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Golfers Invited To Tee Off At Levis JCC’s Annual Golf

Classic On Monday, Oct. 30 At Stonebridge Country Club

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center foursome will be presented with the Mel Gutmann Award. Fees to play in the Golf Classic are as follows: $475
invites players and sponsors to participate in its annual We also gratefully acknowledge our many sponsors: for individual golfers, which includes golf for one
Golf Classic event, to be held Monday, Oct. 30 at Marcus & Levine CPA (hat sponsor), Gutter Chaves participant, lunch and awards dinner and gift bag; $650
Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton. Generously Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A. (beverage for elite individual players, which includes golf for one
sponsored by the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler Family station sponsor), Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (hole participant, lunch and awards dinner, gift bag for each
Foundation, and Boca Magazine is the exclusive magazine in one sponsor), and the Gutmann Family (trophy sponsor). participant and company name and/or logo prominently
sponsor, the event continues a tradition of honoring Chairs Bruce Dan, Stuart Ganslaw and Lou Shook, displayed at one tee; or $2,000 for “elite foursomes,”
longtime Levis JCC supporter and Board member Mel and Vice Chairs Dave Owen and Larry Wachtel, along which includes golf for four participants, lunch and the
Gutmann’s memory and his legacy of service to the with Levis JCC staff and leadership will welcome golfers awards dinner, a gift bag for each participant and company
Jewish community. His children, Eric Gutmann and Lori at Stonebridge Country Club for a fun day for a great name and/or logo prominently displayed at one tee.
Fineman, both past presidents of our Board of Directors, cause. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. with registration, Additionally, players, participants, and the community
and both currently part of our Levis JCC leadership, a light lunch, warm-up and putting contest, with a 12:30 at large are invited to enter an exciting raffle drawing
serve as honorary chairs. The Levis JCC Golf Classic p.m. shotgun start. The day concludes with cocktails and featuring wonderful prizes:
features 18 holes of championship-like golf and a post- dinner, an awards ceremony, the presentation of the Mel • Beautiful jewelry donated by Zo Diamonds
play reception honoring individuals and foursomes for Gutmann Award and raffle drawings. Proper golf attire is • Two tickets on the lower level to Florida Panthers
their accomplishments on the golf course; the first-place required; alternative spikes only. vs. New York Islanders at FLA Live on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.,
generously donated by The Ryan F. Zackon Family
Foundation
The Singles Scene © Silversea Cruise, valid for any seven-plus night cruise
• $1,000 towards any Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, or
sailing worldwide, generously donated by Destinations
Special Fall Edition by: Kelly 2. A chilling statistic reveals that only 17% of couples who
Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli, meet through online dating platforms have lasting relationships Travel & Tours (Booking required through Destinations
COO, The Revolution Dating Firm that lead to marriage or long-term commitment. In contrast, Travel & Tours; rebate will be received post-cruise.)
matchmaking boasts a success rate of approximately 63%, • $500 gift certificate toward custom clothing from
Save The Date! showing that carefully curated connections lead to more fruitful Jaxon Maximus Fine Men’s Salon & Custom Clothiers
“I promise to keep you and lasting partnerships and friendships. • Cozy Getaway in the Vermont Mountains – a two-
safe from the vampires and 3. Note, the perks of personalization. As Halloween decorations
witches because that is what take over your neighborhood, it’s clear that people are drawn night stay at The Vermont Inn near Killington Ski Resort;
a matchmaker is supposed to to unique and personalized designs as opposed to cookie-cutter valid April 1 to Aug. 31; Nov. 1 to 30
do for you. Happy Halloween, images, right? PEOPLE ADMIRE CREATIVITY. Matchmaking • Travel Anywhere: $250 hotels.com gift card, $50
Friends.”~~Yours Truly offers this same touch in the realm of dating. As matchmakers, Uber gift card, $150 Visa gift card
As the cool autumn breeze sets in, the Fall Season marks the we invest time in getting to know our clients, allowing us to craft • $1,000 towards the Levis JCC program/service of
last quarter of another year. This is a time of mystery, turnover, and connections that are not solely based on superficial characteristics
transformation. In a world where love and connection are increasingly but into the deeper layers of personalities and values. winner’s choice or $1,000 cash
distorted through digital overload, matchmaking has emerged as the As the moon casts its glow on the nights leading up to Additional raffle prizes include restaurant gift cards,
only true powerhouse of quality social introductions. Matchmaking Halloween, it’s evident that matchmaking has emerged as rounds of golf at prominent country clubs, and retail gift
offers a more authentic alternative to the uncertainties of online dating the silver bullet in the world of dating. With statistics unveiling cards. Raffle tickets are $100 each or four tickets for
and the bar scene. This approach is wildly attractive to busy young superior safety features and higher success rates, matchmaking $300. No more than 300 tickets will be sold. The raffle
professionals, seniors, and people who cannot be seen online (CEOs, provides a haven of authenticity. October is the perfect time to
Lawyers, First Responders, Doctors, Teachers, etc.). Privacy matters change your ways. It is a GREAT MONTH to get out there again drawing will be held Monday, Oct. 30 during the awards
to us and our clients. So today, we will delve into the eerie statistics or to rewrite the narrative on how 2023 will end. ceremony. You need not be present to win. To purchase
that reveal why matchmaking is a beacon of light in the shadowy On that note, thank you to all of our new applicants who tickets or for more information please visit www.levisjcc.
realm of today’s dating culture. Have you heard of the Dark Web? have PRE-BOOKED their first interview with us. The good org/golf.
