography, back light photography,

high speed photography, painting with light and more. Every 3rd meeting, the group competes on a designated theme like “birds” or “flowers.” The group also goes on several field trips each year to take photos and socialize. They have visited the zoo, Butterfly World, air shows, Train Museum, Wakodahatchee Wetlands and more. Dues are $40 per year.

“We are an old fashioned, traditional camera club, where people share their pas-sion for photography,” said Jerry Biddlecom, club president. “If you love photography in any form and are looking to meet people who share that interest, who enjoy the cama-raderie of helping one another to learn and

grow as photographers and have fun doing it, we hope you will join us. Seasoned professional, novice, film or digital, you’ll find something to capture your interest and imagination.”

Biddlecom joined the PWCC in 2007. He enjoys taking photos of landscape, birds, sports and more.

“It is always a great feeling when I come up with a beautiful image and compo-sition that is pleasing to both me and others,” said Biddlecom.

The Glass Gallery is located in Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, send an email to [email protected], call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com. For information on the Pines West Camera Club, visit www.pineswestcc.com.

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The uncle ben’s brand recently named 8-year-old Cai Killings of Pembroke Pines one of five grand prize winners of the Ben’s Beginners

Cooking Contest. The nationwide contest encourages children to make healthier meal choices by getting them interested in cooking at an early age. The third grader at Franklin Academy was awarded a $30,000 school cafeteria makeover, $15,000 cash prize, and a hometown celebration at his school with New York-based celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Cai was one of hundreds of entrants in grades K-8 that submitted videos of themselves and their families preparing a rice-based dish and discussing their experience cooking together. He made his recipe for Cai’s Sizzlin’ Sausage Skillet with Whole Grain Rice.

Cai, who started cooking two years ago, usually makes dinner for his family three times a week. His mom helps him with dinners and his dad assists him with desserts.

“I really like cooking,” said Cai. “Cooking makes me happy.”

Cai plans to spend the $15,000 on a laser toy, as well as food to benefit needy kids and adults. He

will also save some of it for college. Cai’s mother, Shavon Killings, says the contest has

been a wonderful experience for all of them. “We’re so excited to have been chosen,”

said Killings. “Cai is an aspiring chef and he jumps at every opportunity to help out in the kitchen. The contest has fueled Cai’s passion and allowed us to meet so many new people in our community who have shown support for what he’s doing.”

More than 300 students and several dignitaries were invited to the Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines cafeteria to watch chef Samuelsson and Cai prepare his winning recipe. Three students were selected to taste the dish.

Although the school and its cafeteria are relatively new, Principal Elena Diaz says that there is always room for improve-ment. Some of the things they may spend the prize money on include an ice machine for the school and an additional freezer for teachers to store ice cream purchased for student celebrations. They also want to enhance the visual appeal of the cafeteria and create a more inviting space for students who suf-

fer from allergies. Diaz says the prize money, as well as its message, will have a large impact on the school.

“This will help students understand that when they work hard, when they are passionate about some-thing, and are dedicated, anything is possible,” said Diaz. “The fact that students will see the fruits of his hard work in our own cafeteria will speak volumes for years to come.”

For information on the contest, kid-friendly cooking tips and the win-ning recipes, visit www.unclebens.com. For information on Franklin Academy, visit pp.franklin-academy.org

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ppcEs East campus students raise Money for Make-a-wish foundationby Debby teiCh

Thanks to the efforts of students at the City of Pembroke Pines Charter East Elementary Campus, the Make-A-Wish

Foundation is now a little closer to being able to grant a wish for a child with a life-threatening medical condition. The students organized a “Glow the Night Away” dance, which raised nearly $1,000 for the Foundation.

It all started when fifth grader Matthew Rosenberry asked his school counselor, April Wyche,

“Can we do some fundraising activities to help kids in need?”

“Every year we try to raise the consciousness of our students with regards to giving back to those in need,” said Wyche. “I was in the process of researching a December fundraising event when Matthew came to me. I thought...let’s put our heads together and think of something.”

They rallied the school’s K-Kids Club and Student

Council around the idea. They decided to raise funds through an inaugural fifth grade “Glow the Night Away” dance. It was a fun twist on a traditional party. To tie in with the theme, they planned to cover the cafeteria walls and floor with glow paint, hang glow in the dark streamer chandeliers, place glow sand on the tables and more.

