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VOL. 18 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2024

A Look Back…A Look Forward: Bocaire Celebrates

Boca Raton Plans for the Inauguration of Its “Redesigned,

City’s 2025 Centennial Year Reimagined” Clubhouse

Celebrations! By Stella Ross

Nestled in the heart of Boca Raton lies an inclusive and intimate community alive with
On May 24th, 1925, Boca Raton was officially designated as a city. pride and camaraderie, eagerly embracing a fresh chapter with the inauguration of its revamped
Just over a month ago, on April 24th, Mayor Scott Singer and City Council heard a clubhouse. Amidst an unmistakable buzz of excitement and anticipation, residents and families
presentation from city staff assigned to plan for a year-long schedule of events throughout congregated recently to witness the grand reveal of this reimagined social epicenter during
2025 to celebrate the extraordinary strides that have made Boca Raton one of the most a preview party.
beautiful, culturally desirable, economically and financially successful cities in the nation.
Such staff included Anne Marie Connolly, Communications & Marketing Manager, and
Amy Dinoscio, Amphitheater and Community Events Manager.
The presentation included Centennial preparations to date and potential program partners
being considered, including ideas that involve highly creative direct participation by Boca
Raton residents.
With all the excitement that will be happening right here, you may want to re-think your
usual annual schedule and stay in town all next year, instead of heading north or elsewhere.
While the schedule and specific nature of events have not yet been made, announcements
will be forthcoming as they are finalized and timed appropriately.
Watch our pages for all such announcements…now and throughout all of 2025.
Broken Sound Club Members

Compete In a Parody of gracefully aged over the years but demanded a facelift to cater to the needs of its residents
The clubhouse, still a cherished venue for social gatherings and entertainment, had
TV’s “Jeopardy” and future members. Months of meticulous planning, unwavering dedication and tireless

effort culminated in a transformation that exceeded all expectations, infusing new vitality
into the beloved space.
There seems to be no limit to At the heart of the renovation lay the newly crafted casual dining area and bar–a versatile
creativity when it comes to Broken venue tailored to accommodate diverse demographics and social interactions. Radiating
Sound management and staff’s modern elegance with gleaming fixtures and an inviting ambiance, it provided the perfect
planning for members’ daily activities. backdrop for everything from laid-back fare to culinary delights. An ideal spot for impromptu
On Thursday, May 9th, the club’s gatherings and casual conversations.
Illuminations Ballroom was turned into Adjacent to the dining area, a cozy lounge entices members and guests to unwind and
a virtual television studio as a group reconnect over cocktails and conversation. Adorned with plush furnishings, soft lighting and
of members participated in a parody a new wine wall, it fosters an atmosphere of warmth and intimacy.
version of the long-running “Jeopardy” The entire clubhouse now boasts fully renovated spaces to include the card rooms, locker
TV show. rooms and a newly featured spa and quiet rooms for members to be pampered with the latest
The event was arranged by booking techniques in facial and massage therapy.
a special night of “JeParody,” a popular The evening of the Preview Cocktail Party unfolded with boundless admiration and
private group experience production astonishment at the difference between the old and the new. The clubhouse, now a beacon of
created and hosted by Doug Shannon, contemporary design and functionality, greeted members with an abundance of light, fresh
The Game Show Entertainer. Broken features, modern interior accents and an awe-inspiring color palette.
Sound members competed in teams of The transformation was so profound that many found it unrecognizable. Stepping through
five people or fewer. The winning team the doors transported members into a realm of comfort and opulence. From the moment
consisted of Fredric Ingerman, Sandra Ingerman, Jeffrey Fishman and Renee Fishman. Prizes guests arrived it was apparent that this was more than a mere gathering; it was a jubilant
were Amazon Gift Cards. celebration of unity, shared purpose and togetherness.
Winners, non-winners and spectators all had a grand time. There were no losers—a success
in every way, thanks in large part to Courtney Saint Onge, Broken Sound’s Social Events Bocaire Celebrates Inauguration on page 4
Manager, who oversaw the event.

Meet our two new columnists...
Irving Swedko (page 14) ...... Sonia Ravech (page 16)

The renovation committee consisting of (left to right): COO/GM, Loraine Vienne, members
Arnold Kirsh, Danny Bell, President Jonathan Berger, Past President Ed Pomeranz, members
Sina Matthew, Heide O’Connell and AGM, Andre’ Smith.