Page 18 - The Islander - January '23

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theatre happeningS

Rex Recommends

By Rex Hearn

Hundreds of live events The Society of Four Arts, on the island, access from the (561) 833-7888; Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti in February; and
in Palm Beach County surely middle bridge, presents great pianist, Emanuel Ax, 3 p.m., Verdi’s comic masterpiece Falstaff in March. Don’t miss these
outstrips content anywhere Sunday, Jan. 8; The Calidore String Quartet at 3 p.m., on incredible productions.
else in America for the sheer Sunday, Jan. 15; and the fantastic Romeros Guitar Quartet at Palm Beach Symphony have guest singer, Susan Graham,
quality on offer. There’s 3 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 22. The world famous Emerson String of fabulous mezzo sounding voice singing arias by Mozart,
something for everyone, Quartet appears at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, (561) 655-2766. Berlioz and Lehar on Monday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. The orchestra
ballet, opera, symphony, The Kravis Center has happenings nearly every day in plays Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres- midi d’un faune; the very
theatre, talks, etc., etc.! The January. Call (561) 832-7469. I suggest The Atlanta Symphony serious Shostakovich 10th Symphony celebrating the demise
choices are endless. Here are Orchestra, 8 p.m. on Jan. 13; Julius Caesar given by the of the late Josef Stalin – whose daughter became a citizen,
just a few. Aguila Theater Company, Jan. 20 and 21; and The Cleveland dying at 85 in Wisconsin, 2011 – ends the program. Be
Palm Beach County Orchestra, 8 p.m., Jan. 23. prepared to be rocketed from your seat: it’s noisy and rowdy,
Museum in the old restored In Palm Beach Gardens, the Eissey Campus Theatre presents (561) 281-0145.
Court House building, W.P.B., celebrates the achievements John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey in Sondheim and Friends The Wick Theatre, Boca Raton, famous for its costume
of black female attorneys, Jan. 11 to Feb. 28, open 10 a.m. to at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. For other events call (561) 207-5900. collections, presents Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Jan. 12
4 p.m., Monday to Saturday, (561) 832-4164. The Morikami Palm Beach Opera opens their 61st season with Puccini’s to Feb. 12; not to be missed, (561) 995-2333. This musical
Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, has its Madam Butterfly, Jan. 20, 21, 22 at the Kravis Center. With made Ethel Merman very famous belting out Gabriel Blow
famous “Orchid Weekend,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Jennifer Rowley as Cio-Cio-San, Jonathan Burton is Lt. Your Horn. Last but not least, catch the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s
Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8, (561) 495-0233. Pinkerton and Troy Cook is Sharpless, the Consul General, musical Sweet Charity from Jan. 10 to 29, (561) 575-2223.

all about kidS

I Spy Dyslexia

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist

Intrigue, mystery, thought the boy was being lazy or needed more time. Our Call to discuss your child as we test children ages 5.5
unknowns. It’s no wonder testing is not simply meant to put a label on a child but through college for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD,
that kids love spy games, to help direct you to solve the mystery of why your child depression, anxiety, and other processing disorders. Visit
television shows, and the is struggling and give support. JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
popular graphic novel series
Spy School. Unfortunately
for parents, characteristics
of intrigue, mystery, and YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL,
unknowns are concerning
when you worry your
child might have dyslexia. SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY.
However, astute and
intuitive parents like you can spy the symptoms of
dyslexia. You just need to know what clues to look for. BILL CONDA
Spying clues early and confirming a diagnosis can
position you to solve the dyslexia case. Look for these
clues. Elementary age clues:
• trouble memorizing his address, phone number, or
the alphabet THANK YOU Singer Island &
• can’t create words that rhyme
• messy handwriting, letters that are formed differently Palm Beach Shores Residents
and don’t sit on the line Real Estate is my passion and career for the past 37 years, allowing
• letter or number reversals continuing past first grade me to rank in the Top 5% in the industry. I was past President of
• slow, choppy, inaccurate reading and mispronouncing the York County Board of Realtors of Maine. I was proud to be
small words nominated Broker of the Year by my peers.
• terrible spelling My success is based on professionalism, integrity, honesty,
• often can’t remember sight words knowledge on the market and my negotiation skills. All to make
• trouble with math: memorizing multiplication tables your buying or selling experience seamless and enjoyable.
• extremely messy bedroom, backpack, or desk
Middle and high school age clues can encompass the I truly appreciate the opportunities to represent sellers and buyers
in our community, making me one of the Top Growing Brokers.
above as well as:
• dreads going to school I support our local community by being a member of the Rotary
• limited vocabulary Club of Singer Island. If you or anyone you may know is thinking of
• poor written expression joining our local Club, please contact me at your convenience.
• problems mastering a foreign language I look forward to being invited into your home to meet and assist
• does not like to read for pleasure with all your real estate needs. If you need an opinion of value for
• would rather listen to an audio book than read one estate planning, I would be happy to offer my services.
If you observed three or more dyslexia clues in your Bill Conda with Illustrated Properties and Resident of Singer Island.
child, seek school neuropsychological testing. Along with
being informative, it can give you peace of mind and Please feel free to contact me at
direction. As one mom put it, “It hurt to see him struggle. bconda@ipre.com or 207-450-5030
We just need to know so we can move forward.” She had
to convince her husband to agree to testing because he Sincerely,
Bill Conda

RESIDENT OF SINGER ISLAND SERVING
Monday, January 16 THE LUXURY MARKET FOR OVER 37 YEARS