Page 17 - Lifestyles in Palm Bach Gardens - December '22

Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 17

Santa Claus Spreads Holiday Cheer from page 16

Retailers in the
mall, including Janie
and Jack, Nordstrom,
Pottery Barn Kids,
Aveda, and Journeys
Kidz, greeted guests
with goodies as they
waited to greet and send
their wishes to Santa.
From Nov. 12 to
Dec. 24 during mall
hours, guests can
capture the magic of
the holidays during
Photos With Santa.
Photo reservations are Ana Roa, Dawn Sterllato Connor Howard, Carter Howard, Charlotte Avery Gorman, Sydney Gorman, Bready
encouraged and can be Howard, Aliya Howard Mariana Lehkyi, Kalina Lehkyi Gorman, Jenny Ochoa
made on The Gardens Mall’s website. Walk-ins are also
welcome. Santa will be joined by his jolly elf stilt walkers About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA
on the weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. (times may vary). Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The luxurious, 1.4-million- Is Your Child Smart?
Santa will also welcome furry friends this season. Pet
Photos With Santa will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than
Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 11, and from 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.,
8 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 18. Pet photos are by reservation anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, School Psychologist
only. Visit thegardensmall.com for details, pricing, and and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by Most children are
to reserve times. The Forbes Company. For more information about The smart and a child can be
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at intelligent in multiple
Gardens Mall! thegardensmall.com. ways. The Palm Beach
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography and Martin Schools
offer gifted classes for
children who meet the
IQ requirement for being
“gifted.” The eligibility
requirements are defined
by the state of Florida and followed by local schools.
Your child is eligible for special instructional programs
for the gifted from kindergarten through grade 12 if they
meet the following criteria.
First, your child demonstrates a need for a special program
through strong grades. Second, they have a majority of
characteristics of gifted students according to a checklist

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