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Celebrate The Season With A Night Of Holiday Pops

At Mizner Park Amphitheater Dec. 7

The City of Boca Raton has announced that tickets
are now on sale for the Holiday Pops concert, a sparkling
new addition to the “Jolly Days” line-up. The Symphonia,
conducted by the visionary Jacomo Bairos and joined by
the Florida Atlantic University Chorus, will bring musical
magic and holiday classics to the Mizner Park Amphitheater
on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
“Holiday Pops is a wonderful way to celebrate the season
with our community,” said Amy DiNorscio, Amphitheater
and Community Events Manager. “We are excited to bring
this new tradition to Boca Raton, offering residents and blending genres and connecting the orchestra with the global For additional Boca Jolly Days events and for details on
visitors a memorable night of music and holiday cheer.” community through innovative performances. As Co-Founder city happenings, visit www.myboca.us/CommunityEvents
Tickets range from $10 to $40 per person and are available and Artistic Director of Nu Deco Ensemble, Bairos has and continuing coverage in Boca Club News.
at The Symphonia (arts-people.com) Home – The Symphonia. redefined the role of an artistic leader, pushing the boundaries About Jacomo Bairos. Jacomo Bairos is a Portuguese
Praised by critics as “thrilling” and “inspirational,” of traditional concert programming and engaging audiences American conductor, producer and podcast host whose
Bairos brings his unique approach to the orchestral world, in new and exciting ways. work challenges conventional orchestral boundaries.
Known for his eclectic programming and genre-defying
The Singles Scene Column © collaborations, Bairos has made a significant impact on the
artistic community, emphasizing education and wellness in

