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About Frieda “Fritzi” Siegel. On February 23rd, 1919, to Host Turtle Hatchling Releases
Frieda Friedman was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Kate and
Oscar Friedman, the eldest of three children. She had a
younger brother, Milton, who passed away at the age of Boca Raton families are in for an
39, and a younger sister who died at just nine months old. educational treat as the city’s Sea Turtle
Both her parents were immigrants, her mother hailing Conservation staff release rescued
from Russia and her father from Poland. While her mother hatchlings back into the ocean for a series
retained a distinctly “European” demeanor, her father of weeks in July and August under the cover
embraced American culture and founded a successful of darkness.
millinery company, capitalizing on the popularity of hats This hour-long program begins with a
in fashion. Fritzi was among the few women to graduate presentation in the classroom at Gumbo
from NYU, though she didn’t actively pursue a career. Limbo Nature Center, where participants
It was during a stay as a guest at a Catskills hotel that learn about the life cycles, behaviors and
she met Max Siegel, a student working as a waiter. They threats to the sea turtles that nest on our
married on November 23rd, 1941. Max went on to earn beaches and in South Florida. The group
his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and gained international will then drive over to the beach, where
renown in his field. Together, they welcomed a son, Ozzie, Sea Turtle Conservation staff will place
in October 1944, and a daughter, Shelley, in December the hatchlings on the wet sand by the water.
1951. Currently, Fritzi enjoys the company of her six Participants will then be able to watch as
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Frieda lived in the tiny turtles make their way down to the
New York until 1980 when she relocated full-time to Boca waves and head off into the surf. who lives within the boundaries of the City of Boca Raton
West, where she indulged her passions for golf and canasta. The Turtle Hatchling Releases will be held Monday, or the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District. A paid
Though widowed at the age of 69, she continued to lead a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, from July reservation is required for anyone over 12 months of age.
vibrant life. She resided independently until the age of 102 15th through August 8th, from 8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and from Online reservations for residents begins on Tuesday,
when she began to receive some assistance, all the while August 12th through August 29th from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 pm. May 7th at 9 a.m., and on Tuesday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m.
maintaining a keen eye on her appearance, earning her the Turtle enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend the for non-residents. Those wishing to participate can make
title of a true “clotheshorse.” In November 2023, Fritzi Turtle Hatchlings Releases, but children under 18 must attend reservations online, with a limit of six reservations per
transitioned to the Assisted Living area of Sinai Residences, with an adult. household, through the city’s WebTrac system by visiting
where she is highly regarded by fellow residents. The costs for the Turtle Hatchlings Releases are $10 for www.myboca.us/register. A WebTrac account should be
About Mildred “Millie” Dien. Millie was born on residents and $15 for non-residents. A resident is someone created before registering.
March 11th, 1919, to immigrant parents from Hungary.
Millie was the eldest of three children. She had a brother,
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