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Page 12, Viewpointe January 2025
Boca Raton Public Library Presents

The Photographic Exhibit, “Impressions” By Mary Ann Appell

January 6 - February 14, 2025, the world through a lens inspired by both nature and artistic not merely images; they are vibrant, dynamic impressions
vision. She believes in the profound truth behind the quote by
of the world around us, created with a sense of awe and
Spanish River Library. Yann Arthur Bertrand, “The earth is ART, the photographer is reverence for the natural beauty that surrounds us.
only a witness.” This philosophy guides her creative process, “Impressions,” a free exhibit, will run from January
The Spanish River Library in Boca Raton presents a new as she seeks to document the vivid landscapes and hidden 6 to February 14, 2025, in the second-floor art gallery at
photographic exhibit, “Impressions” by Mary Ann Appell, a wonders of the world, sharing them with others through her the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd,
passionate photographer whose work captures the beauty of unique images. Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Mary Ann honed her craft at Baruch College in New The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding
York City and the Fashion Institute of New York, where library services, resources, and programs that meet the
she developed a keen eye for composition and detail. Her educational, recreational, cultural, and informational
work was further influenced by the Impressionist painters needs of the Boca Raton community. 
of Europe, whose unique way
of interpreting light, color, and
movement sparked her own desire
to capture the world in similarly
evocative ways. In pursuit of this
vision, she traveled to France,
where she immersed herself in
the works of the masters, further
deepening her connection to the
Impressionist movement.
Having made over 15 trips
to Europe, Mary Ann has
captured artscapes across Italy,
France, Spain, England, and
the Netherlands, blending her
personal artistic expression
with the vibrant landscapes she
encounters. Her photographs are
Welcome To The Fantastic World Of FENG SHUI!!

By Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera P.H.D. This is what the FENG SHUI by helping us focus on With this we can help more people join the campaign to
aspects related to energy, its trajectory, its impact on areas evaluate the state of their environments. Spread the word.
During this 2024, through this community medium, we of our lives individually and at the same time as family and We hope that these tips can be very useful to you and
have deployed tips and suggestions to optimize that house, professional, as well as helping us to improve or recapture in turn are shared with family and friends and thus have a
apartment, villa, commercial premises where we spend a objectives towards achievements of various kinds. Returning domino effect.
number of important hours of our lives. Many of our readers to the end-of-year resolutions, it is time to stop and think that We hope that these holidays are full of beautiful moments
have taken these as a recipe and have applied obtaining I want to continue, that I want to change, that is the starting with your loved ones, who deserve to share the joy of the
positive results and well-being for their environment. point to close or start a new cycle. celebration.
As a promise at the end of the year or the beginning When talking about starting a cycle, it is sometimes In my particular case, I ask God that in my country
of the next, it would be very interesting to make some about small or minimal changes that, once started, trigger (Venezuela) families will meet again and that the next
commitments and promises about those things that we want beneficial events and can produce unexpected, positive holidays in the coming years will be with all Venezuelan
to change, improve, restore, donate, sell or simply recycle. results. Taking the first step, such as removing weeds families celebrating around the table and toasting a better
This is important to apply in our lives because it generates from the garden or fixing a drawer, can raise our energy future. Goodbye 2024.
new air in the world, environment where we live, work and towards higher levels and this even affects our state Welcome 2025 everyone.
even where we rest and vacation. of mind, seeing results of having cleared or cleaned a Miracles.
Within the line of this monthly section, relating to the space. Let’s visit the garage, a favorite storage place in
FENG SHUI, this suggests continuing to maintain and homes, and analyze disused objects. It would be ideal if, Author Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera, Feng Shui Specialist
conserve everything that we have managed to change, after these proposed activities, you could send us your is a resident of the Plum. Email: herreramilagros1983@
remodel, clean, organize, and finally that new air that we give comments about your experience. gmail.com. 
to our house, which more than a home is a home, where we
live with our family, and we want for them the best quality
and comfort of life. Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
New Year, New Life! It is a concept applicable to the
moment and it is now that we are encouraged by the new
beginning of 2025, leaving behind the ugly, the bad, and a
long etcetera. We must take advantage of this increase in
energy and let it motivate the impulse for something different,
new and better to maintain it all year round.
The objective of this article is to encourage you to get
to work as an end-of-year gift, but all year round. For the
FENG SHUI, whose main matter is energy and order because Be a part of Boca Raton’s Original
this influences our lives, there are laws that characterize it.
Whether we want it or not, it is almost obligatory to make Jewish Film Festival
the resolution to comply with these laws that will result in
our well-being. To do this, I ask you to think about a place presented by the Levis JCC
you have visited that is in chaos and what your perception
of it was. February 8 - 22, 2025

Stamp and entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking stories, connect with
Featuring more than 30 Israeli and Jewish-themed feature films,
shorts, documentaries and comedies from around the world. Enjoy

Coin Club our community, and learn from filmmakers, producers, actors and
directors at screenings and special events throughout the year.

Boca Raton Stamp & Coin Club asks you to start Movies of Delray • Levis JCC
a new hobby.
Visit with us at the Stratford Courts Auditorium 561-464-3086 • bocajff.org
located at 6343 Via Sonrisa del Sur, off S.W. 18th
Street, between Powerline Road and Military Trail.
We meet the second and fourth Thursday each
month at 7 p.m. Please call membership coordinator
Harvey Golinger at (561) 752-4922. 
Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center • Toby & Leon Cooperman Campus • 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL 33428