About Symphonia Boca Raton. Symphonia Boca Raton
his initiatives.
Special Holiday Edition by: Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda season, when can you? Get out there and laugh. Dress like is recognized for its artistic excellence and commitment
Capparelli, The Real Matchmakers you are going to fall in love with someone during the day-- to community engagement. The ensemble continues to
5 Game Changing Dating even if it is your barber or your dry cleaner. You don’t have deliver performances that resonate with both traditional and
to literally romantically fall in love. Just understand that the
contemporary audiences.
Tips for November more we love and appreciate others, the more others will love
and respect us. I.E. Let’s see how many heads and hearts
we can touch in these last two months of the year. Got it? Ovarian Cancer:
“Love and gratitude 5. Spoil yourself this holiday. You’re single, so go wild
can part seas...It can treating yourself. You will feel great. You deserve it too,
move mountains and right? Buy the date night outfit (even if you don’t have the What You Need
it can create miracles. date yet). Buy the shirt. Book your hair appointment. Hire
The power of love and the Matchmakers. Understand, every one of us (single or
gratitude will dissolve all taken) has a “Relationship Investment Spend” whether you To Know
negativity in our lives no are aware of it or not. Any and all things that enhance your
matter what the form has relationships with others—new and old—will increase
taken.”~~Rhonda Byrne the quality of your life. Ask yourself: “What have I spent Ovarian cancer is one
Hey Insiders! First and this year to enhance my relationships with others?” If it’s of the most prevalent
foremost, our heartfelt nominal—you know what to do next. It’s buying season. gynecologic cancers. When
thanks to you for sharing your precious time with us again Celebrate YOU! Thank us later for this stellar holiday found in its earliest stages, it
today. This is an excellent read to share with your single survival tip. can often be cured, but early
friends and family too. We are entering the most vital time In closing, there is no better time than November to ramp ovarian cancer can be hard
of year--and extra love is on the menu. Our commitment is up and show gratitude for how far you have come this year. to detect. Typically, it is not
to love and support all individuals in their goals to connect, Let your wild streak shine and squash that inner self-critic. discovered until after the
especially in November, the most popular month to join cancer has spread to other
our club. This month, our gratitude knows no bounds for It’s time to reward yourself--with the gift of love.
our community, couples, clients, and all of our American Warm wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving to you and organs.
Heroes (First Responders). Our team appreciates all of you. your loved ones. Seize the opportunity to transform Q: What is ovarian cancer?
your love life before the “big” holy holidays come in A: Ovarian cancer is a
Thanks to our Matchmaking Dream Team, countless couples December. Once again, thank you for following THE malignant tumor that develops Joel Cardenas, M.D.
will be celebrating the 2024 Holiday Season together. There Award-Winning Matchmakers! in a woman’s ovaries. It is the
is still time for you to find love too. Last year, between sixth leading cause of cancer death among women.
November and December, we connected more new couples We can’t wait to meet you in Q: What causes ovarian cancer?
than ever before. People are more willing to let their guard our corporate headquarters of A: The cause is not yet known; however, risk factors
down in November. It is time to spread your wings. There love on PGA Boulevard soon include:
is also less judgment in November--and people are typically (where we have gratefully • A family history of ovarian cancer
kinder and more gentle this time of year. Sounds like a good been rooted since 2014 and • Being over the age of 50 (risk factors increases as
time to date? In a nutshell, YES! ’Tis the season! Please counting). Reserve your
enjoy and study our coveted tips... appointment today so that you age)
you can avoid the up-and- • Carrying the BRCA gene mutation, which increases a
1. Cast your love line in well-stocked crystal clear waters, coming waitlist! The early woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers
not in bargain Black Friday basements or risky online bird gets the worm--and the Q: What are the symptoms?
shopping sites. You are only as good as the crowd in front guy--or the girl. A: In its initial stages, ovarian cancer has few symptoms.
of you. Just as you may visit Bloomingdales, Macy’s, or The first sign is usually an enlarged ovary. However, since the
Saks for that special outfit, your approach to dating should XOXO from Your Favorite Cupids,
be equally selective. If you are seeking love in bars or on Kelly & Miranda ovaries are located deep within the pelvic cavity, swelling may
online dating sites, you may be putting yourself at financial, P.S. Want some bonus points with us? Mention this article go unnoticed until the cancer becomes more advanced.
emotional, and physical risk. Half the dating challenge can and how long you have been reading it when you schedule Symptoms of more advanced ovarian cancer include:
be overcome by looking in the right places—where quality, your first appointment. Some of you have been following • Swollen abdomen
honest, and successful singles gather. It's that simple. this column for more than 17 years. We thank you for that • Early satiety (feeling full when eating small amounts)
2. Once you've found a promising person to date, be your too. Keep spreading the love! • Lower abdominal and pelvic pain
best self and get to know them. Effective communication #LoveOffline #CuffingSeason #Gratitude • Sudden weight loss or gain
is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. Early on, #MatchmakingRoyalty #AlmostPerfect #TellYourFriends • Change in bowel or bladder function, typically increased
determine if your communication styles align. Refrain from #HolidayRomance #Privacy frequency of urination
judging a book by its cover; delve into the pages and read Q: What are the treatment options for ovarian cancer?
the story. If you need assistance with this, don’t hesitate to Kelly Leary© has 33 years in the dating industry and a A: The best chance for a cure requires surgery by an
reach out. This Team is here to help--it’s in our DNA. We master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has also been ovarian cancer specialist to remove all visible areas of
provide services far beyond matchmaking. Connection and written about in Modern Luxury Magazine Palm Beach cancer. Surgery is typically followed by chemotherapy
compassion are the language we speak, offering coaching and Modern Luxury Manhattan, The Palm Beach under the direction of a medical oncologist or gynecologic
and networking throughout our community of members and Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, Jupiter oncologist who has experience in prescribing state-of-the-art
concierge services. Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members chemotherapy treatments.
are pre-screened in person including background checks.
3. Be fun and light! Who wants to be around a perpetual Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution The experts in Cleveland Clinic in Florida tailor treatment
grouch? Is whining attractive? Is constant drama and Dating is NOT online dating or blind dating. In addition to their patients’ needs, based on several factors, such as the
complaining appealing? We think not. If this describes to providing matchmaking services that make singles type of cancer, the age of the individual, the degree to which the
you, it might not be the right time to join the revolution yet. “UN-single” through their exclusive club memberships, cancer has spread, and the patient’s general health. Minimally
Take some time for introspection—try yoga, read a book, Kelly and her Team also provide feedback from your invasive and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical options are
create a gratitude journal, or go for a nature walk. We attract dates when appropriate. Mock Dates are available by also available when appropriate. In select cases, hyperthermic
physically and emotionally available people who are ready to request. Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as “hot
take the next step. Always remember, an attitude of gratitude also available by request for non-members or as an add-
will get you farther than being critical and judgemental. on to some memberships. *All inquiries are confidential chemotherapy,” is available during surgery.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cardenas or another

4. Be extra! If you can’t be your fullest and best version of *Specializing in representing jet-setting clients with a gynecologic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, call
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