Edwin Goldwasser, President of the Pine Ridge community off Hagen Ranch Road, will serve as Chairman and Master of Ceremonies at the 75th Anniversary Dinner of the “Jewish War Veteran’s Protest March against Nazi Germany” at the Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D. C., Saturday, March 8, 2008.
The keynote speaker for the evening is Ms. Pamela Nadell, Chairman of Judaic Studies at American University, Washington, D. C.
This affair celebrates the march which took place in New York City on March 23, 1933 when thousands of veteran coalition partners including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others marched side by side with Jewish War Veterans. Most significantly, hundreds of thousands observed that march.
Goldwasser, a long time West Delray resident serves on the board of the Alliance of Delray and is a past National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans and past President of the National Museum of American Jewish Military History in Washington, D. C.
Alliance of Delray Vendor Fair Attracts Community executives from Palm Beach and Broward Counties
This past Friday, February 29, the Alliance of Delray held its second annual Condominium and Homeowner Vendor Fair at the South County Civic Center. Over 525 community board, committee members, and property managers visited the 38 booths where vendors exhibited their goods and services. From landscape companies to banks, physical fitness services to free home inspection services, these companies presented themselves to community decision makers. Also participating were the Office of the State of Florida Ombudsman and representatives of elected officials U. S. Congressman Robert Wexler, Commissioner Aaronson, State Senator Ted Deutch, and State Representatives Richard Machek and Kelly Skidmore.
Many of the exhibitors expressed their satisfaction with the attendance and interest by signing up for the 2009 Alliance of Delray Vendor Fair to be held Friday, March 27.
Alliance of Delray March 5, 2008 Meeting
President Bob Schulbaum distributed copies of letter drafted by U. S. Congressman Wexler and signed by Wexler, Congressman Klein, Hastings and Mahoney addressed to Gov. Charlie Crist regarding the disparity of Medicare benefits between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties: $233 more per person per month in Miami-Dade as compared to Palm Beach County residents. The Alliance initiated this request to Wexler several weeks ago.
Sheriff's Capt. Jeff Calise reported on crime in District 4. Only two vehicles were stolen in last month. There were ten residential burglaries. Don’t leave valuables in cars with doors unlocked. Next month Capt. Calise will present a program on how to protect against identity theft. Leslie Shreiberg spoke about the I.C.E. program for your cell phone. Put in phone number of relative closest to you so EMT can contact nearest of kin in case you are involved in an accident.
Ms. Jackie Miller, from the Memory Disorder Center at St. Mary’s Medical Center was guest speaker. Memory is retrievable information consisting of thoughts and knowledge. How many of us have difficulty in recalling names when you first meet a new person? We have to make associations to remember them. “I often forget where I left my keys, glasses or wallet,” said Miller. That is typical because you tend to be distracted. Involve your senses when you put your keys down by shouting “KEYS.” That should help you remember where you put them.
Do you forget to turn off your stove? Set a timer, place a note nearby and check the stove. Don’t go to another room to watch TV when you are cooking. Write “to-do” lists. A list will allow you to remember. Your thinking process slows down as you age.
What are the factors that contribute to the loss of memory? Smoking, drinking, lack of education, aging, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, obesity, and head injuries are some of the reasons we lose our memory. Keep your brain active. Use your mind. Social activity is important. Interact with others. You must keep stimulating the brain by being physically, socially and mentally active.
Cross train your brain. Do different things like wear watch on your right hand if you normally wear it on your left; brush your teeth with left hand. This makes your brain more active when you do things differently than usual.
Diet is important—foods rich in antioxidants like leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits. Fish oils. Take 2000 mgs. of Omega 3 each day; eat salmon 3x week; flax seeds are healthy.
Try to lift your spirits when depressed or stressed by meditating. A great exercise for the brain: Read something upside down. Improves concentration.
Palm Beach County Clerk Sharon Bock will be the principal speaker at the April 2 meeting. Alliance meetings are open to the public which begin at 9:30 the first Wednesday of each month from September through May at the South County Civic Center, opposite Morikami Gardens, on Jog Road, Delray Beach.