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Page 8, Boca Exposure
Levis Krug Delegation Of Teen Athletes Shines

At The 2023 JCC Maccabi Games And Access
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The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Olympic Games, the JCC Maccabi Games torch was lit. were hoping for and their competition came to an end.
Center (Levis JCC) proudly sent a delegation of 18 teen On day one of competition, the Levis Krug boys’ The boys’ and girls’ teams all enjoyed “Host Family
athletes to represent our community at the 2023 JCC basketball and girls’ basketball teams each won their Night” – they were taken out for dinner and fun activities,
Maccabi Games and Access (a program of activities and games, while the delegation’s Access athletes, supported including pool parties, movies and neighborhood block
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competition created for Jewish athletes with intellectual by their dedicated “one-on-one” buddies, participated parties with other host families.
and developmental disabilities), which was held Aug. in football and bowling competitions. On day two, the On Thursday, our girls’ basketball team played for
6 to 11 at the David Posnack JCC in Fort Lauderdale. competition and camaraderie continued with the Levis the bronze medal but came up short. A closing party was
Consisting of a Boys 14 and Under (athletes ages 12 to 14) Krug Delegation’s girls’ basketball team finishing the held at Nova Southeastern University on Thursday night.
Basketball team, a Girls 14 and Under (athletes ages 12 to day undefeated. The boys’ basketball team won three Everyone enjoyed a silent disco, casino tables, video
14) Basketball team and two remarkable Access athletes, out of their four games, and both teams advanced to and arcade games. The torch was passed to Houston and
the Levis Krug Delegation joined 64 other delegations the medal rounds. The Levis Krug Delegation’s Access Detroit who will proudly welcome the games to their
from across North America, Israel, and several other athletes placed third in basketball and took second and communities. The Levis JCC looks forward to sending
countries for an unforgettable experience that included third places in swimming competition. The day concluded a Levis Krug Delegation to next year’s games in either
opening and closing ceremonies, travel, community with an exciting evening at Xtreme Action Park, where Houston, Texas or Detroit, Mich.
service, social and cultural events, and opportunities to our athletes enjoyed a fun night playing arcade games, For information about the JCC Maccabi Games,
make friends and memories to last a lifetime. participating in an escape room, laser tag, ropes course, please contact Nancy Carroll at Nancyc@levisjcc.org; for
The weeklong experience began with a JCC Cares bowling, while Access athletes had a blast in the information about the Access experience, please contact
project, a rewarding opportunity for the teen athletes trampoline park! Ali Landman at alil@levisjcc.org.
to enhance their games experience by participating in On Wednesday, the final day of Access, a JCC Maccabi The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
a community service project in partnership with We Games experience for Jewish athletes with intellectual promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and
Finish Together, an organization dedicated to collecting and developmental disabilities, participants enjoyed values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness
donated medals and distributing them to individuals who Family Field Day at the Posnack JCC, a taco themed and recreational programs for individuals of all ages.
can benefit from an act of kindness. Each JCC Maccabi lunch followed by the Access closing ceremony at Temple With a preschool, summer camp, family activities,
Games and Access participant created an inspirational Beth Emet. Our Levis Krug Delegation participants Max athletics, cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs
message of support that will be distributed to children Midler and Ari Cohen and all of the participants left with programming, as well as a resale boutique for bargain
fighting cancer and other diseases. This meaningful so much more than the medals they earned. The activities hunters, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone via
experience was followed by a spectacular opening and competitions presented numerous opportunities to its departments: Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood
ceremony held at the FLA Live Arena on Monday forge friendships, learn about sportsmanship, and develop Learning Center; Marleen Forkas Camps; Health &
evening. As each delegation entered into the arena, they skills. Our amazing Access Chair Stephanie Midler and Wellness; Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs
were cheered on by fellow athletes and spectators. A our 1:1’s Taylor Dellabella and Tyler Jaquays helped Department; Levis Jcc Resale Boutique; Arts, Culture &
variety of entertainment was presented, including singers, make Access an incredible experience for our athletes. Learning At The Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center; Judy
dancers, and a performance artist. After a moving tribute Also on Wednesday, the boys’ basketball team Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival.
to the Israeli athletes murdered in the Munich 1972 advanced to the medal round, but didn’t get the win they
Correlation Between Continuity Of Care