They reached out to several parents and com-munity partners for help. Home Depot in Miramar donated 36 black light bulbs, Chartwells Food Service donated desserts, and parents provided a photo booth, laser lights, fog machine, decorations and more. They sold tickets for $10 and over 900 stu-dents attended. All of the proceeds were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“It helps to teach our students that you can have fun and do something charitable at the same time,” said Wyche. “We really want to instill in them the impor-tance of recognizing how fortunate they are and at

the same time giving to those who are less fortunate.”Since coming up with the idea, Mathew visited the

Make-A-Wish Foundation to tour the office and learn about the organization. After the visit, he decided to become a student ambassador.

“A lot of people are normal and kids with disabili-ties are often left out,” said Mathew. “I want help them feel like a ‘normal’ person!”

Helping those in need is not something new at the school. The students have provided Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving food for needy families. They have raised funds for a variety of charities, such as 911 Memorial Museum fund, Team Dillion, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Humane Society, Children’s Harbor, SW Senior Focal Point Center, Unicef and more.

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HaPPy 2015! are you still searching for a great New Year’s Resolution? Saving water should be on the top of your list.

Making a 2015 resolution to save water will not only save money, but also benefit the environment. The Broward Water Partnership, which includes Pembroke Pines and 18 other local government and utilities, has made it easy to keep this resolution.

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Also, please keep your eyes open for the new signs being installed around the city. This is part of the city’s adopted Pembroke Pines Streetscape Plan, estab-lished with the input of residents through a series of charrettes. The plan will ensure that the city has a cohesive, unified look and encourage redevelopment through revitalization. The signs currently being placed are located at entrances to the city.

To ensure a unifying “sense of place,” larger gateway sign improvements will be created near Pines Boulevard and Florida’s Turnpike, Sheridan Street and University Drive, and Pembroke Road and University Drive. In addition to signs, a cohesive landscape look will be created at the base of the signs. The plan also focuses on facilitating economic progress, improving city connectivity, and ensur-ing guidelines are being followed for future improvement projects.

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So what are the basics and how can I get healthier? The most common question I have asked for three decades is, “How do you feel?” I learned the answer to that question usually has more to do with one’s emotions than anything else. When people are generally happy and things are going well in their lives, the answer to that question is generally positive. Therefore, we then say that the primary cause of endogenous/internal disorders is emotions.

Remember the saying, “I was so frightened I went in my pants!” Fear has the capacity to weaken the kidneys/urogenital system to that degree. Do you recall the saying that he/she died of a broken heart? Sadness, grief and stress are the primary causes of heart disease and lung disorders, not cholesterol. If it was so, the French would all have heart disease. They have amongst the highest choles-terol in the world and the lowest coronary artery disease. We also see that anxiety, worry and preoccupation affect the entire digestive system; hence, the term “ner-vous stomach,” and that chronic angst and anger affect the liver.

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So then, how do we manage our health in this New Year? There are three main components to consider - your mental health, biochemical health, and physical health. Seek to find the “root cause” of your health concern. Read and seek advice. You must, at all cost, take control of your own health. Finally, when you go through this exercise next year, look back and you will see the powerful transformation that took place in your life, because you had a plan and a resolu-tion. Happy New Year!

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If you are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, how can you combat against this court system set up to dispose of foreclosure cases with brutal efficiency? The most important tool you can use to defend against our court system’s quest to drain the dockets is to hire a qualified and experienced foreclosure defense attorney. First, don’t settle for anything less than an initial face-to-face meeting with the attorney. Let’s get real, if they are too busy to meet with you personally to review your case, they will just be “too busy” to actually help you with your case.

Also, make sure that the attorney has plenty of litigation and trial experience (at least fifteen years), and that the attorney regularly practices in the county where your case is pending. Finally, make sure the attorney has a proven track record of outstanding results and satis-fied clients. Ask the attorney to refer you to at least three satisfied clients.

Another critical tool to save your home from foreclosure is to ensure that the law firm you hire to defend your case has established loan modification and consumer bankruptcy departments. If your legal defenses to the foreclosure case are not accepted by the court, you can process a loan modification, reinstatement, or short payoff of your loan. If all else fails, right before the foreclosure auction of your home takes place, you can file a consumer bankruptcy and attempt to complete the modification within the bankruptcy proceeding.

The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all within the same office, and we will gladly refer you to dozens of satisfied clients so you can be confident in your deci-sion to hire our Firm.

