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And Away They Go!

Cancer Alliance Gallivants To Singita

Teresa Chope, owner of bespoke travel company, Gallivant CEO Jo Bailes, who made a special appearance traveling Richard Hurtado, David Sarama, Dan Drennan, Barbara
Ltd., hosted a Travel the Day Away cocktail reception on all the way from South Africa. Singita, an award-winning Zand, Susan Cushing, Elizabeth DeBrule, and Gail Worth.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, in a beautiful “secret” Palm Beach luxury ecotourism company owns and operates camps and “We are extremely grateful to Teresa Chope and
Garden designed by Fernando Wong. “We are thrilled to private villas across Africa. Gallivant Travels for their generous support of this year’s
support the inspiring work of Cancer Alliance. They provide The night was interactive, with guests sharing their sold out Shop the Day Away Luncheon,” said Stanton
so much support for people within the community.” favorite travel destinations, and the journey took off Collemer, CEO of Cancer Alliance. “The generosity
The reception honored this year’s Cancer Alliance’s from there. CeCe Black was the lucky recipient of $5,000 of our partners, sponsors, and supporters enables us to
Shop the Day Chairs, Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone and in travel services for participating in the “Where in the alleviate the financial burden for local cancer patients
Kristina Gustafson, and Shop the Day Away’s major World” guessing game. who need additional assistance.”
donors and friends. Guests were transported to exotic The guests attending included Sheila Buchbinder,
lands by Gallivant Ltd.’s travel experts and by Singita Arlette Gordon, Farley Rentschler, Antony Bailey,

The Singles Scene Column ©

Real Talk: Your Love Life for the faint of heart—it’s a combat sport. You will take a few
By Kelly Leary, M.S. hits along the way, but you must keep going if you want to
& Miranda Capparelli score the touchdown.
(The Award-Winning Know Your League
Matchmakers) It’s crucial to understand what “league” you should
be dating in. You can’t be a third-string player on a
“To truly change the community football team and expect to date the head cheerleader
way we approach love, we of an NFL team. If you have incredibly high standards, make sure Arlette Gordon and Nancy Jody Morrison and Susan
have to go to the source your attributes match what you’re looking for in a partner. Ask a Stone Cushing
of everything we do: our brutally honest friend or, better yet, ask your matchmaker. We’ll
minds.” — Todd Perelmuter give you the truth (while your friends might sugarcoat it). Most
Romance has arrived of our clients appreciate this transparency.
and you have front row
seats. Cupid’s arrow is Optimism and Open-mindedness
aimed, and couples are Remember, there is a pot for every lid. Don’t let low
falling in love all over town, self-esteem hold you back from believing in love. If
thanks to us. February is all you find yourself thinking, “No one will ever love me,” STOP.
about LOVE. Whether you’re actively looking for it or quietly You are lovable, and you deserve the best partner in the world.
wishing for it, LOVE is on everyone’s mind this month. You Start telling yourself: “I am lovable, and love is on its way.” Stay
can run, but you can’t hide from the magic of Valentine’s Day. optimistic, and get off that negative train—it’s headed nowhere.
So, how is your love life? (Take a moment to think about it). Is that really where you want to go?
Do you need a little extra help from our sweet, professional
cupids this month? Well, good news—we’re right here in your More Amazing Singles Than Ever
local area, ready to help! As always, don’t forget to share this We’re excited to report that we’re meeting more
valuable info with your single family and friends—especially incredible, like-minded singles than at any other time
during this inspiring month. They might just be more motivated in our history. Nationwide exposure and a recent article
to take action than they think. in The Shiny Sheet have been an astronomical experience for
the club and its members. Times have changed, and so has
The Power of a Two-Some our matchmaking style. New candidates for men and women Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone, Kristina Gustafson
Countless studies have shown that we’re at our best are walking through our doors every day. Our database is
when we’re in a healthy relationship. It’s not money, fame, or growing and ever-changing, and the quality of matches pack
beauty that brings true happiness—it’s togetherness. We ask a powerful punch.
people of all ages—from 20 to 80-plus—what their happiest
moments have been, and the overwhelming answer is always The Right People Are Out There
the same: “The best time of my life was when I was in a loving, We feel so fortunate to work with such attractive,
committed relationship.” successful, and positive clients. Our clients are too
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It Makes Perfect Sense want quality, and they deserve it too.
When you’re in a relationship, you have someone In honor of love month, here’s one final piece of advice.
to share life’s joys with, and someone to lean on during the “Treat yourself the way you want to be treated by others.
tough times. You have a partner to help you plan your future, Love yourself, and you will be loved.” Love the world, and it
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supportive relationship gives you something to look forward to others. We are obsessed with 2025 and can’t wait to make this
every day, and that’s crucial for mental and physical wellness. year even better—together! Antony Bailey and Farley Philo Rosenfeld and Annie
Thank you for sharing your time with us today. We Rentschler Cardelus Jones
Taking Responsibility for Your Love Life appreciate all of you.
Deep down, no one wants to be single forever. Yet, Xoxo – Kelly & Miranda Happenings on page 10
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