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211 Palm Beach And Treasure Coast’s

Sixth Annual Lifeline Luncheon ‘Journey To Joy’

Raised Funds And Awareness

Of The Nonprofit’s
Lifesaving Mission

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast hosted the Sixth
Annual Lifeline Luncheon on Nov. 29, at the Kravis
Center, Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Nearly 230
supporters attended the organization’s signature event that
raised money and awareness of the lifesaving mission of
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.
The Sixth Annual Lifeline Luncheon – “Journey to
Joy” featured Dena Sisk Foman, a motivational speaker,
author and attorney and Dr. Rachel Needle, founder and Guy Clark, Diana Maune,
executive director of the Whole Health Psychological Peter Gottsegen, Felicia Bill and Dena Foman Harrison Morgan
Center. Taylor Ken Kettner, John Deese

The Singles Scene Column ©

The 2023 Singles Market is Lives with Family: What is their age? Occupation? Cultural
HOT! position? Why do they live with family? Is it a home with an east
wing? Or the basement?
By Kelly Leary, M.S.,
CEO/Matchmaker Lives with a Roommate: What is their age? Why? How? Who?
“You’re so vain. I bet you What? When? Have fun exploring this topic as some have valid
think this song is about reasons and remain age appropriate while others are not. I come
you.”— Carly Simon right out and ask this in my interviews, but if you do it you will
look intrusive. Only the matchmaker can ask this type of question. Diane Jehle, Jim Reidy, Pat Kathleen Hillman and Dr.
Happy New Year Everyone! Jehle Rachel Needle
Isn’t it remarkable how New Construction: Usually upscale, up-to-date, and financially
quickly time flies with each FIT. This person knows what they want and is customizing it to Foman, a partner at the law firm of McLaughlin & Stern,
passing year? Tis’ another suit their needs. They may be demanding and uncompromising.
golden opportunity to get They may be rigid in and out of the bedroom. They may be worth LLP, shared with guests her personal journey of resilience in
it right! I hope everyone is it though! I would not rule this out. her talk titled “Journey to Joy.” Foman is a frequent public
setting up their vision boards speaker on the subjects of women’s empowerment, resiliency,
and manifesting an ideal and Old Construction: Worth the wait. Look for a solid foundation. and mental health and is the author of Only I Can Define Me:
dreamy year ahead. January is the BEST month on the calendar to Choose cement over wood. Look for good lines and structure. Releasing Shame and Growing Into My Adult Self.
make changes. Hold your ground this year. Don’t let the time slip Don’t be fooled by an attractive outward appearance and forgo Needle, licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist,
away from you--just don’t. You will thank me later for this gentle the inspection! Get a second and third opinion and listen to your and the founder of the Whole Health Psychological
nudge. For those of you that are single and frustrated, know that the gut. Seek out the opinion of a true friend when in doubt.
Florida market is booming--and I’m not talking about Real Estate.
Waterfront vs. Western Lifestyle: This is a matter of preference. Journey To Joy on page 6
There is a Singles Tsunami going on right before our eyes~~and it Do you prefer the mountains or the ocean? You can also have the
has been going on for months. Thousands of singles have moved to best of both worlds too--if you date smart! Wouldn’t it be nice to
our local area in the last couple of years, former dynamic duos have have a partner with a home in two zip codes? Entertainer Marie Osmond from page 1
broken up, and countless others have given up on online dating for
good. ONLINE DATING took an even bigger nose dive in the This is a tough market and let’s face it, when you date you are handbags. The luncheon is scheduled for Feb. 22 at the
last three years. It is more absurd than ever before. It is Babylon selling yourself. Hopefully, you don’t have to try too hard. Don’t
meets the Wild West of dating and it is destroying norms and over sell. Believe in yourself. Move with care and kindness at Breakers in Palm Beach.
the modern dating culture in multiple ways. Men and women your center and you will never lose. Tammy Pompea and Diane Smith are chairing the 24th
are not enjoying the transition and loss of general dating edition of the Old Bags Luncheon with Cecy Martinez
decorum. THIS is why matchmaking has become so popular. Welcome to the dating boom in Florida--offline-in REAL LIFE! serving as the honorary chair. Those interested in donating
The future is bright. their new or gently used handbags can contact the Center of
MATCHMAKING has become more attractive to quality Family Services of Palm Beach County at (561) 616-1222.
singles as a traditional approach to expanding your social circle Thank you for sharing your time with me again today. Thank Since 1961, The Center for Family Services of Palm
wisely. Consider these basic facts as you move towards your you to my publisher for noticing my talent (as a matchmaker
decision to hire a matchmaker. Would you prefer a matchmaker and writer) so many years ago. This paper is about sharing Beach County Inc. embraces the philosophy that families
who is LOCALLY established? Does your matchmaker have an good news with our readers in our communities. Do tell your should be the center of the community and the center of
ACTUAL OFFICE or does she want to meet you out in public? friends. Keep it simple, folks. We all need something FUN every family should be a healthy connection. The center
Would a REAL matchmaker seek to enroll you on a zoom or a to talk about and something to look forward to in 2023. is dedicated to providing innovative programs that meet
phone call? Doesn’t that miss the point? We meet all of our clients Together--anything is possible. the changing and growing needs of individuals, families,
in our office in-person. Our private practice is centrally located and children in the community with their resources and
to all of you (NOT out of state) right on PGA BOULEVARD. Our hotlines do blow up in January, so call soon to beat the rush! social service programs. The Center for Family Services is
We have been here for ten amazing years and counting and we We can’t wait to here your story!
could not be happier. We have much more love to share too--in nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation and
the coming year. We continue to learn and grow and change, for XOXO, Kelly accredited by Nonprofits First for Excellence in Nonprofit
ourselves and for you. It is an honor to serve all of you, sincerely. Management. For more information visit https://ctrfam.org.
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