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a unique DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced legal team.

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should be used and not used for.In the past, if you wanted to know what your home was worth you would have

had to consult with a Realtor to do a comparative market analysis or have a formal appraisal performed. Today, we tend to rely on these Home Value websites. They build algorithms that retrieve a description of your home from the county tax records along with other publicly available records of the recent sales prices of similar or comparable homes in your area. They make mathematical changes to create a “rough” estimate of your home’s price based on how similar or different it is in measurable factors, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the size of the property. In addition, some of these websites use a formula that derives a percentage estimate of how the overall local real estate market has moved in the time since the comparables were sold.

Where an automated online estimate of your home falls short and becomes more or less unreliable is that a computer that pulls information from the public records does not have the ability to detect physical, aesthetic, condition and location differences in accordance to each property. The potential for error in these online estimates of home value is why most real estate professionals find them unreliable.

The preeminent way to estimate a home’s value is to look at what similar, nearby homes have actually sold for, as close as possible to the time the home’s value is being sought. Appraisers and Realtors do this. Home value estimate websites attempt to do this with a much larger margin of error than humans professionals typically have.

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There are many reasons that people shy away from estate planning. Some find it too grim, while others think that they don’t have an “estate” that requires planning. Often, when people hear the words “estate planning,” they conjure mental images of vast country manors, wealthy society matrons, or inheritances worth millions of dollars, and quickly reach the conclusion that estate planning is “not for me.” I get it! But the reality is that an “estate” simply consists of all of the things you own when you die, including: your home, investments, bank accounts, retirement plans, business interests, and even personal property such as furni-ture and jewelry.

Estate planning involves very real issues that matter to everyone. For example, I’d like for you to consider the following questions: Who will make medical deci-sions for you in the event of your incapacity? Who will inherit your property when you die? Who will make sure that the people (and pets!) that are most important to you get the things you want them to get? Without an estate plan, the answers to some of these questions might not be what you think – or want. The fact is that one day these questions will need answering, and a small effort to resolve them now can protect you and those you love from potentially divisive and expensive legal problems in the future.

As important as it is to create an estate plan, it is also important to ensure that your estate plan is up-to-date and well-maintained. This is critical, because the circumstances under which you originally created the plan may have changed. For example, look back on 2014 for a moment. Did you welcome a new family member? Did you lose one? Has your health or the health of someone close to you changed significantly? Did you purchase a new home, start a new business, or make new investments? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” it may be a good idea to review your estate plan to ensure that it will accomplish your goals.

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If the patient has an articular cartilage defect (bottom photo) this is considered to be a permanent problem for the knee joint. This leads to abnormal friction forces, inflammation, pain and eventual destruction of the rest of the knee joint. Classically, patients who continued to have problems eventually developed arthritis and require a total knee replacement. Today, with advances in science, we can offer patients alternatives to try to salvage the knee joint. This consists of procedures that can be done through small incisions in the knee joint (Arthroscopic Surgery).

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What is different about your shooting range? We created a true entertainment experience Our advanced virtual range, the Nexus Lanes, brings your shooting to the next level, while making it fun at the same time Since the gun’s invention, people have been making holes in paper targets, which is of limited value when training and can become mundane over time Our live fire technology lets you shoot your gun and real ammo at constantly updated interactive video targets, such as defensive sce-narios, shooting galleries, zombie games, skill drills, asteroids and more A computer provides instant feedback by scoring and analyzing each shot We also have a standard paper target range Additionally, we do weekly tactical and competition drills where shooters move and shoot through an obstacle course setup for real world training

Describe the showroom. Our guests call our one-of-a-kind showroom the “Guggenheim of gun stores ” It has thousands of firearms and accesso-ries displayed in a spacious, clean and modern environment

Who is your typical customer? Besides existing gun owners, we attract a large number of non-traditional guests who might otherwise be intimi-dated to visit a gun store, such as women, kids, tourists, and first-time shooters

Describe your staff. Our staff is friendly, highly trained, and professional They are happy to help guide guests step-by-step, from choosing the right gun, training to use it properly, and even getting the license to carry it

Nexus Shooting is located at 2600 Davie Road in Davie. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 10am-10pm; Saturday, from 9am to 10pm; and Sunday, from 9am-8pm. For information, call 954-587-8005; send an email to [email protected] or visit www.NexusShooting.com.