Well, guess what: Dating via the web is one and the same. news is that clients who get started in October have a higher All proceeds from the Golf Classic directly benefit
CAUTION: The following information will spook you! chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the high holy
As we all know, online dating predators often involve holidays and the turn of the New Year 2024. Make the last three programs of the Levis JCC, including:
individuals creating fake profiles to establish emotional connections months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later. • Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood
before ever meeting eye to eye. As digital dating has grown, so We can’t wait to meet you! Learning Center, where children ages 5 months to pre-
has the opportunity for malicious catfishes and actors to take XOXO, kindergarten are enriched with Jewish life as they embark
advantage of vulnerable hearts via the guise of a computer screen Kelly & Miranda on a journey into a world of learning.
or smartphone. During our research in writing this article--even WE
were terrified (and that is hard to do because we have seen it all). P.S. Feel FREE to mention this article • Levis JCC Helene and Roy Schwedelson Special
Consider us to be First Responders of love. We are your front-line and how long you have been reading it Needs Department, where individuals with special needs
warriors and have been for 32 successful years. Below are a few when you schedule your appointment. and their families can experience a variety of programs
facts you may want to absorb and share with your friends, based Some of you have been following this specially designed to enhance the lives of children, teens
on true stories (some very local and some national). column for more than 15 years. We thank and adults with disabilities; volunteer opportunities as
-Yearly, there are approximately 16,000 abductions associated you for that too. Spread the love this
with online introductions. Single parents should be cautious of season. Let’s Rock-Tober! well as resource and referral services are also available.
dating if they have a child at home. This is another reason single #LoveOffline #LoveFearlessly #FALLinLove #CuffingSeason • Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center Arts,
parents are attracted to our dating club. #MatchmakingRoyalty #AlmostPerfect #TellYourFriends Culture & Learning, where adults of all ages connect
-Florida is the third state in the country with the highest Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and a master’s with friends and others who share similar interests in
number of catfish situation-ships and worse (too severe to mention degree in clinical psychology. She has been profiled by Modern educational programs, performances, literary programs,
in this community newspaper). Luxury Magazine in the Fall 2023 Issue as a Dynamic Business
-This is true about meeting people in bars in Florida. Predators Woman. Look for it on shelves now. She has also been written about art exhibitions, films, live theater, social events and more.
often come here to troll the nicer bars so they can size up their in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, For more information on becoming a Golf Classic
possible target from head-to-toe IN-PERSON. Let’s not forget Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members are sponsor or player, please contact Lauren Koblick at (561)
that you could get your drink spiked. This happens to men too, pre-screened in-person including background checks. Professional 852-3257 or laurenk@levisjcc.org. To register online,
fellas. One man in Miami recently woke up in a fog in his own photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online please visit www.levisjcc.org/golf.
home, only to have his Rolex and many pieces of art gone. He is dating or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking
lucky to have woken up, right? services that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
-I personally met a woman locally who had a black eye. I felt club memberships, Kelly and her team also provide feedback from promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and
compelled to speak to her. She told me she woke up on the side of your dates when appropriate. Mock Dates are available by request. values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness
the road after a night out here in northern Palm Beach County. She Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also available by and recreational programs for individuals of all ages.
was so ashamed and did not want to even file an official report with request for non-members or as an add-on to some memberships. With a preschool, summer camp, family activities,
the police, but I urged her to do so. *All inquiries are confidential.
-One in ten online daters have formal deviant complaints filed athletics, cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs
against them...imagine the ones that go unreported! Around Town & In The programming, as well as a resale boutique for bargain
In monumental contrast, matchmaking offers HOPE in the Press: Love Is The Talk Of hunters, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone via
realm of the cold tech world. We, The Matchmakers, armed with its departments: Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood
education, experience, vetting skills, and compassion, strive to The Town This Fall! Learning Center, Marleen Forkas Camps, Health &
create genuine connections based on compatibility, values, and
shared goals. Our personalized approach reduces the time, money, Wellness, Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs
and headache that could result from online dating or a bar hook-up. Department, Levis JCC Resale Boutique, Arts, Culture
We also ensure that both parties are genuinely interested in forming and Learning At The Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center,
a meaningful relationship. Why else would they join? This is an Revolution Dating Wins Best Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival.
INSURANCE POLICY on sincerity. Matchmaking Service 2023!
Still, believe that you are too smart to be a victim?
1. According to a study conducted by the Matchmaking Institute,
instances of hidden agendas and fraudulent activities are significantly
lower in matchmaking compared to online dating platforms (and
the bar scene). The study found that matchmaking clients reported
a mere 2% occurrence of insincere daters. At Revolution Dating,
we aim to weed these characters out of the ballpark OVER THE
PHONE. They are not invited into our office. If we don’t want to
meet an applicant, nor should you. We are your buffer and we are
PICKY. We also request a strict set of IDENTIFICATIONS over
the phone to scare away the bad guys for you. If someone is lying The Love Squad: Kelly, Miranda Stay Tuned...This A List Firm is
about who or what they are on the phone, they are sure to unravel and Steven enjoy Palm Beach expanding their horizons and
when we mention our “fab five” forms of IDs required to book their Island for a recent Revolution taking on new heights…by
in-person appointment. This is a great safety net for us and YOU. Dating Photoshoot! demand.