In Primary Care And Cost Savings

By Steven E. Reznick, M.D., who used traditional Medicare insurance and were either seen evaluations, hearing evaluations, skin body checks, colorectal
FACP – Boca Raton regularly by the same primary care physician, irregularly by cancer screening tests and a host of gender-related tests
An online version of The the same physician or by multiple physicians. A bit more than including mammograms, bone density entry, HPV testing if
Journal of the American half of the study group were women with an average age of appropriate plus lab work to examine your sugar metabolism,
Medical Association 74 years in both sexes. kidney and liver health, thyroid function, blood counts and
(JAMA) printed a synopsis Patients who saw their physician three or more times tests based on their individual chronic conditions under
and full text of a research during that period were compared to patients who were seen control. It’s also an opportunity to see how you walk, see
study done at the University infrequently and waited for an issue to seek medical care. how you receive and interpret verbal discussions and how
of Chicago School of The study results were extremely clear. Regular visits to you respond. Just looking at your dress and grooming from
Business and College of the same physician ended up costing the Medicare system visit to visit tells a medical tale to a trained observer.
Medicine between April far less money. There were fewer trips to the emergency Some of my patients made me question the wisdom of
2022 and June 2023. They rooms, fewer hospitalizations and fewer trips to medical and this practice proclaiming it a waste of their busy day. It’s
studied the Medicare billing records of over 500,000 seniors surgical specialists. The study excluded patients in Medicare nice to have data to back up my recommendations.
Advantage plans and dialysis patients. Go for your checkups with your medical doctor on a
The figures reflect the fact that regular visits to the same regular basis, stay independent and keep yourself out of the
primary care doctor keep your chronic issues under control emergency room and hospital.
and result in fewer hospitalizations. I bring this up because Voted a “Best Doctor” by his peers, Dr. Reznick is board
I prefer to see my senior citizen patients in my concierge certified in internal medicine with added qualifications in
medicine practice every three to four months. geriatrics. He has practiced in the Boca Raton area since
My patients ask me why they need to be seen if they 1979. Dr. Reznick is currently accepting a limited number
are feeling well. I tell them the visits are designed to keep of new patients. To schedule a complimentary meeting with
them feeling well. At those visits we review medications, him to discuss your health needs, tour his practice and learn
supplements and preventive care such as ophthalmology about his concierge medicine program, call (561) 368-0191.

Downtown Boca To Host Monthly

‘Moonlight Markets’ November

And December In Sanborn Square

Downtown Boca is hosting new monthly Night Markets at Pickle Co., Unique Eats, Uptown Deli Café and Frios
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, through December Gourmet Pops.
with delicious food options, beer and wine, local artisans and Your wide variety of shopping choices will include:
makers, and live music. The first took place on Thursday, Oct. Batched and Cured Soap Shop; Curating Goodness; Deep
5. The second is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2, and the third Purpose Jewelry; Evolution Studio; Funky Little Charms;
is set for Thursday, Dec. 14. All are held from 6 to 9 p.m. Gifts from Gaia Crystal Shop; I Heard You Can Draw; JML
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing “Enjoy this new opportunity to meet up in Downtown Designs; KMA Designs from Kelly; Mom Squad Clothing;
Palm Beach County and is a privately Boca! Our Night Markets will feature a diverse range of local Naranjashopy; One Love Minerals; Redwine Clothing
owned and managed company. businesses under the stars in a casual atmosphere where you Company; Sand in Your Shoes; Sewperfect; The Spiritual
Captain’s is committed to providing can do a little shopping, have a drink, grab something to eat Tree 111; Trish’s Shabby Chic Gift Store, and Zely Souza
dependable, reliable and professional or just relax and enjoy the live music,” said Richard Mahler, Resin Art.
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 Community Events Coordinator for the City of Boca Raton. For more information, a list of Night Market vendors,
To reserve your vehicle: Among the food options will be offerings from Cousins and for details on city happenings, visit www.myboca.us/
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com Maine Lobster, SoFlo Sweets, The Kebab Shop, Sunshine CommunityEvents.