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family owned and operated floor solutions group offers customers knowledgeable service, top of the line flooring, and installation

If you are in the market for new flooring but need some help deciding what the best

options are, look no further than Floor Solutions Group Sales Manager Carlos Almandoz has more than 15 years experience in remodeling with an expertise in flooring installation and bathroom renovations He knows what works well and what doesn’t work As a retired flooring renovation spe-cialist, Almandoz has joined with six family members, including his daughter Carla, to bring the best flooring options to you Carla recently answered some questions about the family business

How long have you been in business and how did you get started? Our office and showroom have been open since January 2014 One day my cousin, Jose, decided to tell my father, Carlos, that his years of profes-sional installation experience were valuable and worthy of something more He then went on to con-vince my father, his uncle, that it was the time in his career to open up a flooring materials store At the time, Jose was finishing up his Masters at NSU and as his career was in Business Administration he knew that we had a lot to offer to this industry and its custom-ers As the idea grew, more and more customers and friends convinced my father that opening up a store was a great idea It was also perfect timing for me too, as I was just about to graduate from Florida State with a degree in Marketing We knew it was the perfect opportunity and time to get this business rolling for our family

What differentiates Floor Solutions Group from other flooring stores? Because my father, Carlos, has been in the business for quite some time now, he knew exactly what materials to use and which ones to stay away from Here at Floor Solutions we pride ourselves in our high quality materials as we want all of our cus-tomers to have the very best the industry has to offer We also have a team of subcontracted install-

ers whose workmanship, honesty, and skill are amongst the best we have yet to see We have had so many customers come to us with terrible stories of their past install-ers It's quite sad how many in this business take advantage of their clients We are not happy until you walk away 100% satisfied with the materials and job we have per-formed If you ever have a prob-lem, we will respond at any time of the day, any day For that reason, we use flooring materials that will make your home, office, or com-mercial store a true masterpiece

How many members of the family work in the business? Currently there are seven fam-ily members working at Floor Solutions Group

What can customers expect when they visit your store? We are a family owned and operated business The service that we give to our clients is that of a family friend or relative Our showroom is small compared to other flooring materials stores but we designed it that way because we wanted a more personalized, cozy feeling when you walked into our show-room We also understood the pains of going into a flooring store and seeing so many options It can truly drive a homeowner crazy For many homeowners choosing the right materials for their home is crucial We wanted to make that experience feel like it should, personable and important Come sit down, drink some coffee, and have a chat with us on what it is that your family needs You will be surprised to know that you will walk in a customer and leave a friend That is our goal

What services do you provide? Personalized consultations, free at home estimates, and installa-tion services We also guide our customers who wish to install their own laminate floors through the process and will answer any ques-tion or concern at any time regard-less of our business hours

How have flooring options changed over the years? Over the past few years we have seen hardwood turn to laminate floors and ceramic into porcelain tile, 12" x 12" tiles into 6" x 36" tiles, and traditional styles into modern designs Right now the bigger the better Flooring has moved away from the square look to an elongated rectangular look that is more sleek and modern Customers in Florida are also very fond of the laminate flooring as it is more affordable and less tedious than hardwood Lately, 6" x 36" porcelain tiles have become the popular choice for those looking for the wood touch without the

hardwood issues With porcelain tiles you don’t have to worry about your wood absorbing moisture and expanding and you can still have that cozy warm feel that is given by natural wood and laminates

Anything else you would like readers to know? Please ask us for referrals We have many happy clients who would love to show you the materials and work that has been done in their homes, offices, or commercial stores

Where is Floor Solutions Group located? Our address is 10400 W State Road 84, Suite 103, in Davie We are located right off of Nob Hill and 84 The commerce park we are currently located in is behind Dragados USA Many people get confused as Maps only sends you to the first building, but we prom-ise that if you continue down that road you will find us

How can customers reach Floor Solutions Group? You can reach us by calling 954-708-5892 or emailing us at carla@fsgflorida com or Jose@fsgflorida com We are always open to catering to your appointment needs Whether that be on the weekends or after 5 p m , if you call us ahead, we will definitely take care of you Our website is www fsgflorida com

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If you want to look as young as you feel in 2015, then you owe it to yourself to visit Ageless Medical, a seven-year old Medical

Aesthetic Practice located in Cooper City The practice offers the very latest, non-invasive, FDA approved procedures performed by experts in a warm, comfortable setting at competitive prices

