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Page 4, Viewpointe April 2024
Celebrating Passover And Community At Edgewater

By Lisa Sileo “W e met some Peace of Mind and Well-being
For Diane, the decision to embrace life at Edgewater
Diane Hoeflich shares wonderful people,” she represents more than just a practical choice; it came with
said. “We played a lot of
her faith and journey to bridge and canasta. Then peace of mind for the future. Edgewater offers independent
living, assisted living and skilled care, all conveniently
unfortunately, a year and
Edgewater at Boca Pointe a half after moving, my located on the same campus at a predictable monthly fee
husband passed away.” that does not change solely on needing more care.
Residents of Edgewater at Boca Pointe are eagerly Amid the joys of “I feel safe here,” Diane said. “In any emergency, if you
preparing for one of the most cherished events on their calendar newfound friendships, have an accident or in the middle of the night, you become
– the Passover Seder. Among the dedicated individuals Diane faced the profound ill, all you have to do is press a button and there’s somebody
ensuring the success of this annual tradition is Diane Hoeflich, loss of her husband. there to help.
a Boca Pointe resident who moved next door to Edgewater at She found some solace Reflecting on her husband’s final days, Diane recalls the
Boca Pointe, an Acts Retirement-Life Community. immersing herself into compassionate care provided by the community.
Diane and her late husband Joe made the decision to move community life and “It’s worth the investment, certainly was worth it to me
six years ago, to accommodate his evolving healthcare needs eventually became chair of the Ritual Committee. when I moved here with my husband and he became ill,”
while maintaining the familiarity of their cherished Boca A Beacon of Faith and Community Engagement she said. “He spent six weeks in hospice and the staff at
Pointe neighborhood. On Edgewater’s Ritual Committee, Diane enjoys Edgewater was wonderful.”
“We looked everywhere but the best place was right practicing her faith with like-minded friends, and A Home Where Community Thrives
here,” Diane said, “We could keep our same doctors, coordinating the community’s annual Passover Seder. “Move in when you’re young,” Diane urged, emphasizing
pharmacy, cleaners, hairdresser, manicures, you name it, “We celebrate every Jewish holiday and hold Sabbath the abundance of enriching activities and supportive
everything was there.” services the first and third Friday of every month,” Diane resources available to residents.
It also didn’t take long for Diane to fit in with her new said with pride, and highlighted the importance of these At Edgewater, Diane has found not only a residence but
neighbors and join in the many activities on campus. gatherings in nurturing shared values. “It’s important to a place of belonging.
“Edgewater is a very friendly community,” she said. “If
me to celebrate our values, and that’s what we’re doing.” you move in earlier when you are younger, there’s so many
Diane’s unwavering faith served as a guiding light

Operation particularly in moments of adversity. activities. And I’m lucky in one respect, I’m healthy, many
people don’t have this.”

“My faith has defined me to who I am today and made
With Passover approaching, Edgewater is grateful
Iguana Control! me a better person,” she reflected. for individuals like Diane Hoeflich, who dedicate time

Through her active involvement in religious activities
and heart to making the retirement community a special
and community outreach, Diane embodies the spirit of
compassion and inclusivity that defines Edgewater at place to share in wonderful traditions among friends and
By Connie Murray Boca Pointe. family. 
Iguanas are not native to Florida and have become a
nuisance to homeowners and our association common areas Boca Pointe Community Association, Inc.
causing costly damage to landscaping and leaving waste
on patios and pools. Habitat modification is the first step 6909 SW 18th St., Suite A120 A special Thank You to our monthly volunteer contributing writers
in discouraging iguanas by replacing their favorite foods, Boca Raton, FL 33433
like hibiscus, orchids, and impatiens with iguana resistant Office (561) 395-7551 Fax (561) 395-5936 Steve Handwerker Brown Tonya Jansson
plants. Also, never feed them or leave pet food outdoors Email: info@bocapointe.com Judith Levy Hillary Reynolds The Pap Corps
to tempt them. For more information about iguana control Website: www.bocapointe.com Lisa Sileo Arthur Dermer Robert W. Goldfarb
and options for removal, please go to www.myfwc.com. Access Control Harold Katz William A. Gralnick Marci Woodward
The Boca Pointe Community Association has hired a Operator: (561) 395-3392 Harriet Rubin Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera Josette Veltri
Rich Herman
Yishai Mizrahi
Anne Gannon
new iguana control company, MR Pickett. They will be Voice mail system: (561) 395-3369 Elyse Weintraub Ashley Rozo
Website: www.gateaccess.net
focusing on the seven community lakes and the L50 canal.
The Board of Directors encourages all Boca Pointe villages Staff The views of the writers of the various articles in this newspaper do not
to add iguana control services so we can have greater April Narine, General Manager necessarily reflect the views of the Boca Pointe Community Association.
Lisa Cammaleri, Assistant Manager
The Association nor the individual writers are not responsible for claims or
success in getting this infestation under control.  Alicia Fleming, Administrative Assistant promises contained in any advertising material appearing in the Viewpointe.
Marcel Dos Santos, Director of Security Such claims and promises are the sole responsibility of the individual
advertiser.
Viewpointe of Boca Pointe is the newspaper
of Boca Pointe Community Association, Inc.
Please direct all questions, comments or
articles for Viewpointe to lisa.cammaleri@
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