Victor Owoc, MBA, who owns Ageless Medical with his wife Erin Owoc, ARNP, recently answered some questions about the Practice

What products/services does your Practice offer? We offer wrinkle relaxing solutions such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and der-mal fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Perlane, Belotero & Radiesse We also offer skin rejuvenation procedures such as eMatrix, SkinPen MicroNeedling, Medical Facials, Chemical Peels and Hydra Facials Additionally, we offer laser hair removal for dark and light skin, laser tattoo removal; face, neck and decol-late skin tightening solutions with Ultherapy; fat reduction with LipoSonix; and body contouring and cellulite reduction with Viora Reaction

What is special about your staff? The many years of aesthetic experience our medical practi-tioners have is unique in this business Our medi-cal providers are not only experts in the Medical Aesthetic space with an average 14 years experi-ence, many are also “outside trainers” to other medical practitioners in the aesthetic industry Even our front desk team are skin experts with many of them being aestheticians A good example of this is Lisa Matire, Laser/Skincare Specialist - CME, CCE Lisa educates and certi-fies Laser Technicians seeing laser hair removal certification in South Florida Erin Owoc, ARNP

is a National Trainer with Allergan, the makers of Botox, Juvederm and Voluma She trains South Florida Doctors and other Medical Practitioners on injecting Botox® and Juvederm® Erin is con-sidered one of the top injectors in South Florida

What can customers expect when they visit Ageless Medical? Honesty by setting proper expectations is why we rank 5 out of 5 STARS on YELP and 4 9 out of 5 STARS on Google We have earned this amazing reputation by foster-ing a very patient centric environment where we listen to our patients concerns and then over exceed on their expectations This sets us apart from many other aesthetic practices that have a set solution in mind before you come in We are able to be more independent because we have such a large range of effective solutions and so much experience in the medical aesthetic space

What differentiates you from the com-petition? Besides the experience of our staff and our reputation, it would have to be the extensive range of the advanced technologies that we own (laser, radio frequency, micro nee-dling, ultrasound etc ) A good example is our Naturalase Tattoo Laser It is the most powerful tattoo removal laser on the market (and only one in South Florida) that allows the patient a shorter treatment time and fewer visits to completely remove their tattoo Other examples are Ultherapy and Reaction, two of the leaders in face and body skin tightening that we own Both are great examples of new technology translating to younger looking skin

What are the latest trends in your busi-ness? Because of advancements in technology such as Ultheraphy and new dermal fillers such

as Voluma, patients are able to get very close to surgical face lift results without having surgery These non-invasive procedures are only going to get more advanced in the future and know-ing that many patients that do not desire (or have the time) to handle the downtime of having surgery will continue to fuel the growth of these offerings

What do you offer that is new in the field? Reaction by Viora, Ultherapy and LipoSonix are the latest technolo-gies we have acquired this year Reaction is a painless procedure to tighten the skin on your body and reduce cel-lulite It takes multiple sessions but the results are very impressive

Ultherapy is a game changer when it comes to a skin tighten technology to lift your face and neck with only one treatment using focused ultra-sound LipoSonix allows our patients to lose 1 inch off their waste (abdomen or flanks) in 1 hour and only requires 1 treatment

Ageless Medical is located at 10640 Griffin Road, Suite 102 in Cooper City. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone them at 954-680-8330, email them at [email protected] or visit them at AgelessMED.com.

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honor SocietyThe City of Pembroke Pines Charter School Academic Village Middle School held its inaugural National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for 109 students

yea!The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) announced that Teresa Justice has been named the new instructor for Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce YEA! class of 2014-2015 YEA! is a yearlong program that guides middle and high school students in launching their own real business

beach clean upThe Beach Patrol team from Pembroke Pines Charter School East Campus combed the sands of Hollywood Beach North Park looking for debris to pick up during the International Coastal Clean Up 2014 The students collected close to 400 pounds of trash

COACh OF ThE WEEkDevin Bush of Flanagan High School was honored on the field by the Miami Dolphins as the High School Coach of the Week during the Dolphins home game against the Bills at Sun Life Stadium Photo (l to r) Youth Player of the Week K C Hall, High School Player of the Week Hilton Joseph,High School Coach of the Week Devin Bush and Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Manager Troy Drayton Photo: Courtesy of Miami Dolphins

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